8 Days Gorillas, Chimpazee & Tree Lions
8 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Tree Climbing Lions
This Safari is Tailored to give you a feel of three of Ugandas Wild Parks, with this you are assured of viewing a number of animals which include the Zebras of Lake Mburo, The chance too see the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi, Chimpanzees, Zebras and Antelope herds in Lake Mburo, the tree climbing Lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park's Ishasha Sector and a day in between to relax by the Lake Bunyonyi. "something You surely dont want to Miss" with a best price Guaranteed.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel (Tour to the Ndere Cultural centre)
On your arrival at Entebbe international airport (EBB), you will be met by a Yalasafaris staff that will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation. In the evening you will be transferred to Ndere cultural centre In Kampala central, which is a home of performing arts and a representation of Ugandan cultures through music, dance and drama. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Luxury: Laico Lake Victoria hotel
Midrange: Cassia Lodge Buziga
Budget: Maries Royale Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo with an evening game drive/optional night game drive.
After a late breakfast, drive westwards to Lake Mburo National park via Masaka-Mbarara high way with lunch en route. On arrival in the park, take an evening bush game drive where you should expect to see Zebras, Impala herds, Warthogs, water bucks, Topis among others. Check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight at your lodge
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
Midrange: Rwakobo Rock
Budget: Rwonyo Rest Camp
Day 3: Lake Mburo National park-Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest.
After having breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Lake Mburo national park. This park is famous for Zebras, Impalas, Jackson’s hartebeests, Cape Buffalos and many tropical bird species. You will have lunch and in the afternoon embark on an exciting road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge.
Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Midrange: Gorilla Safari Lodge
Budget: Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 4: Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After having breakfast, drive to the park quarters at Ruhija for briefing before you head out to the most thrilling wildlife encounter in Africa. The location of Mountain Gorillas is unpredictable hence you will have packed lunch. In the evening, you will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation or do an optional hike to the many Islands surrounding Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight at your hotel/lodge
Luxury: Birdnest
Midrange: Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Budget: Bunyonyi Gorilla View parkers
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi and transfer through Ishasha sector [Tree climbing Lions’ zone]
After having breakfast, have a canoe ride led by an experienced guide or take a hike to one of the many scattered islands around Lake Bunyonyi. Later check out drive to the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park, which is famous for tree climbing Lions that are seen resting on Fig tree branches on hot afternoon. The zone is also a habitat for Cape Buffalo herds, African Elephants, Topis and many more. You will have lunch en route or at the lodge near the park. You will check in for relaxation, or take an optional nature walk around the lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Midrange: Marafiki Safari Lodge
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 6: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga channel
After breakfast, you will go for a game drive most likely to Kasenyi plain which is a famous ground for Lions, African Elephants, and Spotted Hyena and many antelope species including Topis. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, have a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga channel. This water body is known for being a catchment for Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, African Elephants, Cape Buffalos and many water birds including Great White Pelicans and Great Cormorant. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Midrange: Parkview Safari Lodge
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 7: Chimpanzee tracking transfer back to Kampala via Mbarara-Masaka High way for the equator experience.
Have an early morning breakfast and head to Kalinzu Forest for Chimpanzee tracking to meet man’s closet cousins in the wild and later embark on an exciting road trip back to Kampala with en route lunch in Mbarara. A stopover will be made at the Equator line for experiment and Photography, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight at your hotel
Luxury: Laico Lake Victoria hotel
Midrange: Cassia Lodge Buziga
Budget: Maries Royale Hotel
Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe international airport
After having breakfast at your pace, check out of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe international airport to readily catch your flight back home as you say farewell to the pearl of Africa!!Transfer takes 1:15 minutes
What is included?
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Gorilla permits
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All meals
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Chimpanzee permit
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Transport in 4x4
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Guides & Park fees
What is not included?
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International flight ticket
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Tourist Insurance
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Tips
