15-Day Chimp and Gorilla Tour in Uganda with White Water Rafting

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer from kampala to Murchison falls nationa park via Ziwa rhino sanctuary
1 stop
1
Murchison Falls National Park
The highlights of this park include; the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others. En route, make a detour visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check in to your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
morning game drive and boat cruise
1 stop
2
Murchison Falls National Park
Today, enjoy early morning breakfast at the lodge and head out for the 2 hours’ game drive in Uganda’s’ largest park with a wide range of wildlife species such as leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, cape buffaloes, African elephants, antelopes, Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks and various bird species. After the game drive, transfer back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation, then have a 3 hours’ launch cruise on the River Nile where you will spot a number of wildlife species along the banks such as African elephants, hippos, Nile crocodile, antelopes, monkeys and water bird species, ride towards the bottom of the falls where you will hike to the top of the fall for about 1hour and 30 minutes after which you will retire to your lodge for dinner and Overnight stay
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal City
1 stop
3
Kibale Forest National Park
Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast, then checkout from the lodge and have a game drive through the park to Kibale Forest National park via Fort portal. The Park is one of Africa’s most beautiful rain forests and habitat to 13 primates and the most common ones are Chimpanzees, it also gives a great birding experience place with over 325 bird species. Along the way you be spotting stunning landscapes, forests and the remote of the country side. Upon arrival at the park have a nature walk in the evening before continuing to the lodge for dinner and overnight
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Uganda
1 stop
4
Kibale National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the park offices for briefing and then after set out for Chimpanzee trekking through the dense forest. We shall keep this in mind that only 1 hour is given to visitors when they encounter face to face with the chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, other primate species can be spotted like the Red Tailed Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Black, LHoest’s Monkeys, White colobus Monkeys and also African elephants, antelopes, Cape buffaloes. From there head back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the evening go for nature walk through the Bigodi wetland where you will spot birds, olive baboons, bush babies, sitatungas among other wildlife species.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Crater Lakes Visit
1 stop
5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Immediately after you relaxed breakfast head out for a 4 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth which is one of Uganda’s best wildlife National parks the park is a home to over 600 bird species, high concentration mammals like African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, leopards among others. During the road trip you will enjoy scenic views including the Rwenzori ranges and stopovers along the crater lakes. Upon arrival at the park set out for the evening game drive where you will spot a number of animals.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
1 stop
6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after your breakfast set out for an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth Park where you will be spotting various wildlife species like waterbucks, lions, African elephants, hartebeests, Rothschild’s giraffes, antelopes, cape buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, also view different crater lakes. After the 3-hour drive, transfer back for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon 2-hour launch cruise along the Kazinga channel, which has the highest concentration of hippos in the world over, this, comes along with several bird species and animals like Nile crocodiles, African elephants, antelopes among others. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha Sector for the Tree Climbing Lions
1 stop
7
On this day, wake up early in the morning and head out for another game drive and this will give you a chance to see animals in their families, distinctive clans, and groups, this game drive is done through the Kasenyi plains looking out for African elephants, leopards, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, and various beautiful birds. Later embark on the 2 hours’ drive to Ishasha which is a home to the tree-climbing lions. With the help of the experienced ranger guide you will search out for these lions in the fig trees
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Forest Impenetrable National Park
1 stop
8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
On this day, you start your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national the habitat of gentle giants the endangered Mountain gorillas. This road trip will take you through Kigezi highlands and its various scenic terraced hills. Have Lunch along the way or upon arrival at the lodge depending on your arrival time.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
1 stop
9
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The talk about these gentle giants claims 98% DNA close to that of human race, Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home to half of the world’s total population for mountain gorilla. And other species like butterflies, plants, primates, mammals, reptiles, among others. After the briefing at the headquarters, you will be led by the ranger guide into the jungle to search for the mountain Gorillas. This experience usually takes 2 hours to about 8 hours being that gorillas move differently, and only 1 hour is granted to visitors to have a glimpse with the gorillas. In case you are not interested in mountain Gorillas trekking, you can have a short guided forest walk or Village walk to the Batwa community. After the adventure return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
1 stop
10
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this day, after your relaxed breakfast as you’re still in the mood of reminiscing about the previous day’s gorilla adventure, you will embark on the drive towards Lake Bunyonyi, which is the Africa’s second deepest lake and a birders destination. Enjoy the beautiful views of the landscapes like the locally terraced interlocking hills where most local’s carryout their crop cultivation. Also while here you are at the base that was named by British’s great diplomat Winston Churchill as the pearl of Africa.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Tour Lake Bunyonyi Uganda
1 stop
11
Have your relaxed breakfast with an amazing view from flourishing surrounding hills, forests and the beautiful rays of the sunrise. After set out for a canoe ride on the lake Bunyonyi which harbors 29 islands and of which every island has its own history like the Punishment Island, you enjoy the stories from the guides about the area, and later return to the lodge, have lunch and in the afternoon relaxation before you take a community walk, or hike up the hills to enjoy more stunning views of forests and lakes together with birds, or as well you can read a book while relaxing by the lake side, or swim in the lake which is free of Bilharzia and safe from crocodiles and other dangerous animals.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park- The Zebra Magnet
1 stop
12
Lake Mburo National Park
After your breakfast, embark on the 4 hours and 30 minutes’ road trip to Lake Mburo National Park, known for being the smallest but rich with wildlife, we shall have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara town, the road trip will go through stunning sceneries, farms, markets and plantations. The park is a habitat to a big number of Zebras, impalas, oribis, Cape buffaloes, warthogs, and waterbucks with over 332 bird species. Upon arrival at the park by afternoon hours’ head for a boat cruise along Lake Mburo.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Road Trip Transfer to Jinja via the Equator Line
1 stop
13
Green Equator Masaka Rd
Enjoy your relaxed breakfast, then after embark on the game drive as you find your way out to Kampala, have a stopover at the Equator line, take photos and also purchase some souvenirs from craft shops. Serve your lunch still at the Equator or in Kampala city. After lunch continue with your road trip to Jinja which located east of Kampala to explore the source of the Nile River. Arrive there in the evening and have dinner and take a rest at the lodge.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 14
White water rafting
1 stop
14
Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
Have an early breakfast, set out for today’s adventures. The Nile River has its source in Jinja where it starts and stretches northwards 4000 km through different African countries. So your safari guide will lead you to the beginning point, and embark on the guided boat cruise to the source of the Nile. After the boat cruise, go for half day rafting on the rapids and falls which is an adventure and a memorable experience. Have lunch and after you could opt to rest at the lodge on the swimming pool or go for optional activities like kayaking or quad biking or Horse riding and tubing.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 15
Drive to Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
1 stop
15
Kampala
Have breakfast and leave Jinja for Kampala city tour buy some souvenirs to take home with you. Depending on your departure flight time, you can still have time to explore Kampala city, visit the monuments, historical places, markets around Kampala before transfer to Entebbe for the flight back home, hence marking an end to the 15 days Gorilla Safari and wildlife Uganda.
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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