Nyumbu Beyond Journeys

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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

Arrival and transfer to Hotel

Arrival and transfer to Hotel

You will be received by our representative on your arrival at Entebbe International Airport. You'll be driven to your hotel so you may check in. The remainder of the day is yours to spend in any way you choose depending on your time of arrival. Upon arrival in time, you will to embark on the shoebill track in Mamba swamp.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Airport Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Bwindi, Stop at the Equator

Transfer to Bwindi, Stop at the Equator

After breakfast, this morning we travel by road to the home of the Mountain Gorillas. The journey will take about eight hours, leaving you with the whole day for taking in the sights of Uganda 'The Pearl of Africa'. No visit to Bwindi is complete without stopping by the iconic Equator mark at Kayabwe. The world-famous mark is incredibly beautiful, so make sure to keep your camera to hand for some memorable pictures and buy some souvenir at the craft shops.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Gorilla Trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

At the UWA briefing point in Bwindi, the locals will entertain you where after each group will be assigned a gorilla family to trek for the day in the company of an armed ranger
The trekking experience takes between 1- 3 Hours and involves slippery trails. You may hire a local potter to help you during the trek with carrying luggage and gadget. Though tracking is the main attraction of the day, a range of stops can provide a relaxed opportunity to spot birds and monkeys while exploring one of Uganda's loveliest rainforests. After trekking, you will be awarded a certificate and then transfer to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Depending on the arrival time, we will embark on the sunset game drive in the Ishasha plains in search for the famous tree climbing lions as we enjoy the swiping savanna views that embrace us with a number of wildlife sightings like elephants, kobs, buffalo and with a chance of spotting the big 4.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Topi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game drive Safari, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game drive Safari, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Today we take early breakfast and prepare for you an exciting safari in the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth also famous for rich dotted Acacia and tree climbing lions with likely chances of spotting the Leopard, Buffalo, and Hyena. If you love Birds then this sector has salty crater lakes where flamingos can be seen during the day
After lunch, you will go on a boat safari on the Kazinga channel, which joins Lake George and Lake Albert. Here you will see more hippos than you can possibly see anywhere else, along with herds of buffalo and elephants rushing to drink at gorge coastlines. Amazingly, the crocodiles in this region coexist peacefully with other creatures without preying on them.
Later, return to the lodge for relaxation

This area is also known for the numerous crater lakes and alkaline salt mining lakes, during our game drives we will have routine stop overs at these amazing lakes and enjoy watching the salt mining activity and flamingos.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Game drive Safari and transfer to Kibale National Park

Game drive Safari and transfer to Kibale National Park

You will spend a couple of hours after breakfast on yet another fantastic game drive before traveling to Kibale National Park, you will involve yourself in a salt mining community tour at Lake Katwe before heading to your next destination. Lunch break is included at Garden Restaurant and the Toro Kingdom palace Tour and later in the evening check into your hotel
This drive takes us through the Kasese town with breath taking views of the Mountain Rwenzori ranges with greater chances of spotting snow-capped peaks fading into the cloudy skies.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Community tour

Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Community tour

Start the day with an early breakfast and prepare to meet our cousins in the Wild. It is recommended that you carry enough drinking water and in case you opt to go for Chimpanzee habituation rather than tracking, packed lunch will be a better option our tour begins with a briefing where a ranger gives you rules and regulations for encounters with chimpanzees, birds, and monkeys. In the afternoon we embark on a community tour that will take you through the small communities, swamps, and tea plantations.

The locals here will teach you how to make craft, herbal medicine and you will have the opportunity to taste some of the finest locally made coffee, gins, and beers Nevertheless, the highlight of these walks is the transition to see at least five different species of monkeys and catch a glimpse of the Blue Turaco.

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer from Kibale to Entebbe

Transfer from Kibale to Entebbe

After breakfast, we make our final journey towards Entebbe, stopping for lunch en-route. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport in time to catch your international flight.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Nyumbu Beyond Journeys, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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