15 DAYS UGANDA ADVENTURE SAFARI.
Do not miss out on the 15 days adventure safari to some of Uganda’s best national parks in the West and mid-Western parts of the country. Among the parks to be visited include Murchison falls national park in Masindi district, Kibaale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo not forgetting the Serene Lake Bunyonyi. The adventurous safari features in wildlife experiences through game drives with high chances of gazing at the Big 5 mammals, boat cruises, canoeing, Bigodi walk, cultural experiences to mention but a few. The safari’s major highlights of chimpanzee and gorilla trekking make the whole safari exceptional and worth your money.
HIGHLIGHTS.
- Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi nature walk in Kibale national park.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
- Boat cruises in Murchison and Queen at Kazinga channel.
- Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
- Game drives in Murchison, Queen and Lake Mburo national parks.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
- Tree climbing experience in Queen at Ishasha Sector.
- Photography at the Equator line.
DETAILED ITINERARY.
Day 1: Arrival, pick up and transfer to Kampala with a city tour.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by a representative from Chosen Expeditions and Tours. After the warm welcome, you will be transferred to Uganda’s capital, Kampala and check in at the booked accommodation facility where you will rest from. Later in the evening, you can go for a city tour to interesting places in Kampala like Uganda Museum. Before nightfall, return to the lodge for dinner and retire for a night.
Accommodation options:
- Serena Hotel Kampala
- Fairway Hotel and Spa.
Meal plan: H/B
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National park en route to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Following an early morning breakfast, check out and meet the driver and embark on a 5-6 hours journey to Murchison falls national park via Luwero triangle. Before you arrive at the park, proceed to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the only place where you can experience Rhinos in their natural habitat. After this break, proceed to Masindi town and later arrive at the park where you will check in at the booked lodge for dinner and a night’s sleep.
Accommodation options:
- Parkside safari lodge
- Pakuba safari lodge
Meal plan: Full board.
Day 3: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise.
Begin the day with an early morning breakfast and set off for an adventurous game drive in the wilderness of Murchison falls national park. Expect to sight a lot of animals including the big fives like elephants, buffaloes, lions among others like kobs and warthogs. Additionally, expect to see bird species like eagles, bee-eaters and luckily, the rare shoebill and return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on the boat cruise on the Nile where you will fortunately see crocodiles on the river banks, hippos among others. Before nightfall, return to the lodge chosen from above for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Day 4: Morning game drive and evening game drive.
Have a cup of coffee and set off for another game drive through the park in search for wild game and later proceed to the Nile Delta where you will see the Nile’s break-off point from Lake Albert. Besides, expect to see a lot of butterflies and return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, another interesting game drive awaits you before it gets dark. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 5: Transfer to Kibaale Forest national park.
After having a hot delicious breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet the driver for a transfer to yet another fascinating park of Kibaale Forest in the green Fortportal district. Along the way, expect to see locals in their gardens and farm giving you picturesque moments. On arrival at the check, check in at the booked accommodation facility where you will relax, dine and rest in preparation for the safari’s major highlight.
Accommodation options:
- Kibale forest camp
- Chimpanzee Guest House.
Meal plan: full board.
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk.
Spark the day with a morning breakfast, meet the driver guide for a transfer to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu where you will be briefed and registered. Later, you will be allocated a family to trek and a guide and proceed to the jungle to search for the gorillas. On meeting the gorillas, you will be allowed to be with them for 1 hour calling for picturesque moments and after return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, set off for a nature walk in Bigodi where you will have closer looks at other primates, birds, and plantations among others in the park. Transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and game drive in the evening.
Following a morning breakfast, set off the engine to Queen Elizabeth National park giving you scenic views of the foothills of Mount Rwenzori on a clear day via Kasese. Proceed with the journey and arrive at the park where you will have lunch at the booked lodge. In the evening, embark on a game drive through the park where you will luckily see elephants, leopards and birds of different species. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation options:
- Samba safari Lodge
- Parkview Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Full board.
Day 8: Morning game drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
With packed breakfast, set off for the morning breakfast heading to Kasenyi where you will be able to actively view wild game. Besides, you will be able to see predators like hyenas as they go back to their dens and return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Kazinga Channel bringing you close to reptiles like crocodiles, waterbirds like Fish eagles together with large herds of buffaloes and elephants. Dine and rest at the booked lodge.
Day 9: Tree climbing lions and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
After having breakfast, meet the driver for a transfer to Ishasha in the South of the Queen where you will be able to track the tree-climbing lions for 2 hours. Besides, others animals like hyenas, leopards with a vast landscape will be viewed fortunately. Proceed with the journey and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. on arrival check-in at the booked lodge, have lunch relax as you await nightfall.
Accommodation options:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Haven Lodge
Meal plan: Full board.
Day 10: Gorilla trekking and relaxation.
Begin this amazing day with a heavy breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing and registration. Headed by the ranger guide, proceed to the jungle and embark on a tiresome and yet worth-it search for gorillas. On finding the gentle giants, spend 1 hour with them and take pictures. having accomplished the gorilla search, return to the lodge for dinner and a night’s rest.
Day 11: Batwa community walk and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
After having breakfast, enjoy a morning walk in Batwa community and get exposed to the local’s way of life by then. Expect to encounter herbalists and visit the breweries. Later meet the diver guide for a transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi. On arrival, check-in at the booked accommodation facility have dinner and retire for a night.
Accommodation options.
- Birds Nest
- Bunyonyi overland
Meal plan; full board.
Day 12: Canoeing and visiting the Islands.
Following a morning easy bite, have a refreshing moment of the peaceful lake through the fascinating canoeing activity. With the low waves on the lake, you will be able to canoe steadily. At 1:00 pm, return to the lodge for lunch and later visit the islands amounting to over 29. Before nightfall, return to the lodge for dinner
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park and Game drive to view the sunset.
Following the sunrise, have breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National park through the green cultivated lands of the Bakiga people. Before arrival, have enroute lunch n Mbarara town and check in at the booked lodge. In the evening, embark on a game drive through the park to view a variety of animals like buffaloes, warthogs, leopards among others. Have dinner and rest on return to the lodge.
Accommodation options:
- Eagles nest lodge
- Rwakobo Rock.
Day 14: Transfer to Jinja via the Equator.
Have morning breakfast and check out to meet the driver for set off back to Kampala. Along the way, you will have a stopover at the famous Equator in Kayabye, take pictures and have lunch. Proceed with the journey and arrive in the adrenaline capital Jinja. Check-in at the booked lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation options:
- Wild Waters Lodge
- Haven Lodge.
Day 15: Departure
After having breakfast, transfer to the Entebbe international airport to catch up with your flight back home. This marks the end of 15 days of Uganda Adventure Safari. Thank you for choosing Chosen Expeditions and Tours
INCLUDES.
- Airport transfers.
- Bottled drinking water.
- Accommodation for the 14 nights and meals
- Chimpanzee trekking permit and Gorilla trekking permit.
- Experienced English- Speaking driver.
- Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle.
- All park entrance fees.
EXCLUDES.
- Travel Insurance
- Visa and airport fares
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses like laundry, and cigarettes.