$3,094 to $3,249 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Camp with the hippos at Lake Mburo
Camp with the hippos at Lake Mburo
Depart Entebbe and transfer to Nakiwogo fishing village for a boat trip to Mabamba Swamp with a specialised birding guide – an introduction to Uganda’s abundant birdlife and chance to see the legendary shoebill stork.
Continue to the equator for lunch. Transfer for game safari at Lake Mburo National Park. Small groups travel in base vehicle - groups of 4 or more in two vehicle convoy with radios and with self drive option. Lake Mburo is one of the smallest of Uganda’s National Parks, but a real gem. Abundant wildlife including impala, zebra, giraffe, warthogs, water buffalo, eland, water buck and a good place – if lucky – to see leopard.
Camp in style down by the lake with the hippos and a ranger. Listen to them chuckling all night but watch out for the cheeky monkeys in the morning – mainly trying to pinch our eggs!
Base vehicle provides full kitchen for dinner and drinks under the stars and around the campfire. Comfortable beds, clean toilet block - truck has private, hot shower.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Break camp early with a game safari through Lake Mburo and a fry up for breakfast - or whatever you fancy - at Kazuma Lookout with spectacular views over the park and surroundings.
Depart the park heading south west to Kabale - the "Switzerland of Africa". Scenic lakeside drive and late lunch at Lake Bunyonyi, one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in Uganda with a rich and mystical history.
After lunch, head into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on spectacular mountain trails to Buhoma.
Camp at Ruhondeza Lodge, Buhoma. Dinner, drinks, campfire and prep for the gorilla trek the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trek, Ishasha Game Reserve and Lake Edward
Gorilla Trek, Ishasha Game Reserve and Lake Edward
Early transfer to Buhoma Gorilla HQ for briefing, cultural dancing and jungle trek to see the endangered mountain gorillas. Unforgettable experience to get dragged through several hedges backwards (or gentler if you prefer) and to spend an hour with our close cousins in their natural habitat.
Return from the trek and continue on forest trail for guided game safari at Ishasha Wildlife Reserve, part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Abundant wildlife including elephant, kob, topi, more hippos and water buffalo and home to the unique tree climbing lions – same as any other lions, but these ones climb trees - find out why. Fingers crossed we see them!
Short transfer to Kisenyi fishing village to camp on the shores of Lake Edward overlooking the flood plain. Several night time visitors in the searchlight, usually including hippos, kob and water buck, but, if lucky, water buffalo, elephant and perhaps hyena.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rift Landscapes
Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rift Landscapes
Depart camp for short transfer to Kazinga Channel and into the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park with beautiful and occasionally spectacular, rift valley scenery.
Arrive at the Katunguru boat dock for guided boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Great way to see the wildlife, aquatic and birdlife along the banks including elephant and water buffalo, also kingfisher, weaver birds and fish eagles.
Lunch at the boat dock followed by short transfer to the spectacular Twin Crater Lakes at Kyambura and optional, short lakeside walk.
Late afternoon game drive in Kasenyi sector by Lake George. One of the best game drives in Uganda with good chance to see many now established friends, as well as lion and perhaps leopard in their hunting grounds.
Lodge for final night in luxury banda at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge overlooking Kazinga Channel.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trek and Home for Tea and Medals
Chimpanzee Trek and Home for Tea and Medals
Early morning breakfast and short transfer to Kyambura Gorge for guided chimpanzee trek – heading down along the forested Kyambura River to find and spend time with the chimps as they play in the trees and forage for food.
Depart Kyambura and commence the journey back to Entebbe via the Rwenzori Mountains. Stop in at Fort Portal for lunch and with rest stops to suit progress on the route home.
Arrive Entebbe late afternoon and drop off at accommodation and receive. Farewells and "medals" consisting of T-shirt sticker and certificate.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
