Day notes
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met by the guesthouse driver.
Guided Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
The Guinea Fowl
Check-in to The Guinea Fowl
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Day notes
After breakfast you will set off for Kibale Forest National Park. The journey from Kampala to Kibale takes approx. 4 hours. The trip is long, but also very nice with a beautiful changing landscape and amazing views of the hills and mountains.
On arrival you will enjoy lunch and then start the Bigodi wetland hike. During this walk you will see many different birds species and several monkeys.
Optional activities
Day 2: Mabamba swaamp
Check-out from The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer from The Guinea Fowl to Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer
The Guinea Fowl
Isunga Lodge
Check-in to Isunga Lodge
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Time to search for the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. First, you visit the Rangers post in the park for a brief talk, then the walk starts in the rainforest. The walk can be heavy at times, so wear good shoes and bring a poncho. Try to keep quiet as you’ll have a better chance of meeting the chimps. The Rangers are experienced in tracking so the chances very high. After the Chimpanzee Trekking we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park to stay at the Lodge.
Optional activities
On day 3 : Chimpanzee habituation : $50 usd per person extra
Check-out from Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer from Isunga Lodge to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Guided Transfer
Isunga Lodge
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Check-in to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
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The day starts with Lion Tracking. You go with a member of the Research Team to track to a group of lions using radio tracking making it possibe to get up close. You’ll learn about the lions role in the eco-system and the challenges the lions and local population face in living together. After the tracking at 2pm you take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. Around 5pm you arrive back at the lodge.
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Today you explore the Southern Part of Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha to Bwindi. I then Ishasha area you do a short Game Drive to search for the famous Arboreal Lions. Then at the end of the afternoon go to the Gorilla Valley Lodge on the edge of the National Park.
Check-out from Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Guided Transfer from Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge to Gorilla Valley Lodge
Guided Transfer
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Check-in to Gorilla Valley Lodge
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Today is a day of Gorilla trekking. After breakfast you have a briefing at the Rangers post. After the briefing Starts The Search To The mountain gorillas. Depending on the location of the family group the trek can take several hours. The landscape is mountainous so take good walking shoes, but the trek is beautiful. After this exciting day and unique experience there’s time to relax at the Lodge, explore the camp and take photos
In case you are back early from the tracking you can opt for a visit to one of the Batwa communities
Expert tips:
When you are with the gorillas:
- A 7 meter (21 feet) distance should tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
- You must stay in tight group whey you are near the gorillas.
- Keep your voices down at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
- Do not smoke, drink or eat when you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the risk of food/drink morsels/droplets falling, which could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
- Sometimes the gorillas charge. Follow the guides example (crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes and wait for the animals to pass). Do not attempt to run away because that will increase the risk.
- Flash photography is not permitted! When taking pictures move slowly and carefully.
- Do not touch the gorillas. They are wild animals.
- The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. However, if the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit early.
- After the visit keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the gorillas.
General health rules:
Remember that mountain gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases. The following rules are ways to minimize the risk your visit might poses to them:
- Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission and stress to the group.
- If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying a contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your money.
- If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the spread of bacteria or viruses.
- Always stay 7 meters (21 feet) away from the gorillas. This is to protect them from catching human diseases.
- Do not leave any rubbish (eg. food wrappers) in the park; foreign items can harbor diseases or other contaminants.
- If you need to go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide to dig you a hole with his panga. Make sure the hole is 30 cm deep and fill it in when you are finished.
What to bring on your Gorilla Safari:
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes.
- Carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water.
- Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent.
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Day notes
Today you go to Lake Mburo National park, the park is famous for its large herds of zebras and recently groups of Giraffes can be seen. At the end of the day you check in at Rwakobo Rock.
Optional activities
Day 7: boatride on Lake Mburo : $30 usd per person
Day 7: night game drive : $100 usd extra
Check-out from Gorilla Valley Lodge
Guided Transfer from Gorilla Valley Lodge to Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Rwakobo Rock
Check-in to Rwakobo Rock
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Day notes
After a walking safari you drive back today to Entebbe, where the journey through Uganda started.
Depending on your outbound flight you will have some time to spend in Entebbe
Check-out from Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer from Rwakobo Rock to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
Rwakobo Rock
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
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