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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Highlights:
1.    Hiking
2.    Birding
3.    Volcanic peaks
4.    Be in Uganda Rwanda and Rwanda all at the same time
5.    Mountain Gorillas – Nyakagezi group
This wonderful park is Uganda’s smallest park, however perhaps the most picturesque. It is situated on the South western tip of the country on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and occupies an area of about 34 sq kms. It covers up the Uganda side of the three Bufumbira Volcanic Mountains of Mgahinga (3400m), Muhavura (4127m) and Sabinyo (3645m) on the boundary with Rwanda and the democratic Republic of Congo.
The National Park is famous for its Mountain Gorilla numbers and was declared a Gorilla sanctuary in 1930, the boundary of which followed about the 2450 m contour and the Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) borders. In 1964, the northern boundary was turned out into a lower altitude (2280m) penetrating into highly encroached zones and conserved as a Game reserve which makes up its current area of approximately 47.5km². The game reserve was conserved to its current position of a National Park in 1992.
Three species of primates are famously seen in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and these are; The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei), the Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti) and Black and White Colobus (Colobus guereza). Other animals of interest include Buffaloes (Syncerus caffer), Giant Forest Hogs (Hylocchoerus meinertzhageni), Golden Cats (Felis aurata), Elephants (loxodanta Africana) and part of the like bird species the globally threatened Grauer’s Rush Warbler.
Hiking:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park provides three extinct volcanoes for physically fit hikers even if no special mountain gear is needed.
The three volcanoes are: Sabinyo, Mt. Gahinga and Mt. Muhavura.
Sabinyo (3669m) – “Old man’s teeth”.
When you arrive at the top, you will stand at a point in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the same time. The hike is for about 8 hours round trip to envelop the 14 km stretch.

Mt. Gahinga (3474m) – “Small Pile of Stones”.
Search out for small piles of stones during you voyage to the park. The indigenous individuals refer to such a pile “Gahinga”. The hike is for about 6 hours round trip.
Mt. Muhavura (4127m) – “The Guide”.

This volcano is like the guide since it is spotted from al most every where in Kisoro. The climbing takes about 8 hours round trip to round up about the 12 km stretch.
Access:
By Road: Kisoro is approximately 520kms from Kampala through Kabale.
By Air: There is a provision for Chartered planes can be booked for your flight to Kisoro Airstrip from Entebbe and afterwards take the road to Mgahinga.
Accommodation:

Kisoro provides a big number range of accommodation facilities starting from basic campsites to luxurious hotels.
Possible hotels and lodges are: Traveler’s Rest Hotel, Mgahinga Safari Lodge and Mt. Gahinga Rest Camp.

Lake Mburo National Park Uganda

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:02:47 +0000

Highlights:
1.    Game drives
2.    Birding
3.    Boat ride on Lake Mburo
4.    Hiking
Lake Mburo National Park was declared a conservation area in 1982 occupying an area of 370 sq km and is located in Mbarara district. It’s position next the Masaka – Mbarara highway makes it easily accessible from Kampala. The park protects a total of 68 mammal species with about two outstanding features. Lake Mburo is the only National Park in Uganda where there are the impala (Aepyceros melampus) and it is part of the few places where is able to see the Eland and Zebra. More species of animals to search for are; buffalos, hippos, hyenas, jackals, topis and leopards.
The bird population includes the rare shoe bill stork, Red faced barbet, papyrus gonolek, Papyrus yellow warbler, bronze tailed starling, crowned crane, bee eaters and the Marabou stork.
Access:
By Road: This Park is approximately 3½ hours’ voyage from Kampala. The park is arrived at from Masaka – Mbarara road at any of the Nshara gate or Sanga gate.
Accommodation:
There is accommodation which ranges from budget to up market facilities. Camping is also available at certain sites in the park even if tourists have come with their own camping equipment.
Required lodges and camps include Mihingo Lodge and Mantana Tented Camp.

Kibale Forest National Park

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:57:21 +0000

Highlights:
1.    Chimpanzee tracking
2.    Birding
3.    Crater lakes
4.    Wet land Walks
Kibale Forest is situated in western Uganda, and occupies an area of over 760 sq kms. This park is part of the most gorgeous and striking forests in Uganda. It is located 35 kms south of Fort Portal and shares a boundary with Queen Elizabeth National Park in the South.
Kibale is the ideal area to experience the actual multiplicity of wildlife and flora spotted in a tropical rainforest. This forest park has part of the greatest number and population of primates in Africa making up to about 13 species for example; chimpanzees, Olive Baboon, Black and white Colobus, blue monkey, the grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, pottos and bush babies. More attractions in the park are 229 species of trees and shrubs and other mammals for example the elephant and leopard. The elephant numbers in this park are one of the greatest even if not ocassionary seen.
Access:
Sebitoli Forest centre is located 290 kms from Kampala and 12kms from Fort Portal on the tarmac road to Kampala. A 4 x 4 wheel drive vehicle is greatly suggested principally during the rainy season.
Accommodation:
some potential lodges are Primate Lodge and Ndali Lodge. There are also a more other hotels and lodges in Fort Portal, 35kms north of the par

Semuliki National Park

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Highlights:
1.    Sempaya Hot springs
2.    Birding
3.    Chimpanzee tracking
4.    Jungle walk
5.    Night Game drive
6.    Fishing
7.    Meandering
8.    Bambuti – Pygmies
9.    Scenic Views
Semuliki National Park (220km²) at time is referred to as Bwamba forest located in the Albertine rift valley north west of the Rwenzori Mountains bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Conserved in October 1993, this park covers a flat with slowly up and down landform ranging from 670 meters to 760 meters altitude. Semliki forest is left out of the remaining part of East Africa by the natural barrier of the Rwenzori massif. This park is a conservatory of the huge Ituri forest in Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Semliki and Lamia rivers border the park to the north and west and the Fort Portal – Bundibugyo` road makes part of its boundary to the south.
The park fauna is verdant and includes 63 species of mammals, nine species of which are full time forest primates and 51 species of forest swallow tail and butterflies
Animals to see in this park include; chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, Blue monkeys, Olive Baboons, galagos and Pottos. More species also seen in the park are forest buffaloes, bee croft’s flying squirrel, target rat and pygmy squirrel. Semliki National Park also boasts of 374 species of butterflies and moths including 46 species of forest swallow tails and chraxes.
Access:
By Road: Semuliki National Park from Kampala you pass Mubende – Fort Portal is almost 300kms. The other alternative may be Kampala to Fort Portal via Masaka – Mbarara – Kasese is approximately 510 kms.
Accommodation:
some accommodations include Semliki Safari Lodge even camping is available at particular areas within the park.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:24:13 +0000

Highlights:
1.    Mountain Climbing
2.    Birding
3.    Scenic Views
4.    Snow capped peaks at the Equator
Rwenzori Mountains were affirmed a Forest Reserve in 1941. This forest reserve was acknowledged as the biggest catchment area where several streams originate and supply water to the areas around in addition to maintaining the pressure of water to lakes Edward, George and Albert. Rwenzori Forest reserve was conserved as a national park in 1991 and announced a world heritage place in 1995. The Rwenzori Mountains have a range occupying an area of 996 sq kms, usually known as the legendary “Mountains of the Moon” because of its mist-shrouded, snow-capped peaks that stretch out 4° north of the Equator.

The mountain range is made up of six peaks that stretch from Mt. Stanley with Alexandria and Margherita (Africa’s third highest Mountain at 5109 meters), Mt. Speke – Vittorio Emmanuele (4889m), Mt. Baker (4843m), Mt. Gessi (4797m), Mt. Emin (4791m) and Mt. Luigi de Savoia 4626). Mt. Rwenzori is famous for its unengineered, steep – slippery trails and constant rain. High altitude, rain, cold temperatures, mud, bogs and steep terrain turn it to be the most taxing in Africa. All the same it is an exceptional target for eager hikers and climbers. The best moment of the year for hiking is in the dry seasons from July – August and December – February. On the other hand, it is still probable to trek in other left out months.

The fauna of this park is convincingly famous with a checklist of 70 mammal species and 182 birds. The Rwenzori Colobus Monkeys (Colobus angolensis), L’Hoesti’s Monkey (Cercopithecus l’hoesti), Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Blue Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis), Rock Hyrax (Procavia syriacus), Red Forest – Black fronted Duikers (Cephalophus nigrifrons), Elephant (loxodanta Africana), Leopard (Panthera pardus) and the three horned chameleon (Chameleo johstonii) that make up part of the wildlife that can be viewed.

Access:
By Road: start your journey from Kampala passed Fort portal to Kasese or from Kampala via Fort Portal to Kasese. Nyakalengija the park headquarters of Rwenzori Mountains National park is 25 km from Kasese town.

By Air: Chartered planes are available for your journey to Kasese Airstrip from Entebbe and afterwards contunue by road to Nyakalengija.
Accommodation:

There are a various types of hotels, lodges, guest houses and camping sites in Kasese on the other hand; huts and rock shelters are existing on the mountains for climbers. Some hotels include: Margherita Hotel and Rwenzori International Hotel.

Mount Rwenzori Trek Uganda

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Those obsessed by hiking plus those interested in adventure seeking, through out the world keep on flocking East Africa because of the exhilarating mountaineering expeditions to Mt. Kenya, Mt. Rwenzori, Mt. Kilimanjaro and other smaller Mountains.

It is a mountain range that occupies 996km² made following a substantial up lift in the earths crust. The highest peak stands up to 5109 metres above sea level with the range stretching about 120 km north / south and 48 km east / west. With 6 snow capped mountains Margherita Peak is the highest.
• Rwenzori Climbing Tour – 11 days
• Rwenzori Short Hike – 8 days
A trip to the Rwenzori Mountain is an exhilarating and rewarding experience but one which must be planned. The hike on the Rwenzori, the third mountain range (Highest non Volcanic) in Africa (Margherita Peak, 5109 metres) is an exclusive occurrence for whoever participates in mountaineering.

In a short period, you will go through five several vegetation zones, succeeding up to an altitude of up to 4,372 metres.
Two exhilarating Programmes can be prepared for both the experienced and new climbers.

The renowned “Central Circuit” trails taking you from hut to hut, as you see the major Rwenzori Peaks. The level of complexity of the circuit is quite low; all the same each person can embark on this breathtaking and stimulating experience. The opportunity is open for whoever desires to ascend the peaks, which is made up of an additional room of one day per peak.
The “Rwenzori Short Hike”, is a quicker trial to fulfill any quest, also the families with children, so that each could take pleasure in the beauty of the Rwenzori with little efforts.

Both (Central Circuit and Rwenzori Short Hike) could be added up with the tour to the main parks and attractions of Uganda like Queen Elizabeth, Kibale Forest and Bwindi Forest (subject to gorilla permit availability at the time of booking).

Mt Elgon National Park

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Highlights:
1.    Hiking
2.    Birding
3.    Water falls
4.    Caves, Gorges
5.    Scenic views
Mt. Elgon is a lonely died out volcano and the fourth highest in Africa (Wagagai peak – 4321m). It is made up of the largest unbroken caldera which is a bowled crater occupying beyond 40 kms at the summit of the mountains bordered by a number of rugged peaks. Mt. Elgon National Park lies 256 kms north east of Kampala, neighboring by Kenya in eastern Uganda and occupies an area of 1155 sq. kms.
If provides a number of different of scenery, vegetation and cultures. Mountaineering skills are unnecessary. The whole region is outstanding for hikers and climbers, with water falls, caves, rock painting, gorges and hot springs which bubble up at 48°C. Sipi Falls, at the foothills of the mountain is a favorite destination.
The best moment of the year for mountaineering is for the period of the dry seasons from July – August and December – February. Nevertheless, there is another chance to trek in other unstated months.
part of the wildlife that can be seen includes the Antelope, Civet, Wildcat, jackal, Hyrax, Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Duikers, Elephant (loxodanta Africana), Leopard (Panthera pardus), hyena, buffalo and 56 of the 87 Afro tropical highland biome species with notable ones that include Alpine chat, Moustached Green Tinker bird and Moorland Francolin.
Trekking:
Mt. Elgon contains three principal beginning points for the trek. The hike can start from Budadiri (Sasa triailhead), Forest Exploration Centre – Kapkwai (Sipi trailhead) or Kapkwata (Piswa trailhead) which is famous for the very tall podocarpus forest. Sasa trail is quickly reached from Mbale and is the usually direct route to the peaks while Sipi trail provides interesting Tutum cave hidden within widespread forest.
Mt. Elgon (Uganda) also makes part of cross boarder tourism with Mt. Elgon National Park (Kenya). Hand over of tourists to either team (Uganda and Kenya) occurs at the hot springs.
Access:
By Road: Mt. Elgon National Park is accessible by road from Kampala through Tororo then to Mbale plus Soroti. The park headquarters are found 250 kms from Kampala.
By Air: There is a provision for a Chartered plane that can be booked for your flight to Soroti Airstrip from Entebbe afterwards by road to the park headquarters.
Accommodation:
when in the park, you can reside at any of the chosen campsites that include; Sasa River, Mude Cave, Hunters Cave, Piswa Patrol Hut and Kapkwata. In these places, there are essential facilities indicating that tourists are required to bring their own food, tents and beddings.
Tourists can stay at Lacam Lodge, the Forest Exploration centre in Kapkwai; and Mt. Elgon Hotel in Mbale. On the other hand, it should be noted that there are more other rationally priced hotels and lodges.

Kipedo Valley National Park

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:50:17 +0000

Highlights:
1.    Game Drives
2.    Birding
3.    Scenic views
4.    Karimojong Manyattas
Kidepo is in the situated in the vast north eastern part of Uganda in the Karamoja area and boarded by Sudan and Kenya. Kidepo Valley National Park occupies an area of 1,442 km². Because of its remote position, this park receives a smaller amount number, of tourists. It is part of Uganda’s most impressive parks. It has scenery not compared to any other park found in East Africa.

The park supports a great avifauna. 465 species have been registered. There are also approximately 80 species of mammals of which 28 are not seen else where in the other Ugandan parks. A number of of the wild game in this park comprise of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Leopard (Panthera pardus), Lion (Panthera leo), Bat eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), Caracal (Felis caracal), Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyena), Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis, Elephant (loxodanta Africana), Beisa Oryx (Oryx gazelle), Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Burch ells Zebra plus a number of Antelopes.

Access:
By Road: Kidepo Valley National Park is about 840km from Kampala and even if the expedition can be challenging, use about to two days, the great landscape past provides a wonderful the expedition that is worth your expenditure.
There are three routes that can be used by road.
1.    Kampala via Karuma – Lira Kotido – Kidepo is approximately 705 kms.
2.    Kampala via Mbale – Sironko – Kotido – Kidepo is about 740 km.
3.    Kampala via Mbale – Soroti – Moroto – Kidepo is approximately792 km.
A 4 x 4 wheel drive vehicle is the best option for any of the journeys to Kidepo.
By Air: Another one may be a Chartered flights are accessible at Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park headquarters.
Accommodation:
required facility: Apoka Rest Camp even if it is significant to understand that the park also operates a self catering hostel made up of 14 Bandas’ all with two beds.

Air safaris to Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks

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Air safaris to Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks leave each Friday before full sunrise. The proceeding packages are intended for maximum ease for our clients. Some Safari Packages are made up air field taxes, park entry fees, boat trips, full board accommodation during the safari and game drives as per the itinerary. Have alook the detailed itineraries below.

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Three Days and Two Nights.

Day 1 Friday
Our company guide pick you up from your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe at 08:45 hours and transport you to Kajjansi air filed. Leave at 09:00 hours flying in a westerly direction. The flight takes you passed the western Rift Valley providing charming scenery of volcanic formations as you fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Reach at Mweya Safari Lodge 10:45 hours right for the moment to check in, rest and take lunch. You have at the moment approached an oasis of luxury bordered by natural wilderness.
Following lunch, head to the dock on the channel for a spectacular afternoon trip in luxurious boats. You will sail on the Kazinga Channel, which links lakes Edward, and George. This tour passes via perhaps the greatest concentration of hippos in Africa. Several other animals are likely to be spotted like warthogs, Monitor lizards, crocodiles and a number of bird species like the Great Snipe, Papyrus Gonolek, and fish Eagles, Pallid Harrier, Gull Billed Tern, Lesser Kestrel and the rare shoebill stork. Go back to the lodge ready for dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Saturday
Begin the day with an early morning game drive at 06:30 hours penetrate the wilds of Queen Elizabeth National Park. In case the Weather is favorable, there is a possibility to see animals with the puzzling manifestation of Mt. Rwenzori making a backdrop. The principal animals to search out for are Hyenas, Elephants, lions, leopards and a numerous of Antelopes on the open savannah plains. Go back in time for a lavish breakfast.
Take the afternoon at leisure (taking it easy) /or simply taking pleasure in a refreshing cock tail near the pool with its incomparable scenery of Lake Edward moving into the horizon.
Day 3: Sunday

Rise up early morning for a breathtaking chimp walking safari at Kyambura gorge. An energizing packed breakfast will be given. Go back to the lodge ready for lunch and organize for your voyage back from the wilderness. Leave Mweya Safari Lodge at 14:30 hours for Kajjansi from where you will the jet then transferred to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
Murchison Falls National Park
Three Days and Two Nights
Day 1: Friday
Our driver will be ready to drive you from your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe at 08:45 hours and take you to Kajjansi air filed. Leave at 09:00 hours head to the northern direction. Take pleasure in the a picturesque aerial outlook of the majestic Murchison falls before landing as we fly all the way through the Murchison falls National Park. reaching at Pakuba airfield at 10:00 hours and afterwards continue to Paraa Safari Lodge arriving at 10:30 hours in time to check in, rest and have lunch.
During the afternoon, be part of a launch trip on the River Nile to the bottom of Murchison falls. Expect to see crocodiles, Hippos, monitor lizards, the exceptional shoebill stork, saddle bill stork, the hornbill, red throated bee – eater, the African skimmer, fulvous whistling ducks, wattled plover, Egyptian goose, Goliath heron, lesser Jacana and other Cormorants. Go back to the lodge in time for dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Saturday
Rise up early for a luxurious breakfast served at 06:30 am. Begin off with an early game drive looking for of the early raisers and predators going back to their hideouts. Search for Giraffes, Lions, Elephants and other big game.
In the afternoon begin off with a truly wonderful trip to see the top of the Murchison falls. The earth literally shakes at Murchison Falls, part of the world’s most overriding flows of natural water.
Day 3: Sunday
Rise up early for a refreshing to a scrumptious breakfast. This is at leisure (taking it easy) /or simply take pleasure in a refreshing cock tail by the pool as well as appreciative the winding Nile seen in the distance. Organize for your expedition returning from the wilderness. Leave Paraa Safari Lodge at 14:00 hours for Kajjansi from where you will be taken back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your out bound flight.
MWEYA OR PARAA
COST PER PERSON: USD899
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Primate Safari Uganda, Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tours Africa

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Gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans are most cases referred to as members from the order primates. Humans are made up of 98.4% of their genetic material with gorillas and 98.8% with chimpanzees. Gorillas, the largest of the Apes are separated into 4 sub species making up the western and eastern species.
The western species are made up of the western lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and the Cross river Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehl) on the other hand the eastern Gorilla species are made up of the Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla beringei) and the Eastern lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla graueri). The eastern lowland gorilla and western lowland gorillas were recognized for science in 1847 and 1877 respectively.
The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) was acknowledged for science intensions in the year 1903 and has developed into Uganda’s major attraction.
Day 1: Entebbe International Airport – Kampala (1 hours drive)
when you reach Entebbe air port, you will be welcomed by our tour guide who will then drive you to Kampala. Attend a Safari briefing and spend the night at Cassia Lodge/ Emin Pasha Hotel / Kampala Serena Hotel (Up market) or Fairway Hotel (Budget) BB.
Day 2: Kampala – Fort portal (5 hours drive)
Early in the morning, our guide will be at your service to transport you to Fort Portal which is found in the shadow of the fabulous “Mountains of the Moon”. Afternoon participate in the tour to Bigodi Swamp. Search out for smaller mammals and primates. Over night sleep at Ndali or Primate Lodge – Kibale (Up market) or Primate Lodge Bandas (Budget) FB.
Day 2: Kibale Forest
following early breakfast, gather at Kanyanchu Tourist Centre where sightseer activities start and embark on tracking chimpanzee in the forest. Opportunities of seeing the chimps are beyond 95% but not ocassionary assured. Kibale National Park is part of the nice looking and spectacular forests in the Uganda. This is a habitat of our closest existing relatives the scarce Chimpanzee, the endangered Red colobus monkey and the uncommon L’Hoest’s monkey.
The forest is also famous for accommodating part of the greatest numbers and biggest number of primates in Africa totaling up to 13 species comprising of the Black and white colobus, Blue monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey and Bush babies and Pottos.
After, lunch visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary from where you will take part in a guided walk. looking out for several flora and fauna. Spend the night at Ndali or Primate Lodge – Kibale (Up market) or Primate Lodge Bandas (Budget) FB.
Day 3: Fort portal – Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 hours drive)
following breakfast, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing via the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for almost the whole journey. Participating in a game drive on the way is likely to yield the excitement of seeing Buffalos, Elephants, a number of Antelopes and with opportunity may be on your side and you spot lions plus Leopards. Check in at your hotel, lodge or accommodation of your choice as you pass the time till your lunch break.
Following lunch, head to the dock on the channel for an exclusive afternoon launch cruise along Kazinga Channel, which links lakes Edward, and George. This trip passes via perhaps the greatest concentration of hippos in Africa. Several other animals are likely to be spotted like warthogs, Monitor lizards, crocodiles and a number of bird species like the Great Snipe, Papyrus Gonolek, and fish Eagles, Pallid Harrier, Gull Billed Tern, Lesser Kestrel and the rare shoebill stork. Over night stay at Mweya or Jacana Safari Lodge (Up market) or Simba Safari Camp / Hippo Hill Camp (Budget) FB.

Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park
head to Kyambura Gorge for more exciting chances to spot out the chimpanzee, baboons and monkeys.
Take the afternoon at leisure (resting at your lodge with the huge Rwenzori’s as a backdrop giving marvelous scenery. Over night stay at Mweya or Jacana Safari Lodge (Up market) or Simba Safari Camp / Hippo Hill Camp (Budget) FB.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Forest (4 – 5 hours drive)
Participate in an early morning game drive. Search out for the early raisers going back to their habitats. Enjoy an early lunch break, then check out of your lodge and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The voyage takes approximately 4 – 5 hours but moving passed exciting features.
Reach at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late hours of the day. This park is habitat of the unique mountain gorillas. Over night stay at Silver back Lodge / Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Resort (Up market) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget) FB.
Day 6 Bwindi Forest National Park
Following breakfast start off early with your tour assistant to track the gorillas. The ecstasy of your meeting with the gorillas will reduce on the problems of the potentially exhausting trek. Take the time in awe seeing the Gorillas move about their usual activities. Go back to bottom and take the after noon at leisure.
Over night stay at Silver back Lodge / Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Resort (Up market) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget) FB.
Day 7 Bwindi Forest – Lake Mburo National Park (5 – 6 hours drive)
Wake up early for an appetizing breakfast, afterwards head to Lake Mburo National Park with a journey break for lunch in Mbarara / or continue to the park for lunch. The voyage leads you via the grasslands of Ankole. Lake Mburo National Park is an extremely special area; each portion of it is busy with numerous, exciting and colorful attractions. It is made up of a widespread wetland.
Be part of on an exciting afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo. This boat ride is likely to accumulate viewing of the extraordinary shoe bill stork, African Fin foot, the red headed love bird, handsome Francolin, Little Egret, water thick knee, papyrus gonolek, greater and lesser swamp warbler, the white winged warbler, green capped Eremomela, carmine bee eaters, Malachite and Pied Pink backed Pelican. Over night stay either Mihingo Lodge or Mantana Tented Camp (FB).

Day 8 Lake Mburo National Park (4 hours drive)
Following breakfast, participate in a morning game drive near the zebra plus other tracks. Search for the Burch ell’s zebra and the comical warthogs, a population of bird species like the Verreaux’s Eagle owl, Red-faced Barbet, African wattled plover, black bellied bustard, Blue eared glossy starling and the Temmricks courser.
Have a Lunch break afterwards check out of your lodge/ Camp and begin off with your journey to Kampala with a short journey break at the Equator or any of the crafts display centres on the way. Continue to Kampala for over night stay at Emin Pasha Hotel / Kampala Serena Hotel or Cassia Lodge (Up market) or Fairway Hotel (Budget) FB.
Day 9 Kampala – Entebbe International Airport (1 hours drive)
Move to Entebbe International Airport then you will catch up with your return flight (BB)