Day notes
12.15 Arrival at Kigali airport
After arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by the driver who will take you to the hotel - the rest of the day is at leisure.
Guided Transfer from Kigali International Airport [KGL] to Urban by CityBlue Kigali
Guided Transfer
Kigali International Airport [KGL]
Urban by CityBlue Kigali
Check-in to Urban by CityBlue Kigali
Day notes
In the morning you will explore Kigali and visit the Genocide memorial museum.
In the afternoon you will drive to Akagera NP.
Check-out from Urban by CityBlue Kigali
Guided Transfer from Urban by CityBlue Kigali to Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Guided Transfer
Urban by CityBlue Kigali
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Check-in to Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Check-out from Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Guided Transfer from Mantis Akagera Game Lodge to Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Guided Transfer
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Check-in to Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Check-out from Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Guided Transfer from Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge to Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Check-in to Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Day notes
After an early breakfast you will drive to the briefing point wherby you wil be briefed by the park rangers, the drive is about one hour from amasiko.
After the briefing it is time to start your search for the Mountain Gorilla's! The duration of the tracking is hard to tell. It depends on the weather, how far are the Gorilla's, the physical condition of the participants ect etc. On average a tracking takes about 2 to 4 hours.
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.
Check-out from Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer from Buhoma Gorilla Camp to Bullbush River Camp
Guided Transfer
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Bullbush River Camp
Check-in to Bullbush River Camp
Day notes
Today you will head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. it wil be a 4 tot 5 hour drive meandering through the mountains towards the plains of Queen Elizabeth national Park. On your way tehre will be a game drive through the southern part of Queen Elizabeth: Ishasha. This part of the park is famous for it's tree-climbing lions.
Check-out from Bullbush River Camp
Guided Transfer from Bullbush River Camp to Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Guided Transfer
Bullbush River Camp
Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Check-in to Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Day notes
The day will start with an early game drive to try and find the animals of the night. There are a few pides of lions in the park, the best change to see them is early in the morningAround 2 PM you will start the boatride on Kazinga Channel. After the 3 hour boatride you will go to the Bush Lodge and have dinner.
Day notes
You will depart after breakfast for Kibale Forest NP - after arrival at the lodge you will start the Chimpanzee trek at 13.00 PM
Check-out from Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Guided Transfer from Twin Lake Safari Lodge to Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer
Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Isunga Lodge
Check-in to Isunga Lodge
Expert tips:
Abide by the Ranger’s instructions and input at the orientation and during the Trek.
Keep a Distance of at least 8 meters between you and the chimpanzees
No Provoking of our closest cousins.
No consuming of food or drinks, no smoking in the presence of the primates.
Visitors with flues, colds, diarrhea or other illnesses that can be passed on cannot trek Chimpanzees.
No Flash Photography since that will startle Chimpanzees.
Day notes
This day will be a day of travel from Kibale to Murchison Falls National Park. the journey will atek about 5 to 7 hours depending on the road conditions. You will enjoy the scenery on the way. In the late afternoon you will arrive at the lodge where you can check in and relax while having dinner.
Check-out from Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer from Isunga Lodge to Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer
Isunga Lodge
Murchison River Lodge
Check-in to Murchison River Lodge
Excluded:
Rhino trekking @ $ 45,- per person
Day notes
The day will start early and you can take your packed breakfast in the vehicle. After crossing the Nile it is time to spot the animals! Murchison falls has the largest number of Rotschild Giraffe among many other lage mammals. In the delta you will probably find many ot hem, and hopefully some of the predators i.e. the lion and leopard.
The game drive will end around 11 AM. After crossing the Nile again you wil have time for lunch and you can prepare for the boatride on the mighty river Nile!
Day notes
Today will be a travel day. Leaving Murchison Falls behind you and going all the way North to the most remote and most beautiful National Park in Uganda: Kidepo Valley National park. After leaving Murchison Falls you will drive via Gulu and Kitgum, where you will stop for lunch. You will arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon.
Check-out from Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer from Murchison River Lodge to Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Guided Transfer
Murchison River Lodge
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Check-in to Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Excluded:
Rhino trekking @ $ 45,- per person
Day notes
Since Kidepo wakes up almost an hour earlier then the rest of Uganda we will as well wake up at 06.00 AM today. After a cup of coffee or tea we will drive in about 15 minutes to the park entrance which is 8km from Buffalo Base. There you will be able to see all types of Wildlife. As a bonus you can enjoy the excpetional scenery. Lunch will be enjoyed at the lodge or as packed lunch in the park, where after you will go for an another game drive in the park
Check-out from Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Guided Transfer from Kidepo Savannah Lodge to Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
Guided Transfer
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
Check-in to Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
Day notes
After breakfast you will depart for Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, here you will do an on-foot Rhino trekking.
In the late afternoon you will arrive at the guesthouse in Entebbe.
Check-out from Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
Guided Transfer from Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel to The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer
Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
The Guinea Fowl
Check-in to The Guinea Fowl
Day notes
Your last day in Uganda!
you will be dropped dat Entebbe airport at 02.00 AM for your flight.
Check-out from The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer from The Guinea Fowl to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
The Guinea Fowl
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
