12 Day Exclusive Safari: Rhinos, Batwa and Gorillas

After breakfast you will travel towards Northwest with a stop over at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary – a project intended to reintroduce rhinos in Uganda after their extinction through poaching in 70’s and 80’s . Guided by a ranger on foot you will observe the giant rhinos in their natural habitat at a short distance – a wonderful experience ! Then you will have lunch and proceed to the great Murchison falls national park , the biggest national park in Uganda . Visit the top of the great Murchison falls on the river Nile (The most powerful in the world ! ) Then proceed to your hotel .

-After breakfast begin a safari in search of giraffes , elephants , lions , leopards , hyenas , buffalos , jackals , different types of antelopes , watthogs and many bird spicies . Then return to the hotel for lunch . In the afternoon you will have another safari on boat on river Nile for close observation of hippos , crocodiles and other land animals which come to drink water or cool themselves on the Nile. There is also possibility of seeing the African fish eagle and many more bird species as you proceed to the bottom of the Murchison falls . Then return to hotel and relax .

Today you are going to drive about 8 hours to Kibale Nationa Park , the home of chimpanzees . The journey is long , but the beautiful view of the rift valley , lake Albert , escarpement in D.R.Congo , landscapes with villages and plantations of bananas , sugar cane , coffee , tea are very fascinating . You will have lunch on the way , then proceed to your hotel and relax for chimpanzee tracking the following day .

-Today you are going to track chimpanzees in Kibale forest park , an exciting exercise . The chimpanzees are the animals most related to human beings. They are habituated for tourism and can be observed at a short distance . They are normally friendly and can be observed and photographed at a short distance without problem . The activity is guided by rangers who explain the life of chimpanzees and other animals that you may see . they also give information on different plants and trees in the forest . You are expected to carry drinking water , a rain coat , a mask and to wear long sleeved clothes , trousers and hiking shoes . Insect repellants are also necessary . then return to the hotel for lunch and relax . In the afternoon you will visit the local community to interact with the people and experience their way of living to learn how they make juice , beer and gin from bananas , how they grow and process coffee locally . You will also be entertained by an association of women who make art craft from natural materials . Then return to hotel .

– After breakfast proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park , one of Uganda’s most beautiful game parks due to its rich ecosystem . On the way you will enjoy the view of beautiful villages , crater lakes and Africa’s landscapes, plantations of bananas , coffee ,tea and a variety of Uganda’s subsistence crops in fields . Enjoy the fascinating view of Rwenzori mountains at the border with D R Congo with snow covered Margherita peak – 509 meters . Proceed to your hotel and have lunch . in the afternoon you will have a boat safari on Kazinga canal which connects two lakes in the park – George in the East and Edward in the West shared by Uganda and D.R Congo . Enjoy the view of hippos ,crocodiles , elephants , buffaloes , monitor lizards , fish eagles , king fishers and many more . Then do a safari in the car in search of elephants , lions , leopards , buffaloes , antelopes , and many bird species . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight .

Today you will have a morning breakfast and go for a safari in the northern part of the park , then have lunch and proceed to the southern part of the park – Ishasha , famous for the tree lions .The journey is long , 2-3 hours and goes through savannah grasslands and forest . Enjoy the view of elephants , buffaloes , antelopes , monkeys and many bird species on the way . Depending on the time of arrival you may have an evening safari in search of the famous tree lions and topis .

This day you will have a morning safari in search of tree lions , hyenas , leopards , elephants , buffaloes , topis , then have lunch and proceed to Bwindi national park-the home of the famous endangered mountain gorillas . Enjoy the view of highlands with beautiful villages and plantations of tea , bananas , pine and eucalyptus trees . Proceed to the hotel and relax for the following day’s Gorilla tracking .

Today’s experience is the climax in your journey ; you are going to meet the famous “ mountain gorillas” .The tracking is done in a thick forest with slopes and valleys – another adventure for your physical fitness . After briefing by Park rangers you will begin the tracking in groups of 8 people each , accompanied by professional rangers . You need to be physically fit for the walk which may last from two to eight hours. Don’t forget to carry enough drinking water , packed lunch a mask and a rain coat. You are also supposed to wear long sleeved clothes , trouser and hiking shoes. Insect repellants are also necessary . If tracking ends early there is an option of a visit to the pygmy community who formerly lived with the gorillas in the forest .

Today you will drive to Lake Mburo national park . After checking in the hotel you will go for an evening game drive . The park is famous for its large number of zebras and impalas . It has also giraffes , buffalos , topis , water bucks , hyenas , leopards and the biggest type of antelope called “ Eland “

This day you will do a morning safari on foot –( nature walk ) guided by a professional ranger . The walk will provide the opportunity to observe giraffes . zebras and impalas at short distance – very impressive ! , then drive to Entebbe with a stop over at the Equator for photos , souvenirs and lunch.

Today is the last day of your journey . You may do city tour or Shoe bill tracking on lake Victoria shores -Mabamba , then proceed to the airport for your flight back home.