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April 15, 202215 Days Uganda Tour (Primates & Wildlife)
15 Days Uganda Tour takes you on Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park, Chimpanzee tracking activity in Kibale forest national park, and Wildlife Adventure Tour in Lake Mburo
15 Days Uganda Tour – Gorilla Trekking Safari, Chimpanzee Tracking, Wildlife Adventure Tour
15 Days Uganda Tour takes you on Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park, Chimpanzee tracking activity in Kibale forest national park, and Wildlife Adventure Tour in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls national park. Firstly, departure to lake Mburo national park from Kampala to kick off with the 15 Days Uganda Tour. In Lake Mburo, you have a great adventure of the Burch ell’s Zebra and a boat cruise at the lake.
On the second day, transfer to the Virunga massif for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest. Then proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park for a captivating drive game in the Ishasha sector to sight the tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, etc in the park. Chimpanzee tracking activity is massively experienced in the Kibale forest national park in Bigodi wetland. Well-known as the Primates capital of the World, Kibale forest habitats almost half of the world’s population of primates mainly the Chimpanzees.
On the following days of the 15 days Uganda Tour, transfer from Kibale forest national park to the mighty Murchison Falls national park. Being the area with the most powerful waterfall in the world – the Murchison Falls, and the Largest national park in Uganda, it has a lot to offer to adventure travelers. Descend to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white rhino tracking, and then Jinja City for a tour at the Source of the River Nile.
Highlights of 15 Days Uganda Tour
Day 1: Departure to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Game drive Lake Mburo National Park
Day 3: Day visit around lake, sleep crater bay cottage
Day 4: Drive to Ruhijja or Buhoma (Bwindi)
Day 5: Gorilla trekking
Day 6: Drive to Ishasha sector, game drive
Day 7: Game drive and boat
Day 8: drive to fort portal
Day 9: chimpanzee tracking
Day 10: Departure to Masindi
Day 11: boat ride
Day 12: game drive
Day 13: rhino tracking, Kampala
Day 14: Jinja
Day 15: city tour
Detailed 15 Days Uganda Tour
Day 1: Departure to Lake Mburo National Park
Set off from Kampala during the mid-morning west wards towards Lake Mburo National Park. While at it, we make a stopover at the equator to have a feel of standing in the 2 hemispheres of earth at the same time, take some photos,
and buy souvenirs. We later embark on our journey. Destination is Igongo cultural centre to have an experience of traditional African culture. Overnight at Igongo Resort Hotel
Day 2: Game drive Lake Mburo National Park
Right after breakfast, we head out to Lake Mburo national park for a game drive. While at the game drive, you expect to see zebras, impala, heart beasts, buffalos, giraffes, topi, baboons, among others. The game drive should last about 3 hours. Retire back to the hotel for lunch. Right after lunch, we set off to lake Bunyonyi. Over night at crater bay cottage
Day 3: Day visit around lake, sleep crater bay cottage
This day of 15 Days Uganda Tour will be spent around lake Bunyonyi just to enjoy the area. While at it, you get to visit some of the numerous islands dotted in the lake while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. It is during this day visits that you get to visit one of the forgotten tribes of Uganda (Batwa), interact with them and explore their traditional ways of life. Over night at crater bay cottage
Day 4: Drive to Ruhijja or Buhoma (Bwindi)
Drive to Ruhijja or Buhoma and check in to the hotel. We have ample rest and prepare ourselves for the Gorilla trekking experience the following day. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge
Day 5: Gorilla trekking
A morning cup of coffee or tea is recommended before your gorilla tracking safari. We will then head to the briefing point at the park headquarters and from here you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while in the jungle forest with the gentle Giants.
You will be provided with walking sticks and you are also advised to have your lunch parked with enough drinking water. Staring into the pensive brown eyes of these gentle giants, who share 95% of their genes with humans, is as humbling as it is thrilling. After tracking you will travel back to your lodge, relax and dine.
Overnight at Ruhijja Gorilla lodge.
Day 6: Drive to Ishasha sector, game drive
Set off from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We check in at Ishasha and conduct an evening game drive. While in the game drive, expected sightings include the famous tree climbing lions, buffaloes, topis, kobs, water buck and hippos among others.
Overnight bush lodge
Day 7: Game drive and boat
We have an early morning game drive in the park where we expect to see Elephants, Buffalo, Lions, Bush bucks, Kobs, Giant Forest hog, Hyenas and Water bucks. We then return to our accommodation and have breakfast.
In the afternoon we’ll take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel and you will appreciate the scores of Hippos, Buffalo, and Crocodiles close to the waterside as well as if we are lucky the rare Leopard prowling. There is a variety of bird species especially pelican and Jacana. Overnight at bush lodge.
Day 8: drive to fort portal
Set off from queen Elizabeth national park to fort portal. Right after lunch, we proceed to Semiliki National Park for a nature walk. While at the nature walk, you get to see lots of birds, some primates, flora and finally the male and female hot springs. Overnight at primate lodge
Day 9: chimpanzee tracking
Visit Kibale forest national park. Conduct chimpanzee tracking during the morning hours. While at it, you get to see other primates like the colobus monkey, vervets, photos, among others. Overnight primate lodge
Day 10: Departure to masindi
Conduct a nature walk in fort portal to visit the ancient Amabere caves. Thereafter, proceed to Murchison falls national park on a dirt road. Overnight at Murchison River Lodge
Day 11: boat ride
since the day before was so bumpy, you relax for the better half of the day. In the afternoon, conduct a boat ride that will lead you to the bottom of the falls. After boat ride, nature walk to the top of the falls.
Overnight Murchison River lodge
Day 12: game drive
Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. We shall have the opportunity to spot elephants, lions, cape buffaloes, Rothchild’s giraffe, harte beest, water buck, oribi, bush buck, bohor reed buck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. Return to the lodge. Overnight fort Murchison
Day 13: rhino tracking, Kampala
Right after breakfast, set off to Ziwa rhino sanctuary to track the endangered species of rhinos in Uganda. Right after tracking, we proceed to Kampala. Overnight at Forest Cottage
Day 14: Jinja
Visit jinja where you get to take a boat ride on River Nile to the source of the Nile; the actual point where the river Nile starts its three months journey to the Mediterranean Sea. Thereafter, go for white water rafting and any other activity such as bangy jumping. Overnight sunset international hotel
Day 15: city tour
This day of will mark the end of the 15 Days Uganda Tour. You get to visit some of the outstanding sights around Kampala city such as the infamous Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine, the Old Kampala Mosque (biggest in East Africa), Bahai temple, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedrals among others. We wind up the day with a visit to Ndere troops centre for magnificent evening of African music, dance and drama entertainment. Overnight at forest cottages.
15 Days Uganda Tour COST
The total cost = $ 33,319 ONLY
NOTE: This costing applies for a couple or two people only. If you are more than two, we can make for the group or less. Just contact us
End of 15 Days Uganda Tour
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
The safari package includes
- Gorilla permit
- Park Entrance fees
- 4×4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van for ground travel
- Service of professional English-speaking guide
- Boat ride
- Game viewing
- Bottled water on tour
The safari package excludes
- Tips
- Laundry
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Air tickets
- Shopping
- Cigarettes
- Telephone bills
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