This is a primate and wildlife safari package designed for clients who would wish to spend their holiday vacation in Uganda the pearl of Africa. Uganda has ten major national parks and this package covers three of them which include Lake Mburo national park, Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park. This package involves trekking of primates like Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park . You will also have a chance to encounter a wildlife tour and a Launch trip for shoreline view in Queen Elizabeth National park were you will spot animals like elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes and many more at a few meters away. In addition you will have a chance to view beautiful scenery of nature and the locals of Uganda on your way to the park. This package also provides accommodation on full board basis to enable you enjoy your stay in our country as you explore your safari dreams in the three national parks.
DAY 1 – ENTEBBE – LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
On arrival at the airport you will be picked up by Rangeland driver guide who will also brief you about the safari package. After meet and great travel to the west region of Uganda, have a stopover at the Equator for lunch and memorable photograph then proceed with the journey to lake Mburo national park Uganda‘s smallest park with great wildlife spreading in the savannah. Upon your arrival have lunch, in the evening prepare for a game drive to spot animals like topi, impala, bushbucks, leopard as they muscle stretch for the prey and having chances to see number of zebras since Lake Mburo is the home for zebra.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation:
Rangeland Mburo lodge (budget)
Muhingo Safari lodge (Luxury lodge
Rwakobo rock Lodge (midrange)
Day 2 –LAKE MBURO – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After morning breakfast, then set off to igongo cultural centre one of the cultural museum here you will get to know more about Ankole tribe especially about their dresscode, language, and historical background have a cup of coffee. After continue to Queen Elizabeth national park. Upon your arrival relax and have dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation
Twin Lake Safari lodge (Mid –range)
Simba Safari (budget)
Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: GAME DRIVE –BOAT CRUISE
Get up ready for a 6:30 am morning game drive. The park diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible wildlife. Look out for lions, buffaloes, elephants and other wildlife in their natural habitat .Return to the lodge for late breakfast, relax at the lodge and later have lunch. In the evening we embark on a two hour launch trip on kazinga channel, getting up close to hippos, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife. The boat offers excellent bird watching opportunities as well as another chance to see more wildlife. This cruise will leave you with an amazing experience on water. When back on the shores, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin Lake Safari lodge (Mid –range),
Simba Safari (budget).
Mweya Safari lodge (luxury)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
This morning, you will depart the lodge with all your belongings and set out for a game drive in the ishasha area bracing yourself for a chance to see the rare tree climbing lions. The climbing lions of ishasha can be seen lounging in the fig trees during mid morning as they rest from the previous night’s strenuous hunt!
However, it’s not a guarantee that the lions will be seen some times it depends on the luck and time reaching the area. You will have lunch in the Ishasha sector and after proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park in preparation for your next day Gorilla trek. Dinner and over night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Basic)
Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Engagi lodge (midrange)
DAY 5: GORILLA TREKKING
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for briefing with your packed lunch and later go for Gorilla trekking, this could take 4-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. After trekking meet your driver guide and transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Buhoma community rest camp (basic)
Buhoma lodge (Luxury)
Engagi lodge (midrange)
DAY 6: RETURN TO ENTEBBE
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Entebbe. Upon arrival in check in your accommodation for Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Protea hotel (Luxury)
Airport guest house (Midrange)
Secrets guest house (basic)
DAY 7: MABAMBA EXCURSION AND OUTBOUND FLIGHT
After breakfast, transfer to the Mabamba Swamps west of Entebbe is one of the best and most convenient places to see the elusive Shoebill. After a few minutes in a small canoe the papyrus reeds opens up into a flat grassy wetlands where a number of Shoebill can regularly be seen. The shoebill may elude you in the canoes only to be seen as you approach. We shall after go to the craft market so that you get yourselves some Ugandan souvenirs to carry home and after we shall transfer to the airport for your out bound flight.
Package includes:
- Gorilla permits
- Accommodation
- Park Fees
- Car hire
- Airport transfers
- Game drives
- Service of game rangers
- All government taxes
- Refreshments like water
- Guide fees
- Car fuel
- Launch trips
- Meals
Package excludes:
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
- All items of personal nature like telephone calls
- Insurance
- No accommodation on the last day but can be arranged at extra cost.