8DAYS BEST OF THE WILD AND GORILLAS.
This is one of the adventurous safari that takes you to dense jungles in Uganda with picturesque views in the Wild featuring abundant wildlife, gorillas and bird species in abundance. The 8 days adventure takes you to the Wilderness of Murchison falls national park in Masindi district, Queen Elizabeth National park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park. At these ideal destinations, you will do activities like gorilla tracking, launch cruise on Kazinga Channel, game drives, nature walks making your visit worth it. Do not miss out.
Highlights.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Entebbe.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls national park and visit the falls top.
Day 3: Morning game drive and boat cruise
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
Day 5: Morning game drive and a boat cruise.
Day 6: Ishasha game drives and transfer to Bwindi.
Day 7: Gorilla trekking and relaxation.
Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe International airport and departure
DETAILED ITINERARY.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Entebbe.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International airport, you will meet up with our fully experienced driver guide from Chosen Expeditions and Tours who will transfer you to your booked lodge in Entebbe. After checking in, you will go through the itinerary with the guide. Optionally, you can tour around the Botanical gardens in the evening and return to the accommodation facility for dinner and rest.
Accommodation:
- Protea Hotel Entebbe
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel.
Meal plan: Bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls national park with enroute to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
After having a morning bite, set off the engine for a picturesque drive heading to the Northwestern part of Uganda in Masindi district. Have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for relaxation, refreshment, and later commence White Rhino tracking with a camera close to you to take pictures. Proceed with the journey to Masindi town for lunch and arrive at Murchison falls national park and where the thunderous roar of the falls reigns and check-in. Have dinner and overnight stay at the booked lodge.
Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Full board.
Day 3: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
Start the day with a morning breakfast and later embark on a game drive heading north of the park. Expect to sight various wild game like elephants, lions, buffaloes and bird species like the Grey Crowned crane. Return to the lodge for a break and lunch. In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and later return to the lodge as on day 1 for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth, evening game drive.
After a morning bite, you will be transferer to one of the most popular national park of Queen Elizabeth. Along the way, you will have scenic views of different ecosystems, bird species among others. On arrival at the park, have lunch and in the evening go for a game drive around the park expect to different wildlife including the big fives like elephants, hippos among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodation:
- Mweya safari Lodge
- Elephant Hub Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Full board.
Day 5: Morning game drive and boat cruise.
Kick off the day with a morning bite and embark on a game drive in search of wildlife. Expect to see caped buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs, lions among others. Relax and return to the lodge for lunch as you get ready for a boat cruise in the afternoon on the renowned Kazinga Channel. This channel harbors most of the hippos, Nile crocodiles and birds which you will enjoy. Return to the lodge for dinner and retire for a night.
Day 6: Ishasha drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable.
After having a morning breakfast, meet the driver for a drive through the Ishasha sector in the south of the park. Expect to see tree-climbing lions as they climb trees and how they climb down having spotted their prey. Proceed with the journey and arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Check-in at the booked lodge for dinner and retire for a night.
Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Silverback Lodge.
Day 7: Gorilla trekking and relaxation.
Have an early morning breakfast and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing with packed lunch. You will be divided into groups and begin the trekking. This can take you about 8 hours of ultimate adventure in the wild but this will depend on the movement of the gorillas. You will be allowed to stay with the found gorilla for 1 hour for a photography session. Return to the lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and rest.
Day 8: Morning game drive, transfer to Entebbe.
On the last day of the adventure, you will have morning breakfast and prepare for a transfer back to Entebbe with en-route lunch to be able to catch up with your flight. End of the trip. Thank you for choosing Chosen Expeditions and Tours
INCLUDES.
- Park entry fees.
- Gorilla permits.
- Chimpanzee permits
- Accommodation and meals.
- Bottled drinking water.
- A professional driver guide.
- All activities included in the itinerary.
- Pick-ups and drop-offs.
EXCLUDES.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Tips
- Additional accommodation.
- Travel insurance.