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Overview
This safari will visit the most famous national parks in Uganda such as Bwindi which is home to many gorilla families, 348 bird species, 163 tree species, 120 mammals, 220 butterfly species, and 27 chameleon species. Also, different other primates are found here such as the white and black colobus monkeys and chimps. Queen Elizabeth NP is home to over 95 species of mammals, 10 species of primates, and over 500 species of birds. It is famous for its amazing boat cruise and wildlife viewing.
Included/Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Day 1 Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early in the morning after your breakfast, your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel. He will take you through the details of your trip. Thereafter, you’ll proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is located in the southwestern part of Uganda for gorilla tracking. You will have a stopover at the equator to take photos and the other one in Mbarara to have your lunch. Along the way, you will see a lot of sights such as the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. This park is also endowed with a lot of plant and animal species like mountain gorillas chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and waterfalls though mountain gorillas are the most popular. You’ll check in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation options: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge (mid-range /moderate), Meal plan: Dinner.
Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accomodation: Rushaga Gorilla Haven’s Lodge
- Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals and Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2 Gorilla Tracking -Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast by 6:00 am, you will drive ahead reaching the park headquarters, where you will be briefed by the ranger guide concerning what to do and not to do while in the park. Thereafter, you will proceed with the ranger to look out for the mountain gorillas. This involves hiking up and down rugged paths whereby you will need to be physically fit and also carry a walking stick. How long this search will take is based on where the gorillas are located and feeding from so it can take 2-8 hours. Also don’t forget to carry enough water, a raincoat, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved trousers, and snacks. You’ll return to your lodge after trekking. In the afternoon, you may choose to relax at the lodge or go for a walk through the Batwa community, see how they live, and enjoy their cultural performances through dance and drama, overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge (mid-range /moderate).
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accomodation: Rushaga Gorilla Haven’s Lodge
- Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals and Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3 Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Sector
After your early breakfast, you’ll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through the Ishasha sector which is the southern sector of the park. Along the way, you will have sights of different animal species including; birds, bushbucks, elephants, gazelles, buffaloes, monkeys, and kobs, but the tree-climbing lions are most common. On your arrival, you’ll check in at the lodge and enjoy your lunch, as you prepare to engage in a launch/boat cruise on Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. This boat trip takes 2 hours and will allow you to watch different water animals closer, some of the animal species include; hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes along the banks. Also, birds like the saddle-billed stork, African fish eagle, pink-backed pelicans, Pied and malachite kingfisher, African skimmer, and the shoebill that’s if you are lucky. You’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation options: Topi Lodge (mid-range/moderate) Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.
Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accomodation: Topi Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals and Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4 Morning Game Drive/Chimpanzee Tracking and Depart to Entebbe
You will have your breakfast in the morning. This day being your last, you may opt for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi trail where you will have a chance to see animals such as lions, warthogs, elephants, topis, and buffaloes among others. Also during this morning you will observe several different bird species or choose to visit the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking. Thereafter, you will start your journey to Kampala. You will stop over in Mbarara for lunch. After lunch, you’ll proceed to Kampala where you will reach in the afternoon. Then, you’ll connect to Entebbe Airport for drop-off.
- Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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This tour starts and ends in your chosen destination
Marurumi Safaris can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.