Overview
The 7 days safari takes you to Kibale National Park, this park is mostly known for its chimp tracking and its home of a lot of primate species. You will still go to Bigodi swamp where you do birding.Queen Elizabeth National Park forms the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. The Park is the home of the famous tree climbing lions, topi, Uganda Kob, hyenas, elephants, baboons, hippos and a lot of primates like Chimpanzees and more. Launch trip will also be done along kazinga channel between Lake Geoge and Edward. This park is known best for gorillas, these gorillas are interesting to see that will leave you with the best memories ever for a wonderful experience. Other mammals include buffaloes, black-fronted duikers, leopards, bushbucks, forest hogs and elephants.
Safari Highlights
Day1: Kampala to Kibale National Park.
Day2: Chimp trekking in Kibale
Day3: From Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day4: Game drive and boat cruise along Kazinga channel
Day5: From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day6: Gorilla Tracking-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day7: Leave Bwindi, back to Kampala.
Trip Itinerary
Day1: Kampala-Kibale National park
Depart from Kampala to kibale National Park, the drive will take around 6-7hours. You will have lunch inFortpotal. Kibale National park is one of the best tourist destination in Africa particularly Uganda. The Park is located in south Uganda protecting moist ever green rain forest. The park is with in districts of Kaborole and Kamwenge. Kibale has one of the highest concentration of primate in Africa. You will have an overnight at atNdali lodge/ kanyankyu ecological Centre/ Mountain of the moon/ Primate lodge/ Kyaninga lodge/ Fort Motel.
Day2: Chimp trekking Tour
After breakfast you will go for chimp trekking, during the trekking you may spot primates like black and white colobus monkeys, Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon depending on whether you are still energytic you will go for a nature walking at Bigodi sanctuary, it has fauna and flora. Overnight at atNdali lodge/ kanyankyu ecological Centre/ Mountain of the moon/ Primate lodge/ Kyaninga lodge/ Fort Motel.
Day 3:Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National park
After breakfast head to Queen Elizabeth National Park.After lunch go for an evening game drive where you will see crater lakes. Queen Elizabeth National park is the most popular tourist destination in Uganda and is one of the oldest national parks in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth national park is located in western Uganda in districts of Kamwenge, Kasese, Bushenyi and Rukungiri. Overnight at Mweya safari lodge/ jacana safari lodge/ Queen Elizabeth safari lodge/ samba safari camp.
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Go in for a game drive in the Park after breakfast, you may see the big five; lions, Buffalo, Elephants, Giant forest hog, Waterbucks, Bushbucks and Kobs, you may also see birds like jacana, shoebill and pelican.In the afternoon go for a boat cruise where you may see crocodiles, Hippoes and a lot of birds. An overnight at Mweya safari lodge/ jacana safari lodge/ Queen Elizabeth safari lodge/ samba safari camp.
Day 5:Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You may either Visit the blue lake or visit the bat cave after breakfast as you proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi impenetrable National park is located in East Africa in southern western part of Uganda. Bwindi is located on the Eastern edge of Albertine rift valley along the Democratic Republic of Congo which borders next to the Virunga National park. You will spend your night at Buhoma community Rest camp/ Silver back lodge/ Gorilla forest camp/ Mahogany springs/ Nkuringo Gorilla campsite.
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla tracking.
Take an early morning breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for briefing, orientation and meeting the guides, you will then be separated into groups depending on which gorilla group given. The guide will lead you through the gorilla paths in the thick Bwindi Impenetrable rain forests searching for gorillas. Once gorillas are tracked you will be given one hour interaction and taking photos. You will have packed lunch ready with you. After tracking depending on your energy you may take a community walk to visit the native Batwa community and have cultural entertainment. You will have a second night at Buhoma community Rest camp/ Silver back lodge/ Gorilla forest camp/ Mahogany springs/ Nkuringo Gorilla campsite.
Day 7: Leave Bwindi National Park for Kampala.
After breakfast, checkout and head to Kampala, you will stop in Mbarara for lunch and at the equator for crafts and photos. Arrive Kampala in the late afternoon.The Safari Price quotations include: Transport with fuel, an English-Speaking driver, Water within the Vehicle, accommodation, park fees, boat fee and all meals. It however doesn’t include alcoholic drinks, laundry, and any additional personal purchase.
End of the Safari