5 Day Safari]
Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park covers 766 sq.kms and runs contiguous with the northern end of Queen Elizabeth National Park, but it is much wetter with a unique moist forest habitat and an extremely high diversity of animals and plants. It has 12 species of primates, 400 species of birds and 150 species of butterflies. A forest walk will give an opportunity of
seeing a variety of monkeys and other animal species where as an excursion to Bigodi wetland avails an opportunity of seeing some unusual birds and primates living around the swamp.
From Kibale we continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing, chimp tracking and a launch trip on the Kazinga channel.
DAY 1. Meet and great at hotel, then set off for Fort Portal, which nestles in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains dubbed the mountains of the moon via Mubende town. Afternoon relax at lodge or explore surroundings in neighborhood. Overnight: Ndali Logde/Crater Valley Kibale (CVK)/Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas.
DAY 2. Today brace yourself for a guided nature walk in Kibale Forest for a full day search of chimps and other primates. Bird life is also in abundance here. The guide will provide full information and make your walk quite informative. Overnight: Ndali Lodge/Crater Valley Kibale (CVK)/Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas.
DAY 3. Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the Rwenzori Mountain Range for most of the Journey arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a launch cruise on the Kazinga channel and into Lake Edward. Here you will come to see schools of hippos at a very close range and a variety of birds. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 4. Enjoy two game drives today. The park environs offer a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, the grassy planes, tropical rain forest, lakes and volcanic craters are a home to leopards, buffalos, elephants, Uganda kob and many more. The two game drives and the boat trip are a memorable and rewarding experience. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 5. Drive back to Kampala via Ishaka tea plantation, papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands and the Ankole long horned cattle arriving late afternoon. Lunch enroute.
10 [5 Day Safari]
Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
DAY 1. Depart early for Queen Elizabeth NP driving west of the capital, with a stop over at the equator for pictures. This journey takes you through the volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley. In the evening take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George.
This trip takes you possibly through the highest concentration of hippos in Africa and many other animals may be seen drinking at the waters edge. This trip offers a good opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 2. Two game drives in the offing today. These will provide an opportunity to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, buffaloes, elephants, Deffasa water bucks, Uganda kob and topi plus many more in their natural habitat. The crater lakes area is another place of beauty in this park. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 3. Drive to Bwindi through Kigezi and enjoy the scenery. Overnight: Buhoma Homestead/Buhoma Community Guesthouse.
DAY 4. Early morning entry to the gorilla sanctuary for gorilla tracking. The rain forest is spectacular. The landscape is steep and forested yet very dense. It is however criss-crossed by numerous animal trails hence allowing easy access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary according to the movements of the gorillas. Coming face to face with the Gorilla may take as little as half an hour to as much as 8-9 hours. The thrill of spending time to observe these shy animals is rare, moving, awesome and very exciting. To watch and photograph the gorillas as they interact is an unforgettable experience. Overnight: Buhoma Homestead/Buhoma Community Guesthouse.
DAY 5. Drive back to Kampala at leisure with lunch either in Mbarara or Masaka.