10 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari and its Nature

Overview

The 10 days Uganda wildlife Safari and its Nature enjoys the unique
features Uganda hosts that are hardly found elsewhere in Africa.
You will explore the breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself
in local cultures of Uganda and experience the touch of real Africa’s
biodiversity. Uganda hosts the largest population of Endangered
Mountain Gorillas, Kibale Forest enjoys the best position for
trekking Chimpanzee in the World and Ishasha sector of Queen
Elizabeth National park offers a spectacular experience of tree
climbing lions not limited to other activities that will make your
adventure memorable

Travel Plan

• 01

  Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

  Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up from Entebbe
  airport by our Company representative/ Safari driver to start off
  your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

  You may choose to visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en-route to
  Murchison Falls ($50 per person Optional)
  Time: 7 hours
  Accommodation: Fort Murchison
  Meal Plan: All meals

• 02

  Day 2 : Game drive and Boat cruise

  Today you will wake up very early. In the early morning hours
  animals are the most active, the sun is not yet so bright and
  temperatures are cooler. It offers the best time to spot wild animals.
  After an early breakfast you will go on a game drive to explore the
  northern part of the park.
  You will get a spectacular view of the African animals like
  elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of
  antelopes and many tropical birds may all be spotted during the
  game drive. So keep your eyes open.
  In the afternoon you will take a boat safari up the Nile River to
  Murchison Falls.
  You will be watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes,
  water birds, monkeys and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile
  attracts, you will reach the base of the 43-meter high Falls which
  approach with a thunderous sound.
  After the boat cruise you will hike to the top of the falls. From here
  you will have a wonderful view of the Falls drop straight down at a
  high speed with a thunderous sound. By car or after a short hike
  you can reach the “Top of the falls
  Accommodation: Fort Murchison
  Meal plan: All meals

• 03

  Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

  You will have a relaxed breakfast, and at about 8 am, you will
  embark on a road transfer to Kibale Forest NP. The park is popular
  for its primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus
  monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and Uganda
  mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). You will reach Kibale in time to
  enjoy your lunch at the booked accommodation. Later, after some
  rest, you proceed for a tea plantation visit. Alternatively, you can

  head out to explore the Kibale Crater lakes if you love scenery,
  primates, and bird sightings.

  Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (budget level) |
  Meals:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.

• 04

  Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland

  Have breakfast and then head to the rangers’ post where you will
  receive a briefing on the do’s and don’ts during chimp trekking.
  Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest
  with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates here
  will surely amaze you. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will
  have a full hour in their presence.
  Later, after lunch, head out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion.
  Bigodi boasts an extensive array of bio-diversity including a number
  of primates and birds.
  Thereafter, you will return to the accommodation and rest.
  Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse | Meals:
  Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• 05

  Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and then drive to
  Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will reach Queen Elizabeth NP
  early enough to relax and have lunch.
  In the afternoon, proceed for game viewing. During the game drive,
  look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, elephant,

  lion and buffalo to mention but a few. Alternatively, you can choose
  to go for the breathtaking explosion crater drive. It is a sightseeing
  drive with a spectacular view of the magnificent scenery in and
  around Queen Elizabeth NP.

  There is also some wildlife to see along the drive, although the most
  common sights are Cape buffaloes and elephants. Return to the
  accommodation for relaxation, dinner and your overnight stay.

  Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, lunch,
  dinner | Drive

  time: Approx. 2-3 hours.

• 06

  Day 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

  Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Proceed for a morning
  game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape
  buffalos, herds of elephants, lions and leopards (though hard to
  spot) among others.
  Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
  After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga
  Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip,
  the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles
  among others will fascinate you.
  You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. You
  will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

  Optional: If interested, you may go for the twin lakes hike after the
  boat trip.

  Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, lunch,
  dinner | Drive time: n/a

• 07

  Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and thereafter embark on a drive to the
  Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP which is famously known for
  its resident tree climbing lions. The chance of spotting these giant
  predators is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot,
  especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey.

  Should you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be
  spectacular! From Ishasha, continue to the accommodation close to
  Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
  With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just
  check in at your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the
  Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
  Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Community camp (budget level) |
  Meals:
  Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5-6 hours.

• 08

  Day 8: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Mgahinga National Park

  Have breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a
  briefing from a ranger guide on the do’s and don’ts during the
  trekking.
  Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The
  beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic,
  steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but is
  crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.
  The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these

  great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be
  allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time
  observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable.

  Return to the accommodation, check out, and transfer to Kisoro,
  located close to Mgahinga Gorilla NP.

  Overnight will be at the Travellers Rest Hotel.

• 09

  Day 9: Golden Monkey trekking

  Wake up early, have breakfast and drive to the rangers’ post. You
  will receive a briefing from a ranger-guide on the do’s and don’ts
  during the trekking.
  Thereafter, you will enter the Mgahinga Forest for the golden
  monkey trek.
  From the golden monkey trek, return to the accommodation for
  relaxation.
  Optional (extra cost): If interested in doing an activity, you may
  consider a Garama Cave visit, the Sabinyo Gorge or a village walk.
  Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel (budget level) | Meals:
  Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 45 minutes to and
  from Mgahinga.

• 10

  Day 10: Transfer back to Kampala

  After your breakfast, check out and embark on your return journey
  to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound departure.
  Remember to make a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark for
  some memorable photos while on your safari in the Pearl of Africa.

  Thereafter, proceed to Entebbe Airport where your driver-guide will
  drop you off. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit.
  Thanks for choosing Candrem Expeditions Tours and Travel

  The quotation of this tour is &3550 USD Full board

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