18 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

We will have an early breakfast and drive further East of Uganda to the foothills of Mount Elgon, check in at the Lodge have lunch. Afternoon we then take a hike to the sipi falls,  going through local communities, farms, valleys to the base of the falls, stand at the vintage viewpoints,to enjoy the breathtaking views of the cascading waters, get bathed in mist and be cradled by cliffs. The sipi hike gives you a chance to immense yourself in the purest nature on the 4 hours hike covering all the three great falls of Sipi; Simba, Ngasire, and Chebonet, the tallest of them all being 100meters High, after exploring the falls  and trekking on the slopes of Mount Elgon, we will head back to the lodge for the nightfall.Dinner and Overnight at Rafiki Lodge. FB

After breakfast we will proceed to Pian Upe game Reserve  Uganda’s best kept secret,less crowded, more authentic and Uganda’s  most breathtaking and lesser-known safari destination, near the border of Kenya and  Home to rare and iconic species such as the Roan antelope (only found here in Uganda), Cheetahs, leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and Primates like olive baboons and vervet monkeys

Pian Upe boasts of the great list of the  bird species, including: Ostriches, Jackson’s hornbill, great hartlaub’s bustard,  secretary birds,and  fox weavers.  
We will take a game drive exploring the reserve for wildlife encounters and enjoy the raw and untamed beauty of Pian Upe.

After we will drive to Moroto for dinner and Overnight at Kara Tunga Safari Camp. FB

We will have our early breakfast and take a nature walk hiking to the slopes of Mount Moroto to have a cultural encounter with the Tepeth tribe that dwells in the Mountain. The elders of Tepeth dwell in the caves on Mount Moroto, they believe they were the first people to live in Karamoja. They believe in the gods of the Mountain, the caves, and the tree; they are the mountain people whose culture remains largely untouched by modernization, preserving ancient customs, dances like the joyful Naleyo, and spiritual ties to the mountain.

We will return to the camp for lunch and proceed to Kidepo Africa’s most untamed,raw, vast and alive safari destination and less crowded. From the rolling Narus Valley, where lions lounge in golden grass, to the rocky ridges where klipspringers dance between boulders, every safari moment feels intimate and unfiltered.Kidepo Valley National Park the true wilderness. Proceed to Kidepo. Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge. FB

 a place for those who go beyond the well-trodden path

We will awake early for a morning game drive  taking the Kakine Circuit: Known for Lion Rock, a favorite lounging spot for lions, and the Katurum Circuit  for  scenic views and wildlife encounters such as  Lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, leopards. If lucky we may spot some rare speicies like the bat eared foxes and the Guenther’s dik-dik, also to see are lots of waterbirds around lily-covered crocodile ponds.
The crocodile pond is a water source fed by Narus river and retains water even during the dry season making a hub that attracts lots of wildlife such as elephants, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and home to Nile crocodiles, which bask along the banks and lurk beneath the surface, making it a thrilling spot for game viewing.

Return to the Lodge and enjoy  a breathtaking expanse of Kidepo’s savannah that offers one of the most dramatic and untouched wilderness experiences in Africa. Dinner and Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge. FB

Today we depart Kidepo after breakfast and drive through the Karamoja region with rich culture, the stunning scenery, to Murchison falls National Park,

Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda’s oldest park first visted by Foreign non resident visitors in 1863–64 by Explorer Samuel Baker who named the falls after geologist Roderick Murchison, its from the falls that the park derives its name.
The park hosts quite a good number of wildlife; the Big four with rhinos supplemented at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctaury, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Defassa Waterbuck, Oribi,  Bohor Reedbuck, ·  Bushbuck, Grey Duiker, Uganda Kob. Primates include; chimpanzees in Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi, Olive Baboons, Vervet Monkeys, Patas Monkeys, Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys, Red-tailed Monkeys, Blue Monkeys and Over 450 species, including: Shoebill Stork, Secretary Bird, African Fish Eagle, Egyptian Goose, Kingfishers, Hornbills

arrive at Fort Murchison Lodge, nestled on the eastern banks of the Albert Nile with spectacular views. Dinner and Overnight at Fort Murchison. FB

Have an early breakfast and proceed to Park for a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park one of Uganda’s most iconic and beautiful park, exploring the northern bank of the park with the highest concentration of wildlife. It features open savannah plains and several well-established tracks where sightings of elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and leopards are common.

 Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls: The park is by bisected by the Nile and traverse through from from  Jinja - the source of the Nile to North forming a dramatic and powerful Murchison falls a signature attraction in Murchison Falls National park.

Enjoy a Boat cruise upstream the base of the Murchison Falls to see the captivating wonder of the mighty and powerful falls, hear the thundering roar up close. The boat cruise will expose you to lots of wildlife especially the crocodiles, hippo seen in the shallow areas of the Nile, and lots of elephants, buffaloes, by the bank of the Nile.

Top of the Falls: Complete the Murchison falls adventure by visiting the top of the falls to see the spectacle of the Mighty Victoria Nile as its squeezes through a 7-meter gorge and plunges 43 meters into the Devil’s Cauldron creating a thunderous roar and a misty veil that dances with rainbows  at the base of the falls.while at the top of the falls, you could feel the sound reverberates through the cliffs, and enjoy the cool spray on your skin. Stand just meters from the crashing water at Baker’s view point offer perfect panoramic views of the falls, take photography.

Drive to to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for dinner and overnight stay at Ziwa Guest Rooms. FB

We  get ready for Rhino tracking at 7am, you will trek through the sanctuary with the ranger in search of the rhinos in the wild, and get a close up encounter with these peaceful animals, watch them as they graze, and form interactions with the other. White rhinos are social animals, you may spot other animals such as antelopes, reptiles monkeys, and birds.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was established with the sole purpose of re introducing Rhinos into Uganda after their extinction 40 years ago, there has been notable progress with the number of rhinos increasing.

Have breakfast fast and depart to Kibale Forest National Park, the Primate capital hosting a big population of Chimpanzees and many other primates  of about 13 species.

Dinner and Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp. FB

Awake for an early breakfast and and head to the park headquarter for briefing about the tracking protocols, you are assigned a ranger who will launch you into the forest to track the chimpanzees in their natural home. Chimpanzee tracking is one of the signature safari experiences on a Uganda safari. Once you locate them, you will spend an hour of exclusive encounter with the amazing chimpanzees watching them as they groom, play, interact, feed and how they act just as humans. You will be guide out of the forest trekking back to the point where the driver/guide will be waiting to transfer you to the Lodge  for lunch.
After depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park, journeying through plantations, stunning craters, the captivating views of the mountain Rwenzori ranges, sometimes peaks can be seen on a clear day, we will arrive the lodge in the evening and get ready for nightfall. Dinner and overnight at Bush Lodge. FB

Today we depart for game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park,  one Uganda’s top most diverse safari destinations offering amazing safari experiences. With quiet a good  range of wildlife - the big four lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, hippos, chimpanzees in kyambura gorge and lots more. The iconic Kazinga channel a natural magnet that attracts lots of animals thus offering great wildlife viewing experiences.
The game drive you take you to different tracks; Kasenyi plains as a lions hub and other heards such as Uganda kobs, Leopards, elephants, buffaloes, topi, warthogs, waterbucks, and bushbucks.

Afternoon we will take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, that links two lakes, Edward and George, the stretching water acts as an attraction to many animals tat come to quench their thirst or bathe by the channel edges particularly elephants, buffaloes, water buacks and more. In the the channel are numerous hippos that in the shallow ends of the channel, you will see them yawning, such a great game viewing opportunity. We will return to the Lodge for dinner and Overnight at Bush Lodge. FB

After breakfast we will proceed to Ishasha Sector of the park famous for tree climbing lions, the journey is filled with game viewing opportunities be on the look out you could sport elephants and more as you head to the sector. We will continue with the game drive looking up the fig tree for the tree climbing, that lie lazily on tree branches. After cdrive to the lodge for lunch, dinner and Overnight at Ishasha Pride Lodge. FB

We will depart to Rushaga Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the journey takes you through remote terrain,villages, rolling hills,to the Home of the rare mountain gorillas and prime destination for tracking the gorillas. Bwindi is host to over 450 mountain gorillas that call this forest home, they are only found in the virunga region of which Ugand is part. Th gorillas live in families which is lead by a silverback, they live I the highlands and typicla food is leaves, bamboo shots, fruits, flowers. They are man’s closest relatives sharing DNA of 98.7.

In the afternoon, talk a community walk, visiting the local people, participate in their cultural activities such as dances, weavving, and listen to their stories. Dinner and Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge. FB

Today is a great day for encountering the gorillas in their wild,.  Wake to the scent of fresh breakfast and head to the park headquarters for registration, verification of the permits, and briefing about the tracking safety protocols. Once assigned a ranger, He will you to trek the rare mountain gorillas, you will hike the tough terrain through the dense and thick forest in search of the gorillas. Yoou will follow the clues of broken branches, and locate them, once you find them you will have one hour exclusive encounter, they will see you and you will see them, imagine standing few meters away from thse giant apes, imagine watching them intereact , play and feed, babies swinging by, imagine being seen by the gorillas, the one hour is an intense moment, filled with awe, thrill, heartmelting moment, and lifetime experience.

Upgrade: You may upgrade to Gorilla Habituation Experience where you get to spend 4 hours with the gorillas as compared to standard tracking that allows only an hour with the gorillas.

After lunch drive to Kisoro close to Mgahinga National Park. Dinner and overnight at Travellers Rest Camp. FB

Start the day with fresh breakfast in the virunga volcanoes with great landscapes, and visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park another home to the rare mountain gorillas, and the rare Golden monkeys found only this park and volcanoes national park Rwanda. The park is right at the border of Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo.

Embark on a Batwa trail cultural experience, to encounter the Batwa pygmies  the original forest dwellers. The cultural trail is led by Batwa guides, that starts at the base of Mount Muhabura into the forest paths once home to the Batwa pygmies. You’ll learn ancient survival skills like Hunting techniques with bows and spears, Honey gathering from wild hives, Medicinal plant lore and bamboo cup crafting, the same skills they used to survive in the forest.
The crown the experience with a visit the sacred Ngarama Cave, once the royal seat of the Batwa King, where women perform hauntingly beautiful songs and dances.

The Batwa lived as hunter-gatherers in Mgahinga’s forests for millennia, coexisting with gorillas and nature in harmony. In 1991, they were evicted when the forest was gazetted as a national park, leading to profound cultural and economic upheaval. The Batwa Trail was launched in 2011 to preserve their heritage and provide employment through storytelling, guiding, and performance. The Batwa now live in settlements around the park, facing challenges like poverty, discrimination, and loss of identity. Yet through the trail, they reclaim their voice and identity.

We will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, to enjoy the splendor of the Lake, dotted with about 29 Islands, Lake Bunyonyi translated at “Little birds” is Uganda’s most beautiful lake. We will enjoy a boat ride visiting the different islands, that hold stories of love, exile, healing, and justice. From Punishment Island, where pregnant unmarried girls were once abandoned, to Bwama Island, a former leprosy colony founded by Dr. Leonard Sharp. After we will retire for the day with dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland resort. FB

We will drive to lake Mburo National Park, a home to zebras, elands, impalas, topis, buffaloes, leopards, and over 350 bird species, and the only park in Uganda where impalas and elands are found. Upon arrival we will take a boat cruise on Lake where you will spot hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and waterbirds.Drive to the camp for dinner and overnight at Eagles Nest. FB

Awake early and take a guided nature walk to explore the park and encounter wildlife on foot.Most walks start at Rwonyo early morning when the it cool and animals more active, accompanied by a ranger, you will visit the salt lick platform a prime location to spot animals such as impalas, zebras, elands, buffaloes, an other animals attracted by the mineral rich soil. If time allows, you may as well hike to the hills that offer panoramic views of the 14 lakes and the lush plains of the park

After we take breakfast and drive to Kampala, with an enroute lunch, and stopover at the Equator.

Dinner and Overnight at Kaazi Beach Resort. FB

Have a relaxed breakfast and relax at the Hotel/ Do  a City tour visiting Uganda’s historical sites, visit crafts market. When the time is due, we will transfer you to Entebbe International  Airport for Departure.  (If your departure time is late, a day room can be organized upon request)