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Uganda Adventure Safari, Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking

12 Days

Overview

12 Days Uganda Adventure Safari Tour takes you on a 12 days’ Uganda adventure tour from Kampala through Jinja to western Uganda where you will visit the most popularly explored Uganda Safari parks. On this adventure, you will go to Sipi falls, Mountain Rwenzori, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kyambura gorge, Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Lake Bunyonyi, and city tours through Jinja and Kampala. The 12-Days Uganda Adventure Safari Tour is the ideal Uganda safari parks because it gives you a wholesome experience of the diversity and culture in Uganda. Kampala is the largest city of Uganda and it became the capital city after acquiring independence in 1962. Uganda’s Capital is situated in the Buganda region, which is the largest traditional kingdom in Uganda. Kampala has a handful of tourism sites that offer fascinating information on the history of Uganda. Places such as Kasubi Royal Tombs, Uganda Museum, Uganda national Museum, and many other sites.

Highlights

  • Game drives
  • Boat cruises
  • Kampala city tour
  • Rwenzori mountains hike
  • Lake Bunyonyi boat ride
  • Gorilla tracking
  • Kyambura gorge Chimpanzee tracking
  • Sipi falls hike
  • White water rafting

Itinerary

On arrival at Entebbe International airport, you will be received by one of our representatives who will ensure your smooth transfer to the Cassia lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Wake up early in morning and meet your tour guide for a trip briefing. Your journey will start with a tour of the Buganda Kingdom where you will learn about their rich culture and tradition. You will begin this tour in Bulange and Royal palace in Mengo, thereafter, you shall go to Kasubi tombs where you will see the burial grounds of the past Kings of Buganda. Stop by Namirembe Cathedral, Uganda’s oldest Anglican church for a panoramic view of Kampala city center and Rubaga cathedral. Stop by any restaurant of your choice for lunch or take packed lunch to the beautiful Bahai temple (only one in Africa) and have lunch in their scenic Gardens. Return to Cassia lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 :
Jinja town

Get up early in the morning and take your breakfast, check out the hotel and take a drive to the source of the Nile for a morning white water rafting experience. This activity is run by an experienced team who will ensure that you have a fun packed day. After lunch, take a Jinja town tour where you will learn about the history of the native people and visit the beautiful gardens. Later that evening, take a drive to Mbale city at Mbale resort lodge for your dinner and overnight stay.

Get up early in the morning after your breakfast and embark on your 4-hour hike to see the three Waterfalls situated at the foothills of Mountain Elgon. On your hike, you will see several plantations such as the Arabica Coffee plantations, Sugarcane as well as Matooke. After your hike to the falls, enjoy the magnificent views of the Mountains as well as distant plains. Your starting point is from Crow’s Nest (a camping and lodging site that organizes community projects and trains local guides), Lunch will be packed for you. Return to Jinja town for dinner and overnight at hotel paradise.

After your breakfast, get up at Sunrise and take a drive to Mt. Rwenzori and arrive by evening. Stop by a restaurant on the way for lunch and continue to Bundibugyo district. Dinner and overnight stay at Margherita hotel.

After your morning breakfast, go and experience the unique trek in Mountain Rwenzori. This Trek starts at 8:30 from Kyanjiki 12 kilometers from Kasese town where you will meet your tour guides for a briefing. You will then walk up the Nsuranja Valley towards Kalalama Camp to a rock shelter known as Musenge Rock Shelterat 2,240 meters a distance of 6,2 kilometers from the Rangers post. The walk is a steady climb through Pristine Forest with a multitude of birds as well as Chimpanzees scampering off if you are in luck. However, you will definitely see Chimpanzee nests high up in the trees made of branches interwoven to form a nest. The Chimpanzees use these nests for several weeks then move on when the season for fruiting trees is over. The main attraction in these forests is the wide variety of plant species and you can catch the blue monkey once in a while but it is not guaranteed. Your hike will end at around 3pm and you will return to your lodge for late lunch or packed lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Margherita hotel.

After your morning breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Uganda’s most visited national park. You will have a slight game drive experience on your way to your lodge. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy two hours of a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel where you will get the opportunity to see several birds and animals by the shores. An evening drive to the crater lakes is fascinating. Dinner and overnight stay at Baboon safari resort lodge.

Get up early for your breakfast and watch the sunrise on the beautiful plains of Queen Elizabeth national park as you take on a morning game drive. On this adventure, you will see several animals such as Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes Warthogs, Antelopes and many other animals. After Lunch, Drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated Chimpanzees and many other primates. This Gorge is about 16km long in the rift valley and 100 meters deep, you will be briefed by experienced rangers and walking sticks will be provided by us. After this enlightening experience, you will return to your Baboon safari resort lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Get up early and have your morning breakfast and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park via the Ishasha sector. At Ishasha, you will go on a morning game drive where you will spot the famous tree climbing lions. You will have en-route lunch on your way in any restaurant and then Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for an amazing Gorilla experience. Arrive and check in at Bahoma community rest camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Early Morning after your breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for the briefing with your packed lunch before you enter the Gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountain Gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of the majestic primates. The thrill of spending time observing these animals’ daily activities is an exciting and rare adventure. The Gorillas are peaceful creatures that can easily be aggravated but you will be briefed by your tour guide on how to behave around these enormous animals. After this amazing experience, return to Bahoma community rest camp for dinner and overnight.

After Breakfast, take a trip through Kabale “Switzerland of Africa” and enjoy the beautiful terrain as well as breathtaking views. Stop by the fascinating Bird Nest lodge that has splendid panoramic views of lake Bunyonyi for lunch. Take on an afternoon boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy the exciting myths behind each of the fascinating Islands on Lake Bunyonyi. Finally check in at Lake Bunyonyi eco resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12 :
Departure

Get up at ease, have your morning breakfast and start your journey back to Kampala (about 8hours) and if possible, to Entebbe to catch your flight.
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NB: The availability of the accommodation depends on the time of booking.
Price per person is USD 4,623 min of 2pax

Cost

The Cost Includes

  • English speaking driver guide
  • Transportation to and from
  • Accommodation on full board
  • Meals
  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Mineral water on board
  • Park entrance fees
  • All activities as listed in the itinerary

The Cost Excludes

  • Tips
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Air tickets
  • Visas
  • Any item of personal interest
  • Laundry services
  • All that haven’t been mentioned in the itinerary

Travel Hacks before Your Trip

1.VISA to Uganda

2.Proof of Vaccination

3.Airticket

4.ATM VISA card for self-payments and pocket change.

5.Patience

6.Safari Clothes keeping in consideration of weather changes.

7.Health precaution measure like pain reliever, insect repellant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer sunglasses etc.

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Uganda Adventure Safari, Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking
From $4623
/ Adult
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