12 Days Uganda Safari Best of Uganda Primates Safari Destinations in the Pearl of Africa

The 12 Days  Uganda takes you around Uganda to experience the hospitality of many Uganda people who are so friendly in our cultural adventures featured he, these people will be our hosts.  Expect early morning starts, opportunities to explore on foot, the biggest highlight are the mountain gorillas and the chimps as we stay in small comfortable hotels and lodges located close to interesting natural areas in Uganda.

Day1: Entebbe-Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala, Cassia Lodge (C) or Holiday Express Hotel (B). BB

Day2: The marvelous Murchison Falls
 Leave Kampala and drive north west towards Murchison Falls National Park. Stop over at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. For a nature walk to see the rhinos in the wild. Lunch in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, .Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (C) Red Chili Rest Camp (B). FB

Day3: The boat cruise on the river Nile
 Embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot a great number of animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls” There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda Kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species. The boat leaves you near the falls and you will hike to the top. It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice below. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows. Your driver will be waiting for you here and return to Paraa Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chili Rest Camp (B) for dinner and overnight. FB

Day4: Fort Portal in the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast leave Murchison Falls and drive Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley.  You drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kingdom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You will arrive in Fort Portal, the capital of the Toro kingdom, in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon (C) or Nyinabulitwa Crater Resort (B) FB

Day5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park  
You will spend most of the morning in the forest in search of  chimpanzees. These primates are very mobile and viewing them is un-predictable but forest walk is enriching, activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning and takes about 4 to 5 hours. This forest is home to large numbers of chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed, grey cheeked mangabeys, birds, and butterflies. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora. After lunch, visit either the Kasenda Crater Lake region or Bigodi community initiative swamp and enjoy the amazing panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon (C) or Nyinabulitwa Crater Resort (B). FB

Day6: The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Have a game drive en-route, lunch at the Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel  This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (C) or Simba Safari Camp (B). FB

Day7:  Queen Elizabeth National Park
The day starts with an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mongoose, waterbucks, Kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will go as far as Lake George.
Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing’s. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (C) or Simba Safari Camp (B). FB

Day8: The tree climbing lions of Ishasha
 With your packed lunch, drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Park in search of the  tree climbing lions found only in this area of Uganda. The landscape is open savannah with acacia trees. Have packed lunch. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB

Day9: The encounter with mountain gorillas
After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by the park rangers before entering the gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is dense and is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is an a memorable experience.  Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with one other. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB

Day10: The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before driving to Kabale through the rolling hills and terraced landscape. This area is referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa”. Stopover at the Bakiga Museum to discover the culture of the local community here. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with its unique and amazing panoramic view of Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon, a boat ride on the lake to the various islands is a great opportunity for bird viewing and sightseeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight. FB

Day11: Lake Mburo National Park   
 You will drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest national park in Uganda. Take a game drive in search of the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi.  Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo. The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonolek, Brown-faced lapwings, and Carruther’s Cisticola. Take lunch and drive back to Kampala, Stop over at the Equator for photography, Dinner and overnight at Cassia Lodge (C) or Holiday Express Hotel (B). FB

Day12: Reserved for departure
Depending on your flight time, you can do a city tour including, handcraft and souvenirs shopping, cultural sites, and Mabira forest (time permitting). We then transfer to the airport, having covered a cross section of probably one of the greenest countries on earth. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventure in the wild.

The package includes:
Airport transfers
Accommodation and meals
Visit Cultural and Religious sites
Nature walks safaris at Bigodi wetland
Gorilla permits
En-route meals
Boat ride to the top
Boat ride to the delta
Game drives
Park entry for clients and car
Nature walks
Mineral water on board

The package excludes:
The airfares, visa, fees to porters while trekking gorillas, tipping to locals, laundry, luxury drinks and any other personal nature expense not mentioned in the itinerary.

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