Uganda Safari : Bwindi Gorillas, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Chimps National Park.

U.W.S. 08 : 8days – 7Nights

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda The Pearl of Africa!
 

News Update
New census for Bwindi gorillas

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:  To Bwindi Gorillas National Park : After breakfast begin your drive from Kampala head Southwest Uganda through Masaka cross the equator and take pictures at the Kayabwe crossing point head on to Mbarara, stop over for a lunch break at a selected hotel. Later proceed to Kabale Town, then drive through the rolling mountains generally referred to as the Little Switzerland of Africa arrive at Buhoma. check in refresh and relax. Meals plans dinner and overnight.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Introduction :
It is the richest forest in Uganda in terms of number of plant species. Also home to half of the population of the critically endangered mountain Gorillas in the world.Gazetted in 1991 with an area of 331sq km, 514km away from the capital Kampala covering parts of Rukungiri, Kisoro and Kabale districts in south western Ugandan districts.

Attractions : This is the richest forest in Uganda with a number of plant species, as the area is one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa where lowland and montane communities emerge.The valley bottoms contain a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, shrubs, with only a few trees hence it's name " The Impenetrable Forest" This is one of the richest faunal communities in East Africa. There exists half of the world's population of the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi forest. There are also several endangered species of birds within limited ranges.

 

Gorilla tracking begun on 1st April 1993. It is advisable to make your booking for gorilla tracking +3 Months with us in advance. Atleast a few months before your intended date of visit. It commonly rains in this area. Come with a rain gear, a good pair of hiking boots, gloves and elastic bandage in case of sprains.

Day 3 : Tracking the mountain gorillas : After an early breakfast you will head to the park headquarters and get the briefing from the chief park warden get into your groups and later its on to your adventure to meet these thrilling gentle giants of Bwindi National Park. Tracking time varies according to the movements of these giants it could take from 30 mins to 5hrs so we highly recommend that you are in a good physical condition to track these gorillas. There are porters at the briefing point and if you need one to carry your equipment please do inform the warden and one will be readily available at a fee of $10 USD. After tracking you will get back to the camp and relieve those special moments with the group. Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.

Day 4 : After breakfast, we’ll head to Queen Elizabeth National Park Southern Sector: driving through Ishasha sector famous for the tree climbing lions. Spot a place to have lunch later proceed to arrive at Ishasha Wilderness camp or the Savanah Resort. Refresh and relax later meal plans dinner and overnight.

Introduction : Queen Elizabeth National Park The park spreads over an area of 1978 sq kilometres in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley 418 km from the capital Kampala and takes approximately 6 hours.

Attractions : The park is a home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, hippos, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, baboons and birds all typical riverrine savannah habitats and the famous Kazinga Channel.

In the Southern Parts is the Ishasha sector with the tree climbing lions and the Maramagambo forest, one of the largest surviving natural forests in Uganda. The Northern part is traversed by the equator and is dominated by the scenery of crater lakes with lots of flamingos. There is a launch trip on the Famous Kazinga channel which joins Lake George to Lake Edward.

Day 5 : After breakfast we proceed Nothern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park: Arrive at the Mweya peninsula and check in time for lunch. After which you will take a special 2-hour boat ride on the Kazinga channel connecting Lake George to Lake Edward. Later return by 5:00pm take another evening game drive which will bring you back by 7:00pm. Check in at the Mweya Safari lodge or Hippo Hill or Mweya Hostel

Day 6 : Early in the morning game drive begins at 6:30am to be in time to see the big cats in action. Game drive lasts for 3-4 hrs get back for breakfast. You can relax by the pool side until lunch. After lunch transfer to Fort portal and then to Kibale Forest Chimps National Park. Arrive and check in at the Chimpanzee Forest Guest house or Primate Lodge or Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Refresh and relax meal plans dinner and overnight.

Kibale National Park Introduction : This is in Western Uganda, 35 km from Fort Portal town, which is 360kms from Kampala via Mubende town. With lush tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals, Kibale National Park is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. Kibale Forest is certainly worth protecting as it is home to the Largest number of our closest living relatives with a 98.4% same DNA composition like us.(The endangered Chimpanzees ). As well as the Red colobus monkeys, and the rare L’Hoesti monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates totaling to 13 species including the Black and white colobus monkey, Blue monkey and Grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey bush babies and pottos . The park also hosts over 325 species of birds including the yellow spotted nicator, yellow rumped tinker bird, little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the African pitta, the crowned eagle and the black bee eater. There are a number of impressive mammals including; forest elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, duikers, and bats. A keen observer may see some of the reptiles and amphibians as well as a variety of colorful butterflies. Further more 250 species of trees have been recorded. But the most famous inhabitants are the Chimpanzees with over than 1,450 individuals are protected with in the park. At Kanyancu , a community of chimpanzees has been habituated since 1991, allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in the natural environment with more than 99% chance of viewing.

Day 7 : 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 Get back to the Park Headquarters and relieve from the visit. Return to your hotel for refreshments dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest house or Primate Lodge or Mountains of the Moon Hotel.

Day 8 : After breakfast, prepare to leave this part of the world and head back to Kampala then transferring back to Entebbe Airport. Time allowing stop by the big African Crafts center and do your souvenir shopping keeping time for the Airport transfer. End of Safari.

POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS on U.W.S.008;
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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