This trip is the most exclusive safari that starts with thunderous roars of the mighty Murchison Falls and comes with a great opportunity for wildlife. In a classical adventure, you will encounter the Chimpanzees and the famous mountain gorillas in the thick forest of Bwindi.
Day1: Arrival
Day2: Kampala -Murchison Falls National Park
Day3: Chimpanzee tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi Forest.
Day4: Murchison Falls -Kibale Forest National Park.
Day5: Chimpanzee Tracking.
Day6: Kyambura Gorge Primates
Day7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Kampala
Day1
Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, A representative from Pearlland safaris will welcome you and transfer you to your booked accommodation for your overnight stay as you prepare for the next day.
Day 2 Kampala -Murchison Falls National Park.
You will be briefed about the camping safari and then drive off to Murchison Falls national park passing via through Budongo forest and enjoy the spectacular views across Lake Albert from the rift valley escarpment. Picnic lunch en route and continue reaching late afternoon. Overnight, dinner and accommodation at Murchson falls park cottages.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi Forest.
You will have an early morning breakfast and then proceed for the tracking of the noisy chimps and other primates crashing through Kaniyo Pabidi forest. Take note of the different birds squawking in the forest canopy. Have packed lunch and then take an afternoon launch cruise upstream the falls which takes around three hours. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the same cottages.
Day 4 Murchson falls -Kibale Forest National Park.
After breakfast drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch enroute and get to Kibale in the afternoon where you will have a nature walk and get to see different animal species and primates such as colobus monkey, Mangabeys, red tailed monkeys and the rare species L’Hoest monkey. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight in Kibale cottages.
Day 5 Chimpanzee Tracking.
After an early morning breakfast you will go to Kanyanchu tourist centre and get briefed by the authority guide before you proceed to track chimpanzees in the forest. Chimpanzees are one of man’s closest relations and therefore seeing them is a wonderful adventure. This will take you two to three hours depending on how soon you will be able to see the chimpanzees. The guide will take you through the thick forest and while giving you information about the different tree species in the forest which will make your walk interesting and informative. You will have a chance to see more of the red tailed monkeys, Mangabeys, grey cheeked monkeys and also listen to the sounds of the birds in the forest. You will then return for late breakfast and have your packed lunch then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth park.
Day 6 Kyambura Gorge Primates
After breakfast in the morning, you will go for a nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest to see different tree species, primates, the bat colony and the blue lake. After lunch take alaunch cruise on the Kazinga Channel where different animals such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and an array of water birds can be seen. Go on the hunt for the tree-climbing lions lounging on old fig trees in the Ishasha region. Dinner and Overnight at Jacana
Day 7 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest passing either via Ishasha, the home of the tree climbing lion, or take the alternative route through cultivated expanse while exploring the village and the native communities. Dinner and overnight Bwindi Gorilla Park.
Day 8 Bwindi Impenetrable national park -kampala
Take early morning breakfast and proceed to the forest for gorilla tracking. Remember you need jungle boots since gorilla tracking involves walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the endangered gorillas camouflaged in the dense tropical vegetation. Depart for Kampala in the afternoon reaching late evening. Dinner and overnight in Kampala or Entebbe .
The package Includes:
- Primates tracking permits
- Game drives and Boat trip
- Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
- All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water while on safari
- Airport transfers
The package excludes:
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Beverages/Drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary