10days Uganda Mountain Gorillas, Volcanoes and lake bunyonyi
We are a Uganda local Tour company offering affordable mountain gorilla trekking tours, Gorilla permits booking, unforgettable gorillas and wildlife safaris
We are offering 20% of our Tour profits to Rural Women and youth Initiative project providing re-usable sanitary pads to school girls to keep them in school and boost their education and by travelling with us you are directly supporting keeping them in School
ItineraryDay 1: Welcome to Uganda the pearl of AfricaStop At: Mabamba Swamp, Uganda
Today, our guide will meet you from Entebbe Airport and transfer you to Central inn Hotel Entebbe for briefing about your safari, Depending on the time of arrival. If your flight arrives in the morning, you are advised to change your money in Ugandan Shillings for use on your safari
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Ensuite Single/double Cottage
Day 2: Transfer to Jinja with a stop over at sezibwa FallsStop At: Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, Bukaya Njeru, Jinja 7675 Uganda
visit the source of the Mighty River Nile where it starts its 4000 Mile journey from Lake Victoria into Mediterranean sea ,go for Nile launch cruise or do challenge the rapids by White water rafting on the mighty Nile - guaranteed to be the wettest and wildest ride of your life! Drive to Kampala this evening , overnight at Nile Resort Jinja.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a single/Double ensuite cottage
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National ParkStop At: Uganda Equator, Masaka Road, Kayabwe Uganda
Today after breakfast we drive to the south western Uganda stopping at Equator for coffee break and Lunch in Mbarara.
This is Uganda’s Second largest park and is located base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park has prolific game, including Gazelle, Uganda Kob, Warthog and Waterbuck; Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared for huge numbers of Hippo and Elephant, and keep your eyes peeled for a Leopard lazing in the Sunshine. Overnight at Queen Elisabeth Bush lodge
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a single/double ensuite cottage
Day 4: Kasenyi plains Game drive and kazinga channel boat tripStop At: Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
Today Before sunrise you will go for a game drive in the pack to search for predator and nocturnal dwellers as they return to their hide outs. Expect species such as Elephants, buffaloes, side stripped jackals, hyena, leopards, Lions, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, Giant forest Hogs.
After lunch at 3 Pm, you will take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see a lot Of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: Buffalo,
Crocodile, bathing Elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be
One of the highlights of your tour. Overnight at Queen Elisabeth Bush lodge
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Single/double ensuite cottage
Day 5: Drive to the Ishasha Tree climbing lionsStop At: Ishasha, Uganda
Today morning after breakfast, we will drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth known as Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions, the lions have learnt to climb the fig trees to escape the midday heat and if you’re lucky, you will see some sleepy lions relaxing in the branches. Ishasha is a remote and beautiful extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will see buffalo, topi and hippo among other species. It is a fabulous sight to see the lions draped from the trees and nowhere in Africa do you stand a better chance of seeing this than in the large low-limbed fig tree of Ishasha.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: single/double ensuite cottage
Day 6: Drive to Kisoro in the kigezi highlandsStop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
Transfer to kisoro through the beautiful terraced kigezi highlands and beautiful lakes of Lake Bunyonyi before an encounter with virunga volcanoes and the people. This evening go for a walk up the kisoro hills or Relax and prepare for Gorilla tracking the next day . Overnight at Mutanda lake Resort
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a single/double ensuite Cottage
Day 7: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National ParkStop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
Today, After an early Morning breakfast prepare yourself for an encounter with the Mountain Gorillas.Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees - the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds.
Given the fact that gorilla tracking is unpredictable, it is difficult to foresee how many hours you will actually hike. The escapade of tracking the gorillas in the superb ecosystem of the park will be passionate for the adventurers. It may take 2hrs up to 9 hours or more and you should be prepared to a walk long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. “The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile!” Briefing will be given on how to handle or behave with these gentle giants always. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist!
Overnight at Gorilla Valley lodge
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a single/double ensuite cottage
Day 8: Sabyinyo Volcanoe hiking AdventureStop At: Mount Sabinyo, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda
Climbing the extinct volcano is done in south western Uganda and this consists of climbing 3peaks. Our hike to Sabyinyo takes us through muddy trails often on wooden ladders with expectations of patchy/partial rain and clearing clouds as you get to the beautiful view of Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo. At this time, the view is at times reduced to .10ft, reach the summit view and from here you will be able to see and stand in all the 3-Countries Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. This hike sometimes involves walking straight high up the Moutain without going round it.The views and challenges of Hiking Mt.Sabyinyo makes it worth for the adventurers.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a single/double Cottage
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoe trekking Stop At: Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
After breakfast at 9:00 am you will head to Lake Bunyonyi or ‘Place of Little Birds’. The lake lies close to the border with Rwanda, and is thought of as one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa and also one of the few
places in the country where it is considered safe to swim (as it is bilharzias free)and Canoe trekking.
The islands on the lake are wonderful for relaxing, trying water sports and simply Immersing yourself in the natural beauty of your surroundings. The nearby hills and papyrus swamps offer many opportunities for bird watching and the shady Eucalyptus trees provide peaceful places to sit and read a book.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in A single/double cottage
Day 10: Transfer to Entebbe Airport or kigali airportStop At: Uganda Equator, Masaka Road, Kayabwe Uganda
After an early morning breakfast, we Transfer to Entebbe international Airport, stopping at the Equator for those last minute sovenieurs and photos.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
05:00 PM
Duración: 10 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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