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GORILLA TRACKING AND THE SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARKS - UOSL012

DAY 1: From Kampala, head north through the districts of Luwero and Masindi with their traditional farms and villages. Reach the Murchison Falls N. P. after lunch enroute and tour the top of the falls with amazing scenic viewpoints. Dinner and overnight at: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Camp, Red Caili Camp

DAY 2: Cross the Nile by ferry and set off on an early morning game drive. Your guide helps spot elephant, giraffe, water buffalo, Ugandan kob and lion. Butterflies are abundant. After a packed lunch you take a launch trip to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. There is abundant bird life and you will most likely see numerous wild animals on the banks. Return for your dinner at your respective hotel.

DAY 3: Depart early to the Fort Portal area. This area, nestled in the Rwenzori Mountains, is the seat of the Toro kingdom. Lunch enroute to Kibale Forest. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, Kimbala Mantana Tented Camp, Rwenzori View Guesthouse.

DAY 4: Early morning forest walk in search of chimpanzees. See other primates, forest birds and butterflies, too. Arrive in QENP after lunch. Relax on a launch cruise up the Kizinga Channel between lakes Edward and George. Enjoy seeing wild animals on the banks and a wonderful variety of water birds. Lion, hippo, Cape buffalo, Uganda kob and warthogs are usually seen. Overnight at the Mweya Safari Lodge, Jacana Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wildeness Camp.

DAY 5: Awake early for a sun rise game drive to see elephant and lion. After breakfast depart for the gorilla sanctuary. Packed lunch enroute. Transit through the Kigezi highlands with terraced banana plantations on the steep slopes. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi impenetrable at: Gorilla Forest Camp, Gorilla Resort, Buhoma Homesteady or at the Community Camp.

DAY 6: Rise early for gorilla trekking. The experienced ranger guides will brief you before the trek. Spend the day moving through dense forest in an exciting search for rare majestic mountain gorillas. Return to your accommodation place for dinner at your respective hotel.

DAY 7: Return to Kampala through the Kigezi highlands, the "Switzerland of Africa". Lunch in Mbarara, with the many herds of long-horned Ankole cattle.

Arrive in Kampala early evening.

NOTE
  • Tour prices will be availed to you on request. Fill our booking form for your price qoutation.

    Package Includes:
    - Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing.
    - Park entry fee.
    - Service of an English-speaking driver guide.
    - Game drives as per the Itinerary.
    - Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver.
    - Government taxes.

    Package Excludes:
    - Extras at the lodges: tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses.

  • We also offer other services like hotel booking, car rentals and flights bookings/air ticketting which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.
  • We can arrange camping safaris for budget travellers, 30% discount for group travellers.
  • All Safaris begin and end in Kampala unless on request.
  • We can tailor make these safaris to suit you.

    For more information contact us via email: info@oleisafaris.com Telephones: +256-414 340758, +256-772431987
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