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15 Days Uganda Super Safaris to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Forest, Lake Mutanda, Mgahinga Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe Airport to a Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our safari guide will meet you and transfer you to a Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel/ Serena Hotel Entebbe/ Laico Lake Victoria/ Marriott protea Hotel (luxury), Cassia Lodge/2 Friends hotel Entebbe (mid-range), Forest cottages Naguru/ Namirembe Guest House/Sojovaro Hotel/Sun set hotel (budget)
Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Rhinos then connect to Murchison Falls National Park for evening games drive
Begin the spectacular drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, track the Rhinos and connect to Murchison falls national park for evening games drive. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (luxury), Bwana Tembo Lodge/Pakuba Lodge/ Fort Murchison rooms (mid-range), Fort Murchison lodge/ Murchison Tree house/Global village lodge (budget)
Day 3: Morning games drive and afternoon launch cruise on the Nile plus visit the Top of the falls
Morning after breakfast, go for an early morning game drive to catch the early raisers, with chances of seeig cats like leopards, lions, other animals include; Elephants, Antelopes, Giraffes, warthogs, Baffalos etc. Return for Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (luxury), Bwana Tembo Lodge/Pakuba Lodge/ Fort Murchison rooms (mid-range), Fort Murchison lodge/ Murchison Tree house/Global village lodge (budget)
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale forest
Take morning breakfast and drive to Kibale Forest. Diner and overnight at Crater Safari lodge/ Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge (luxury), Rubalika lodge/ Isunga lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest lodge (mid-range), Kibale forest camp tents (budget)
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi nature walk
After early morning breakfast, go to UWA’s office and park’s headquarters for briefing and registration then enter the jungle to track the chimpanzees. Return to the lodge for lunch, in the afternoon go for Bigodi nature walk. Diner and overnight at Crater Safari lodge/ Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge (luxury), Rubalika lodge/ Isunga lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest lodge (mid-range), Kibale forest camp tents (budget)
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Evening games drive
Morning at Leisure, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth park and arrive on tie for an evening games drive. Diner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Elephant Lodge (mid-range), Queen Elizabeth bush lodge/ Pumba lodge (budget)
Day: 7: Morning games drive and late afternoon 2-hour launch cruise along Kazinga channel
Early morning go for a games’ drive in the park in search of wild life with chances of seeing Elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs, different types of Antelopes etc. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Then go for a 2-hour afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel expect to see breeding hippos, different species of birds etc. Diner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Elephant Lodge (mid-range), Queen Elizabeth bush lodge/ Pumba lodge (budget)
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi forest via Ishasha sector, with chances of seeing tree climbing loins.
(If we manage to get Gorilla permits for either Buhoma or Ruhija sectors, these have to be booked soonest)
Drive through the Kigezi Highlands also known as the “Switzerland of Africa”, with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight Kiho lodge/ Gorilla Safari lodge/ Gorilla heights lodge/ Buhoma Lodge/ Bwindi Lodge (Luxury), Buhoma Heaven Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Leisure lodge (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla camp/Gift of nature/Trakker’s Tavern/ Bwindi view/Buhoma Community Banda’s/Gorilla valley /Golden Monkey Hotel Ruhija Back packers (budget)
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking
After morning breakfast, go to the park’s headquarters for briefing and registration along with packed lunch. Enter the jungle to trek Gorillas, the trekking exercise is 2 -6 hours. Afterwards, return for Dinner and overnight Kiho lodge/ Gorilla Safari lodge/ Gorilla heights lodge/ Buhoma Lodge/ Bwindi Lodge (Luxury), Buhoma heaven Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Leisure lodge (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla camp/Gift of nature/Trakker’s Tavern/ Bwindi view/Buhoma Community Banda’s/Gorilla valley /Golden Monkey Hotel Ruhija Back packers (budget)
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mutanda to take a boat and sightseeing
After morning breakfast, drive to Lake Mutanda take a boat on the lake for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight Chameleon lodge (Luxury),
Day 11: Transfer to Mgahinga National park for Golden monkey tracking or Batwa Trail
After morning breakfast, drive to Mgahinga National park for either Golden monkey tracking or Batwa Trail. Golden monkey tracking takes 2-5 hours whereas Batwa trail takes 3-4 hours of cultural experience of a typical Mutwa or Pygimies and experience of their way of life. Afterwards drive to Lake Bunyonyi for Dinner and overnight at Bird nest Hotel (Luxury), Arcadia cottages/ Bunyonyi overland new wing (Mid-range), Bunyonyi overland old wing/ Crater bay cottages (budget)
Day 12: Take a boat to Visit Batwas on Lake Bunyonyi Island, sight-seeing and bird watching
Morning at leisure after breakfast, you will go for a boat or canoe to cruise you to Batwa/ Pyigimies staying on one of the islands for lake Bunyonyi. You will be taken through Batwa’s ways of life, dance, traditional songs, fire making, demonstration of hunting etc then Transfer to back for Dinner and overnight at Bird nest Hotel (Luxury), Arcadia cottages/ Bunyonyi overland new wing (Mid-range), Bunyonyi overland old wing/ Crater bay cottages (budget)
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for evening boat trip and evening games drive
Take morning breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo national park, for afternoon boat trip, then go for an evening games drive. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo lodge (Luxury), Rwakobo Lodge/Arcadia cottages (mid-range), Eagle’s nest (budget)
Day 14: Morning game drive or a walking safari and then Transfer to either Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for photo taking
After taking breakfast, go to the park for either a games drive or a walking safari in company of an Armed game ranger, then drive back to either Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel/ Serena Hotel Entebbe/ Laico Lake Victoria/ Marriott protea Hotel (luxury), Cassia Lodge/2 Friends hotel Entebbe (mid-range), Forest cottages Naguru/ Namirembe Guest House/Sojovaro Hotel/Sun set hotel (budget)
Day 15: Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight
This 15 Days Uganda Super Safaris includes
-Transportation in a 4×4 wheel drive plus fuel
-Airport transfers
-Full Board Accommodation lodges
-All Game drives
-2 Launch cruises
-Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
-Top of the falls visit
-Bigodi swamp walk
-Lake Mutanda
-1 Gorilla permit to be secured immediately
-1 Chimpanzee permit for Kibale forest
-Lake Mburo walking safari
-Lake Bunyonyi Tour
-Boat trip on lake Mburo
-Boat on lake Bunyonyi to see the batwas
-An English-speaking tour guide
-Government taxes
But excludes all other personal expenses like visas, tips, Air time etc.
Gorilla trekking necessities to pack
-Trekking boots
-Trousers
-Long sleeved shirts
-A raincoat
-A jacket
-A flash free camera
-Insect repellents
-Trekking stick (can be hired at the trekked point)
