Gorillas in Uganda which is so far the best activity in Africa. With the minimum of 400 mountain gorillas population which is more than a half of the entire population(880)of which twelve group is 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 com 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, African green Broadbill. 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 ⦁ International Airfares ⦁ Entry visa Uganda ⦁ 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.). 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.
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ARRIVE IN UGANDA (ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)
A company representative with Bush Shrike Adventures tag will wait for you at Entebbe International Airport to drive you to the hotel.
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TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged, semi arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, some 700km from Kampala. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species as well as around 475 bird species. Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges. During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location
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KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
After morning breakfast, take a game drive along the Narus Valley. Keep your eyes peeled for buffalo, giraffes, zebras, elands, oribis and elephants – and even the odd jackal. Your guide may even be able to locate lions, sunbathing atop rocks. After lunch, take a game drive to the hot springs via the palm tree lined Kidepo River. Search for ostriches and leopard tortoises along the way. After a stretch your legs during a guided walk through the park.
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KARAMAJONG CULTURE/ TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
The Karamojong or Karimojong, are an ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda. Their language is also known as Karamojong or Karimojong, and is part of the Nilo-Saharan language group. They are found in the Kotido and Moroto districts in the northeastern part of Uganda. The main livelihood activity of the Karamojong is herding livestock, which has social and cultural importance. Crop cultivation is a secondary activity, undertaken only in areas where it is practicable. Due to the arid climate of the region, the Karamojong have always practiced a sort of pastoral transhumance, where for 3-4 months in a year, they move their livestock to the neighboring districts in search of water and pasture for their animals. The availability of food and water is always a concern and has an impact on the Karamojong’s interaction with other ethnic groups. After noon transfer to murchsion falls national park. This is a journey of about 6 hours subjecting to change in landscape.
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MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
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 3 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 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
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 check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
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. In 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.
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CHIMPANZEE TRACKING AND CRATOR DRIVE
After early morning breakfast, our Guide will transfer you to Kalinzu Forest head offices with your packed lunch for briefing as you go for Chimpanzee trekking and later go for crater drive. Later in evening go back to your recommended accommodation
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ISHASHA TREE CLIMBING LIONS/ TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
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.
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GORILLA TRACKING- TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI
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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BOAT RIDE- BATWA CULTURAL ENCOUNTER
After morning breakfast transfer to 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 Nepa
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TRANSFER TO JINJA
After morning breakfast, embark on a long journey to Jinja city with a stop over at the equator for photography. Monuments are marked on the side of the road where Uganda lies at 00 latitude
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WHITE WATER RAFTING
Very few tour activities can compare to the experience of white water rafting on River Nile, the world’s longest river. The scenery is stunning, to say the least. The weather is conducive all year round and the water rapids look surreal. White water rafting on River Nile is best done in groups and an all day rafting session covers a distance of about 21 kilometers through eight big rapids. In some parts, the water is calm, clear and perfect for swimming. Plenty of bird species can also be seen hovering around. Rafting on the Nile is a great highlight of Jinja tourist activities.
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DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out of hotel to the airport for departure
A company representative with Bush Shrike Adventures tag will wait for you at Entebbe International Airport to drive you to the hotel.
Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged, semi arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, some 700km from Kampala. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species as well as around 475 bird species. Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges. During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location
After morning breakfast, take a game drive along the Narus Valley. Keep your eyes peeled for buffalo, giraffes, zebras, elands, oribis and elephants – and even the odd jackal. Your guide may even be able to locate lions, sunbathing atop rocks. After lunch, take a game drive to the hot springs via the palm tree lined Kidepo River. Search for ostriches and leopard tortoises along the way. After a stretch your legs during a guided walk through the park.
The Karamojong or Karimojong, are an ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda. Their language is also known as Karamojong or Karimojong, and is part of the Nilo-Saharan language group. They are found in the Kotido and Moroto districts in the northeastern part of Uganda. The main livelihood activity of the Karamojong is herding livestock, which has social and cultural importance. Crop cultivation is a secondary activity, undertaken only in areas where it is practicable. Due to the arid climate of the region, the Karamojong have always practiced a sort of pastoral transhumance, where for 3-4 months in a year, they move their livestock to the neighboring districts in search of water and pasture for their animals. The availability of food and water is always a concern and has an impact on the Karamojong’s interaction with other ethnic groups. After noon transfer to murchsion falls national park. This is a journey of about 6 hours subjecting to change in landscape.
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 3 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
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 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. In 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.
After early morning breakfast, our Guide will transfer you to Kalinzu Forest head offices with your packed lunch for briefing as you go for Chimpanzee trekking and later go for crater drive. Later in evening go back to your recommended accommodation
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.
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.
After morning breakfast transfer to 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 Nepa
After morning breakfast, embark on a long journey to Jinja city with a stop over at the equator for photography. Monuments are marked on the side of the road where Uganda lies at 00 latitude
Very few tour activities can compare to the experience of white water rafting on River Nile, the world’s longest river. The scenery is stunning, to say the least. The weather is conducive all year round and the water rapids look surreal. White water rafting on River Nile is best done in groups and an all day rafting session covers a distance of about 21 kilometers through eight big rapids. In some parts, the water is calm, clear and perfect for swimming. Plenty of bird species can also be seen hovering around. Rafting on the Nile is a great highlight of Jinja tourist activities.