Uganda is no doubt the highlight of Gorrilla tracking in Africa. Uganda's natural beauty is magnificent with the friendliest people in Africa. The country enjoys great temperatures, averaging 16-26 degrees centigrade. Bordering Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda lies on the equator, enjoying the great temperatures all year round.

While Kenya and Tanzania has rich savannah ground, Uganda is known for its large forested lands that accommodate the Gorillas in Chimpanzees.

It is one of the best trekking countries in Africa due to its dense forests full of primates. In addition, it is less traveled, Uganda safarigiving that feel of real adventure that few have experienced. It is a country for the wild at heart, who seeks adventures in the wild Africa.

UGANDA GORILLA SAFARIS - GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS TO UGANDA

In contrast to the six billion human beings living on our crowded planet, there are only 700 reemaining mountain gorillas left in the world. These endangered gentle giants live in Bwindi Gorilla Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla Forest as well as in Rwanda and Congo. Mountain Gorilla Tours rank among the top world class adventure safari activities that cannot be easily taken elsewhere in the world, except in Uganda and Rwanda!

Abacus African Vacations offers you the chance to track the endangered mountain gorillas from either Uganda or Rwanda. We organize Gorilla Safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Forest in Uganda and Volcanoes Gorilla Park found in Rwanda. Our Uganda Gorilla Safaris are offered on both scheduled and private safaris staying in the best safari lodges within the gorilla parks of both Uganda and Rwanda.

The duration for Uganda Gorilla Safaris range from 3 days Express gorilla trekking safaris to long Gorilla Safaris that may involve you in gorilla tracking within both Uganda and Rwanda.

UGANDA GORILLA SAFARIS

Bwindi Gorilla Safari:

3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tourin Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Forest National Park, South Western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park is the best park for mountain gorilla tracking in the world. Over the last decade, Gorilla Tours to this Park have more than doubled. Gorilla Tracking will be carried out in one of the gorilla tracking groups that have been habituated for gorilla tours.

Uganda Gorilla Trek :

4 days Uganda Gorilla tour taking you to lake Mburo National park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park for a game viewing safari and Gorilla Trekking safari expedition. the tour will engage you in several other safari activities which include nature walks, primates viewing tours, boat rides on Lake Mburo, local community tours, foot safaris etc

Uganda Gorilla Safari :

5 days Gorilla Tour in Bwindi Gorilla Forest. This Gorilla Tour will not inly involve you in mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Gorilla forest but will also involve you in chimpanzee tracking in the Kaymbura gorge and Wildlife tours in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gorilla watching safaris. This is one of the most incredible wildlife experiences on earth.

Bwindi Gorilla Trek:

5 day Uganda Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Gorilla Forest Park and superb game viewing tours in Lake Mburo National Park, Western Uganda. This tour will involve you in mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest, game viewing tours in Lake Mburo National Park, nature walks, local community tours, birding tours etc.

Uganda Gorilla Tour :

7 day Uganda Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Gorilla Forest National park, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park for gorilla tracking, wildlife safari and game viewing tour. Other safari activities include chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge, boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, guided nature walks and foot safaris among others.

Uganda Gorilla Tour:

9 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari in Bwindi, Wildlife Tours / game viewing safari in Queen Elizabeth, and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Other safari activities include bird watching tours, nature guided walks, launch trips and wildlife tours in Murchison Falls National Park.

BIRDING SAFARIS IN UGANDA

Given the fact that Uganda is located in the equatorial region, it is a country of extra ordinarily startling contrasts. Non of the African country can match its astonishing variance of habitats ranging from rich Savannah, vast wetlands, arid semi-deserts, montane rainforests, lowland, volcanoes and an afro-alpine zone which all cover an altitude of 650 to 5000m.This prosperity is reflected in the number of birds per square kilometer and it I seen as the highest next to non-in Africa. Although Uganda is a small country approximately 235,000 kilometers squared, it however boasts a national bird list of over 1008 species. This represents more than half the bird species that can be found in the whole of Africa.

Forests
Uganda has more than 700 forest reserves. On its western boarder, Uganda has an area adjacent to the Great Guinea / Congo Basin rain forest. Subsequently there are a number of west and central African bird species occurring in Uganda that are not found elsewhere in East Africa. One of the particular regions is the Albertine Rift Endemic area (ARE), which has 38 species of birds confined to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo.

And among these AREs, Uganda has 25, mostly confined to the forests of Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks in the Southwest.

Wetlands:
Of the 30,000 sqkms in the Uganda wetlands, it has got 210 species from the shoebill and African Skimmer to the endemic Fox's weaver.More still are 4 Papyrus endemic and they include; Papyrus Gonolek, Papyrus Canary, White-winged Warbler and Papyrus Yellow warbler. There is also the White winged Black Tern roost of 2-3 million birds in the Entebbe (Lutembe bay) area.

Savannah:
Savannah in Uganda varies from the remote, semi-dessert, dry thorn-scrub region of Karamoja in the Northeast, to the richer fertile Savannah of the western rift valley. Queen Elizabeth National Park has a bird list of 604 species the highest for any protected area in Africa.

BIRD WATCHING SITES:
Bwindi is the Bird watcher's paradise! It holds 348 species of birds and contains 90% of all Albertine rift Endemic such as; the Short-tailed Warbler, Rusty-faced woodland Warbler, Bar-tailed Trogon, Gruel's Rush Warbler, Wilcock's Honey-guide, Yellow-eyed black Fly-catcher, Kivu Ground Thrush, Dusky Crimson Wing, White-tailed Blue Monarch among others, difficult or impossible to see in any other part of EastAfrica.

An experienced bird watcher can identify up to 100 species in a day! Visit Ruhija and Buhoma for this dream. Indicate your interest to the guide so that appropriate early morning departures can be arranged.

NATURE WALKS:
For the visitor having 2 or 3 days in Bwindi, the park has 4 outlandish hiking trails. On all these trails, you have opportunities to see and learn about primates, many species of birds, butterflies, trees, and other organisms. Arrange at the reception for a guide. The guide's company is obligatory and yet affords you an excellent understanding of nature's system at work in the park.

THE MUNYANGA RIVER TRAIL:
Is an ideal short walk for visitors with little time to spare. Here you can see birds and primates of the forest edge.

THE POPULAR WATERFALL TRAIL

provides an attractive feature of the forest with a profusion of tree ferns, epithetic ferns, orchids and Bwindi's colorful array of butterflies. This trail which leads to 3 delightful crystal clear waterfalls typifies your impression of a tropical rain forest.

Forests - THE RUSHURA TRAIL:
Commands expansive views across the western rift valley floor. To the west, Congo's Parc Nationale Des Virungas provides a spectacular backdrop, and on clear Das Lake Edward and the Rwenzori Mountain are visible.

THE MUZABAJIRRO TRAIL:
Offer breath-taking views of Bwindi Forest. Western Rift Valley and the Virungas. On the way, you witness hundreds of pre-historic tree ferns. The top of this trail is a great place for a picnic lunch.

THE RIVER IVY TRAIL

So far the longest in the park will occupy you for a full day. It is highly recommended for bird watchers.

BUHOMA VILLAGE TOURISTS WALK:
The local community manages the village tourist walk that takes up to three hours and the proceeds received here are ploughed into the community to improve on their welfare. The walk introduces you to a number of interesting sites such as a typical rural homestead, a visit to the local traditional healers, a banana beer brewing demonstration site and much more.

HIT THE TRAIL IN YOUR CAR:
Visitors with their own 4 -wheel drive transport should consider crossing the rugged centre of the park through Ruhija. This transect affords the visitor with Uganda's finest vistas of deep undisturbed forests. Watch out for duikers, primates and both forest and grassland bird species. In Ruhija, visitors can take the three-hour scenery packed hike to the Mubwindi swamp. You may also walk to the Bamboo zone (the only such area in the park).

THE BAMBOO TRAIL:
The Bamboo trail offers 14 vegetation types and is one of the areas of highest diversity in the park. At the top of this trail, you witness panoramic views encompassing L. Bunyonyi and Mafuga forest.

CULTURAL PERFORMANCE:
In the evenings, participate in captivating traditional performances presented by Women's groups. Proceeds from these go directly to improve the welfare of families around the park.

ACCOMMODATION:
There are of variety of choices to cater for your accommodation.

African Pearl Safaris offers a medium range accommodation homestead.

Abercrombie and Kent have luxury-tented accommodation.

Mantana luxury tented camp also provides fully furnished luxury tented accommodation.

The Local community operates a Rest camp with clean and simple Bandas.     A restaurant serving simple traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner is available.

Volcano Bwindi camp
Lake Kitandara Bwindi camp
Gorilla forest camp
Or you can as well bring your tent

RUHIJA:
There is self catering Guesthouse which is booked in advance through Great Lakes Safaris.

KIHIHI:
Savanna Resort Hotel is 40 kms to Buhoma and is adjacent to Ishasha sector, of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

ACCESS:
Kampala to Kabale is a distance of 414 kms on bitumen surface and takes 6-7 hours. An additional 120 kms from Kabale to Buhoma Park Headquarters via Kanungu and Kanyantoorogo on Murram surface takes 3-4 hours and may require a 4WD vehicle. Kabale- Ruhija-Buhoma is 95 kilometers and takes about 3 hours. The public does not use this road much. A 4WD vehicle is recommended.

Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park

The park is located in the South Western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley. Bwindi is home to over 350 endangered Mountain Gorillas which are quite possibly the most awe-inspiring animals to be found in Africa .There are also 346 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies. Gorilla trekking is the major tourist activity in Bwindi with four groups currently available daily for tourists . Mubare group (10 gorillas; 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993,Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 2 silver backs) was ready in July 1998. Rusheguru group(10 members, 1silver back) was opened in July 2002 while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas , 2 silver backs ) was opened for tourism in April 2004 . Gorilla racking in Bwindi can be challenging therefore ensure physical fitness.It starts at 8:30a.m. local time and can last from a few hours to day depending on the movement of these giant apes.

3 DAY'S GORILLA TOUR ITINERARY.
DAY 1 - Kampala - Bwindi Gorilla Park
Depart from Kampala at 8:00am and head towards western Uganda. A brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs. The journey affords images from the vehicle of the long horned Ankole cattle, the rolling hills and terraced landscapes of the region, and beautiful panoramas that are part of Kabale District. We have a lunch break en route at Lake View Regency Hotel Mbarara. Drive direct to the park and arrive late evening. Overnight at Lake kitandara luxury tents/ Buhoma Community bandas

DAY 2 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Very early in the morning after an early breakfast and guides Very early in the morning after an early breakfast and guides briefing, set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi. Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, you will need to carry a packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes ,put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by the park rangers. Dinner and overnight at lake kitandara luxury camp/Buhoma community bandas.

DAY 3 - Transfer to Kampala
An early breakfast at the camp before the drive back to Kampala. Lunch enroute.End of this Uganda safari.

UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI - 3 DAYS GORILLA TRACKING SAFARI TO BWINDI
IMPENETRABLE FOREST, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA

This Uganda Gorilla Safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla tracking. Bwindi National Park is located in the South Western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley. The park is home to over 350 endangered Mountain Gorillas which are quite possibly the most awe-inspiring animals to be found in Africa. There are also 346 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies. Gorilla trekking is the major tourist activity in Bwindi with four groups currently available daily to tourists interested in mountain gorilla tracking. The tour groups include Mubare gorilla group (10 gorillas; 1 silverback gorilla) which was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja gorilla group (18 gorillas, 2 silver back gorillas) was ready in July 1998. Rusheguru group (10 members, 1silver back gorilla) was opened in July 2002 while Nkuringo gorilla group (19 gorillas, 2 silver back gorillas) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Gorilla racking in Bwindi can be challenging therefore ensure physical fitness. It starts at 8:30a.m. local time and can last from a few hours to day depending on the movement of these giant apes.

UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Kampala - Queen Elizabeth Safari Park
You will depart from Kampala at 8:00am and head towards western Uganda for Queen Elizabeth national park located in the foothills of the Mountains of the moon, one of the great mountain ranges of the world in Western Uganda. As you continue to the park you may see different animals and birds given that the park has got about 100 mammal species and a remarkable 606 bird species. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee Safari in Kyambura Gorge
Take an early excursion to Kyambura gorge to track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees. Though seeing these mobile chimpanzees is un predictable the walk is wonderful given the different features of the forest. Alternatively visit the Maramagambo Forest where you will see the bat cave, the blue lake and several primates. In the afternoon take a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Kazinga. The channel is blessed with many hippos, solitary buffaloes, and a vast array of birds. Evening game drive in the park. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya safari Lodge /Jacana Lodge.

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Early Start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing either via Ishasha, well known for the tree climbing lion, or through an alternative route passing through cultivated expanses. After lunch, go for a nature walk or a community visit. Overnight at Lake Kitandara luxury tents/ Buhoma Community bandas

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Wake up early in the morning and have an early breakfast, then proceed to the park headquarters for briefing by the guides. You will then set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi. Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, you will need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes, put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by the park rangers. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kitandara luxury camp/Buhoma community bandas.

DAY 5. Drive Back to Kampala
This is the last day of this Uganda Gorilla Safari. After an early breakfast at the safari lodge, depart for Kampala. Lunch enroute. Reaching Kampala by evening , our safari guide will drop your favourite safari lodge with in Kampala or Entebbe.

END OF UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI

OTHER UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI PACKAGES

Bwindi Gorilla Safari: 3 days gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Forest National Park.

Uganda Gorilla Tour :

4 days Uganda Gorilla Safari taking you to lake Mburo National park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park for a game viewing safari and Gorilla Trekking safari expedition. the tour will engage you in several other safari activities which include nature walks, primates viewing tours, boat rides on Lake Mburo, local community tours, foot safaris etc

Bwindi Gorilla Trek:

5 day Uganda Gorilla Safari to Lake Mburo National Park and Bwindi Gorilla Forest Park. Thiis safarfi will involve you in mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest, Wildlife Safari in Lake Mburo National Park, nature walks, local community tours etc.

Uganda Gorilla Tour :

7 day Uganda Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Gorilla Forest National park, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park for gorilla tracking, wildlife safari and game viewing tour. Other safari activities include chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge, boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, guided nature walks and foot safaris among others.

Uganda Gorilla Trek:

9 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari in Bwindi, Wildlife Tours / game viewing safari in Queen Elizabeth, and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Other safari activities include bird watching tours, nature guided walks, launch trips and wildlife tours in Murchison Falls National Park.

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK SAFARI (3 days)

Queen Elizabeth National Park has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice. The park together with Kyambura and Kigezi Wildlife reserve form one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa . It is situated in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley and covers 1,978sq.km from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows savannah and swamps.

It is the home of the famous tree climbing lions as well as the Uganda kob, other antelope's species, topi,hyenas ,crocodiles waterbucks elephant, baboons, hippos, buffalo, and 10 primate species including chimpanzees and many more. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black bee-eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors and many more. In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingoes can be found. A favorite way to view the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward.

DAY 1

Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive En route may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. After lunch, go sightseeing in the crater region - it is a marvel! Visit the Katwe Salt works for a glimpse into traditional salt mining. Dinner and over night at Mweya Safari Lodge / Budget Institute of ecology. (BLD)

DAY 2.
An early morning game drive in this park, provide excellent opportunities to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Topi and Bush bucks and many more. After lunch, 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, ideal for the Uganda safari .The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and over night at Mweya Safari Lodge / Budget Institute of ecology. (BLD)

DAY 3 (BLD)
After a very early breakfast, head for the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking and a variety of primates. Return to Kampala after the tracking. Lunch on route and arrive in the city late evening.

Note that Chimpanzee tracking is an optional activity and in case you need it an extra 50 USD should be paid in addition to the actual cost. End of this Uganda safari.

 

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Kibale National Park harbours the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. It is an extensive National Park, protecting a large block of rainforest that offers some excellent forest for bird watching. Birds and primates combined with easy access, a good infrastructure and a variety of interesting Activities make this forest ideal for primate watching safaris to Uganda . Many of the facilities are community based, thus providing the local community with the necessary revenue to keep their interest focused on the long-term protection of the area.

THREE DAYS SAFARI- KIBALE FOREST NP.

Day 1
After early breakfast, have a half day drive west via Mityana to Fort Portal, passing though verdant countryside and traditional homesteads and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the Fabled "Mountains of the Moon," Dinner and overnight at the Ndali Safari Lodge(Luxury)or the tree house at kanyankyu ecological centre(Budget).

Day 2
After Break fast, we shall move into the Forest, for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning. An half day search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. After lunch, A visit to Bigodi swamp eco tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at the Ndali Safari Lodge (Luxury) or the tree house at kanyankyu ecological centre (Budget).

Day 3
After breakfast Adventure the region, which has many crater lakes, and later proceed to Kampala with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or similar.

 

MUCHINSON FALLS NATIONAL PARK SAFARI (3 days)

Murchison falls National Park derives it name from the Murchison falls where the mighty river Nile explodes through a narrow gorge and flows down to become a placid river whose banks are thronged with Hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks and buffaloes. The Vegetation is characterized by savannah, Riverine forest and woodland. Wildlife includes; lions, leopards, chimpanzee giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda Kob, Chimpanzees and many bird species including the rare shoebill stock.

DAY 1: Kampala - Murchison Falls NP.
Leave Kampala at 0800hrs. Drive through the famous Luwero triangle. Take a stop over at Masindi hotel for breakfast. Drive to the park through Budongo forest on the western arm of the Great Rift Valley in time to enjoy the fabulous falls where the Nile perfects its gorgeous falls concocts a deafening roar and rainbow in a spiral of the spray.cross the great River Nile by a ferry before you retire to the superb confort and service of Paraa Safari lodge. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Sambiya River Lodge or Red Chillis Camp.

DAY 2: Wildlife Safari - Murchison Falls NP
Take breakfast and you will be transferred to northern part of the park for a game drive. View Elephants, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Lions, and a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour launch cruise up to the substructure of the mighty Murchison falls where sinister water escapes from the narrow gorge, an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles, water birds along the river banks enabling a wonderful birding safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: Budongo Forest - Kampala Return Trip.
After breakfast, cross the river back via Budongo forest and lunch at Masindi hotel. Return to Kampala at leisure.

There is an optional activity of chimpanzee tracking at Pabidi Budongo forest on day three in the morning before driving back to kampala.

The safari includes:
Lunch en route at Masindi Hotel
Park entrance fees
Ferry crossing
Park ranger fees
Relevant government taxes.
A two hour boat trip along the Nile
Full board accommodation
Driver's allowance
Ground transportation by a 4x4 land cruiser

The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation in Uganda on arrival.

BWINDI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH WILDLIFE SAFARIS TO UGANDA (4 days)

DAY 1: Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stop over at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive Enroute may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique evening 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 colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.Dinner and over night at Mweya Safari Lodge / Budget Institute of ecology. (BLD)

Day 2:

After a cup of coffee , Embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens mile in the park and expect to see Lions, Elephants, cape buffalo, Warthogs, leopard, hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Topi and lots many small animals and birds. After the game drive, proceed to Bwindi via Maramagambo and Ishasha sector. As you drive along the road via Ishasha sector, animals such as the waterbucks, elephant, antelopes, buffalo, kobs, can be seen along the road. Relax around the Forest camp. Dinner and over night at the luxurious Gorilla Forest Camp set deep in the rain forest.

Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Safari.
There is an early morning entry into a gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Recorded mammals here include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they play and interact. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead / buhoma community camp.

Day 4:
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala. Head to Kampala having lunch enroute, the drive back to Kampala stops at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Here you will be 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 and you will arrive in Kampala by early evening.

UGANDA SAFARI - 5 DAYS GAME VIEWING SAFARI IN QUEEN ELIZABETH AND LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARKS, UGANDA

L. Mburo National park
Lake Mburo National park is a very special place ;each part of it is alive with a variety of interests and colour . It is situated in Mbarara district and it is the smallest of Uganda's savannah National parks. It's sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lake shores has varied mosaic of habitats i.e.; forest galleries , rich acacia tree valleys , seasonal and permanent swamps which all support a wealth of wild life .Its mosaic habitats of dry hillside , rocky outcrops ,bushes , thicket , open wooded savannah , forests lakes and swamps are home to  surprising diversity of plants and animals. Lake mburo national park is famous for its richness in bio diversity . It has about 68 different species of mammals . The common ones are zebras , Impalas, buffaloes , Topis and eland that are herbivores and leopards , hyenas and jackals that are predators.
The park also has 315 different species of birds including the rare shoebill stork , Papyrus yellow warbler , African fin foot , saddle billed stork , brown chested wattled plover , carruther's cisticola , great snipe abyssinian ground hornbill and white winged warbler . The woody vegetation of lake Mburo is dominated by acacia species , olea species and abosia species

DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY FOR THE WILDLIFE TRIP

DAY 1: KAMPALA - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. Have lunch en route. A game drive En route may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Over night stay at Mweya Safari lodge or the institute of ecology (HB)

DAY 2: GAME VIEWING SAFARI - QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
An early morning game drive in this park, provides excellent opportunities to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Topi and Bush bucks and many more. After lunch, 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 colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight stay at mweya safari lodge or institute of Ecology

DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING - KYAMBURA GORGE
After a very early breakfast, Option 1, with parked Breakfast, head for the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking and a variety of primates. Return to for lunch. Option 2; get up with a rising sun for another game drive to view wildlife. Return for breakfast. After lunch, go sightseeing in the crater region - it is a marvel! Visit the Katwe Salt works for a glimpse into traditional salt mining. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya safari lodge or institute of Ecology.

DAY 4: LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
After Breakfast, drive to L. Mburo NP. The Park contains a variety of attractions; it is dominated by extensive wetlands, rolling grassy hills, seasonal and permanent swamps, wooden savannah, and forests, which harbors a variety of plants and animal species. It is because of these diverse ecosystems that render the park to be one of the richest in bio diversity like Zebras, Elands, and Buffaloes, Impalas, Roam Antelopes, Leopards, Hyenas, Hippos, Bush bucks, and Klipspringer.The presence of the Lake within the park enables visitors to take a boat ride do sport fishing and see the Crocodiles, Pelicans, Shoebill stork, Hippos, Cormorants, Fish eagles, and a lot more.
After lunch take a boat trip inside Lake Mburo and see for yourself the Crocodiles, Pelicans, Hippos, Herons and the rare Shoebill stork. Dinner and Overnight Mantana tented camp /Rwonyo Camp / Agip motel . BLD

DAY 5: GAME VIEWING SAFARI - LAKE MBURO NP
After early breakfasts, you are off for an early morning game drive that offers a wonderful encounter with the Zebras, Waterbucks, Buffaloes, Topis, Elands, Leopards, and a variety of bird species .After the game drive Head to Kampala having lunch en route, the drive back to Kampala stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Here you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop over at the equator for photographs and you will arrive in Kampala by early evening.

 

MUCHINSON FALLS NATIONAL PARK & KIBALE (5 days)

Murchsion falls national park.
Murchision falls national park derives it's name from Murchision falls where the mighty river Nile explodes through a narrow gorge and flows down to become a placid river whose banks are thronged with hippos , crocodiles , waterbucks and buffalloes . The vegetation is characterised by savannah , riverine forest and woodland Wildlife includes lions , leopards , elephants , giraffes , bufaloes , hartbeest , oribis , uganda Kobs , Chimpanzees and many birds species including the rare shoebill.

THE ITENERARY.
Day 1: Kampala - Murchison Falls NP
Beginning with a panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle and Masindi Town, Stop over at Masindi hotel for lunch. Proceed to Murchison Falls NP via Budongo forest, drive to the top of the spectacular fall where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty, and marvel as it
compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a 7-meter canyon. The 150-meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best thing to ever happen to the Nile. Finally, you can enjoy the sunset as you return to the superb comfort and service of Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli river camp /sambiya river lodge.(LD)

Day 2. Game Viewing - Murchison Falls NP
After a cup of tea, embark on an early morning game drive on the northern bank where your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, rothchild's giraffes, hartebeasts, waterbucks, oribi, bushbucks, bohor reed bucks, hyenas, and on rare cases leopards. Return to the lodge for breakfast. . Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the "Devil's Cauldron." There you can marvel at
toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat of many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. After taking shots of the photogenic Murchison Falls you will return for dinner and an overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli river camp /sambiya river lodge.(BLD)

Day 3: Safari through the Albertine Rift - Kibale Forest
Drive via the Albertaine Escarpment of the western Rift valley on the Masindi-Hoima-Fort portal road. This will be a long drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal, passing though verdant countryside and traditional homesteads and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the Fabled "Mountains of the Moon," The Journey is long! At least five hours of driving. Dinner and overnight at Ndali safari Lodge / Rwenzori view guest house / basic Sky tree house .(BLD)

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking - Kibale Forest
After breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale Forest N/P, for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning. An all day search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and
birds, butterflies and many small insects The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. A visit to Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Ndali safari Lodge / Rwenzori view guest house / basic Sky tree house .(BLD)

Day 5: Return Trip to Kampala
After breakfast, we shall return to kampala and arrive early for lunch.

What to do in Uganda:
         - Gorilla tracking
         - Mountain climbings
         - Game viewing
         - Bird watching
         - Hiking
         - Chimpanzee tracking