Uganda Safari : Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Chimps National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwanda Gorillas Pac de Volcans, Bwindi Gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi.

U.W.S. 14 : 14days – 13Nights

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda The Pearl of Africa!
 
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Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by Representatives from Uganda Wildlife Scene Safaris . Have you transferred to your Hotel and Place of refreshment, relax and relieve from jet lag, Dinner and overnight at the Entebbe Airport View  Hotel or Airport Guest House Entebbe or in Kampala.

Day 2 :  After breakfast we will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, arrive and check in to the Arcadia Cottages.

Introduction :  Lake Bunyonyi  As its serpentine shape might suggest, is essentially a flooded valley system, extending Northwards from the Rwanda border over a distance of 25kms through the contours of the steep hills that separate Kabale and Kisoro. It is thought to have formed about 8,000 yrs ago, as a result of a lava flow from one of  the Virunga Mountains, which blocked off the Ndego River at the present –day Muko to create a natural dam. The lake has a total surface area of 60km sq, it lies at an altitude of 1840m, known to be the deepest lake in Uganda and also the home of “otters & crayfish”. Also in its favor is the high altitude location which ensures a moderate climate and relatively low incidence of malaria and often becoming quite chilly at night. Bilharzia is reliably reported to be absent from the lake, as are crocodiles and hippos, which means that swimming is very safe. Active travelers are catered for, with canoes, kayaks and mountain bikes available for hire and enough potential excursions to keep one busy for days.

Activity : Visit the neighboring islands get the history of each Island, also visit the pigmy village or you can take a self guided hike to the top of the mountain or you can relax and Swim or take  yourself canoeing.
 
Day 3:  Rwanda: After breakfast, do a boat cruise on lake Bunyonyi with several islands, charming with a great scenery for pictures, later return to the lodge for lunch. After transfer to Rwanda through  the border of Cyanika and Kisoro. Arrival in the evening for dinner and overnight at Mountain View Lodge Gorilla    or   The Palms Hotel .

Day 4 : Gorilla Tracking is the Key event of the day. Time taken to track and meet these thrilling giants depends on their movement. Gorilla Tracking can be an arduous exercise and so we highly recommend that you are in a good physical condition. Normally tracking could be between 30 minutes to 5 hrs but the thrill of encountering the silver back and his family face to face takes away all the exhaustion. Meeting the Gorillas is rare, eventful and exciting adventure that will leave an indelible memory for a truly unique experience. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to see and photograph them as they interact with each other. You will be allowed to stay with them for 60 minutes upon which you have to use the best of that time either by taking pictures or just seeing them of both. Later return to the lodge and share those special moment with the group. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Mountain View Lodge or The Palms Hotel.

Day 5 : Bwindi Gorillas National Park :
After breakfast depart Rwanda and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Through the rolling hills of Kisoro and Bwindi normally referred to as the Little Switzerland of Africa and through the winding roads in the heart of this jungle leads you to the arrival on Buhoma. Check in Dinner and overnight at the Engagi Lodge or Buhoma Community Bandas.

Day 6 : The second gorilla trekking : After an Early morning Breakfast, you will be guided to the Park headquarters to to join other groups and get the briefing from the Chief Park Warden.

After the briefing its off to you adventure to met these thrilling Gentle Giants of Bwindi forest. Tracking can be arduous and so we believe you are in a good healthy and physical condition. We also advise you to carry a rain jacket as it often rains here & wear a good pair of hiking boots, a water proof cover for your cameras. You will track the gorillas, time taken to track and find them will depend on their movement. You will be allowed to stay with them for 60 minutes according to the researchers and habituation report given in order not to stress them. You will have your packed lunch with you in a distance of 200 – 300 metres you can sit down and have lunch. Later return to the camp and relieve those special moments with the group. Dinner and Overnight at the Engagi Lodge or Buhoma Community Bandas.

Day 7 : After breakfast departure to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, famous for the last African breed of the tree climbing lions. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Relax. At 15:30 go for a game drive in the park in search of these fascinating felines, forest elephants and several species of antelope are present. Return for dinner and overnight at the Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Savannah Resort.

Day 8 : This morning you can make a second game drive in the beautiful "Ishasha sector" and then after lunch transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.(if satisfied with the game drives the previous day) settle down after breakfast and calmly drive to Mweya Peninsula arrive and check in time for lunch. After lunch you can relax by the swimming pool side as you wait for the sun to set so that we can take the evening game drive. This will bring you back by 7:00pm refresh and relax, meal plans dinner and overnight at the Mweya Safari Lodge or Hippo Hill or Simba Safari Camp.

Day 9 : After a warm wake up coffee at 6:15am at 6:30am start your early morning game drive to be in time to see the big cats in action. Game drive lasts for 3-4 hrs get back for breakfast relax and lunch. At 2:45pm Take the boat cruise on the Famous Kazinga Channel which connects Lake George to Lake Edward. The cruise on the water will last 2 hrs return by 5:00pm embark on the evening game drive which will bring you back to the hotel by 7:00pm. Refresh, meal plans dinner, campfire and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Hippo Hill or Simba Safari Camp.

Day 10 : After Breakfast you can decide to go for another early morning game drive later return for lunch. After lunch prepare to leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head to Kibale National Park. Reaching Fort Portal early evening proceed to check in to Chimpanzee Forest Guest house or Primate Lodge or Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Refresh and relax meal plans dinner and overnight.

Day 11 : Chimp Tracking : After morning Breakfast, head to the park headquarters arrive at 8:00am. Get the introduction from the park warden join the group and begin your adventure to meet our closest relatives the “Chimpanzees” Tracking will start and last for 3-4 hrs along the trails you will come across other primates like Black and white Colubus, Grey cheecked Mangabeys, Bird life and Plant life is abundant here. Later return and proceed to have lunch at one of the homestays in Bigodi. An effort to promote eco tourism and include to raise community awareness for the appreciation and conserving nature. Later after your traditional lunch there are options of activities; You can decide to take a nature walk through the bigodi bird life is abundant and also home to the Great Blue Turacoo or you can decide to take a village walk through visiting primary schools and ending up with a visit to the interesting village native doctors. Later return and file your comments after which you will transfer back to your hotel. Refresh and relax, meal plans dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest house or Primate Lodge or Mountains of the Moon Hotel.

Day 12 : Murchison Falls National Park : The drive will take you through Kyenjojo, Kagadi, and stop over in Hoima for lunch after which you will proceed to enter Murchison Falls National park via Bugungu gate. Arrive and check in to Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge or Redchill rest camp. Refresh and relax, meal plans dinner and overnight.

Day 13 : After an early breakfast game drive begins at 7:00 am cross the Nile by ferry. It is with in this park that the natural beauty of the Nile is perfected. You will come across herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species also the unusual saddle bill storks. Be back in time for your lunch. In the afternoon take a 3 hour launch cruise to the bottom of the falls you will come across pools of hippos, be meters away from the toothsome crocodile with his jaws wide open and lots of game coming down to the Nile for the afternoon refreshing. Later get back to Lodge, Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge or Chilli Rest Camp.

Day 14 : After Breakfast prepare to leave Murchison Falls and head to the top of falls, after which you will proceed to visit the Rhinos at Ziwa. Later proceed back to Kampala and time allowing do your souvenir shopping at the big African crafts center keeping time for your Airport transfer. End of Safari.

POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS on U.W.S.14days;

1 day visit to the island of Ngamba sanctuary chimpanzees'
1 day of white water rafting on the Nile
1 day (overnight) to Lake Mburo National Park
2 days needed to make a second gorilla trekking in Rwanda
2 days in the east, Jinja and Mbale - Sipi Falls on Mount Elgon National Park -
3 days Ssese islands on Lake Victoria
3-day visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park
7 days of trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains
 

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