Itinerary Type - Gorilla Safaris
Destination - Uganda
Itinerary Summary
The best of Uganda's famous national parks and including exciting chimpanzee treking. Experience the unmatched beauty of the Mountains of the Moon
Day 1
Depart in the morning for Bwindi forest . The park is situated in south western Uganda Lunch will be enroutchimp in Queen Elizabeth. After lunch drive through beautiful scenery and arrive Bwindi National Park in the evening. This park is known for the rare mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at a homestead or Bandas.
Day 2
Early breakfast then depart with your guide to track the gorillas. On a clear day while tracking gorillas you may have a view of Mount Rwenzoris Dinner and overnight at a homestead or Bandas.
Day 3
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have a game drive enroute arriving the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 4
An early morning departure to Kyambura Gorge for a Chimpanzee safari. Your guided walk may last approximately four hours. It is important to note that the chimpanzee safari is subject to availability of permits and good weather because occasional flooding can make the trails impassable.
After lunch, take an afternoon cruise on Kazinga Channel, which joins Lakes Edward and George. Dinner and overnight at a lodge .
Day 5
An early morning game drive. Lunch will be at the lodge. After lunch drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp.
Day 6
After early breakfast, report at Kanyanchu Tourist Centre where the tracking for chimpanzee starts. Chances of viewing the chimps are over 90% but not a guarantee. This is also the home of Red colobus monkey and a variety of primates.
After lunch take on a nature walk to the wetlands. View a variety of butterflies, birdlife s. Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali safari lodge. Dinner and overnight at a camp/lodge.
Day 7
After breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National Park with picnic lunch. Arrive in Paraa late afternoon. Dinner an overnight at camp or lodge on the northern bank of River Nile
Day 8
An early morning game drive will enable you see those animals that are unique to the African Savannah. After lunch, take a cruise on the Nile River. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 9
After breakfast drive to the “Top of the falls” for a breathtaking sight of the raging Nile. This is the point where the Nile River goes through a narrow gorge down to into a river. Afterwards depart for Kampala with lunch on the way.
