Scheduled Flight from Heathrow International Airport [LHR] to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
Kenya Airways
Scheduled Flight
101
Heathrow International Airport [LHR]
17:25
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
05:00
Scheduled Flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Kenya Airways
Scheduled Flight
410
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
07:20
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
07:40
Day notes
Today you will arrive into Entebbe. Having passed through immigration and collected your bags, you will be warmly greeted by our representative, who will transfer you to Karibu Guest House.
Karibu Guest House is a perfect spot to spend your first day in Uganda, gently getting in tune with Africa.
Depending on which flight you arrive on you may have time enough to go exploring (See our Expert Tips). Otherwise, simply relax and enjoy your surroundings which are peaceful and away from hectic downtown Entebbe.
Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to Karibu Entebbe
Transfer
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Karibu Entebbe
Check-in to Karibu Entebbe
Expert tips:
Things to do in Entebbe
Entebbe is located on a small peninsula in Lake Victoria around 40kms from the capital city of Uganda – Kampala. All major international flights come through Entebbe airport, however, there is more to do here than just catch a flight! Karibu can advise on, organise, or book all of the following activities, please contact us if you would like more information:
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Just 5 minutes from Karibu, the Botanical Gardens were established in 1898 and are home to over 300 varieties of exotic plant species as well as an abundance of birdlife, Black and White Colobus and Vervet Monkeys.
The rainforest zone in the gardens was used as a backdrop during the filming of the original “Tarzan” film in 1940. Entry is a few dollars in local currency (additional charges if you have a camera or take a guide).
Day notes
Today after an early breakfast, before setting of with your driver-guide on a drive to Eco Lodge in Budongo.
Along the way, we will visit the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda. The Rhino re-introduction project is a project of Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Presently the sanctuary is home to twenty-two (22) southern white rhinos. We will enter the territory of these southern white rhinos on foot. Well-trained rangers will guide us through the bush to where the rhinos are on the day of our visit.
Budongo Forest is located on the southern side of Murchinson Falls National Park and is protected within the Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi forest reserves.
Budongo Forest feels like an extremely enchanting place, probably in large part to it having one of the most varied forest faunas in the whole of East Africa. The 790km² forest reserve has over 465plant species recorded, more than 250 butterfly species, a large variety of mammals, including the largest population of chimpanzees anyway in Uganda (roughly 800 individuals).
Other common primates include Red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus, blue monkey, potto and various forest galago (Bushbaby)species. Budongo Forest is also of great ornithological significance with more than 366 bird species recorded, including 60 West or Central African birds which inhabit less than 5 locations in East Africa.
Check-out from Karibu Entebbe
Transfer from Karibu Entebbe to Budongo Eco Lodge
Classic Africa Safaris / Busanga
Transfer
4x4
Karibu Entebbe
Budongo Eco Lodge
Check-in to Budongo Eco Lodge
Expert tips:
Busanga Safaris partners in Uganda bring a total of over 75 years combined experience to planning and running this safari for you . Your satisfaction and safety are our priorities, and our in‐country staff work hard to ensure that every safari runs smoothly. Your guide will pay attention to detail, and you will find is very flexible whenever possible to accommodate you to help get the most from your safari .
Please remember though, that you are in Africa, and no matter how capable we are, things don’t always work or operate in the manner to which you may be accustomed. Patience and a sense of humor should be brought with you.
Day notes
Today is an extraordinary day. You will spend the whole day following a family group from the time they wake until they begin to nest again in the late afternoon.
The opportunity to spend the whole day observing and photographing the Chimps is an extraordinary privilege.
The terrain encountered during the trek through the forest in search of the chimpanzees is fairly tough going with some steep and long inclines to be tackled. However, the beauty of the forest engulfs you entirely as you observe the Chimps exhibiting completely natural behaviour, and as you listen to the huge variety of bird song and animal calls that surround you
Chimpanzee trekking takes place in the Kaniyo Pabidi forest reserve. Chimp habituation started officially in 1992 and guided chimp walks leave at 0800hrs and 1500hrs, however , the guides are extremely accommodating and flexible. The success of sighting the chimps is high, although it depends greatly on the fruiting seasons, with increased likelihood of good viewings of the chimps between the months of May and August. The terrain encountered during the trek through the forest in search of the chimpanzees is fairly tough going with some steep and long inclines to be tackled. However, the beauty of the forest engulfs you entirely as you walk along the paths listening to the huge variety of bird song and animal calls. The informative guide will talk to you about the history of the forest and help you to identify the rich flora and fauna. You will be asked to observe the group in relative quiet and to not use flash photography when capturing this breathtaking moment on film.
Day notes
The next chapter of your safari takes you to the Kibale Forest.
Uganda is a very scenic country with a landscape created by volcanic activity, lush green hills and lakes dominate. You will have time to relax and explore around the lodge .
Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species . Vervet, red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus, black and white colobus, olive baboon and the most famous of all, the chimpanzee.
Check-out from Budongo Eco Lodge
Transfer from Budongo Eco Lodge to Primate Lodge Kibale
Transfer
Budongo Eco Lodge
Primate Lodge Kibale
Bush Breakfast is served on the banks of the Sand River
Shared Game Drive or simply relax at Camp
Lunch at Camp
Road Transfer to restaurant in Nairobi for Dinner
Check-in to Primate Lodge Kibale
Expert tips:
The walking is fairly easy due to the well-maintained trails and reasonably flat terrain.
Day notes
After breakfast, you will head out on a trek to meet the Chimpanzees. Accompanied by Chimpanzee behaviour experts you will gain an understanding of the dynamics of the population here in Kibali.
Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, the odds are good with the chance of encountering them standing at higher than 90%. Whilst trekking in the depths of the lush green forest, you will be surrounded by bird song and can expect to see at least 5 or 6 other types of primate, most probably the grey-cheeked managebey and the red-tailed monkey.
on another extended full day 'habituation' trek.
This is an unforgettable and almost unbelievable experience for chimp enthusiasts and even aspiring researchers.
This involves staying with the chimps all day. Having the time to really connect with the group and learn about their different characters and habits.
This experience offers a real chance to understand or develop your own fieldwork skills and learn about behavioural research.
Day notes
Your journey continues today with a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The habitat change is quite dramatic and the species diversity changes to include many east African plains species .
You will take a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The Channel Drive Circuit follows the northern shore of the Kazinga Channel, the roads wind between tangled thickets interspersed with the cactuslike euphorbia trees. The most common large mammals seen here are warthog,bushbuck, waterbuck, elephants, hippos and frequently lions. Leopardsare also a common sight in this section of the park and due to them beingunusually habituated; they provide a rare opportunity to get up close andpersonal to these magnificent animals. This is also one of the few places inAfrica where the rare giant forest hog is regularly seen during daylight hours.
The Kasenyi Plains stretching towards Lake George is a typical African Savannah. These rolling plains support some of the largest concentrations of game anywhere in Queen Elizabeth National Park and offer a different selection of animals then that seen on the Channel Drive Circuit. According to the guides it is said to be the most reliable place in Uganda to see lions. This section of the park alongside the wonderful variety of game and predator species boosts an interesting selection of grassland birds, including grey-crowned crane, red-throated spurfowl and yellow-throated longclaw. Exactly where you go will be decided between you and your guide using his experience.
This afternoon We have arranged for you to take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. This is one of the most popular activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It provides a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh river breeze whilst observing a large selection of animals. Those species commonly seen along the riverbank are elephants, buffalo, waterbuck and Ugandan Kob. Large breeding pods of hippos are also seen on a daily basis. On occasion visitors will also see giant forest hog, leopard and lion. The waterbirds in the area are plentiful, in particular, water thickknee, yellow-billed stork, various plovers, white pink-backed Pelicans and white-bellied cormorants.
Check-out from Primate Lodge Kibale
Transfer from Primate Lodge Kibale to Mazike Valley Lodge
Classic Africa Safaris / Busanga
Transfer
4x4
Primate Lodge Kibale
Mazike Valley Lodge
Check-in to Mazike Valley Lodge
Day notes
Any time spent with Chimp is incredible. Learning about there behaviour and habits , especially when they are strongly influenced by there habitat or home range . The Chimps in Kayambura is home to one such group which by virtue of its unique land locked habitat.
Kyambura Gorge is situated on the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, it spans a distance of about 16km and at its deepest it is 100m deep. The Kyambura River is responsible for creating the magnificent steep Kyambura Gorge. The gorge emerges from between savannah grassland and has a riverine virgin forest that transits to papyrus swamps towards Kazinga Channel. Kyambura Gorge is home to habituated chimpanzees, many other primates and a huge variety of both forest and plains bird species. The best time to trek the chimpanzees is in the morning, trekking is also available in the afternoon but this time slot may be more undesirable due to the likelihood of increased temperatures.
Expert tips:
Trekking chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge is considered to be slightly harder than at Kibale Forest National Park. The trails are maintained and once inside the Gorge the inclinations are relatively easy going, however, the climb back out of the Gorge can be difficult if you are not prepared for it .
Day notes
Today we will drive to the Bwindi to spend the next two nights. On reaching the lodge we will have time to explore the immediate area on a gentle forest walk. The Bwindi forest is an assault on the senses with a constant orchestra of insects and birds. The perfect location to treck Mountain Gorillas.
Check-out from Mazike Valley Lodge
Self Drive from Mazike Valley Lodge to Mahogany Springs Lodge
Self Drive
Mazike Valley Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Check-in to Mahogany Springs Lodge
Day notes
After an early breakfast, we will set off, in search of one of the families of the habituated family of Mountain Gorillas.
Encounters with Gorillas are just extraordinary and will leave you with memories to last a lifetime and the mutual empathy that exists at these moments goes to underpin the realisation that we are all relatives.
The rest of the day is a chance to absorb your surroundings and relive your journey.
Expert tips:
We will help you get the possible encounter. Porters are available to carry your bags and free you up to take photos.
Day notes
Today we head back to Entebbe but before going to the airport we have planned a most exciting excursion giving you the chance to see the magnificent Shoebill Stork.
Mabamba swamp is now possibly the most reliable place to see this rare and most sought after bird. This large accessible wetland near the village of Mabamba on the shores of Lake Victoria is 2hrs drive from Entebbe. We will head into the swamps at Mabamba using a motorized canoe this takes about 45minutes each way.
The swamp is laced with navigable channels which you explore in dugout canoes with the excellent help of a local guide.(on arrival at Mabamba swamp we disembark and we get on to a dugout canoe which can easily manoeuvre in the navigable channels and the papyrus).
Eventually, we head back to the edge of the Entebbe waterfront to continue to drive back to Entebbe airport to connect without homeward flight.
Domestic flights (weight limits: 85 Kgs per person, body weight and luggage limit, 15 Kgs per person)
Check-out from Mahogany Springs Lodge
Transfer from Mahogany Springs Lodge to Kihihi Airstrip [KHX]
Transfer
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Kihihi Airstrip [KHX]
Scheduled Flight from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to Amsterdam International Airport Schiphol [AMS]
KLM
Scheduled Flight
537
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
23:30
Amsterdam International Airport Schiphol [AMS]
06:00
Scheduled Flight from Kihihi Airstrip [KHX] to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Scheduled Flight
Kihihi Airstrip [KHX]
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Expert tips:
(weight limits: 85 Kgs per person, body weight and luggage limit, 15 Kgs per person)
Day notes
Breakfast before checking you have packed everything before being taken by your guide to catch a morning flight, from Kihihi back to EBB
Back in Entebbe subject to time available before flying home , we can plan plan a most exciting excursion giving you the chance to see the magnificent Shoebill Stork .
Mabamba swamp is now possibly the most reliable place to see this rare and most sought after bird.This large accessible wetland near the village of Mabamba on the shores of Lake Victoria is 2hrs drive from Entebbe. We will head in to the swamps at Mabamba using a motorised canoe this takes about 45minutes each way .
The swamp is laced with navigable channels which you explore in dugout canoes with the excellent help of a local guide.(on arrival at Mabamba swamp we disembark and we get on to a dugout canoe which can easily maneuver in the navigable channels and the papyrus).
Scheduled Flight from Amsterdam International Airport Schiphol [AMS] to Heathrow International Airport [LHR]
KLM
Scheduled Flight
1001
Amsterdam International Airport Schiphol [AMS]
07:20
Heathrow International Airport [LHR]
07:40
Expert tips:
todays flight has weight limits, 85 Kgs per person and luggage limit, 15 Kgs per person.
Excluded:
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Beverages (however, bottled water is included in the vehicles only)
- Items of Personal nature
- international flights unless quoted
