It is always big moments that make safaris so exhilarating. Explore nothing but the best, this safari brings to you an ideal opportunity to mix and mingle with Chimpanzee and the famous Mountain gorillas, spend a day tracking chimpanzees and another day meeting gorillas in their picturesque villages of this natural forest. Tracking chimpanzees on this 7 Days Kibale National Park Safari is a highlight of this tour.
Detailed Itinerary.
DAY 1: Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
Start the fascinating drive through the ruggedly and beautiful country side in to the thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Rwenzori Mountains. Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding sightseeing and scenery. Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner.
Luxury lodging: Aramaga Rift Valley Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge
Moderate lodging: Primate Lodge/Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Fort Motel
Budget lodging: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest House
DAY 2: Fantastic Chimpanzee Trek.
Start the excellent experience in to Kibale forests, home to fabulous chimpanzees in Africa. Witness other special primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, phoestes, and butterflies. Afternoon you will go for a nature walk to the Bigodi swamp- to see unique flora and fauna. Take in the ‘champagne air thereafter.
Luxury lodging: Aramaga Rift Valley Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge
Moderate lodging: Primate Lodge/Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Fort Motel
Budget lodging: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest House
DAY 3: Kibale Forests – Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Witness the area’s incredible wildlife and thrilling game drives with your professional guides. Evening game drive journey here takes you straight to the heart of some of the Uganda’s premier game-viewing tracks. The park is an exciting place for prestigious African Big 4. Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner.
Luxury lodging: Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Mweya Safari Lodge
Moderate lodging: Katara Lodge/Enganzi Lodge/Kasenyi Safari Lodge
Budget lodging: Ihamba Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Simba Safari Camp
DAY 4: Game Drive & Boat safari Experience.
Take on an early game drive where all the big game can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and Kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog. There are 638 recorded bird species in the park.
Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George, for large numbers of buffalo and hippo
Luxury lodging: Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Mweya Safari Lodge
Moderate lodging: Katara Lodge/Enganzi Lodge/Kasenyi Safari Lodge
Budget lodging: Ihamba Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Simba Safari Camp
DAY 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Today’s drive is through what is probably East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, the highland rain forests to discover this delicacy, the mountain gorillas in in this beautiful remote area. Discover a section of Ishasha, to sight the tree climbing lions as the sunrises. Afternoon relaxation with a pamper treatment at your Lodge.
Luxury lodging: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Moderate lodging: Silverback Lodge/Egangi Gorilla Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Budget lodging: Buhoma Haven Lodge
DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi.
Set and ready for gorilla meeting which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority guides and rangers Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Gorilla tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort.
Afternoon leave your vehicles and explore the villages on foot. It is so exciting meeting the local people around Bwindi Forests and being part of their daily life, learning their lifestyle is a true and authentic experience. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Luxury lodging: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Moderate lodging: Silverback Lodge/Egangi Gorilla Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Budget lodging: Buhoma Haven Lodge
DAY 7: Flight from Bwindi Forest – Entebbe.
Take a flight from Bwindi- Kihihi airstrip, you may choose to catch up a morning flight or with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi back to Entebbe. Alternatively, get on a road transfer taking up to 9 hours through beautiful sightseeing in an exceptional experience.
End of the 7 Days Kibale National Park Safari.
The 7 Days Kibale National Park Safari includes;
- All ground transfers in a 4WD safari vehicle
- Crater walk visit
- Two game drives
- Boat safari on Kazinga Channel
- Bigodi wetland guided nature walk
- One way flight fare Bwindi –Entebbe
- One Chimpanzee trekking permit
- One Gorilla permit per person
- Community/Village visit
- Accommodation and meals as per the Itinerary
- Park fees
- Enroute lunches
- Driver/guide subsistence allowance.
- Ranger guide fees
Safari Exclusions;
Expenses of personal nature like: Visa fees, drinks, personal laundry, tips, telephone and cigars.
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