9 Days Uganda Safari–Gorilla & Uganda Wildlife Tours, 9 days Uganda safari tour to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park
This 9 Days Uganda Safari takes you through Uganda’s top tourist spots; Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Activities to engage in during the tour include; Nature walk to the top of the falls, Boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, Game drives in Murchison falls national park, Game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park, Chimpanzee tracking, Viewing tree climbing lions and Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park Book Now
Day 1 of the 9 Days Uganda Safari: Kampala- Murchison Falls National Park
Depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park. On your way, check out the Ziwa sanctuary for rhino trekking and lunch. A visit to the top of the falls. Go to the Top of the falls, such a lovely scene for viewing the fall and having picnics. Meals and overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury), Murchison River Lodge (mid Lodge) or Red Chili Rest Camp (budget facility) Meal plan F/B
Day 2 of the 9 Days Uganda Safari: Game drive & Launch cruise Murchison Falls
Set off for an early game view drive on the North of the Nile. Check out lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi and baboons are some of the animals you will spot. In next to no time, take a launch cruise on the Victoria Nile River. Spot schools of hippos, large crocodiles, small herds of buffalo. There is rich birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, the most sought after bird in Africa. Meals and overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury), Murchison River Lodge (mid Lodge) or Red Chili Rest Camp (budget facility) Meal plan F/B
Day 3 of the 9 Days Uganda Safari: Murchison Falls- Kibale Forest
Today is dedicated for a long drive to Kibale forest national park with lunch enroute in Hoima. Enjoy the drive through the rural setting and country side homes meting local communities with great sightseeing and photography. Overnight and meals at Kyaninga lodge (High end facility), Primate Lodge –Forest cottages (Mid facility) or Chimpanzee guest house (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking Kibale
Awaken to a fine day ready to track chimps near Kanyanchu after enjoying tea. There are primates in the area like the golden monkey, L’Hoest monkey, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red colobus, blue monkeys and pottos. Other animals involve forest elephants unique from the common type, giant forest hogs and a striking tree species. Later take a guided nature walk to Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a good site for ornithologists. The Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek can easily be marked among the other bird 137 species plus an array of butterfly species Overnight and meals at Kyaninga lodge (High end facility), Primate Lodge –Forest cottages (Mid facility) or Chimpanzee guest house (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)
Day 5: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth N.P. Carry out a game drive in the Mweya Peninsular that has a magnificent location of the Rwenzori glacial peaks. Check out Lake Katwe and other small crater lakes. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)
Day 6 of the 9 Days Uganda Safari : Game drive/ launch cruise
After a cup of coffee, start the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi plains that will lead you to see black and white Colobus, bush buck, Uganda Kob, topi, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffaloes. A range of birds like Cassin’s grey flycatcher, broad billed roller, black bee-eater along the banks of Lake Edward. This can take you 2-3 hrs. In the evening, go for a launch cruise on Kazinga channel along lake George-lake Edward, come eye-eye with yawning hippos, crocodiles, leopards though sporadic. Watch birds for birders with over 550 resident species like flamingos, red chest, papyrus Gonolek, pink backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, yellow crown, pink backed pelicans, water thick-knee, yellow-billed stork, shoebill stock. Do not forget your camera. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth- Bwindi Forests
Enjoy breakfast and go on a game drive in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth called Ishasha plains famous for tree-climbing lions usually spotted on sycamore fig tress lying in wait for their prey. Directly connect to Bwindi forest. Bwindi where gorillas are the centre of attraction, a distinct feature for Uganda’s tourism. Bwindi national park, Mgahinga National Park alongside Rwanda’s Volcanoes Park and Congo’s Virunga Volcanoes are habitats to the only endangered mountain gorillas left in the whole world. Overnight and dinner at mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget facility) Meal plan (HB)
Day 8: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes – 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorilla trekking as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. This strenuous quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought after creatures-the mountain gorilla. After a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. Time permitting in the afternoon ready for a village foot safari to meet and interact with the local communities that live around Bwindi Forest. Overnight and dinner at mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Buhoma Community Bandas (budget facility) Meal plan (FB)
Day 9 of the 9 Days Uganda Safari: Bwindi Forest – Kampala/Entebbe out
After breakfast transfer back to Kampala with lunch en route in Mbarara and arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon for a transfer to the Entebbe airport for your departure flight. Alternatively you may have to be transferred to Kigali airport in Rwanda which is quite close since it is simply a 4 to 5 hours drive. End of the Uganda Safari
Included 9 Days Uganda Safari
Ferry Crossing
Visit top of the falls
Ziwa Rhino trekking
One Gorilla trekking Permit per person
Community walk/Village visit
Park Ranger Fees
Chimpanzee trekking permit for Kibale
Game drive
Bigodi nature walk
Relevant Government Taxes
Full Board Accommodation and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
01 litre of COMPLEMENTARY mineral water per person per day
Park fees
Boat ride along the Kazinga Channel
Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
Exclusions:
Airfares
Visa Fees
Personal Insurance
Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
