8-Day Safari To Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth And Kibale National Park
Highlights
Kampala, Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Locations Covered
Kampala, Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
nature, safari, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Enjoy the safari to Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive and a boat ride on the lake in search of wildlife, then to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Explore the Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and game drive. Kibale National Park for chimp trekking and a Bigodi Wetland walk before returning to Entebbe for your flight out.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival
- After breakfast, our guide will take us to Lake Mburo National Park through Uganda's tiny communities. Make a photo stop near the Equator line and do informative presentations and experiments. Enjoy a game drive to your lodge hotel for check-in and lunch. After lunch, you'll go on a boat ride on the lake, searching for hippos, crocodiles, and waterfowl, among other things. Lake Mburo is the final destination Park.
Luxury accommodations include Lake Mburo Safari Lodge, Mihingo Lodge, and Courtyard Hotel.
Eagles Nest Lodge and Sky Lodge are both in the mid-price bracket.
Lunch and supper are on the menu.
Bottled water is supplied.
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Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- After breakfast, have a wildlife drive via Lake Mburo National Park before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park - Ruhija Section in South Western Uganda. This excursion takes you through the Igongo Cultural Centre, Uganda's beautiful rolling hills, banana and tea plantations, and breathtaking views. Lunch will be supplied on the trip, and you will arrive in the evening in Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the destination.
Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (4 stars), Broad Hill Forest Camp (3 stars).
Lunch and supper are on the menu.
Bottled beverages water.
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Day 3: Gorilla Tracking
- After breakfast and packing your lunch, the driver will transport you to the Ruhija area Park headquarters for registration and training on the dos and don'ts of gorilla tracking at 7:45 a.m. You will hike through dense creepers and foliage with your guides to discover the gorillas, which might take 30 minutes to three quarters of the day. The heavily wooded area is quite thick, although it is crisscrossed by numerous animal pathways that enable people access. It's an incredible experience to be among these gorgeous yet endangered Creatures.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the destination.
Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (4 stars), Broadbill Forest Camp (3 stars)
Lunch and supper are on the menu.
Bottled beverages Water.
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Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- You will head for Queen Elizabeth National Park this morning; be prepared for some breathtaking sights along the route. You will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and an evening game drive on the Kasenyi plains in search of savannah wildlife such as herds of buffalo, antelopes, elephants, and, if you are lucky, some wild cats such as lions and leopards.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the destination.
Accommodation: High-end/luxurious amenities: - Elephant Plains Lodge | Katara Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Mweya Safari
Enganzi Safari Lodge | Kasenyi Safari Lodge | Ihamba Safari Lodge | and Warthog Safari Lodge are mid-range/moderate facilities examples.
Budget/low-cost accommodations include Wild Track Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, Simba Safari Lodge, and Buffalo Resort.
Breakfast and lunch are on the menu as well as supper.
Bottled water is supplied.
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Day 5: Boat Ride On The Kazinga Channel
- You'll return to the Kasenyi plains this morning for an early morning wildlife drive to see what you might have missed the day before. Lunch will be at the lodge, followed by an afternoon boat excursion in the Kazinga waterway. This trip allows you to see species such as hippos, waterfowl, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and other wildlife that frequent the waterway for water.
- After breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters to meet with other trackers for a briefing before embarking on chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest National Park is home to over 70 animal species, including 13 primate species such as mangabey monkeys, olive baboon monkeys, Blue monkeys, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Red colobus monkeys, L'Hoests' monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, the grey vervet monkey, and chimps. The forest is a natural habitat similar to Western Africa's lowlands and Afro-Montana woods. Aside from monkeys, there are 351 plants and tree species, butterflies, 375 bird species, and various animals. Many of the 13 primate species will likely be seen during this stroll.
Accommodation: High-end/luxurious amenities: - Elephant Plains Lodge | Katara Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Mweya Safari
Enganzi Safari Lodge | Kasenyi Safari Lodge | and Ihamba Safari Lodge are examples of mid-range/moderate facilities | Warthog Safari Camp
Budget/limited facilities: Simba Safari Lodge | Buffalo Resort | Wild Track Safari Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all on the menu.
Bottled water is supplied.
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Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park
- After an early breakfast, travel to the northern bank of Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasenyi) in search of wild creatures such as elephants, buffalos, wild cats, Savanna birds, and several types of antelopes such as waterbuck and Uganda Kobs, among others. After lunch, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, arriving in the evening at your lodge.
Kibale Forest National Park is the destination.
Accommodation options include Primate Lodge, Bush Lodge, and Chimp Nest Camp.
Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all on the menu.
Bottled water is supplied.
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Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking
- This morning, after breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters to meet with other trackers for a briefing before embarking on chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest National Park is home to over 70 animal species, including 13 primate species such as mangabey monkeys, olive baboon monkeys, Blue monkeys, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s' monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, grey vervet monkey, and chimps. The forest is a natural habitat similar to Western Africa's lowlands and Afro-Montana woods. Aside from monkeys, there are 351 plants and tree species, butterflies, 375 bird species, and various animals.
- Many of the 13 primate species will likely be seen during this stroll Kibale Forest National Park native. After lunch, you'll do a swamp trek in Bigodi. This marsh is owned by the neighbourhood next to the park.
Kibale Forest National Park is the destination.
Accommodation options include Primate Lodge, Bush Lodge, and Chimp Nest Camp.
Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all on the menu.
Bottled water is supplied.
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Day 8: Departure
- After breakfast, you will be driven back to Kampala Entebbe International Airport for your next journey out.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.