$3,630 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Journey to Murchison fall via Ziwa sanctuary
Journey to Murchison fall via Ziwa sanctuary
Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park: On the first day of your exhilarating 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, prepare for a pickup from your location in Kampala, the vibrant capital city of Uganda, or from Entebbe International Airport if you arrive on the day of your adventure. To make the most of your journey, it is essential to arrive bright and early, ideally before 10:00 am. This will give you ample time for the thrilling transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, which involves an exciting 6-hour road drive. As you journey to Murchison Falls, you will have an exciting stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable white rhino trekking experience, before continuing on to Masindi town for a delightful late lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a journey to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at the top of the falls to experience the refreshing mist from the waterfall. Then, you will head to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and a cozy overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and evening Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Morning Game Drive and evening Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
On day 2 of your 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, you will enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on an exhilarating game drive through the largest and oldest national park in Uganda, home to the most powerful waterfall in the world. On the game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, you will encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including the iconic big four (Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes) along with other fascinating mammals like Uganda Kob, Leopards, and Warthogs, as well as a variety of bird species. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a lunch break before setting off on an afternoon boat cruise upstream to the base of Murchison Falls, where you can closely observe the breathtaking waterfall. This activity is always optional and tailored to the fitness level of each tourist.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to Kibale National Park
Journey to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park: Wake up in the morning for breakfast on day 3 of your 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour. After checking out of the lodge, embark on an exciting journey from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park, a captivating destination in Uganda teeming with 13 species of primates. As you journey onward, there will be a delightful pause for lunch, and once you arrive at the lodge, a hearty dinner awaits you after check-in.
Exciting culinary journey: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National park
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National park
Exploring the wonders of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park: After breakfast on day 4 of your 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, get ready for an exciting day ahead. Pack a lunch box, bring along drinking water, and don your favorite gear before being transferred to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will embark on an exciting journey into Kibale forest, where you will seek out habituated chimpanzees for trekking. Along the way, you will also meet a variety of other primates that share this vibrant habitat, including baboons, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, bush babies, patas monkeys, blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and many more. Later, you will gear up for an evening guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland, a paradise for bird enthusiasts thanks to the variety of bird species, including the elusive shoebill stork.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: After savoring a leisurely breakfast on day 5 of your 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, check out of the lodge with all your belongings. Meet your driver and embark on an exciting journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a haven for tree-climbing lions and the stunning Kazinga Channel. As you step into the park, you will check in for a delightful lunch and then embark on an evening filled with possibilities, whether you choose to wander through the enchanting forest or relax at your own pace.
Daily nourishment: morning feast, midday meal, and evening banquet.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Evening Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Evening Boat Cruise
Exciting game drive and thrilling boat cruise: Breakfast on day 6 of an exhilarating 12-day journey Your journey begins with a timely transfer to the Kasenyi plains, where you will immerse yourself in the morning hours of an exhilarating game drive. Encounter a variety of wildlife species, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, Uganda kob, and an array of birds, all while reveling in the captivating vegetation that blankets the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and embark on an exhilarating afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you can spot a lively school of hippos and crocodiles. Do not miss the chance to observe various wildlife as they come to the shores for a refreshing drink under the blazing afternoon sun.
Food itinerary: morning feast, midday meal, and evening banquet.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Thrilling Tracking of Tree climbing Lions in Queen Elizaberth
Thrilling Tracking of Tree climbing Lions in Queen Elizaberth
Lion tracking experience: After breakfast on day 7 of the 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, embark on an exciting lion tracking adventure, a unique activity exclusive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This experience allows tourists to connect with the majestic king of the jungle in their natural habitats. This experience includes the use of trackers to effortlessly pinpoint the location of lions, guided by skilled and armed rangers. While tracking lions, you will also come across a variety of other wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and many more fascinating flora and fauna that inhabit the park.
Food itinerary: morning feast, midday meal, and evening banquet
12 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Expedition
Lions Climbing Trees in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Journey through Ishasha sector to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Journey through Ishasha sector to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Embark on a thrilling game drive in the Ishasha sector and journey onward to Bwindi: On day 8 of your 12-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, breakfast will be served in the morning. After checking out of the lodge with a packed lunch box and all your belongings, you will meet your safari driver to embark on an exciting journey to the Ishasha sector. Here, you will enjoy your final game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, with the thrilling opportunity to witness the remarkable tree-climbing lions. You will observe these lions as they recline effortlessly in the acacia tree branches, keeping a watchful eye on the grazing Uganda kob below. Enjoy the moment as you snap photographs, and afterwards, relish your lunch beneath the cool shade of the tree. After lunch, you will embark on an exciting journey from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the largest population of the remaining endangered mountain gorillas awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Embark on the journey to encounter Gorillas and Transfer to Kisoro
Embark on the journey to encounter Gorillas and Transfer to Kisoro
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest is the major highlight of the trip. You'll set off early with the guides after breakfast to track the gorillas with a packed lunch and enough drinking water. Each gorilla encounter is different and has its rewards. You'll watch adult gorillas feeding, climbing, grooming, and resting as the youngsters play and swing from vines in a pleasant, good-humored show. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a magnificent green swaddle of dense rainforest, so ancient that it survived the last Ice Age! A recently proclaimed World Heritage Site, it is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth. Its unique, precious flora sustains roughly half of the world's population of mountain gorillas (estimated at six hundred). After the trek, you'll start your journey to Kisoro town. Your overnight stay will be at Travelers Rest Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
You will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and start your journey to Mgahinga National Park for golden monkey trekking. This will involve hiking in search of golden monkeys in their natural habitat. The activity starts at 8:00 am with an orientation of what is to be expected. You will then head out in search of the golden monkeys using the Mgahinga Trail. The trek may be long and you are required to carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water. After the trek, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast at 8:30 am, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park and arrive in the afternoon. You will have lunch and relaxation. Later, you'll go for a nature walk in the park with a ranger. The walk will enable you to see giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, Impalas, waterbucks, Pumba, zebras, and elands all these will make your visit memorable. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Rwakobo Rock.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Morning Game Drive and Journey to Entebbe
Morning Game Drive and Journey to Entebbe
You must experience Lake Mburo National Park through a thrilling game drive before you leave. Following breakfast on the twelfth day of your unforgettable Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari tour, enjoy a short game drive in the park based on your departure time. Afterward, return to the lodge for an early lunch, check out, and set off on a four-hour drive to Kampala. Along the way, make a stop at the equator before continuing to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
Food itinerary: morning meal and midday feast.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
