OVERVIEW
This Package involves the discovering the beauty of Uganda. Get an opportunity to witness what is considered as one of the most exciting safari combined with spectacular landscape providing the setting for Africa’s most memorable visitor experience of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable come face to face with the amazing peaceful giants for the best ultimate iconic Gorilla Tracking experience. Unforgettable encounters with Chimpanzee during a walk in Kibale forest, witness that Uganda is a home and meeting point of African savanna and West African tropical rainforest. Uganda’s vegetation is immensely diverse stretching from snow-capped peaks and Afro-Alpine moorland to dense rainforest mixed with the most delightful climate in the world. Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for mountain gorillas and Queen Elizabeth National Park the medley of wonders and of the vast savanna of Africa is the perfect setting for a classic African safari experience. Visit Semuliki National park at the extreme end below the western arm of East African Rift Valley which happens to be the most scenic part of the country.
Larger Mammal expected to be seen includes, Elephants, Buffalo, Lions, Leopards, Kobs, Hippopotamus, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Topis, and many others. Highlights of the Places to be visited including, Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth, Semuliki, and Kibale National Park. This is the best of Uganda’s stunning lushes combined with spectacular landscapes of Pearl of Africa’s a thousand green hills providing the setting for Africa’s memorable visitor experience of mountain gorillas with majestic sceneries across entire mountain spectrum.
Day 1:Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to the Hotel
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to 2Friends Beach Hotel in Entebbe for overnight, to wipe off the long journey flight. Relax as you prepare to get set for the next day to drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 2:Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
After morning breakfast drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The first stop over will be at the Equator, where a few experiments will be done some of which include; stepping one foot in the southern hemisphere and another foot in the northern hemisphere; then we repeat the water experiment, as you drive through this region, you will be amazed and impressed by the remarkable scenery that unfolds in sight. The Lowlands and Grassland savannas gradually give way to the cascading hills that seem never to end. You also enjoy the indigenous long horned Ankole Cattle in their land of milk and honey stopover in Mbarara City at the selected Hotel/Restaurant for lunch. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park after lunch enjoy the breath taking scenery of the green terraced hills and snake like roads of this Region, the drive along this route is amazing and impressive by the remarkable scenery that unfolds in sight. The terraced hills gradually give way to the cascading hills that seem never to end on these snake like roads which will definitely impress you as you drive through this region of Kigezi You also enjoy the cold interior with spectacular Tea Plantations arriving late in the evening to check in at Havens Buhoma Lodge for overnight.
Day 3:Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After early morning breakfast at lodge transfer to Rihija gorilla tracking briefing point on the eastern sector of this impenetrable forest. Get registered and get general briefing before you see off to go and meet these beautiful majestic giant maintain gorillas in the forest. Tracking is captivating and unforgettable experience which is more than repays the effort needed to reach. Tracking starts at 8:30am and can last from a few hours to a whole day depending on where gorillas were left the previous day.
The park is characterized by tangled vegetation dropped over a deeply fissured landscape of steep slippery valleys and high-draughty ridges. It is ever chilly weather and challenging terrains offers the best experience in a trek though one of Africa’s most ancient rainforests in search of the endangered maintain gorillas ranks among the world’s premier wildlife encounters.
NB: You will go with packed lunch.
After tracking drive back to the lodge as you enjoy the breath taking views of Bwindi forest the Uganda’s most pristine tracts of rainforest.
Have your time and relax as you enjoy the perfect view of Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Enjoy the balcony view of the impenetrable forest from your room or on your private patio just outside at the shade besides the restaurant and the bar as you wait for dinner
Day 4:Transfer to Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park after morning breakfast. This drive takes you through this beautiful land providing the expansive views across the plains of Western Rift Valley to the west. Connect to Butogota-Kayonza. Drive through tea plantations and proceed to Kihiihi for lunch at the selected restaurant/Hotel before driving to Ishasha the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving at Enjojo Lodge for Lunch, after lunch you will proceed for evening and Night Game Drive. Here you will be rewarded with the sightings of Ishasha’s most famous residents the tree climbing lions-lounging in the branches while keeping a close eye on the herds of Uganda kobs and this is the only area in Uganda where you can see tree climbing lions in Uganda. Here you can find topis as well as with many teaming herds of buffaloes and elephants, Baboons, waterbucks in this magnificent natural arenas. Enjoy the attendant cast of wildlife behaviors and when you get to the scope and vast for nocturnal such as Leopard, hare and perhaps spotted hyenas.
Day 5:Full Day Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After Early Morning Breakfast with your packed Lunch drive to Plains of Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park the medley of wonders and the vast savannah of Africa is the perfect setting for a classic African safari experience. With the breathtaking and majestic sceneries across entire mountain spectrum. Visit the vast open spaces full of oddities and secrets that are elastic thread of Natural wonders where you begin the journey into African wilderness the way Nature intended, to see the wild residents emerge for a drink from the busy waterhole as the sun begins to rise over the iconic bush veld scenery. it’s the one that engages all your senses from the very first moment Sparked to life when you first hear the distant roar of a lion, the laugh of a hyena in the morning, or the song of a thousands of cicada beetles at midday, then experience the high lightening of these sense when you first spot a rare leopard hidden in a tree or feel the ground vibrate as a herd of elephants cross right in front of you, or hear the gentle and peaceful antelopes the Uganda Kobs as they whistle in alerting the other group members with their well painted-hears. You will soon feel that this world moves at its own speed, and to witness it be part of it is something you won’t forget. Coming this close to nature is a vivid reminder of why we have always been inspired by the untouched wild. Photograph the attractions a poetry wrapped in beauty. Explore and witness the miracles of the dry landscapes, fertile valleys, drive to river Ishasha where you will see the plentiful of hippos resting in the waters as they lean on each other, witness these wildlife enjoy breathtaking experience, stop somewhere at the designated point for your picnic lunch before proceeding with your evening game drive where you expect to see evening wipes as the animals becomes active to graze in this open savannah grassland expected to be seen includes, Elephants, Buffalo, Lions, Leopards, Kobs, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Topis and many others. You will explore all the wildlife spotlight areas of Ishasha’s best sunset as you drive back to Enjojo for overnight.
Day 6:Morning game drive in Ishasha & Transfer to the Northern Part of Queen Elizabeth National Park
After early morning breakfast go for Morning game drive as you transfer to the northern part of Queen Eliazabeth national park in this open plains for game drive. The vast savanna mixt with woodland is the perfect setting for a classic African safari experience. Enjoy the photo opportunities, the fantastic view of Kichwamba escarpment, the drive between Ishasha and Mweya is long and rewarding for the best African Adventure Experience, the road is rough but worth remote African experience for free massaging. You will either move with packed lunch or stopover for hot Lunch at designated Hotel/Restaurant in Katunguru, the drive from Katunguru is another summary of this drive as you expect to see a lot of beautiful attractions such as buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs and many other colorful birds arriving in the evening to chech in at Mweya Safari Lodge for overnight.
Day 7:Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After Early Morning Breakfast with your packed Lunch drive to Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park the medley of wonders and the vast savannah of Africa is the perfect setting for a classic African safari experience. With the breathtaking and majestic sceneries across entire mountain spectrum. Visit the vast open spaces full of oddities and secrets that are elastic thread of Natural wonders where you begin the journey into African wilderness the way Nature intended, to see the wild residents emerge for a drink from the busy waterhole as the sun begins to rise over the iconic bush veld scenery. it’s the one that engages all your senses from the very first moment Sparked to life when you first hear the distant roar of a lion, the laugh of a hyena in the night, or the song of a thousands of cicada beetles at midday, then experience the high lightening of these sense when you first spot a rare leopard hidden in a tree or feel the ground vibrate as a herd of elephants cross right in front of you. You will soon feel that this world moves at its own speed, and to witness it be part of it is something you won’t forget. Coming this close to nature is a vivid reminder of why we have always been inspired by the untouched wild. Photograph the attractions a poetry wrapped in beauty. Explore and witness the miracles of the green landscapes, fertile valleys, shimmering lakes, and witness these wildlife enjoy breathtaking experience, discover the rich humbling evidence of African culture, experience the most beautiful birds such as saddle-billed stork, shoebill. Larger Mammal expected to be seen includes, Elephants, Buffalo, Lions, Leopards, Kobs, Hippopotamus, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, and many others. You will explore all the wildlife spotlight areas of Queen Elizabeth national Park such as Kasenyi plains, Channel Track, Craters.
Afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After lunch go for boat ride along Kazinga Channel at Mweya Peninsula. Mweya is Queen’s focal point. It is still jam-packed with birds and animals. Its elevated position commands gorgeous views of the Kazinga Channel. Depart from Mweya cruise down the Kazinga Channel the most relaxing way to enjoy the wildlife safari here. This cruise gives an opportunity to view hippos, buffaloes and water birds as elephants stride along the banks. All you need to do sit back with your camera or binoculars at the ready and enjoy the incredible spectacle. This is the oasis for the many of the fascinating species that inhabit the park and it gives a chance to cruise just meters from hundreds of enormous hippos and buffaloes while elephants linger on the shore-line. The cruise is only for two hours and boat trip ends in Lake Edward see how local fishing village stay alongside with wildlife, enjoy birds’ colony of cormorants, pelicans. After the boat drive back to the lodge along channel track Via Katunguru gate, reaching the lodge late in the evening for overnight.
Day 8:Morning game Drive in Queen Elizabeth & Transfer to Semuliki National Park
After early morning breakfast drive to kasenyi plains for early morning game drive to summarise the Queen Elizabeth National Park’s special. After early morning game drive transfer to Semuliki National park via Fort Portal City. This drive gives you an opportunity to enjoy the scenic view of Rwenzori Mountain Ranges being extremely humid area and frequently enveloped in clouds gives you the best photo opportunities. Enjoy and take the best photos of the green hills of Toro that support tea plantations, with rich cultural diversity of Batooro, this is where you will stop over for lunch at the Selected Hotel/Restaurant in Fort Portal City before proceeding to Semuliki National Park that lies at the extreme end below the rift valley escarpment, on this drive you will witness that there are those few special moments for adventure these valley sweeping views across the beautiful open breathtaking scenery which guarantee the intimate and exclusive assurance warm welcome and arriving in the evening to Semuliki safari Lodge for overnight.
Day 9:Morning Game Drive in Semuliki National Park & Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast drive in search for some of Semuliki special mammals. Here you will see and enjoy the best photographs of African savannah wrapped below the escarpment with commanding views of Africa’s most wildlife arenas. This is the best place for the perfect photographs. Here you will not miss the opportunities for close encounters with game, such as buffaloes, Uganda Kobs well distributed in entire park with so many to see ranging from colorful rift valley woodland, grassland and water birds, enjoy wildlife as they walk through the open grassland for the best of iconic and unforgettable safari experience and drive back to the Lodge for lunch at the lodge, after lunch relax as prepare to transfer to Kibale National Park using the same route to fort Portal city.
Transfer to Kiabale National Park
After lunch at the lodge transfer to Kibale National Park, this drive is scenic full of oddities and attractions that never fails to amaze here you will feel as if you are at the top of the world, enjoy the best photograph opportunities across the rift valley wall. Enjoy the grassy Savannah and the flat plains that are punctuated by river valleys, when you reach fort portal you will drive direct to Kibale National Park the Primate Capital of the world literary known as home to the greatest varieties and concentration of monkeys and chimpanzee populations arriving at Turacoo Treetops Lodge to check in for overnight as you wait for dinner as you relax and retire at your own patio.
Day 10:Chimpanzee Tracking In Kibale National Park
After early morning breakfast drive to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for briefing to get set to go and meet the chimpanzee in the forest. Kibale forest is regarded as the playground of the chimpanzees and it is one of the few remaining areas of rainforest in Africa and offers the visitor the high percentage of viewing the 600 chimpanzees that rest in its tree canopy. The tracking starts at 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and lasts 2 to 5 hours. You will go through this ritual accompanied by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Ranger Guides and being the highest Africa diversity at the primates in Africa and famously known as the primate capital of the world you will as well come across the Adam naked tree during the walk after tracking transfer to Kasese airstrip
NB: You will go with your packed lunch from the Lodge
Transfer to Kasese Airstrip for the flight to Entebbe International Airport
After Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale transfer to Kasese to catch up with your schedule flight with Earolink to Entebbe International Airport
END OF THE TRIP
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