8 Days Gorilla
Day One
In the morning, you will set off for Murchison falls National Park, making a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see the rhinos. Have lunch in Masindi town, and continue to Murchison Falls via the Top of the Falls where at a height of 43 meters you will view the thunderous waters of the Nile blasting against the rocks and collapsing in a spectacular fall. Over night at either Sambiya River lodge for mid range accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for Low Budget accommodation. FB
Day Two
Before day break you will go for an early game drive to see the early indolently grazing buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, giraffes, hartebeests, hyenas and hunting lionesses and leopards returning from their night hunt. After lunch have a boat cruise to the base of the falls on the Victoria Nile, were you will sight elephants, hippos, buffalos, crocodiles and so many birds such as the Kingfishers. Over night at either Sambiya River lodge for mid range accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for Low Budget accommodation. FB
Day Three
After breakfast set out on an 8 hours drive to Kibale National Park in Fort Portal; driving past the overlapping hills with beautifully terraced farms and homesteads. On arriving in Fort Portal you will have a short tour in this town that lies in the shadow of the Mountains of the moon – Mountain Rwenzori. Over night at Mountains of the Moon for mid range accommodation or Rwenzori View Guest House for Low Budget accommodation. FB
Day Four
Today after breakfast you will go to Kibale National Park head office for a briefing before proceeding in the wild for a chimpanzee tracking. You will trek across the park guided by rangers who will not only detail you about the Chimpanzee’s lifestyle but also the flora and fauna of the vegetation. You will be chanced to observe the way these chimpanzees care for their young, feed and move. You will then drive to the bottom of Mountain Rwenzori into Queen Elizabeth National Park. Over night at Bush Lodge for mid range accommodation or Institute of Ecology for Low Budget accommodation. FB
Day Five
Before 6:00 am, you will have breakfast and then embark on an early game drive in the park. Return to the lodge for a hearty lunch before setting out on an exciting boat ride on the Kazinga Channel which joins both Lake George and Edward. Here you will have a stunning experience viewing of over 500 different species of birds grazing on the shore, buffalos dallying in the shallow waters and hippos puff and spew just meters away from your boat. . Over night at Bush Lodge for mid range accommodation or Institute of Ecology for Low Budget accommodation. FB
Day Six
Before day break you will start out on an enjoyable game drive looking out for the early indolently grazing buffalos, stripped jackals, elephants, Uganda kobs, giraffes, hyenas and hunting predators returning from their night hunt such as lions, leopards. Then drive through the Ishasha zone of the park as you head to Bwindi Gorilla Park arriving in the evening. In Ishasha you will see the unique tree climbing lions. Over night at Gorilla safari lodge for mid range accommodation or at the Camping site in Bwindi. FB
Day Seven
After breakfast you will have a briefing by the rangers in preparation for a long close to 2-6 hours tracking through the impenetrable forest, looking for the primates. This tedious and long trek will pay off well because you will be able to come face to face with these Gorillas and discover more about their feeding habits, how they cater for their young and understand their moving patterns. You will then preceed to Lake Bunyonyi Kabale .Over night at Arcadia Cottages for Mid range accommodation or Bunyonyi Overland Camp for Low budget accommodation. FB
Day Eight
After breakfast drive back to Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Have lunch in one of the towns on your way back. Stop at the Equator for some photographs, later arriving Kampala in the evening.
PACKAGE INCLUDES: TRANSPORTATION IN A 4 X 4 SAFARI LAND CRUISER WITH AN ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER / GUIDE, FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION IN THE LUXURY LODGES/CAMPS, PARK ENTRY FEES, GAME DRIVES, AIRPORT TRANSFERS AND AIRSTRIP TRANSFERS AND THE NAIROBI NORFOLK HOTEL OR SIMILAR ON THE FIRST NIGHT.PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: VISA FEES, AIRPORT TAXES, PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCES, BEVERAGES/MINERAL WATER, AND LUNCH ON THE LAST DAY, LAUNDRY, TIPPING & ANYTHING OF PERSONAL NATURE. – Spurwing
