$3,300 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and transfer from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
Arrival and transfer from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
On the first day of your trip, you will be picked from your accommodation and then drive to Lake Mburo National Park, which is located in western Uganda. Once you reach the park, will go on a game drive to explore the park and see various wildlife species such as zebras, impalas, buffalos, and giraffes. Lake Mburo National Park is one of the few places in Uganda where you can see the Burchell's zebra, which is not found in other national parks in the country. On arrival, you will have lunch and later head out for a game drive where you will have a chance to see a number of wild animals. After the game drive, you will relax a bit before heading out for a sunset boat ride on Lake Mburo.
You will return to your lodge for your dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On the second day, you will have breakfast and transfer to Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to more than half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and Buhoma is one of the four sectors in the park where gorilla trekking is permitted. Once you arrive in Buhoma, while at your lodge and you will have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will go on a guided nature walk in the forest with a chance of seeing the different bird species with some being indidenous to the area. You will also visit the Buhoma community to learn about the local culture. You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On the third day, you will go gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Gorilla trekking is a unique experience that allows you to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an early morning breakfast at your lodge and then report to the park headquarters for registration and briefing before starting your trek. You will be assigned to a gorilla family to track, and you will be accompanied by an experienced guide and trackers who will help you navigate through the forest.
The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family and the difficulty of the terrain. Once you find the gorilla family, you will spend up to one hour observing them and taking photos. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On the fourth day, you will leave Buhoma and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is located in western Uganda, approximately 4 hours away. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes, including the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Once you arrive in the park, you will check into your lodge and have a late lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive to explore the park and see various wildlife species such as elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, and Buffalos.
After the game drive, you will enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species such as the African skimmer and the pied kingfisher.
You will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hike to Rwenzori Mountains
Hike to Rwenzori Mountains
Start at Trekkers at 1,450 meters and sleep at Sine Hut at 2,596 meters being a height gain of 1,146 meters. We start by walking up the valley floor through tall forest trees of the Afro Montane Forest Zone. This is a steady climb for the first six kilometres then after crossing a river it is a steep climb up to Sine Camp. The forest trees are tall with multitudes of birds and a chance of seeing blue monkeys scampering off through the forest. Enock’s Falls are just 200 meters from Sine Hut and offer a splendid opportunity to capture a great screensaver for your memories as brightly clouded green lichen grow on the many lives hanging from the trees with the waterfall as a background. At Sine Camp 2,596 metres we have wooden huts set between tall forest trees on a narrow ridge where you may sit and enjoy the beauty of the forest.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Hike from Sine Camp to Samalira Camp
Hike from Sine Camp to Samalira Camp
From Sine Camp we start by climbing up through the bamboo forests which is quite steep but very beautiful and inspiring. As you climb through the upper part of the bamboo zone there is small patches of mixed forest trees many of which bear fruit and berries and attracts many different types of birds. You will hear the calls of the Rwenzori Turaco bird which has bright red or crimson wings and a magnificent sight as they fly between trees also during the drier season the female Malicite Sunbird comes down the mountain to feed on nectar producing flowers before heading back to the high altitudes to mate and rear their young. At about 3,000 metres altitude you reach the Heather zone where the Giant Heather trees reach 15 metres in height and are truly magnificent. At 3,147 metres you find Kalalama Camp which is an alternative to sleeping at Sine camp which has excellent views.
After, you'll return to Kalalama Camp for lunch before crossing to Samalira Camp at 3,170 metres for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Descend from the Mountains
Descend from the Mountains
In the morning you descend down through the bamboo forests with fantastic views across the lower hills and valleys to Forest View Camp where you have lunch or a small snack before descending down through the Afro Montane Forest Zone with many birds and primates. At the bottom of the steeper descent you reach Nyamwamba Camp where you may rest again before walking out the final 6km to the park gate.
From there you will proceed to Enshama Lodge & Campsite for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer back to Kampala
Transfer back to Kampala
Being the last day of our safari, you will wake up to mouthwatering breakfast at the lodge and later pack up our luggage as you prepare to set off for a transfer to Kampala. You will have a stop at the equator for lunch and a picture moment before proceeding to Kampala where your guide will drop you at the airport or your hotel.
And that will make the end of our 8 days Wildlife safari and hiking.
We look forward to hosting you again.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
