The 10 days Wildlife Gorillas and Primates is not limited to no other than Game drive and viewing in Murchison falls national park and Queen Elizabeth national park, Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest national park, primate viewing in Kibale rain forest national park and then a relaxing mood at Lake Bunyonyi the 2nd deepest lake in Africa with it beautiful natural scenery.
Activities on 10 days Wildlife Gorillas
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Game drive and viewing
- Gorilla trekking
- Boat cruises
- Canoe ride and natural walk
- Hiking
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
In the morning meet up with your driver guide and transfer to Murchison Falls national park, one of the largest and parks and unique from others because of its thunderous Murchison falls. You will have breakfast enroute at Amuka lodge, there after track Rhinos on foot in Zziwa Rhino sanctuary, 10 days Wildlife Gorillas, have lunch and proceed to Murchison falls national park. You will reach the park in the evening, check in at the lodge, refresh for dinner and overnight rest. Accommodation Options; Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 2: Game drive and the Nile Boat cruise
Wake up very early, have a quick cup of coffee and go for Morning game drive. Your driver guide will take you to the thrilling adventures and discovery to see the finest wildlife species such as lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalos, Elephants, Jackson hartebeests, bush bucks, warthogs, giraffes all grazing and waiting for prey in the open savannah grassland, primates such as olive baboons, black and white monkeys, colobus monkeys. After this activity you will return to the lodge have lunch and go for 2pm boat cruise to top of the falls. Here you will be able to have an up-close encounter with school of hippos, crocodiles at the banks of the river, water bird species, Nyamusika cliff and above all your will have a clear view of the thunderous Murchison falls as it flows into the Nile River.
While at the bottom of the falls, you have a chance to hike to the top of the falls and see clearly how the water forces its self out of the 8 narrow gorge. Meet up with your guide at the top and drive back to the lodge. Accommodation Options; Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Have breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest, enjoy a scenic drive of the gorgeous countryside which makes the journey more exciting. Have your lunch enroute in Fort portal town and continue with beautiful views of tea plantations and the Rwenzori ranges. 10 days Wildlife Gorillas, Check in at your lodge refresh and you could go for an evening guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland which is home to various birds and primate species. Later have dinner and overnight at the lodge. Accommodation Options; Ndali lodge/Primate Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Chimp nest lodge Meal Plan; Full Board.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up so early for breakfast and drive to the park to the park for chimpanzee tracking activity, where you will meet up with your little cousins who share 98% DNA with human beings. The activity starts with briefing and at 8am you are led into the forest park to search for the noisy cheer ful primates, however along you will be able to spot other primate species such red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, owl faces monkeys, grey cheeked monkeys and many others. When you finally find the chimpanzees, 10 days Wildlife Gorillas, spend an hour with them observing how they go about their day, feeding, making nests, playing cheerfully and later return back to your starting and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park, have a crater drive and an evening game drive through the park and check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents.
Day 5: Game dive & Launch cruise -Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy your breakfast and set out for a game drive through the Kasenyi track and other tracks where you have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species. Queen Elizabeth has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, lakes, forests and over 600 bird species which live in the park. In the afternoon go for a launch cruise on Kazinga channel; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet sounds and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner. Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 6: Nature Walk and Chimpanzee tracking
On this day after breakfast, you will go for a guided nature walk in Maramagambo forest with the hope to see reptiles, bat caves, blue lake, several bird species and so much more. You will also track chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge along you will also see other primates. Head back to the lodge have lunch as you prepare for an evening game drive through the park. Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board.
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast transfer Bwindi via the Ishasha sector as you will have a chance to observe tree-climbing lions in the wild. Bwindi National Park is famous for its endangered mountain gorillas, endemics bird species among others. The Park covers an average area of 331 sq km thus dividend in four tracking sectors where you be able to track the gorillas in any sector of your choice. 10 days Wildlife Gorillas, Have lunch enroute and continue with your journey combined with amazing and spectacular views of homesteads, and the overall green vegetation of the area. On reaching the park check in at lodge of preference. Have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options; Mahogany springs/Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange), Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 8: Gorilla Tracking and Community walk -Bwindi
You will early morning heavy breakfast at the lodge and head to the park quarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park with gorillas. After head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest, trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers while with the gorillas. Make sure you carry packed lunch, enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, rain jackets, walking sticks for support. Later return to the lodge and relax. In the evening, go for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that once lived in the forest for many years before eviction enjoy traditional dances from them. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options; Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill/Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange), Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget) Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have breakfast at leisure and check out of the Lodge to Lake Bunyonyi, you will take a boat ride from Isheshero land site as you tour the prominent 29 islands on the lake, meet up with your driver guide on the other side and go for lunch at the lodge, relax from the cool breeze, take a nature walk to the top of the hill where you will a clear aerial view of the lake.
Accommodation options; Birdnest Bunyonyi, Acadia cottages, Bunyonyi overland camp crater bay lodge,
Day 10: Return to Kampala
As you come to the end of this adventurous safari, you will have breakfast and drive back to Kampala, through the rolling hills of kigezi, farms, banana plantations. Have lunch enroute in Mbarara and proceed with a stopover at the equator for photography and experiments. Your next stop will be at the Hotel or airport for departure of on schedule. And that marks the end of your 10 days Uganda safari.
The tour includes
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Rhino Tracking permits
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- Accommodation and meals
All Activities Mentioned in the itinerary
However, exclusions include,
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks
