Best of Uganda safaris, Best of Uganda Gorilla safaris.

Welcome to Uganda, The "Pearl of Africa" and the source of the mighty river Nile. Although Uganda is best known for its gorilla, the country is the richest for birds in Africa. A record of 1005 bird species has not been identified, ranging from the highland bird specialties which include the African green broad bill in Bwindi to the lowland and water birds which include the African fin foot at Lake Mburo.

Mountain gorillas are endangered species. Today there are only an estimated 650 Mountain Gorillas remaining, half of which are located in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest in Uganda Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has been described as the most profound natural history experiences in the world and the park has been designated a World Heritage Site. During your visit to Uganda, a day spent in Kibale Forest searching for chimpanzee, one of man's closest relative is well worth, and so is Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular game reserve and certainly one most scenic. Following is\n our range of sample safaris in Uganda. Other than the sampled tours, we also create tailor-made itineraries to suit individual and/or group interests. If you do not find one that meets your requirement, please send us an e-mail telling us your ideas and we will work together to design your itinerary National Park. Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has been described as the most profound natural history experiences in the world and the park has been designated a World Heritage Site.

During your visit to Uganda, a day spent in Kibale Forest searching for chimpanzee, one of man's closest relative is well worth your, and so is Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular game reserve and certainly one most scenic.

Following is our range of sample safaris in Uganda. Other than the sampled tours, we also create tailor-made itineraries to suit individual and/or group interests. If you do not find one that meets your requirement, please send us an e-mail telling us your ideas and we will work together to design your itinerary.

Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Days/2 Nights)

Three days safari featuring Queen Elizabeth National Park, a region of varied habitats including open grassland with thickets, thick bush, forest, swamps and lake-shore, and home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Accommodation is at Mweya Safari Lodge, attractively positioned with fine views of the Ruwenzori Mountains.

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Depart Kampala for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures or shop for souvenirs. After lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge

Approx Transit time: 6 hrs

Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Queen\u003 Elizabeth National Park

After an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Later, return for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Kampala

Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}

Price includes:

- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodge based on double/twin sharing
- Park entry fees

Not included:

- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.

- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

5 Days Safari (four nights)

5 days safari featuring first, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular game reserve and certainly one most scenic, where part of the adventure is a boat cruise on the Kazinga. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of mountain gorilla for which the forest is justly famous for.

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures. After lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift valley arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Approx Transit time: 6 hrs

Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Bwindi

After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary through the beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the little Switzerland. Meals and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4: Day of Gorillas

After breakfast and a briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Kampala

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for lunch at the Lakeview Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala. End of services.

Approx Transit time: 8-10 hrs

Meal plan: {B, L}

Price includes:

- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle

- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp based on double/twin sharing
- Gorilla permits and park entry fees

Not included:

- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.

- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

Best of Uganda Gorilla Safari (8 Days/7 Nights)

This 8 days Uganda safari takes to the Murchison Falls National Park, housing the world-famous Murchison Falls with a impressive view of the Nile forcing its way through a 7 meter gap in the rocks and tumbling 40 meters down in one breathtaking leap. The safari proceeds to Bundongo Forest for a half day primate walk, then Queen Elizabeth National Park before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to track for the endangered mountain gorillas.

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Murchison Falls

Depart Kampala in the morning and drive to Murchison falls National Park. Transfer to the magnificent Top of the Falls where you will enjoy your picnic lunch as you marvel at the mighty Nile being forced into a seven Metre crevice to thunder 45 metres below in a series of cascades. The Nile can be viewed at different points up to the Baker's Summit. Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge. Elevated high above the Falls on the north side of the river, the lodge enjoys astounding views.

Approx Transit time: 6 hrs

Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Murchison Falls

Start your game viewing after an early breakfast. Escorted by a game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying animal spoors. Game in this area include Giraffe, Elephant, Harte beest, Lion, Uganda Kob, Oribi and a variety of savannah and woodland birds. After lunch, take a Nile Cruise for game viewing at close quarters. This is a paradise of the Hippo and Crocodiles . Meals and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Kibale Forest

Breakfast early, then transfer to Kibale forest with picnic lunches arriving for an evening Nocturnal Primate walk in search of Galagos and Pottos. This is done using strong flashlights that attract the shy lesser primates of the night. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Nat. park

Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. On the walk, you may see Black and white colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey, Baboon, Grey cheeked mangabeys or the chimpanzee. After lunch, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. through the East African Rift valley arriving for a sun set game drive, before a transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Approx Transit time: 6 hrs

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning game drive as this is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Afternoon, take another boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6: Bwindi

After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary through the beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the little Switzerland. Dinner and overnight Gorilla Forest Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7: Day of Gorillas

After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 8: Kampala

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for lunch at the Lakeview Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala. End of services.

Approx Transit time: 8-10 hrs

Meal plan: {B, L}

Price includes:

- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle

- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp based on double/twin sharing
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits

- Park entry fees

Not included:

- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.

- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements