Gorillas in Uganda which is so far the best activity in Africa. With the minimum of 800 mountain gorilla’s population which is more than a half of the entire population of which about eighteen groups are habituated for trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, making the ultimate Uganda gorilla safari destination. This gorilla safari destination positioned in the south west of Uganda stretching over a geographical coverage of 321nsq.km standing at the evaluation of 1160-2,607 km above sea level. Impenetrable National park comprises of 32,092 appearing as one of the largest East African areas that still feature Afro montane Lowland forest which is credited to have survived the last ice age making it an ideal. Habitat for a myriad of Species and noted to have the great density of trees at its respective average in the whole of East Africa. The diversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be witnessed in the range of Species that it supports. There are more than 163 species of trees, over 140 Species of fern along with other Sixteen (16) Species of this flora is limited to south west of Uganda including Lavoa Swynnertonii which is threatened globally. The forest also supports 214 species of birds, 7 species of diurnal primates, over 120 species of mammals and 202 butterfly Species. Significantly to note is that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a habitat nine (9) globally threatened including the mountain gorilla, Host monkey. Common chimpanzee, African giant swallowtail, Chaplin, flycatcher.
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ARRIVE IN UGANDA (TUKWANILIZA MU UGANDA)
A company representative with Bush Shrike Adventures tag will wait for you at Entebbe International Airport to drive you to the hotel around lake Victoria.
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DRIVE TO NAKASONGOLA RHINO SANCTUARY – MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After early breakfast, we will drive to Nakasongola District where Zziwa Rhino sanctuary is located via Kampala. Rhino tracking is in the afternoon after a short nature walk and lunch. Visitors to the sanctuary are allowed to track the rhinos and see them up close. You can approach the Rhinos on foot. The animals are not that dangerous if you follow instructions. The White Rhinos (the ones at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary) are gentle giants – approaching them on foot poses no danger to you. You will have the guidance and company of a sanctuary ranger who is knowledgeable about the behavior of the rhinos. Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary gives you a rare opportunity to see the Rhinos not from a vehicle but from up close and on foot, you have some great and unusual photo opportunities here as you encounter the White Rhinos of Zziwa. After tracking we shall continue to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and overnight.
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MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON LAUNCH CRUISE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FALLS & HIKE TO THE TOP OF THE FALLS
Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast, palm-dotted savanna. First gazetted as a game reserve in 1926, it is Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area, hosting 76 species of mammals and 451 birds. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centerpiece of the park and the final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river's energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. This stretch of river provides one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Regular visitors to the riverbanks include elephants, giraffes and buffaloes; while hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents. Notable visitors to the park include Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and several British royals. On this day, there is a morning game drive towards the Albert and Victoria Nile and experience a great deal of wildlife and birds. Along the way, look out for herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species. Later on in the day after lunch, embark on a launch cruise to the base of the falls. This 2 hour cruise from Paraa is a rewarding trip that will expose you to many various wildlife species like hippos, crocodiles, elephants (though quite occasional along this side) and a variety of the bird life that may include the African fish eagles and continue hike to the top of falls. You will then return to the lodge for wonderful dinner and peaceful overnight at the safari lodge
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TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Kibale is one of Africa’s foremost research sites. While many researchers focus on the chimpanzees and other primates found in the park, others are investigating Kibale’s ecosystems, wild pigs and fish species, among other topics. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. Kibale is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee. It also contains over 375 species of birds. Kibale adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park. The Kibale-Fort Portal area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki National Parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve. After early morning breakfast, you transfer to Kibale Forest National park with lunch en-route on your way. The journey will take you through Fort Portal town as you proceed to Kibale Forest National Park. MEAL PLAN: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
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CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AT KIBALE AND COMMUNITY/SWAMP WALK
After early morning breakfast, our Guide will transfer you to Kibale Forest National park head offices with your packed lunch for briefing as you go for Chimpanzee trekking and later go for a community/swamp walk. Later in evening go back to your recommended accommodation.
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DRIVE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob. As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music and more. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities. Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly a Medley of Wonders! After morning breakfast, check out and begin our journey of about 9 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is in the western part of Uganda. There shall be a stopover for an enroute lunch. Upon reaching the park, we shall have a short evening game, check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BOAT CRUISE
After early breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive to the north of the park where the Savannah grasslands are with the rare leopard, elephants, Uganda Kob, genets, lions, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, spotted hyenas, and many more. the afternoon take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which flows between Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga Channel is home to one of the greatest concentration of hippo in Africa and herds of elephant, buffalo, and other animals come to drink at the water’s edge. The channel is a magnet for water birds, with great flocks of pelicans and others birds on the shore, and a great spot to see African fish eagle. Dinner and overnight at still same lodge.
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ISHASHA FOR TREES CLIMBING LIONS AND LATER DRIVE TO BWINDI
After morning breakfast, drive for Ishasha for game drive. Later have lunch and your safari continues to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Travelling via Ishasha - subject to road conditions - you can observe the unusual behavior exhibited by the tree-climbing lions. This is a journey of about 4 hours’ drive through the rapidly changing landscape to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
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BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK- GORILLA TREKKING.
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for registration and to join others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and the don’ts during your gorilla trek. Once this is done, you will set off for gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day depending on the movements of the gorillas in search of food. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with gorillas observing them and taking photos before trekking back to the park headquarter. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered creatures. The afternoon is for transferring to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at lodge.
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LAKE BUNYONYI.
Lake Bunyonyi, located in south western Uganda, is undoubtedly the loveliest lake in Uganda. Its contorted shore encircles 29 islands. Surrounded by steep terraced hillsides reminiscent of parts of Nepal. After morning breakfast, embark on a long journey to kampala city with a stop over at the equator for photography. transfer to Entebbe for your departure with enroute lunch. Note: please your flight time be late in the evening or night. End of the Safari. TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUSIONS ⦁ Transport in a 4WD Toyota Vehicle ⦁ All fuel for the tour ⦁ Mineral water and entrance fees ⦁ Accommodation as listed in the itinerary; ⦁ Meals according to the itinerary ⦁ All activities described in the itinerary; ⦁ Bank transfer charges ⦁ EXCLUSIONS ⦁ Government tax (VAT) ⦁ International Airfares ⦁ Entry visa Uganda ⦁ Protective gears like garden gloves, rain court, etc. ⦁ A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your day pack); Personal (medical/travel) insurance; ⦁ park fees increase; ⦁ Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc. ⦁ All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.). ⦁ insurance PLEASE NOTE it is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits so we will buy them only after your booking and down payment. Permits also depend on availability. DISCLAIMER Since Gorillas are wild animals Gorilla trekking doesn’t 100% guarantee you seeing the gorillas although chances of seeing them are about 98%. Since climbing lions are wild animals, hunting them doesn’t guarantee 100% seeing the lions although chances of seeing them are high.
A company representative with Bush Shrike Adventures tag will wait for you at Entebbe International Airport to drive you to the hotel around lake Victoria.
After early breakfast, we will drive to Nakasongola District where Zziwa Rhino sanctuary is located via Kampala. Rhino tracking is in the afternoon after a short nature walk and lunch. Visitors to the sanctuary are allowed to track the rhinos and see them up close. You can approach the Rhinos on foot. The animals are not that dangerous if you follow instructions. The White Rhinos (the ones at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary) are gentle giants – approaching them on foot poses no danger to you. You will have the guidance and company of a sanctuary ranger who is knowledgeable about the behavior of the rhinos. Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary gives you a rare opportunity to see the Rhinos not from a vehicle but from up close and on foot, you have some great and unusual photo opportunities here as you encounter the White Rhinos of Zziwa. After tracking we shall continue to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and overnight.
Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast, palm-dotted savanna. First gazetted as a game reserve in 1926, it is Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area, hosting 76 species of mammals and 451 birds. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centerpiece of the park and the final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river's energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. This stretch of river provides one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Regular visitors to the riverbanks include elephants, giraffes and buffaloes; while hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents. Notable visitors to the park include Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and several British royals. On this day, there is a morning game drive towards the Albert and Victoria Nile and experience a great deal of wildlife and birds. Along the way, look out for herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species. Later on in the day after lunch, embark on a launch cruise to the base of the falls. This 2 hour cruise from Paraa is a rewarding trip that will expose you to many various wildlife species like hippos, crocodiles, elephants (though quite occasional along this side) and a variety of the bird life that may include the African fish eagles and continue hike to the top of falls. You will then return to the lodge for wonderful dinner and peaceful overnight at the safari lodge
Kibale is one of Africa’s foremost research sites. While many researchers focus on the chimpanzees and other primates found in the park, others are investigating Kibale’s ecosystems, wild pigs and fish species, among other topics. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. Kibale is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee. It also contains over 375 species of birds. Kibale adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park. The Kibale-Fort Portal area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki National Parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve. After early morning breakfast, you transfer to Kibale Forest National park with lunch en-route on your way. The journey will take you through Fort Portal town as you proceed to Kibale Forest National Park. MEAL PLAN: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After early morning breakfast, our Guide will transfer you to Kibale Forest National park head offices with your packed lunch for briefing as you go for Chimpanzee trekking and later go for a community/swamp walk. Later in evening go back to your recommended accommodation.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob. As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music and more. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities. Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is truly a Medley of Wonders! After morning breakfast, check out and begin our journey of about 9 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is in the western part of Uganda. There shall be a stopover for an enroute lunch. Upon reaching the park, we shall have a short evening game, check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After early breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive to the north of the park where the Savannah grasslands are with the rare leopard, elephants, Uganda Kob, genets, lions, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, spotted hyenas, and many more. the afternoon take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which flows between Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga Channel is home to one of the greatest concentration of hippo in Africa and herds of elephant, buffalo, and other animals come to drink at the water’s edge. The channel is a magnet for water birds, with great flocks of pelicans and others birds on the shore, and a great spot to see African fish eagle. Dinner and overnight at still same lodge.
After morning breakfast, drive for Ishasha for game drive. Later have lunch and your safari continues to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Travelling via Ishasha - subject to road conditions - you can observe the unusual behavior exhibited by the tree-climbing lions. This is a journey of about 4 hours’ drive through the rapidly changing landscape to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for registration and to join others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and the don’ts during your gorilla trek. Once this is done, you will set off for gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day depending on the movements of the gorillas in search of food. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with gorillas observing them and taking photos before trekking back to the park headquarter. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered creatures. The afternoon is for transferring to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at lodge.
Lake Bunyonyi, located in south western Uganda, is undoubtedly the loveliest lake in Uganda. Its contorted shore encircles 29 islands. Surrounded by steep terraced hillsides reminiscent of parts of Nepal. After morning breakfast, embark on a long journey to kampala city with a stop over at the equator for photography. transfer to Entebbe for your departure with enroute lunch. Note: please your flight time be late in the evening or night. End of the Safari. TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUSIONS ⦁ Transport in a 4WD Toyota Vehicle ⦁ All fuel for the tour ⦁ Mineral water and entrance fees ⦁ Accommodation as listed in the itinerary; ⦁ Meals according to the itinerary ⦁ All activities described in the itinerary; ⦁ Bank transfer charges ⦁ EXCLUSIONS ⦁ Government tax (VAT) ⦁ International Airfares ⦁ Entry visa Uganda ⦁ Protective gears like garden gloves, rain court, etc. ⦁ A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your day pack); Personal (medical/travel) insurance; ⦁ park fees increase; ⦁ Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc. ⦁ All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.). ⦁ insurance PLEASE NOTE it is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits so we will buy them only after your booking and down payment. Permits also depend on availability. DISCLAIMER Since Gorillas are wild animals Gorilla trekking doesn’t 100% guarantee you seeing the gorillas although chances of seeing them are about 98%. Since climbing lions are wild animals, hunting them doesn’t guarantee 100% seeing the lions although chances of seeing them are high.