Safari Gurus Africa

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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

Ziwa rhino sanctuary and top of the falls

Ziwa rhino sanctuary and top of the falls

You shall be picked up by your guide and transferred to ziwa rhino sanctuary. Its about a 4 hour drive from Entebbe. Here you shall trek the rhinos with a ranger. This activity brings you up-close with the rhinos. We shall later have lunch the proceed to Murchison falls national park where we shall also visit the top of the falls before heading to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein Pakwach (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Game drive and boat ride

Game drive and boat ride

We have have an early morning game drive in the park. During this game drive expect to see a variety of wildlife ranging from elephants, giraffes, kobs, hippos hyenas, leopards and lions just to mention a few. The drive will last approximately 5 hours before we head back for lunch. We shall later go for an afternoon boat ride along the Nile. This boat ride brings us up-close with animals sun bathing by the river banks like the elephants, crocodiles, hippos and a variety of bird species. This boat ride goes till the bottom of the falls.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to kibale

Transfer to kibale

On this day we shall transfer from Murchison falls national park and proceed to kibale forest national park. Its about a 5 to 6 hour drive. On arrival we shall check into the lodge and later go to bigodi swamp for our afternoon activity. The bigodi swamp is blessed with 9 monkey species and a variety of bird species with lots of different plant types. We shall later visit the community in the area.

Main Destination:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP, Uganda)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking

On this day we set out early and head into the forest for our morning brief. You shall be briefed about the chimps what to expect and what to do. You shall be put in groups of 8 individuals and you shall head into the forest with a lead ranger. The activity usually last between 3 to 4 hours.

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

To queen to Elizabeth national park

To queen to Elizabeth national park

On this day we shall transfer from kibale national park to queen Elizabeth national park. Its usually a 3 hour drive. On arrival you will check into the lodge have lunch and later head out for a game drive in the kasenyi sector of the national park. After the drive we return tot he lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Game drive and boat ride

Game drive and boat ride

We have have an early morning game drive in the park. During this game drive expect to see a variety of wildlife ranging from elephants, giraffes, kobs, hippos hyenas, leopards and lions just to mention a few. The drive will last approximately 5 hours before we head back for lunch. We shall later go for an afternoon boat ride along the kazinga channel. This boat ride brings us up-close with animals sun bathing by the river banks like the elephants, crocodiles, hippos and a variety of bird species. This boat ride goes till the bottom of the falls.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to ishasha sector

Transfer to ishasha sector

Wshall transfer to ishasha sector of queen Elizabeth national park. On arrival we shall have a midday drive with hope of seeing the tree climbing lions. This is a famous sighting in the southern sector of queen Elizabeth national park. We shall proceed to the lodge. We shall return into the park for a sundowner.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Transfer to bwindi

Transfer to bwindi

On this day we shall transfer from queen Elizabeth national park southern sector and head to bwindi forest national park. There is plenty of scenery in this place from tea plantations, different hills and local communities. On arrival we shall head to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Batwa Experience (Highlight, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented campjust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking

On this day you head out to the head office, fro here you shall be greeted with a local community dance group that will entertain you before the gorilla trek activity. You shall be briefed about the gorillas, what to expect and what to do. You shall be put in groups of 8 and after set out to the forest. The activity lasts between 6 to 8 hours.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented campjust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Transfer to Rwanda

Transfer to Rwanda

We shall transfer from bwindi forest national park to Rwanda kinigi district. We shall get to cross one of Uganda's and Rwanda land borders. Its quite a smooth experience at the border. We shall the head to the lodge. There are number of optional activities to do like the Diana fossey museum, cultural experience among others.

Main Destination:
Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Golden monkey trekking

Golden monkey trekking

On this day we shall transfer to the volcanoes national park head quarters. Here we shall join the other trekkers for different activities. You shall be put out in groups and later head out to start the trek activities. The trekking last approximately 4 hours before we return to the lodge. We shall have a free afternoon to either relax or go for optional activities.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Transfer to akagera national park

Transfer to akagera national park

On this day you shall get to transfer from volcanoes national park to akagera national park. Its about a 5 hour drive from volcanoes to akagera. We shall have a stop over in Kigali for lunch before we proceed to akagera national park. On arrival we shall check into the lodge.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)
High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
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ElephantOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Akagera Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 13

Game drive and boatride

Game drive and boatride

We shall set out for an early morning game drive in akagera national park. Akagera national park is a protected area in Rwanda and home to variety of wildlife ranging from zebras, giraffes, elephants, topis leopards and lions just to mention a few. Akagera national park is the only savanna park in Rwanda. We shall later have a boat ride in the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Akagera Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 14

Transfer to Kigali

Transfer to Kigali

We shall transfer from the lodge and return to Kigali city in Rwanda.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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