Primates and Savannah Wildlife

TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Depart from Entebbe and Fly to Chobe Airstrip to your two-day residence at Nile Safari Lodge. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, at a location that has been graced by famous visitors like Queen Elizabeth, the author; Ernest Hemingway, president Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill among others. Relax as you enjoy a splendid display of a natural aerosol-like spray.

FULL DAY MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

After an early breakfast, set out on a game drive along the northern banks of the Nile in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park where you may see Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, oribi, elephants, warthogs, leopards, lions and antelopes. This afternoon, embark on a boat cruise to the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birds along the river’s banks.

TRANSFER TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK – PRIMATE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

Following a healthy breakfast, you’ll depart to Kibaale where you will be introduced to Kyaninga Lodge, your residence for the next two days. Later you will take an optional walk to Bunyangabu Crater.

CHIMPANZEE TREKKING/ HABITUATION

Today, visit Kibale forest, home to over 11 species of primates, a rich bird life of close to 370 species and an array of butterflies. After breakfast, we will advance for our chimpanzee trek, traversing the eternally surreal Ituri Rainforest. Watch the tailends chimpanzees dissipate into the forests as they sense a human presence along the trail. Later in the afternoon, you may go on a guided primate walk in the Bigodi Forest swamp.

CRATER EXPLORATION AND TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Explore the scenic beauty of the Ndali Kasenda crater family that boasts of lush vegetation and clear water basins born of varied volcanic eruptions. This breath-taking scenery is only rivaled by the sound of baboon grunts and a choiresque bird symphony. Later in the day, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park before enjoying a relaxing evening at the lodge.

This program entails active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions.

FULL DAY QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a day of game drives through Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo and baboons. You may also sight some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds. Prepare to be soothed by the sight on some of the estate ranges in one of Uganda’s major tea growth areas.

FULL DAY QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK AND ISHASHA

Enjoy another day at Queen Elizabeth National Park, traversing the famous Ishasha region, home to the tree-climbing lions, a sight seldom seen anywhere else in Africa. Known for Blue Lake, the Bat and Hunter’s Cave, this area is also a mating ground for the Uganda Kob, bats, rock python and forest cobras that devour bats.

TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Set out for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make your way out of the Rift Valley through the Kigezi Highlands and on to the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later today, tour the Uganda Nursing School Bwindi, a project supported by Tour Sokoni Philanthropy, meeting the teachers who are empowering the next generation of this remote region’s health care workers.

GORILLA TREKKING

Spend the day tracking endangered mountain gorillas, spending close to two hours among them. See mothers keeping infants close as they knuckle walk on three limbs. Watch scampering toddlers reined in by an attentive father, who takes his job as protector of the family, quite personally. The distinct behaviour of a mountain gorilla in the wild will demonstrate the bond that exists between primate and man — and not escaping the poignant fact these creatures lie on the brink of extinction.

TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI

Take a long drive to an area that translates to ‘lake of many little birds’ in the local dialects. With just 1.3 kilometres away from the shores of the lake, enjoy a scenic view of the lake Bunyonyi beautifully encased with hills and all in a relaxed enchanted environment.

EXTRA DAY AT LAKE BUNYONYI

Blend with the orchestra in this bird watchers paradise and enjoy the pristine breeze as we take you around a cruise through the deepest and most sacred nearshores of this beautiful lake. You may have optional activities including birding, nature walks, swimming and or canoeing.

BUNYONYI TO LAKE MBURO

Today, we drive to Lake Mburo National Park, traversing rocky ridges and forested gorges, narrow bands of lush and riparian woodland. Enjoy the hidden treasures of the park, including intimate encounters with close to 68 mammal species. You may even get to sight the rare shoebill, the Stork, African finfoot, pelican, heron among others.

TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE AND WALKING SAFARI

Early start of the day as we will go for a nature walk guided by a ranger at Lake Mburo. After a luscious breakfast, we fly to Entebbe and return to your hotel, where a dayroom awaits.

DEPARTURE

International flight home.