Day notes
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met by the guesthouse driver.
Depending on your time of arrival there are several optional activities to add i.e. :
Optional activities
- Mabamba swaamp
- Botanical gardens
Guided Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Guided Transfer
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Check-in to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Included:
all transport/accommodation
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.
Check-out from Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Guided Transfer from Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa to Primate Lodge Kibale
Guided Transfer
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Primate Lodge Kibale
Check-in to Primate Lodge Kibale
Included:
all activities/transport/accommodation
Day notes
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 Primate Lodge Kibale
Guided Transfer from Primate Lodge Kibale to Mweya Safari Lodge
Guided Transfer
Primate Lodge Kibale
Mweya Safari Lodge
Check-in to Mweya Safari Lodge
Included:
all activities/transport/accommodation
Day notes
The day starts wiht an early morning game drive. After the game drive at 2pm you take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. Around 5pm you arrive back at the lodge.
Included:
all activities/transport/accommodation
Day notes
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.
Then at the end of the afternoon go to Buhoma Gorilla Lodge on the edge of the National Park.
Check-out from Mweya Safari Lodge
Guided Transfer from Mweya Safari Lodge to Mahogany Springs Lodge
Guided Transfer
Mweya Safari Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Check-in to Mahogany Springs Lodge
Included:
all activities/transport/accommodation
Day notes
Today you will meet the Mountain Gorilla's!
After your breakfast you will head to the meeting point for the Gorilla tracking.
This will be the day that you will visit the Famous Mountain Gorilla's! Depending on the time it takes to locate the Gorilla's you will continue to Lake Mutanda. Here you can relax and enjoy the views!
Check-out from Mahogany Springs Lodge
Guided Transfer from Mahogany Springs Lodge to Mount Gahinga Lodge
Guided Transfer
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Check-in to Mount Gahinga Lodge
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 in
Day notes
The golden monkey tracking is a unique experience! Not only the monkeys but the scenery end environment are beautiful and extraordinary!
After thhis Adventure you will continue 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 - this is only possible if you reach the park in time. Your guide will advise you accordingly.
Day 7: night game drive : $100 usd extra
Check-out from Mount Gahinga Lodge
Guided Transfer from Mount Gahinga Lodge to Mihingo Lodge
Guided Transfer
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mihingo Lodge
Check-in to Mihingo Lodge
Included:
all activities/transport/accommodation
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
NOTE: your expected arrival time in Entebbe is between 4.00 PM and 06.00 PM
Check-out from Mihingo Lodge
Guided Transfer from Mihingo Lodge to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
Mihingo Lodge
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Included:
all activities/transport
