Available Group to be Joined: 2 PEOPLE
Departures any where Between: (10th Aug 2024 – 18th August 2024)
Duration: 12 days – 11 nights
Highlights: White Rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park , Kibale Forest Chimps National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park( Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions) Bwindi Gorilla National Park + Lake Bunyonyi & Shoebill Stork in Lake Victoria – Mabamba Swamp.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Uganda The Pearl of Africa!
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by Representatives from Uganda Wildlife Scene Safaris . Depending on your time of arrival you will overnight at Green Valley Guest House or Namirembe View Guest House – Kampala.
Day 2: Rhinos at Ziwa & Murchison Falls National Park : After an early breakfast depart to
the Ziwa Rhinos sanctuary. This will be ‘already’ time to focus on the first animal on the list of the Big 5.
The guided short walk will lead you to the Rhinos, the experience and thrill of walking by the side of these animals in this impressive piece of wooded savanna and taking pictures from a few meters is an unforgettable experience. Later you will return to the main offices of this reserve and fill in your comments. Have lunch and Later you will be transferred to your place of accommodation refreshments will be served, meal plans dinner and overnight at; Yebo Safari Camp.
Day 3: After an early breakfast Morning game drive begins at 6:30 a.m.
It is with in this park that the natural beauty of the Nile is perfected. You will come across herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species also the unusual saddle bill storks. Be back in time for your lunch. After lunch take a 3 hour launch cruise to the bottom of the falls you will come across pools of hippos, lots of game coming down to the Nile for the afternoon refreshing. Later get back to Lodge, Dinner and overnight Yebo Safari Camp.
Day 4: Kibale Forest Chimpanzees National Park & Bigodi Home to the Great Blue Turaco.
After breakfast proceed to Kibale National Park. Continue through Kagadi and hit the asphalt at Kyenjojo town & finally reaching Fort Portal.
Fort Portal is Situated in the Northern foothill of the Rwenzori Mountains, some 70kms from Kasese and 320 kms from Kampala, Fort portal is perhaps the most attractive town in Uganda amid lush rolling hillsides swathed in neat tea plantations and when clouds permitting – offering excellent views across to the glacial peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive and check in dinner and overnight at Westend Hotel – Fort Portal.
Day 5: Chimp Tracking Activity:
After morning Breakfast, head to the park headquarters arrive at 8:00am. Get the introduction from the park warden join the group and begin your adventure to meet our closest relatives the “Chimpanzees” Tracking will start and last for 3-4 hrs along the trails you will come across other primates like Black and white Colubus, Grey cheecked Mangabeys, Bird life and Plant life is abundant here. Later return and proceed to have lunch.
After lunch you will proceed to do the nature walk in the Bigodi area. Home of the Great Blue Turaco. Also you will visit the Village communities and see their life style after which you will return to your place of accommodation. Dinner and overnight at West End Hotel – Fortportal.
Day 6: Crater Lakes Tour of Kasenda Belt & Queen Elizabeth National Park:
After Breakfast depart to Tour the Crater Lakes of Kasenda. This is Simply beautiful picturesque. Today you will be able to view about 9 crater Lakes. Stop for lunch at Nkuruba Crater Lake. After lunch you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive by early evening, check in to your accommodation. Refreshments, meal plans dinner and overnight at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp.
Day 7: Early Morning Game drive: After a warm wake up coffee at 6:15am at 6:30am start your early morning game drive to be in time to see the big cats in action. Game drive lasts for 3 hrs. After breakfast we will proceed to take you further down to visit the Salt Crater lake and see for yourself the process of extracting this salt from the crater lake and to exportation. Return for full breakfast. After lunch at 2:45pm take the boat cruise on the Famous Kazinga Channel which connects Lake George to Lake Edward.
The boat trip will last 2 hrs return by 5:00pm embark on a short evening game drive which will bring you back to the hotel by 7:00pm. Refresh, meal plans dinner, campfire and overnight at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp.
Day 8: Proceed to Bwindi Gorillas National Park via the Ishasha Tree climbing Lions
After an early breakfast depart to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, famous for the last African breed of the tree climbing lions. Proceed with the game drive in the park in search of these fascinating felines, forest elephants and several species of antelopes are present. Have your picnic lunch and proceed with the game drive as you will arrive to check in at your place of accommodation refreshments will be served, dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Day 9: Tracking the mountain gorillas:
After an early breakfast you will head to the park headquarters and get the briefing from the chief park warden, then divide into your groups and later its on to your adventure to meet these thrilling gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.
Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park Uganda.
Tracking time varies according to the movements of these giants it could take from 30 mins to 5hrs so we highly recommend that you are in a good physical condition to track these gorillas. There are porters at the briefing point and if you need one to carry your equipment please do inform the warden and one will be readily available at a fee of $20 USD.
After tracking the Gorillas, you will get back to the camp and relieve those special moments with the group after which you will get The Gorilla Tracking Certificates. Return to your accommodation for refreshments, dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi: After breakfast you will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi
Introduction: Lake Bunyonyi As its serpentine shape might suggest, is essentially a flooded valley system, extending Northwards from the Rwanda border over a distance of 25kms through the contours of the steep hills that separate Kabale and Kisoro. It is thought to have formed about 8,000 yrs ago, as a result of a lava flow from one of the Virunga Mountains, which blocked off the Ndego River at the present –day Muko to create a natural dam.
The lake has a total surface area of 60km sq, it lies at an altitude of of 1840m, known to be the deepest lake in Uganda and also the home of “otters & crayfish”. Also in its favor is the high altitude location which ensures a moderate climate and relatively low incidence of malaria and often becoming quite chilly at night.
Bilharzia is reliably reported to be absent from the lake, as are crocodiles and hippos, which means that swimming is very safe. Active travelers are catered for, with motorized canoes that will take you to visit the several Islands of this lake. Dinner and Overnight at Overland Resort.
Day 11: After breakfast we will depart Lake Bunyonyi and transfer back to Kampala. Stop by the Uganda Equator for lunch and also here there is a big display of African Crafts from where you can buy your souvenirs. Later arrive by early evening and check in to your accommodation. Meal plans, dinner and overnight at Namirembe View Guest House- Kampala.
Day 12: Shoebill Stork from the Northern Side of Lake Victoria: After an early breakfast we will depart to Mabamba Swamp to maximize the chances of seeing the Shoebill stork. The activity will be done in the morning after which you will return for lunch. After lunch we will transfer you back to Entebbe International Airport, then Check in to your flight. This will mark the End of a Memorable Safari with Uganda Wildlife Scene Safaris.
Cost of Safari:
4 people = $ 3,225 USD Per person ( Upper Economy Range Accommodations all Ensuite rooms ).
Price includes:
- All accommodation will be in Ensuite rooms in all Categories of accommodation mentioned and on Full Board Basis. ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- All park entry fees and activities.
- Gorilla Permits.
- Chimpanzee permits
- Services of English speaking Driver Safari guide.
- All ground Handling transport in Fully comprehensive Insured JEEP 4×4 equipped Safari vehicle.
- Fuel and mileage, + Bottled Mineral water at all stages of your tour.
Price Excludes; All items of personal nature e.g. air tickets and visas into Uganda telephone calls, alcohol beverages, tips and laundry.
