12 Days Classic Uganda Safari

Classic Uganda Safari

Overview

Experience the true African Safari jungle on this Classic Uganda Safari starting from where the rain-forest fades into the Savannah grasslands, from the bottom of the thundering waterfalls to over 2000 meter above sea level deep into the mountain forests. You will enjoy mountain gorilla trekking, track the chimpanzees, enjoy hikes and walks through the tall Savannah jungle. 

Highlights

• Ziwa Rhino Tracking-walking safari
• African Wildlife game drive (see wildlife)
• African Boat safaris
• Hike to the top of Murchison Falls
• Chimpanzee Tracking safari
• Gorilla Trekking safari
• Canoe excursion on  Lake Bunyonyi

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ITINERARY

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Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Kampala

Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver guide who will transfer you to Kampala. You will be able to see homesteads designed in an African style of Building, serene vegetation, Roadside markets among others along the way as you head to Kampala

Accommodation

• Luxury: Golf Course Hotel.
• Mid-Range: Emerald Hotel Kampala
• Budget: Namirembe Guest house.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls

After an early breakfast, you will head northwest traversing homesteads, serene vegetations ,you will then enjoy an en-route lunch  in Masindi town after which you proceed to Murchison Falls National Park.

On arrival drive straight to the top of the falls, where you can see the Niles perfected beauty and wonder as it squeezes through a seven meter canyon.

Accommodation

• Luxury:  Baker’s Lodge,
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge,
• Budget: Murchison River Lodge.

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park

Game drive and a Boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you will conduct a game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot a great number of animals  after which you will return to the lodge for relaxation at the swimming pool side and lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile and head to the bottom of the falls.  The boat takes you near the falls and you can hike to the top of the falls, It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the speeding up whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow gap.

Accommodation

• Luxury:  Baker’s Lodge,
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Budget: Murchison River Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kibale forest National park on your Classic Uganda Safari, driving Southwest through the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. With lunch en-route in Fort Portal town after which you continue to Kibale traversing homesteads, serene vegetation among others.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
• Mid-range: Primate Lodge
• Budget: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 5: Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing  before your embark on the jungle search of the chimpanzees. This forest is home to large numbers of chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Red-tailed and grey cheeked mangabeys, birds, butterflies. The ranger will not only provide detailed explanations on primates, but also on all the forests fauna and flora. Return for lunch after which you visit either the Kasenda Crater Lake region or bigodi community initiative swamp depending on your choice and enjoy the amazing panoramic views.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
• Mid-range: Primate Lodge,
• Budget: Kibale Forest Camp,

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to the  south to Queen Elizabeth National Park and on arrival enjoy a Game drive before checking into your hotel. In the afternoon, conduct a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This boat trip passes through probably the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the edge of water.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Kyambura Game Lodge
• Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge.

Day7:  Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, start the day with an early morning African game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queen’s mile in the park. Expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will go as far as Lake George.  In the afternoon drive to the impressive Crater Lakes region for sightseeing.

Accomodation

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Kyambura Game Lodge
• Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi impenetrable National park via the Ishasha sector of  Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of the tree climbing lions. The landscape is open savannah with acacia trees. Take your packed lunch after which you proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Mid-Range: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
• Budget: Amasiko Homestay Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After an early morning breakfast with packaged lunch, your driver – guide will drive you to the starting point of the gorilla tracking where you will be briefed by the Park rangers about tracking these apes in the forest. You will track the gorillas with the help of experienced guides who will lead you to the gorillas where you will spend an hour in their company. This is one of the most interesting and rewarding activities of your Classic Uganda Safari

Accommodation

• Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Mid-Range: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
• Budget: Amasiko Homestay Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi and through the gently sloping hills and terraced landscape. This area is referred to as the “Switzerland” of Africa. In the afternoon, a boat ride on the lake to the various islands is also another great opportunity for bird watching and sightseeing.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Mid-Range: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,
• Budget: Amasiko Homestay Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the second smallest national park among other National parks, via homesteads, tea plantations among others. Lunch in Mbarara town after which you proceed to the park. Go for a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi among others. Return to the lodge and in the evening you will go for a boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

Accommodation

• Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
• Mid-Range: Mburo safari lodge,
• Budget: Rwonyo Camp Site.

Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe & departure:

After an early breakfast, drive back to Entebbe for your flight back home. Here you will traverse homesteads, banana plantations, roadside markets among others. A stopover at the equator for photography and lunch. After drive to Entebbe for your international flight.

End of the 12 Days Classic Uganda Safari.

Terms and Conditions

* The rates are in US dollars and subject to change.

* Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your contact person of Gap Travels Safaris. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis.

* Should any of the included accommodations not be available, Gap Travels Safaris reserves the right to substitute it with an alternative suitable accommodation, which might affect the final quoted price.

* The estimated travelling hours are based on the actual hours of driving. Stops for lunch and photos are not included.

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