Nyanja Safaris Uganda

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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

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked from your lodge and embark on your journey to Kibale National Park, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of towns, forests, large plantations, lakes, and rivers. You will have lunch in Fort Portal and also have time to explore its unmatched beauty.

Upon arrival at Kibale NP, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp Walk

After an early morning breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park officials. After the briefing, the guides will lead you into the forest to find the chimps. It is possible to hear their cries from a mile away even before getting close to them. The trek usually takes between 2 to 4 hrs. You are given an hour to observe them playing, feeding, and associating with each other. Expect to see other primates like the colobus and red-tailed monkeys. After that unforgettable experience with the chimpanzees, return to the lodge for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi wetland for birding and a nature walk. Bigodi Wetland has over 200 bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonolek, and various species of kingfishers and weavers. You can also get a chance to interact with local communities there. It is one of the best spots for birding in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, embark on your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge. After lunch, you will have a boat cruise to the Kazinga Channel flowing between Lake Edward and Goerge. The Kazinga Channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the world. It is also one of Africa’s greatest birding sites blessed with several bird species including the Egyptian goose, Papyrus gonolek, Giant King Fisher, and many others. You can spot other animals like buffaloes, herds of elephants, and others that come to drink water.

Evening game drive at the Kasenyi plains. The game drive will allow you to view nocturnal animals and predators coming out of their dens to start hunting at night. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Via Ishasha for Tree-climbing lions

Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Via Ishasha for Tree-climbing lions

Following an early morning breakfast, you will have another game drive at the Kasenyi plains where you will see nocturnal animals and predators returning to their dens after hunting during the night. You will also spot other animals like elephants, buffaloes, and leopards, among others. Drive back to the lodge and check out with your lunch packed.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – via the Ishasha sector to spot the rare tree-climbing lions. The Ishasha sector is one of the best places to spot the tree-climbing lions which are always seen on acacia and fig trees. The lions climb the trees for different reasons, it is believed that the lions have adapted to climbing trees to escape bites from bugs, observe the movements of their prey, and stay away from the hot ground. After that, continue with the journey to Bwindi NP.

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:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest – Visit to the Batwa Pygmies

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest – Visit to the Batwa Pygmies

Following an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park officials. They will brief you on the rules to follow during gorilla tracking. You will trek through the steep, densely forested hills in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek will take 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family.

Once located, you will be allowed to spend an hour with them taking photos and observing how they feed, play, or associate with one another. Some may come close to you but remember to remain calm as you follow instructions from the park officials. Tracking in the Bwindi Forest can be steep and requires stamina as some gorilla families can be more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially if it is wet and muddy.

After a well-deserved lunch and rest, the driver will take you out to visit the Batwa pygmy community.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer Back to Kampala for Departure

Transfer Back to Kampala for Departure

After breakfast, check out from the lodge and transfer to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara for lunch and the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and buying souvenirs. Thank you for choosing Nyanja Safaris Uganda Ltd. The driver will drop you at the airport in Entebbe.

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

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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