WESTERN UGANDA SAFARI, 10 DAYS

Summary of the trip: the 10 day trip brings you the highlights of Western Uganda; where the savannah meets the tropical rainforest. Expect to see the most interesting animals of the savannahs: lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and leopard) and up to 15 primate species, including gorillas and chimpanzees 
The safari brings you to famous national parks of Western Uganda: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

Day 1:  Entebbe

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred you for overnight stay 

Distance: 10km (15 minutes’ drive)

Medium accommodation: Boma Entebbe / Karibu (BB)
High accommodation: No 5 Boutique Hotel / Marriott Entebbe (BB)

Day 2: - Entebbe– Kibale Forest National Park

After your breakfast, depart in direction of Kibale National Park, have a stopover in Fort Portal, the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa.

Distance:  350 km (about 6 hours)

Medium accommodation: Kibale Forest camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (FB)
High accommodation: Kyaninga lodge/ Ndale lodge/ Primates lodge (FB)

Day 3 - Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today after your breakfast, morning chimps tracking in Kibale Forest with many chances of meeting primate species and different birds on the way. In the afternoon, have an additional walk within Bigodi community Swamp that gives you another chance to see the monkey species of Kibale Forest. 

Medium accommodation: Kibale Forest camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (FB)
High accommodation: Kyaninga lodge/ Ndale lodge/ Primates lodge (FB)

Day 4: Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator. Drive to Katwe fishing village, visit the local mining and arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Distance:  157 km (about 3hours)

Medium accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Elephant Plains lodge (FB)

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning game drives experience in  the national park, with aim of seeing animal like  elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, and if lucky  lion and leopard . In the afternoon, take the most exciting 2 hours boat cruise on Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife and bird. 

Medium accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Elephant Plains lodge (FB)

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, drive through the National Park to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree climbing lions;  game drive in search of the tree climbing lions afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. Today transfer will depend on the location of the gorilla permits and road conditions.

Distance:  190 km to Buhoma sector (about 5hours)/ 260 km (about 7hours)

Medium accommodation: Haven Buhoma / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (FB)
High accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Leisure Gorilla (FB)
Top end accommodation:  Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)

Day 7: Bwindi National Park

Today, the activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. 

Medium accommodation: Haven Buhoma / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (FB)
High accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Leisure Gorilla (FB)
Top end accommodation:  Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)

Day 8: Bwindi National Park -Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi; the deepest and most beautiful lake in Uganda. On the way, visit the Grace Child home for village and agro tourism; later proceed to your hotel for relaxation 

Distance:  110 km (about 3hours)
Medium accommodation: Bunyonyi overland resort/ Bunyonyi Eco lodge (FB)
High accommodation: Bird nest / Arcadia cottage (FB)

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. As you enter, go for game drive in search for animal like impalas, zebras, elands and many other antelopes. 

Distance:  210 km (about 3hours)
Medium accommodation: Rwackobo Rock /Eagle Nest (FB)
High accommodation: Mihingo lodge / Mantana Tented camp (FB)

Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe

Today, early morning guided game walk in the park for the unique wildlife experience and later, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight departure 
Distance:  350 km (about 5hours)

TOUR COST  is per person sharing

The tariff includes:

Airport transfers
Full board accommodation with meals mentioned    
Ground transportation in modified safari car 
English speaking Driver/Guide
Gorilla tracking and chimpanzee habituation experience permits per person
Entrance fees to the national park and other sites on the itinerary
Local government taxes 

The tariff does not include:

Air ticket.
Tourist insurance health insurance
Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Optional activities, Personal natures and tips