12 Days Uganda Adventure

12 Days Uganda Adventure

Uganda
12
Days

12 Days Uganda Adventure

Embark on a 12-day Uganda Adventure, exploring the country’s most breathtaking destinations. From the powerful Murchison Falls and the lush Kibale Forest to the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the unforgettable gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and the scenic beauty of Lake Mburo, this journey offers an unparalleled experience of Uganda’s natural wonders.

Duration

12
Days

Places to Visit

Bwindi Impenetrable NPBwindi Impenetrable NP
Kibale NPKibale NP
Lake Mburo National ParkLake Mburo National Park
Murchison Falls NPMurchison Falls NP

Day by Day Itinerary

Meet and greet at Entebbe airport – Time to be advised. Transfer to Kampala – 1 hr

Accommodation: Forest Cottages/ Golf Course Hotel/ Kampala Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a two-hour drive from Kampala, along the road on the way
to Murchison Falls National Park. While you track the rhinos, visit the information centre and craft shop, look
out for bush buck, leopard, Uganda kob, oribi, crocodiles, hippo and other wildlife present on the ranch. The
bird life is abundant, with even the rare shoebill stork present in the Lugogo Swamps. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
offers peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings.

In the afternoon we will visit the “top of the falls” for your chance to view the magnificence of the Nile. The
park is cut into half by the famous River Nile where it has to squeeze itself through the legendary Murchison
Falls, an impossibly narrow 7 m gap in a cleft rock creating a powerful explosion of white water. The Falls are
believed to be the most powerful natural flow of water anywhere on earth. Superlatives like “awesome”
“stupendous” “fantastic” and “wow” have been used to describe this amazing spectacle.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive. Elephant, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, Uganda kob,
hartebeest and waterbuck are commonly seen. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, bush
duiker, warthog and bushpig. Large carnivores include lion, leopard and spotted hyena.

After lunch, go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile. En-route, marvel at the toothsome hippos,
crocodiles and over this 17 km stretch you may see elephant, waterbuck and Uganda Kob. This is also a zone
of many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and
the rare shoebill stork. The boat will stop just tens of metres from the sinister, frothing and bubbling base of
the falls.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison / Pakuba Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads
and farms. Fort-Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon.

Accommodation: Chimp Nest Guesthouse/ Kibale Forest Camp/ Primate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

All day search of chimpanzees and 10 other primate including l’ hoestes, red colobus, blues, red tailed and
gray – cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but on all the
forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and seeing primates at close quarters.

Accommodation: Chimp Nest Guesthouse/ Kibale Forest Camp/ Primate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Morning visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to search for smaller mammals and primates. Look out for the rare red colobus monkey and the sitatunga. The guided 4.5km circular trail through the swamp is also one of the best guided bird trails in East Africa as well as offering a realistic opportunity to see up to six different primate species in a space of a few hours.

Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive en route may be rewarded with views of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, hyena and a variety of antelope species.

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge/ Enganzi Lodge/ Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Two game drives today. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzoris as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. These two game drives and the boat tripare a memorable method of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife

In the afternoon, enjoy the unique 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa” area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/ Mahogany Springs/ Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Early morning entry into Gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular.

It offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals recorded include the endangered mountain gorilla, rare golden
monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest log and others. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas. The time taken and the terrain varies according to the movements of
this marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is unforgettable experience to watch
and photograph them as they interact.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/ Mahogany Springs/ Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will and drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to crocs and hippos.

Birdwatchers will enjoy the more than 250 species of birds found in Lake Mburo including Papyrus Gonolek, Brown faced Lapwing. Carruther’s Cisticola, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-Faced-Go-
Away bird.

Evening game drive along the Lakeshore track. With its own system of game trails and cleared walkways the “Kigambara Loop” offers interesting guided lakeside walks. Find here herds of zebra, Cape buffalo and eland.
Oribi and topi are easily approached.

Accommodation:Eagle’s Nest / Lake Mburo Safari Lodge / Mihingo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, proceed for a game drive or a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The Kopjes are particularly interesting and camouflage kilpspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing
to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankore Cattle peaceably. Return for lunch which should be taken leisurely enjoying the view of the lakes in this park.

After lunch, drive back to Entebbe via Kampala stopping at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en route where you will able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs. You arrive Entebbe in the early evening.

Accommodation: Airport Guesthouse/ The Boma Hotel/ Laico Lake Victoria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

Small Form

Included

Park fees
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
All Meals
Camping Equipment Porterage
Pickup and transfer airport
Reservation costs

Excluded

International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Rescue Fee
Climbing Gear
Sleeping Bag

Why Finest East Africa Safari?

Highest service
Quickest response time
Skilled travel consultants
World-class safari guides
Competitive rates

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