Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe international airport. Pickup by a guide, hotel transfer. Embark on the city tour and visit prominent places like Namugongo Martyrs shrine, Bahai temple, Uganda Museum, Makerere University, Kasubi tombs, Iteso cultural dance near Kasubi, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedral, Kabaka’s lake, shopping arcades in town, and craft shops including National theatre. Dinner and overnight in the city center.
Day 2: Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, proceed to Bwindi via Mbarara, where you have a stopover for lunch, and then proceed to Bwindi. Arrive at Bwindi National Park in the late evening. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 4: After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest N/P for primate viewing. This park is known for the highest number of primate species in Africa. The activity starts at 8.00 am. 2-3 hours search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. A visit to the Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site is fantastic, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at Ndali safari Lodge or Kanyankyu ecological site.
Day 4: Cross to Rwanda. After breakfast, drive to Kisoro and cross the Rwandan Border to Ruhengeri. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla Nest or Kinigi guest House.
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcanoes (PNV). You will be briefed early in the morning by the guide at Ruhengeri Park headquarters in Pac de volcanoes. The tracking begins at 9:00 am. The time spent trekking depends on the movement of these incredible giants. After the trek drives back to Uganda. Dinner and Overnight at Kabale.
Day 6: Game Viewing in Lake Mburo NP. After an early breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enter the Park through the Nshara Gate. The afternoon game drive will take you along the lakeshore track, and with its system of game trails and cleared walkways, the “Kigambara Loop” offers interesting guided lakeside walks. Here, you can find herds of zebra, cape buffalo, eland, Pribi, and topi easy to approach. Many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo and self-guided nature trails along with the game drive. Bird watchers will enjoy more than 250 species found in Lake Mburo, including Papyrus Gonoleks, Brown-faced Lapwings, Carruther’s Cisticolas, the extraordinary White-winged Warbler, and Bare-Faced Go-away bird. Night in Masaka hotel.
Day 7: The Equator, Royal Drum Makers, Entebbe. After early breakfast, Head to Kampala and arrive early enough for your lunch, then drive back to Kampala stops at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Here, you will watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs, and you will arrive in Kampala by mid-day. Finally, be transferred to the airport for your flight.
****Optional three day add for Jinja Nile River rafting, zip line, horseback riding, ATV, etc*********
This safari package includes:
- Transportation by a 4X4 wheel drive vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- Park fees
- Gorilla permits
- Chimpanzee tracking permits.
- An English speaking Driver/guide
- Meals
- Airport transfers
