Safari Gurus Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kampala city tour

Kampala city tour

This being the start of our trip. This day takes us through Kampala. We shall have a Kampala city tour, during the tour you will be told about the history of Kampala, its heritage and also get to tour some of the key sight in the city inclusive the nakasero market, old taxi park, Gadhafi mosque and the kings palace.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Bushpig
  • Budget hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to ziwa rhino sancuary

Transfer to ziwa rhino sancuary

On this day we shall transfer from Kampala to ziwa rhino sanctuary. This is the only place in Uganda where rhinos can be found. Rhino in Uganda were extinct by the 1990s from our national parks due to poaching. They were later re introduced at the ziwa rhino sanctuary and raised from 3 to more that 40 currently.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Game drive and boat trip

Game drive and boat trip

On this day we shall start of very early in search for wildlife in the northern part of the park. We shall see a variety of wildlife ranging from buffaloes, hippos, elephants, kobs, variety of bird species lions and leopards if lucky. In the afternoon we shall have a boat ride along the Nile till the bottom of the falls.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Transfer to bigod

Transfer to bigod

On this day we shall transfer from Murchison falls national park to bigodi. It about a 4 hour drive driving along the shores of lake albert. On arrival to bigodi we shall check into the lodge the proceed to the swamp for the swamp activities and community walk.

Main Destination:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking

We shall head out for the chimpanzee trekking brief at the head quarters in kibale forest national park. On arrival you will get briefed about the chimpanzees, the dos and the don'ts. The trek usually last between 3 to 6 hours. After we shall transfer to queen Elizabeth national park.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Game drive and boat trip on the kazinga channel

Game drive and boat trip on the kazinga channel

On this day we shall head out for an early morning game drive in queen Elizabeth national park in the kasenyi area. Here we hope to see a variety of wildlife ranging from kobs, buffaloes, elephants, hippos bird species and lions and leopards if lucky. I the afternoon we shall head out for a boat ride on the kazinga channel.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to bwindi

Transfer to bwindi

We shall transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park. However along the way we shall drive further south of queen Elizabeth national for a game drive the ishasha sector in such for the tree climbing lions. This area is famous for these lions. We shall later proceed to bwindi then our lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Gorilla trekking and transfer to lake bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking and transfer to lake bunyonyi

We shall have an early breakfast then head out to the trekking start point. Here we shall be welcomed by a group of cultural dancers and later briefed about the gorillas and later put in groups of 8 then proceed to trek the gorillas. It can last from 3 hours to 8 hours.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Transfer to lake bunyonyi

Transfer to lake bunyonyi

On this day we shall transfer from bwindi to lake bunyonyi. Its a short 3 hours drive to lake bunyonyi. On arrival we shall take a short boat trip to the island where you will be staying. We shall also get to tour the various islands on the lake and told the history of these lake and island.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Paradise Eco-Hub
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Transfer to lake mburo national park

Transfer to lake mburo national park

On this day we shall transfer from lake bunyonyi to lake mburo national park. The drive is about 4 hours with us having a lunch break in mbarara town. We shall have an opportunity to try local Ugandan food before we proceed to the national park. On arrival we shall check into the lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Leopard Rest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Guided park walk

Guided park walk

This being our last day touring we shall have a guided park walk in national park instead of a game drive. This walk brings us up-close to the wildlife since we shall be walking amongst them. Lake mburo is the only park where walks are done this is because there are no big predators such as lions in the park.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Leopard Rest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Transfer to entebbe

Transfer to entebbe

We shall transfer from the national park back to Entebbe with a stopover at the equator for picture moments and souvenir buying.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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