Day 3: Kibale Forest National Park. (Chimpanzee tracking & Nature Walk Bigodi Swamp)
Begin the day with breakfast and go for briefing and start chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee tracking.
Kibale is 795 square km National Park contains one of the most beautiful and with the most varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda.
This is place to a number of forest wildlife, most especially 13 species of primate coupled with chimpanzees.
After trekking you will have lunch and then visit Bigodi wetland where you will experience a lot of bird life, primates and unspoilt nature! The walk will be guided providing information both on flora and fauna.
Accommodation
Luxury Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Chimps Nest, Kibale Forest Camp
Budget Accommodation: Ataco Country Resort, Rwenzori View Guesthouse, Lake Nkuruba Campsite
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 4: Kibale Forest – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. (Afternoon Boat Cruise)
After breakfast say goodbye to the Kibale Forest as you make your way south through rich farmland, travelling on the slopes of the Ruwenzori Mountains – one of Africa's largest mountain ranges.
Cross the equator before reaching the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. After enjoying lunch at your new accommodations, set off on a game drive in Uganda's prime game viewing region and be on the lookout for elephant and buffalo.
As these are the breeding grounds of the Uganda knob, you will be sure to see them grazing in the grass.
Continue your game viewing in the park as you explore the network of tracks in search of the animals you have not yet seen. In the evening, embark on a cruise of the Kazinga Channel, home to the largest concentration of hippo.
Travel Time: About 3 hours
Accommodation Option:
Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel
Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Hippo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Ishasha Game Drive – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast, prepare to depart Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will go through the Ishasha sector of the park which is famous for harboring the tree climbing lions.
You may also get to see other animals that you might have missed during the previous drives. Remember this park is famous for its richness in bio diversity.
It is estimated to host approximately 68 different species of mammals like waterbucks, jackals, Buffalo, Eland, leopard, elephants, to mention but a few.
The five lakes within the park attract crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds, while the fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists, like the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus Gonalek.
After this additional fun carry on to Bwindi Forest and on arrival relax while preparing for the next day.
Accommodation Option:
Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Silverback Lodge Bwindi
Budget Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Wagtail Eco safari camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Trekking
After your hearty breakfast early in the morning, move to the ranger station with your packed lunch and tracking gears.
The ranger guide will brief you about how to behave in the presence of the gentle eyed mountain gorillas.
Move into the park to begin the memorable search in the gorilla sanctuary. Have fun in the beautiful prehistoric forest and feel its freshness.
This forest is always wet, moist and it may rain at any time of the day therefore you need to wear warm water proof clothes. Remember to wear long trousers because there are beetles that may sting you.
The time to take meet the gorillas is not known because of the movement of the gorillas as they look for their food.
Also during your search, you may have the chance of seeing other primates that live in the forest like the, black-and-white colobus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee.
The moment you meet the brown eyed, calm gorillas you may forget the fatigue you have because it is a memorable and exciting encounter. Stay with them for an hour watching and following the gorillas.
Take their photo graphs however you need a sound proof camera. In case you are not so tied, you will have the chance of participating in the community walk to the Batwa land.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight at your budgeted accommodation.
Accommodation Option:
Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Silverback Lodge Bwindi
Budget Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Wagtail Eco safari camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 7: Bwindi National Park – Drive to Kampala/ Entebbe
Following this interesting tour, rise up early in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and carry on to Kampala for your home bound flight.
End of Safari!
Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}
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