11 Days Uganda & Gorilla Observation & Kibale Forest Park & Lake Mburo
11 Days Uganda & Gorilla Observation & Kibale Forest Park & Lake Mburo
Starting the safari with the primate capital of the world which is the best destination to track man’s closest relative “the Chimpanzee” in Uganda. It’s also in Kibale forest National Park that you will get to see different other primates like the black and white colobus monkey, Vervet monkey and baboons among others. You will get to go for nature walks and community walks in the Bigodi wetland that is run by the Bigodi community neighboring the park. During this guided walk, you will have the chance of seeing other primates, birds’ species and other small antelopes.
From Kibale Forest National Park, you will descend to Queen Elizabeth National Park that hosts up to 10 primate species including the Chimpanzee, Vervet, Blue, Red-tailed and L’hoest monkeys, Black-and-white colobus and Olive baboon. Tracking of these primates usually takes place in the extensive Maramagambo forest in the south east of the park and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with the Kyambura Game reserve.
Further south, you will proceed to the gist of the whole primate safari experience that is the mountain Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park; “The ultimate Gorilla Experience “. This parks beauty will spice up the primate experience beyond your expectation. The main attraction and the largest of all primates are the Mountain Gorilla. An encounter with these gentle giants is a dream come true and it’s a lifetime experience. There are 11 habituated gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and you will get the chance to track one of these families consisting of a dominant silverback, dominant female, juvenile and baby gorillas. This park also harbours varieties of other primates like the L’hoest and red-tailed monkey monkeys, black and white colobus monkey and the olive baboons among others.
Later, you head to Lake Mburo National Park for horse riding, launch cruise on Lake Mburo, walking safaris and witness the human-wildlife interactions as you watch the Ankole long horned cattle graze besides the Zebras.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Uganda.
Day 2: Kampala – Kibale Forest National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking, Batwa Community visit
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Mburo National Park
Day 9: Morning game drive in Lake Mburo, Afternoon Boat Ride
Day 10: Lake Mburo – Entebbe
Day 11: Entebbe – departure
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Uganda.
Self-organized journey to Uganda to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
After the immigration formalities you meet your driver.
Transfer to your hotel in Kampala for 1 Night on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Speke Hotel, BB
Golf Course Hotel, BB
Sheraton Hotel, BB
Day 2: Kampala – Kibale Forest National Park
Your guide will pick you up for your hotel and drive to Kibale Forest National Park
You will take a nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, FB
Primate Lodge Kibale, FB
Kyaninga Lodge, FB
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest National Park
Run by a ranger, you experience chimpanzees eating, playing, and romping.
After Chimpanzee tracking, later in the afternoon visit the top of the world and crater lakes.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, FB
Primate Lodge Kibale, FB
Kyaninga Lodge, FB
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Upon arrival, Lunch and later community visits like Kasoga community, Katwe community and have the rest of your time at leisure
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Simba Safari Camp, FB
Buffalo Safari Lodge, FB
Elephant Plains Safari Lodge, FB
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in the morning
The Nile afternoon boat tour provides an excellent platform for photos.
Enjoy a sundowner and admire the views before dinner.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Simba Safari Camp, FB
Buffalo Safari Lodge, FB
Elephant Plains Safari Lodge, FB
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning you drive over the section Ishasha to Bwindi National Park.
In the Ishasha Sector you have the chance to see the tree climbing lions.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, FB
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, FB
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, FB
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking, Batwa Community Visit
Today is the long-awaited day!
After an early breakfast, your guide will take you to the ranger’s meeting point.
Expect to go a longer distance in steep and difficult conditions.
The ranger will take you to where the gorillas slept the night before.
Depending on where the gorilla camp was, the hike takes a little longer.
But it is definitely worth watching the gorillas eating and playing.
If you meet the gorillas, you can spend an hour with them. The last wild mountain gorillas. A unique and unforgettable experience! Later visit the Batwa community
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, FB
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, FB
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, BB
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, En-route lunch in Mbarara and visit Igongo Cultural Centre.
The afternoon boat ride on the lake is followed by an evening game drive
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Eagles Nest Camp, FB
Rwakobo Rock, FB
Mihingo Lodge, BB
Day 9: Morning game drive in Lake Mburo, Afternoon Boat Ride
After breakfast, morning Game drive in Lake Mburo with possibilities of sighting various wildlife species likes Elands, Topis, and Impalas among others.
Lunch and go for the afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Eagles Nest Camp, FB
Rwakobo Rock, FB
Mihingo Lodge, BB
Day 10: Lake Mburo – Entebbe
After breakfast drive to Entebbe, the former capital and colonial administration center for Uganda.
In the middle of the world, on the equator line, take a photo stop.
3 * Accommodation
4* Accommodation
5* Accommodation
Boma Guesthouse, BB
Best Western Hotel, BB
Hotel No 5, BB
Day 11: Entebbe – departure
Your last meal, which is included in the tour price, is your breakfast today.
With unforgettable memories you say goodbye today.
Depending on your flight, you can still see Entebbe’s sights.
In time, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight.
END OF TRIP
• Daily breakfast except on the first day
• Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour)
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary on sharing basis
• All park entrance fees
• Crater lakes trek
• Community visits
• Game drives
• Gorilla permits
• Chimpanzee permits
• Boat cruises
• Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
• All transfers, fuel with vehicle 4×4
• English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
• Cultural visits where available
• Meals in Kampala or Entebbe
• Other optional activities
• Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
• Air tickets
• Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry
• Visa fees for Uganda $50 or East Africa $100
• All flight tickets for the clients
This tour package involves activities such as;
Uganda Safaris
- 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
- 3 Days Gorilla Trekking
- 4-Days Gorilla Encounter
- 5 Days Gorillas and Wildlife
- 8 Days Gorilla observations, queen Elizabeth and lake mburo NP
- 11 Days Gorilla observation, Kibale forest and lake mburo NP
- 12 Days Gorilla trekking, Kibale forest and lake mburo NP
- 21 Days Uganda grand tour
