Day 1 : Arrival and transfers to hotel in Kampala.
Day 2: Early morning after breakfast travel to Jinja and vist the Source of the Nile,and Bujagari falls famous for white water rafting.
Day 3: To Murchison Falls NP
Early morning after breakfast we will drive to Murchison falls. We will stop for lunch in Masindi and then drive for 90kms through the park, . On the way we will visit the Top of the Falls, with a wonderful view over Murchison Falls and the Nile. We will reach late in the evening and have an overnight stay at Nile safari lodge or Red Chilli Paraa. The day will close With a cool drink and a fabulous view over the river Nile.
Day 4: In Murchison Falls NP The day will be spent viewing game around the park and along the Nile. We will leave early in the morning (if staying at Nile Safari Lodge or Red Chilli Paraa we will cross the Nile with the ferry at 7.00am) and go on a game drive from 8.00am to 12.00noon, seeing several animals including lions and giraffes. In the afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00 pm) we will go on the impressive launch trip on the Nile, up to the Falls, giving you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and many many different birds!
Day 5: To Kibale Forest Early in the morning we will leave for Kibale Forest. We will pass close to Lake Albert: on a clear day the view from the top of the Albert rift is spectacular. In the afternoon we will arrive at Chimpanzee Guesthouse, overlooking Nyabikere Crater Lake, where we will stay. The lake is famous for the frogs: at night they always give a beautiful concert. Sometimes we also stay directly in Kibale Forest, sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest.
Day 6: Chimp walk At 8.00am we will start with the 4 hour chimp walk - during which you may also get to see 10 other primates! Kibale park is also known for all the butterflies and birds. In the afternoon we will walk through Bigodi Swamp (home to a community based project).Late in the evening return to the hotel for over night stay
Day 7: To Queen Elizabeth NP Early morning we will leave for Queen Elizabeth NP. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. We will check in at Jacana Safari Lodge and have lunch, and in the late afternoon (4.00-7.00pm) we will go on a game drive.
Day 8: In Queen Elizabeth NP This day is for a game drive on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, with thousands of Ugandan kobs, lions, elephants etc. Also on the programme is a two hours launch trip on the Kazinga channel where we will see all the animals from the waterside. In the evening we will go on a game drive to the mating grounds of the Uganda Kobs. The day ends back at Mweya peninsula, enjoying a great view of the park.
Day 9: To Kisoro Early in the morning we will leave for Kisoro. We will travel via Kabale and continue through a beautiful landscape also defined as the "Switzerland of Africa": mountains, lakes, hills with cultivated terraces, tropical rainforest and bamboo forest. On the last hill the landscape unfolds beneath us, taking in the vast planes between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, with the Virunga volcanoes dominating the view. At the bottom of the valley is Kisoro, where we will stay .
Day 10: Gorilla Tracking The day of Gorilla tracking (NB: this can also be on Day 9 depending on the availability of the permits) You will travel by car from Kisoro to Nkuringo, in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP (1hr), or to Mgahinga National Park (40min). Once there you will first receive a briefing (7.45am) and at 8.30am you will start the tracking. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be able to spend up to one hour with them! You will be expected back to the starting point by 7.00pm at the latest. Being physically fit is recommended.
Day 11: In Kisoro In Kisoro we have developed a number of very interesting activities in close collaboration with local organizations and the National Park. All the activities can be done individually or in groups. They include:
1. Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga (1 day). NB: the gorilla in Mgahinga move around so the Uganda Wildlife Authority doesn't sell permits in advance - you have to take your chance once you are in Kisoro.
2. Gorilla tracking in Rwanda. NB: if you are going for the 2nd gorilla trek in Rwanda you will be transferring to Rwanda , and spend a night there. After the trekking you will cross back to Kisoro (1 day).
3. Climbing Muhavura Volcano (± 8 hrs; distance 12km; height 4127m; elevation gain 1700m).
4. Climbing Gahinga Volcano (± 6 hrs; distance 8km; height 3474m; elevation gain 1100m).
5. Visit to Sabinyo Gorge (± 4 hrs; distance 6km, no elevation gain).
6. Climbing Sabinyo Volcano (Sabinyo has three peaks, you can climb all three in the same walk, but you need to be fit!! ± 8 hrs; distance 14 km; height 3669m, elevation gain 1300 m).
7. Hiking in Mgahinga to the viewpoint and Garama Cave (pygmy cave) (± 4 hrs; distance 1 and 4 km).
8. Bird walk in Mgahinga (start at 10am, it can last until 4-5pm).
9. Several bicycle rides on mountain bikes. From 25km to 50km. The hills can be steep and tough!
10. Cultural village walk (with a local guide walking through the land of the Bafumbira tribe)
11. Walk to Lake Mutanda. Visit Python island and go canoeing on this beautiful lake.
12. Or just sit and relax or read a book in the garden of your Hotel!
DAY 12 : Early morning after breakfast you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale where you will enjoy a beautiful scenic view and stay there overnight relaxing.
Day 13: To Kampala Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and after Masaka there will be an opportunity to a stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying souvenirs and have tea or coffee. We will drive to Entebbe for overnight stay .
DAY 14 : Visiting Ngamba Island. Early morning after breakfast visit the Wildlife education centre where you will start your trip to Ngamba lsland, chimpanzee orphanage centre. Returning in the afternoon ready for your evening flight.
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