Trip overview
This 8 Days Uganda wildlife Adventure takes visitors to explore some of Uganda’s top national parks which include Kibale Forest, Bwindi Forest, Lake Mburo National park and Lake Bunyonyi. Lets Go Tours Rwanda is your ultimate guide on this 8 Days Uganda safari to explore the Pearl of Africa. Visit Kibale Forest National Park, the primates capital of Africa which shelters the highest number of chimpanzees. The trek to see chimpanzees is one of the most interesting experiences which bring a high number of travelers to Uganda. The park is believed to shelter over 5000 chimpanzees habituated into different communities. Located in western Uganda, Kibale Forest is also home to 12 other primates which include Red tailed Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, baboons, L’Hoest Monkeys, Black and White Colubus, Olive baboons, Blue Monkeys, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Uganda Red Colobu, Demidoff Galago, Pottos and Patas Monkeys among others.Other activities to do in Kibale forest include bigodi wetland walk, nature walk, bird watching (370 bird species) and a community tour to KAFRED to meet and interact with local people. The 8 Days Uganda safari will also take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park the prime gorilla trekking destination in Africa. Bwindi Forest is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas habituated into 17 families split into four regions (Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija). Gorilla families in Bwindi Forest include Mubare, Habinyanja, Bitukuru, Nkurngo, Nshongi, Bweza, Rushegura, Bikyingi, Christmas, Katwe, Kyagulro, Busingye, Bikyingi, Oruzogo and Mishaya family among others. Bwindi forest is also a center of gorilla habituation experience which give travelers chance to spend four hours with the endangered primates. The permit to see gorillas in Bwindi forest costs $700 for foreign non residents, $600 for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 for East African citizens while a gorilla habituation permit costs $1500 for a four hour;s interaction with wild gorillas. Do not miss visiting the batwa pygmies to experience the traditional forest life of these short people. Bird watching and nature walking are other interesting activities to do in Bwindi Forest National park. You will also visit Lake Bunyonyi which is the second deepest lake for a boat cruise and scenic viewing. Other activities to do at Lake Bunyonyi include zip lining community tour, nature walks, bird watching, island tour, swimming and scenic viewing among others. The 8 days tour also entail game viewing and boat cruise experience in Lake Mburo National park which is Uganda’s smallest savanna park. Lets Go Tours Rwanda is your best guide on this 8 Days Uganda Adventure starting and ending in Kampala/Entebbe
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP
Day 2: Day 2: Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Community Visit
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 4: Game Drive to view tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi NP
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trek and Batwa Pygmies
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Day 8: Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP
You will be picked by our company guide form either a hotel / Entebbe International Airport by 6:30 am for a transfer to Kiabale Forest NP; driving West wards ,enjoy the wonderful views of the country side and Rwenzori ranges, en route stop over at Tooro Palace etc. Upon arrival, take a stride to the beautiful crater lakes region. Dinner and over night at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury), Primates Lodge Kibale (Midrange) and Kibale Guest Camp (Budget)
Day 2: Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Community Visit
Have breakfast and assemble at Kanyanchu park offices for briefing on chimpanzee tracking exercise before embarking on this wonderful activity. Once found, you will enjoy an hour in their vicinity, observing their behavior while taking photographs and making videos for your memorable experience. Later, in the afternoon, step out for a visit to the Bigodi Sanctuary where you will be rewarded with several bird species inclusive of those endermic to the Albertine Rift. Dinner and over night at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury), Primates Lodge Kibale (Midrange) and Kibale Guest Camp(Budget)
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
After morning breakfast, you will set off for a 3 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth NP.
Upon arrival, have lunch and proceed with an amazing 2 Hours’ Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you will be rewarded with clear views of hippos, crocodiles, several bird species, elephants as they all bath in the afternoon sunshine and later have a wonderful evening game drive through the savannah grasslands . Dinner and over night at Enganzi Safari Lodge / Simba Safari Lodge(Budget), Elephant Safari Lodge(Midrange), Mweya Safari Lodge( Luxury).
Day 4: Game Drive to view tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi NP
Following your breakfast, embark on an amazing hunt for the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector of qoueen Elizabeth , return midmorning to your lodge and get ready for a transfer to Bwindi Forest NP driving via Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Jungle (Budget / Midrange,), Chameleon Hill / Mahogany springs (luxury).
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trek and Batwa Pygmies
Rise early, enjoy your breakfast and assemble at the park offices for morning briefing on the trekking guidelines before embarking on this wonderful expedition through the thick dense canopy forest of Bwindi. Usually, it takes about 30 minutes to several hours to encounter the mountain gorillas; but once got, enjoy an hour with them before retrieving to the starting point (for Certificates of Participation) before retrieving your lodge. Later in the afternoon, head out for the Batwa pgymies tour for a clearer understanding of their culture. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Jungle (Budget / Midrange,), Chameleon Hill / Mahogany springs (luxury).
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
In morning, after you morning cup of coffee, you will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi – a birder’s paradise. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Kigezi highlands and upon arrival, embark on an amazing Canoe ride to the Islands, engae in activities like fishing, birding etc. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages (Luxiury), Bunynyi Over Land Resort (Midrange) and Bunyonyi Overland Camp( Budget).
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Enjoy breakfast and hit the road for a transfer to Lake Mburo NP.Upon arrival, proceed with an amazing game drive watching out for game like elands, antelopes, elephants, Impalas etc and several bird species. Later after lunch, take onto a 2 hours’ boat ride on Lake Mburo for aquatic wildlife viewing; the hippopotami and crocodiles among others. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages
Day 8: Departure
Have breakfast at leisure and Proceed with your drive to Kampala and with an early arrival, you may engage in a City Tour; visiting to Buganda Kingdom Palace, Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine and many other exceptional tourist centers within the city before drop off at either a hotel or airport for departure flight.
End of Tour
What is included
Gorilla Permits
All Quotes given are in USD
Chimpanzee permit
Full Board Accommodations as per Itinerary – Single, Double and Twin, an extra bed available on request
Bottled Mineral water
4×4 safari vehicle with driver/guide
Park Entrace fees
What is excluded
Tips / Gratitude
Visas
International / domestic Flights
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry
Frequently Asked Questions
A tour in Uganda offers you a safe, friendly country with plenty of wildlife unique to only Ugandan national parks. Gorilla trekking is the couture’s trade mark, and for all tourists who have taken park, a trek to the gorillas in Uganda is incomparable to any adventure- Its magical, emotional, wonderful.
Quick Guide on Bwindi National Park
Bwindi hosts the highest number of mountain gorillas in central and east Africa, with a total number of 13 habituated gorilla families / groups and 2 groups available for gorilla habituation in Rushaga sector of Bwindi forest. Bwindi impenetrable forest is home to numerous other wildlife which you may come across during your trek like forest elephant, chimps, monkeys
All gorilla tours are guided by well trained professional park guides, ready to answer all your questions! All groups of 8 tourists who set out to trek for a gorilla family are escorted
