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Uganda

16 Days / 15 Nights Tour

16 Days Uganda Primates Safari

16 Days Uganda Primates Safari

From: USD $4,950.00

Created by Isolde Nowak - Nature Responsible Safari Uganda

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High Standard Uganda Trip

Our proposal for a relaxed Uganda roundtrip in superior midrange lodges with Gorilla-, Chimpanzee- and Rhinotracking, 5 Boat Safaris in private boats, walking safaris, jeep safaris and much more. This trip is a private trip and adjustable to your wishes. If you want for example to add the Golden Monkey tracking - no problem. Just contact us – we will be happy to advise you in detail by phone, email or Whatsapp.

Highlights

Shoebill Birding in Mabamba

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Murchison Falls National Park

Kibale National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Mburo National Park

Equator point Uganda

Map

Uganda

Day 1 - 2

Entebbe Secrets Guest House

Day 3

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets

Day 4

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Day 5 - 6

Murchison Falls NP Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Day 7

Murchison Falls NP Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 8

Kibale NP Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 9 - 10

Queen Elizabeth NP Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Day 11

Queen Elizabeth NP Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Day 12

Bwindi Impenetrable NP Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Day 13

Lake Bunyonyi BirdNest Resort

Day 14 - 15

Lake Mburo NP Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Day 16

Equator point Uganda (No accommodation)

Day 1 & 2

Day 1 & 2 Entebbe

Arrival DAY
Shuttle from the Airport organized by Secrets Guesthouse. The driver …. will pick you with a sign SECRETS. In case you cannot find him, the WhatsApp Number of Secrets is +256 …. - the WhatsApp Number of the driver is +256 ....

Day 2
Relax in the morning or explore the environment. Secrets is close to Lake Victoria and Nakiwogo Ferry with its lively market.

Instead of hot lunch at the lodge, Secrets will prepare a Wrap (highly recommended, the best wraps in Uganda) or a sandwich to take to the boat.

Towards 1 pm our local guide will pick you at Secrets for the Shoebill boat safari.

Dinner: please preorder your dinner before you leave for the boat trip.

Purple Swamphen spotted on Shoebill boat safari

Activity Day 1

At arrival time

You will be transfered from the airport in Entebbe International Airport.
Transfer time; 15 Minutes

Activities Day 2

1 pm

Shoebill Boat Safari:
Our boat guide will pick you at the Guesthouse shortly before 1 pm. After a short walk you reach the boat which takes you over the lake to the Mabamba Swamps, a Ramsar wetland whose prolific birdlife includes the eagerly sought shoebill. There you change to a smaller boat.
Please apply enough sun lotion - very important, come with a rain poncho in your backpack and wear a hat. Clothes can be leisure, like shorts and sandals depending on temperatures. Use the toilet before you start! The boat trip will last 3-4 hours.

Optional

Morning

Relaxing or Walk to Nakiwogo Market, Secrets Guest House

Accommodation – Day 1 & 2

Mid-Range Secrets Guest House

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Kleines Familien geführtes Guesthouse in Laufdistanz zum Victoria See. Im tropischen Garten liegen die schönen Zimmer mit Terrasse. Es gibt ein großzügiges Bad Dusche und permanent warmes Wasser. WLAN funktioniert sowohl in den Zimmern als auch im Restaurant und auf der Dachterrasse, von wo aus man von einer Ecke auch den See erblicken kann. Hier kann man herrlich entspannen und Vögel und Makaken beobachten. Das Essen ist wunderbar und kostet pro Gericht 6-12 Euro.
Die Küche ist eine sogenannte slow food Küche. Es empfiehlt sich die Gerichte mit einigen Stunden Vorlauf zu bestellen.
English
Small family-run guesthouse within walking distance of Lake Victoria. The beautiful rooms with terraces are located in the tropical garden. There is a spacious bathroom with shower and permanently hot water. WiFi works in the rooms as well as in the restaurant and on the roof terrace, from where you can also see the lake from one corner. Here you can relax and watch birds and macaques. The food is wonderful and costs 6-12 euros per dish.
The kitchen is a so-called slow food kitchen. It is advisable to order the dishes a few hours in advance.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 From Entebbe to the Rhinos

Your roundtrip through Uganda begins after breakfast at around 8 a.m.
On the way, your guide will stop at the Victoria Mall in Entebbe. There you can exchange money or withdraw money from the DTB machine (in the mall on the right - the only ATM - the only one in Uganda with no additional fees), buy a SIM card or buy snacks at the Carrefour supermarket. If the DTB machine does not work, ask the driver to drive to Stanbic Bank. The Absa machine in the mall is very expensive.
Champion may buy fruit for you at the markets along the way. You pass Ugandas best pineapple growing area. You might buy some and ask the lodges to prepare them for you.
You start in Ziwa with a late lunch.
A guided nature walk is planned in the late afternoon. If you're lucky, you'll see the first rhinos, some bucks, warthogs, birds.
But as well you can skip this and relax at the pool in front of your cottage. Your accommodation is located close to the area where bushbucks, warthogs and even rhinos like to bypass.

Activities Day 3

8 am

It's time to begin your safari with us in Entebbe. Your guide will stop at Victoria Mall in Entebbe. For money exchange or withdraw money from the DTB ATM (in the mall on the right, you may buy a SIM card or snacks at the Carrefour supermarket. If the DTB machine does not work, ask the driver to drive to Stanbic Bank. The Absa machine in the mall is very expensive.
Transfer by Road, Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Transfer time; about 4-5 hours

Optional

Afternoon or after dinner

Guided Walk, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Afternoon

Relaxing or swimming, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Accommodation – Day 3

Luxury Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets

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Die Ziwa Rhino Lodge befindet sich im Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, dieses Schutzgebiet erstreckt sich über 70 Quadratkilometer und ist das einzige Nashornreservat in Uganda, es spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Schutz und in der Wiederansiedlung der Breitmaulnashörner.
Die in 2023 neu errichtete Lodge mit Pool verfügt über 7 Chalets die allesamt Luxus inmitten reiner Natur verbinden. Stilvolle Cottages mit bequemen Betten, schönem Bad, und eine private Veranda mit Sitzmöglichkeit lassen einen schon beim Ankommen zu Hause fühlen. Ihr Essen wird auf der privaten Veranda serviert.
The Ziwa Rhino Lodge is located in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, this protected area extends over 70 square kilometers and is the only rhino reserve in Uganda, it plays an important role in the protection and re-introduction of the white rhinos.
The lodge with pool, newly built in 2023, has 7 chalets, all of which combine luxury in the midst of pure nature. Stylish cottages with comfortable beds, a beautiful bathroom, and a private veranda with seating make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. Your food is served on the private veranda.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 From Rhinos to Murchison Falls NP

Walking safari, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary + Murchison Falls National Park

8:00 a.m. Rhino Walk guided by a ranger
You'll observe white rhinos in their morning activities, leaving them as they begin to rest in the shade before returning to activity in the evening. A truly breathtaking encounter with these large grazers awaits she.
Then you continue to Murchison NP. First to the Top of Falls viewpoint. There will be a picnic lunch with typical Ugandan snacks - the first game drive follows in the afternoon.
Transfer TIME FOR THE TRANSFER APPROX. 2.5 hours

Activities Day 4

8 am

Rhino walking safari, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - please wear long trousers, closed shoes and put your trouser ends inside the socks, that the ants cannot attack you. Come with a hat, enough sun protection and water.

Around Lunchtime

Der Aussichtspunkt Top of the Falls ist eines der Highlights im Park. Feste Halbschuhe sind von Vorteil, es kann matschig und rutschig sein.
The Top of the Falls viewpoint is one of the highlights in the park. Sturdy shoes are an advantage, it can be muddy and slippery.
Picnic at the viewpoint with Ugandan snacks that your guide will organise on the way in Masindi.

Afternoon

Game Drive in Murchison

Accommodation – Day 4

Mid-Range Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Die Bamboo Village Murchison Lodge ist ein kleines Boutique-Hotel, das sich in einer schönen Lage im Herzen des Murchison Falls Nationalparks in Uganda befindet. Das Hotel ist umgeben von Savanne und bietet eine ruhige und entspannende Atmosphäre für Reisende, die eine Auszeit vom hektischen Alltag suchen. Das Hotel verfügt über insgesamt 8 Zimmer, die alle mit natürlichen Materialien und lokalen Kunstwerken gestaltet sind.
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Bamboo Village Murchison is a small boutique hotel beautifully located in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. The hotel is surrounded by savannah and offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for travelers looking for a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. The hotel has a total of 8 rooms, all decorated with natural materials and local artwork.

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Murchison Bamboo Village superior double room

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 & 6

Day 5 & 6 Murchison Falls National Park

Another 2 days in beautiful Murchison Falls Park.
DAY 5
Early morning game drive.
You return for lunch at the tower restaurant of Bamboo Lodge.
At 1:30 p.m. boat safari on the Nile towards the falls in a small private boat from Wildfrontiers. You can look forward to water birds, many mammals and crocodiles on the banks of the Nile. Its it is a private boat Champion can join - in addition to the boat guide he can explain a lot and likes to photograph wildlife.
DAY 6
Your day will start early with the Nile Delta cruise which starts at Sunrise. If you are lucky you might spot a shoebill at the Delta. This cruise follows the Nile to it Delta at Lake Albert. Watch the early morning activities of birds, elephants, crocodiles and more.
After this experience lunch at the tower of the lodge.
In the afternoon you might relax at the pool or gor for another game drive or both.

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Safari start at dawn. Stay tuned for the awakening of the wildlife. It can be cool in the car in the morning with the roof open. Please remember to bring a scarf and a thin jacket.
Safari Start Morgengrauen. Seid auf das Erwachen der Tierwelt gespannt. Morgens kann es mit dem offenen Dach kühl im Auto sein. Bitte an Schal und dünne Jacke denken.

Around Lunchtime

It's time for a break, so sit back and enjoy the good food as we serve you lunch.

1:30 pm

Boat Safari on the Nile to Murchison Falls in a private boat just for you.
This has the advantage that the guide can drive closer to the shore and gives us plenty of time for photos... also goes back if we missed something.
Boot Safari auf dem Nil zu den Murchison Fällen in einem privaten Boot nur für Euch.
Das hat den Vorteil, dass der Guide näher ans Ufer fahren kann und euch viel Zeit für Fotos gibt…. auch mal zurück fährt, wenn ihr etwas verpasst habt.

Activities Day 6

7 am

If the localized shoebill stands high on your safari wish list, this morning's 20km cruise to the Nile Delta offers an excellent chance of spotting this eagerly sought bird.

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Optional

Afternoon

Relaxing or swimming, Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Guided Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation – Day 5 & 6

Mid-Range Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Spend another night in Bamboo Village Safari Lodge.

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Day 7 From Murchison Falls NP to Kibale Forest NP

Transfer Day to Kibale Forest NP
transfer time 6-7 hours - Upon arrival, either relax in the beautiful garden of the lodge with many birds and often monkeys or take a small guided community tour with banana gin and coffee tasting (included in the package price) can be done by walking or just by bypassing with the car

Activities Day 7

at about 11:30 am

Transfer by Road, Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park
Transfer time; 6 - 7 hours

Around Lunchtime

Picnic Lunch, On the Road

Optional

Late afternoon

Community tours, Kibale National Park either take a small guided community walking tour with banana gin and coffee tasting (included in the package price) or just by bypassing with the car

Walk to the Top of the world crater lakes

Accommodation – Day 7

Mid-Range Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Wunderschön gelegen - ein Ort zum genießen
Die Chimpanzee Forest Lodge ist eine sehr schöne Lodge am Kibale Nationalpark in Uganda und bietet eine einzigartige Erfahrung für Naturliebhaber und Abenteurer. Die Lodge mit dem großen, gepflegten tropischen Garten, liegt inmitten eines üppigen Waldgebietes und bietet einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die umliegende Landschaft.
Beautifully located - a place to enjoy
The Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is a very beautiful lodge in the Kibale National Park in Uganda and offers a unique experience for nature lovers and adventurers. The lodge with the large, well-kept tropical garden is located in the middle of a lush forest area and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
You'll enjoy exploring the hilltop grounds of Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, which feel like a botanical garden, and attract plenty of monkeys and forest birds from neighboring Kibale National Park. This small lodge, built around a restored 1950s homestead, also offers great views of the surrounding tea plantations and nearby Nyabikere Lake.

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Day 8 Kibale National Park

Your day program:
Guided Walk, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Bigodi Wetland morning hike - rare birds and monkeys and explanations about plants and their uses.
Afterwards, local lunch at Tinka with explanation about Ugandan food and traditions.
Chimpanzee Tracking in the afternoon. The best time of the day for this activity.
Kibale National Park is best known for its population of around 1,000 chimpanzees, humans' closest genetic relative. The park is home to a dozen other primate species, including Uganda mangabey, a species of monkey found only in Uganda and seen only in Kibale.

Activities Day 8

8 am

Guided Walk, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, Tinka local Restaurant

2 pm

Chimpanzee Tracking, Kibale National Park

Accommodation – Day 8

Mid-Range Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

A second night at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9

Day 9 From Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning you head along some crater lakes towards Queen Elizabeth NP. You will visit a vanilla plantation community project where the best organic vanilla is grown. The vanilla can be purchased there and is of exceptional quality - $2.5 per bean. If you buy vanilla the tour is free, if not they expect a small donation.
Afterwards you pass some banana markets (Matoke) - photo stop!.
Local lunch just near Kasese town (Rolex - this is an omelet rolled in a chapati - the expression comes from to roll and take it ex - or goat barbecue)
Before you reach the lodge we will take you to the Twin Lakes View Point. This can also be done the next day.
TRAVEL TIME APPROX. 3 HOURS
Queen Elizabeth NPSet on the Rift Valley floor in view of the snow-capped Rwenzori peaks, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers plenty of variety to safarigoers. On the Kasenyi and Ishasha Plains, large herds of Uganda kob, the national antelope, stand on constant guard for the lions that feed on them. Lakes Edward and George, together with the connecting Kazinga Channel, support around 5,000 hippos and an abundance of waterbirds, as well as being a magnet for thirsty elephant and buffalo herds.

Activities Day 9

After Breakfast

Transfer by Road, Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer time; about 3 hours

Morning

Visit, Vanilla Plantation Project

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, Local Lunch near Kasese

Afternoon

Visit, Twin Lakes View Point

Accommodation – Day 9

Mid-Range Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

You'll be staying at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, a modern owner-managed lodge whose historic heart is a chalet built in 1948 by engineers working on a nearby bridge. Set on a volcanically formed escarpment overlooking the lush green plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this lodge is named after a pair of beautiful crater lakes nestled in the highlands immediately behind it.

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

Day 10 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning game drive or optional Lion - Predator Tracking
you have the choice either to go on normal game drive or to join an exciting experience, the lion and predator tracking, for an extra fee of 220 USD.
You meet the tracker and his team at the gate at 7 a.m. and are allowed to follow him through the park off track. He will track the lions for you and with luck you will see the lions at breakfast in the morning. Then he will go on leopard search.
Towards lunchtime you continue to Kazinga Channel from where the boat trip starts.

Kazinga Channel boat safari at 2pm
Boat trips on the Kazinga Channel are a highlight of wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We drive past flocks of grunting hippos, watch elephants and buffalo come down to drink, observe flocks of pelicans and other water birds, if we're lucky we catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Ruwenzori peaks and keep an eye out for the huge, very shy giant forest hog.

Activities Day 10

7 am

Your early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park will quickly become the favorite part of your safari day, with animals out and active.

2 pm

One of Africa's great boat safaris, a Kazinga Channel cruise reliably yields close-up encounters with hippo, elephant, buffalo, pink-backed pelican and yellow-billed stork.

About 5 to 7 pm

Late afternoon Game Drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Optional

7 am

A tracking excursion with Queen Elizabeth Predator Project reduces the element of luck normally required to see lions and leopards by tracking them down with radio collars.

Accommodation – Day 10

Mid-Range Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Second night in Twin Lakes Safari Lodge.

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Day 11

Day 11 To Bwindi, the home of the Mountain Gorillas

Today you proceed to Bwindi, the home of gorillas.
During Transfer you can visit the elephant dung project*. or the Kitagata Hotsprings. The Elephant project expects that you either buy some handicrafts or give a small donation. The Hotsprings ask for an entrance fee of 20000 UGX, about 6 USD.
Afterwards you proceed to Bwindi, the home of the gorillas.
Lunch during transfer.

*since elephants always haunt the farmers' fields, this project offers a small compensation by buying the dung. From the afterwards cleaned dung the ladies produce a hand-made paper. The process is explained and you can buy products made of this paper there, but also others such as a cold-pressed Avacado oil for the skin.

Activities Day 11

Rest of Day

Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with optional visit of Kitagata Hotsprings (about 6 $ entrance fee)
Transfer time; about 5 to 6 hours

Optional

After Breakfast

Das Elephant Dung Project ist eine Frauenkooperative zur Unterstützung von Bauern. Da die Felder der Bauern immer wieder von Elefanten heimgesucht werden, bietet dieses Projekt einen kleinen Ausgleich durch den Aufkauf des Mists. Daraus wird dann handgeschöpftes Papier hergestellt. Beim Besuch wird das Projekt und der Herstellungsprozess erklärt. Man kann dort Produkte aus 'Elefanten' Papier kaufen, aber auch andere wie z.B. ein kaltgepresstes Avocadoöl für die Haut. Beim Kauf von Artikeln ist der Besuch kostenlos, sonst wird eine Spende erwartet.
The Elephant Dung Project is a women's cooperative supporting farmers. Since the farmers' fields are repeatedly infested by elephants, this project offers a small compensation by buying up the manure. Handmade paper is then made from this. During the visit the project and the manufacturing process will be explained. You can buy products made from 'elephant' paper there, but also others such as cold-pressed avocado oil for the skin. They expect that you buy something or leave a donation.

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation – Day 11

Luxury Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

We love the rooms at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for their airy ambience, earthy color schemes offset by bright African fabrics, and tall windows and wide balconies looking out across the rolling green hills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This little lodge only lies 1km from the Rushaga gorilla-tracking trailhead, making it a most convenient base for activities in the national park.

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Day 12

Day 12 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today the magical encounter with the gentle giants is on the program. Jones and Champion will make every effort the evening before to select the best gorilla group for you.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park protects one of Africa's oldest highland forests. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its rich biodiversity, which includes numerous plants and animals whose range is limited to the Albertine Rift Valley. The most famous of these is of course the mountain gorilla, but the handsome L'Hoest's monkey, the spectacular Ruwenzori three-horned chameleon and the sought-after African green broadbill are other endemic species.

Chameleon entering Nature Responsible car

Activity Day 12

Morning to possibly afternoon

Wichtig beim Gorilla Tracking: gute wasserfest Wanderschuhe, eventuell Gamaschen, gedeckte Farben, lange Hosen und Ärmel, Gartenhandschuhe, Sonnenschutz und Regenschutz.
Briefing ab 7:30 durch die Ranger und einer kulturellen Darbietung. Danach werden die Besucher in Gruppen bis zu acht Personen aufgeteilt, die je eine Gorilla Familie besuchen. In der Regel sind unsere Kunden spätestens zwischen 1 und 3 Uhr zurück in der Lodge.
Die Ranger TRACKER, gehen in Gruppen von 3 Personen früh morgens in den Wald und starten die Suche nach den Gorillas, von den Schlafplätzen aus, wo die Affen am Vorabend verlassen wurden. Ein Ranger und 2 Sicherheitsleute brechen mit ihrer Besuchergruppe nach dem Briefing zum Tracking auf. Unterwegs werden immer wieder Pausen gemacht, da es teils steil bergauf und bergab geht, oft auf den Elefantenpfaden, die ja nach Wetterlage auch rutschig sein können.
Um sicher und entspannt bei den Gorillas anzukommen, empfehlen wir zusätzlich einen (Sup)Porter zu buchen. Junge Frauen und Männer aus den umliegenden, sehr armen Gemeinden, begleiten die Besucher, tragen die Rucksäcke und unterstützen an unwegsamen Stellen. Eine helfende Hand in steilem, rutschigem Gelände, beim Balancieren über Wasserläufe und an schlammigen Stellen, kann sehr hilfreich sein. Die zusätzlichen $ 20, die für jeden Porter ohne Trinkgeld gezahlt werden, sind gut investiertes Geld.
Sobald Sie bei „Ihren“ Gorillas angekommen sind, beginnt Ihre magische Stunde. Die mächtigen Tiere lassen sich von uns Menschen nicht stören. Es ist unglaublich faszinierend, die mächtigen Gorillas so nah und in ihrem natürlichen Umfeld zu betrachten. Ihre meist gemächlichen, aber kraftvollen Bewegungen, ihre Interaktion, ihre Mimik. Man glaubt ihre Emotionen in den Gesichtern lesen zu können. Was für ein Erlebnis!
Nach einer Stunde müssen Sie sich schweren Herzens von den imposanten Menschenaffen verabschieden. Die Tracker bleiben im Wald – sie begleiten die Gorillas, bis sie sich ihr Nachtlager bereiten – und bekommen nun ihr Trinkgeld im Wald, wobei der Rager und die Security Leute es am Ende bei Überreichen der Zertifikate erhalten. Auf kürzestem Wege gehen die glücklichen Besucher mit ihrem Ranger, den Security Rangern und den Porters aus dem wunderschönen Regenwald und kommen zurück in die Zivilisation. Ganz beseelt – wir kennen dieses Gefühl;-)

Accommodation – Day 12

Luxury Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Second night at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13

Day 13 Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, the trip continues to Lake Bunyonyi
Your domicile is the Bird Nest Resort Bunyonyi.
Before you will bypass the viewpoint at Arcadia Lodge overlooking the lake.
Lunch will be at BIRD NEST. A specialty here is the local crayfish, a small freshwater crab. It is either prepared as a starter with avocado or as a main course in a Marsala or butter garlic sauce.
In the afternoon from about 3 to 5 pm our local guide will pick you for a boat tour on the lake with various possibilities: on Mondays and Fridays he will first take you to the colourful market, during the boat trip hikes from short to moderately difficult can be arranged , as well as a visit to the island hospital and/or a school. In addition, you can book activities in the climbing park, such as a zip line over the lake or the giant swing. Our boat guide will advise you on this and can also show everything from the boat and explain the extra costs for some of the additional activities.
DRIVING TIME about 3 HOURS

Activities Day 13

After Breakfast

Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer time; about 3 hours

late morning

Viewpoint, Lake Bunyonyi

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, BirdNest Resort

Optional

3 to 5pm

Boat Trip, Lake Bunyonyi

Afternoon

Market visit, Mondays and Fridays only
Relaxing or swimming, Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation – Day 13

Mid-Range BirdNest Resort

Whether you want to chill out at the waterside swimming pool, paddle a free canoe out onto the lake, or relax in a contemporary-styled room with a unique cave-like bathroom, BirdNest Resort is the most prestigious hotel on Bunyonyi. Its breezy terrace restaurant has one of the most imaginative menus in Uganda.

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Day 14 & 15

Day 14 & 15 Lake Mburo National Park

From today you head back towards Entebbe. But first with final game drives in Lake Mburo NP.
DAY 14
After about 4-5 hours of driving time, you reach Kigarama Lodge for a late lunch before our game drive through the small park starts.
Lake Mburo National Park is part of the ancient Ankole Kingdom and is conveniently located halfway between Kampala and the gorilla highlands in southwest Uganda. The park is a small but very beautiful savannah park. The only one on your trip with zebras and impalas, but also giraffes, buffalo, eland and many beautiful birds.
It is also a top destination for birdwatchers. In the afternoon or the next day, a walking safari in the park is included in your package. If you want more walking safaris, you can book it on ground for 25$ pp.
DAY 15
Another day in the new and beautiful Kigarama Lodge in the middle of Lake Mburo Park. You can go on game drives, take your walking safari included in the price.
Enjoy your lunch and dinner at the lodge. The food is excellent and the chef is extraordinary good with Italian dishes.
Optional guided horseback riding or guided mountain biking in the park is also offered - to be prebooked a couple of days in advance on extra cost.

Activities Day 14

8 am

Transfer by Road, Lake Bunyonyi to Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Late afternoon

Game Drive in the afternoon

Activities Day 15

Morning & Afternoon

You'll be joining us in Lake Mburo National Park for a guided game drive. It's a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came so far to see.

Morning or Afternoon

Walking safari, Lake Mburo National Park

Around Lunchtime

Lunch, Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Accommodation – Day 14 & 15

Mid-Range Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Kigarama Wilderness Lodge is a new lodge, very good locates with pool and a very good restaurant.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16

Day 16 Back to Entebbe via Equator Point

Time to say Good-Bye

Early morning game drive in Lake Mburo NP followed at about 9 am by a bush breakfast organised by the lodge.

At about 10 am transfer to Entebbe via the Equator Monument.

On the way to Entebbe you bypass traditional drum manufacturers. Let's stop at one and get explained how they manufacture traditional Ugandan drums and enjoy a drum session with drums and other traditional instruments.

You will be back in Entebbe between 5 and 6 pm.

In the evening we arrange a farewell dinner in Entebbe. After dinner you will be dropped at the airport.

TRAVEL TIME APPROX. 4-5 HOURS

Activities Day 16

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Lake Mburo National Park

At 9 am

The bush breakfast is a safari institution and we are happy, that Kigarama Lodge offers this for our clients

Rest of Day

Transfer by Road, Lake Mburo National Park via Equator point Uganda to Entebbe
Transfer time; about 5 to 6 hours

Around 6pm

End your wonderful day on safari by enjoying dinner with us.

2:30 hours before departure

We'll transfer you to the airport.
Transfer time; 10-20 Minutes

Optional

Afternoon

Visit, Traditional Drum Manufacturers

Accommodations Overview

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Accommodation - Day 1 & 2 Entebbe

Mid-Range

Secrets Guest House

Guest house

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Accommodation - Day 3 Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Luxury

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

No alternative accommodation for Day 3

Accommodation - Day 4 Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Mid-Range

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 4

Mid-Range

Twiga Safari Lodge

Same Price

Lodge

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 5 & 6 Murchison Falls National Park

Mid-Range

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 5 & 6

Mid-Range

Twiga Safari Lodge

Same Price

Lodge - Just outside

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 7 Murchison Falls National Park

Mid-Range

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Guest house

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 7

Mid-Range

Bweza Lodge Kibale

Same Price

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 8 Kibale National Park

Mid-Range

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Guest house - Just outside Kibale National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 8

Mid-Range

Bweza Lodge Kibale

Same Price

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 9 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Mid-Range

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Lodge - Just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 9

Mid-Range

Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp

Same Price

Tented camp - Just outside

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 10 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Mid-Range

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Lodge - Just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 10

Mid-Range

Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp

Same Price

Tented camp - Just outside

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 11 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 11

Luxury

Four Gorillas Lodge

Same Price

Lodge

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 12 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Lodge - Just outside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 12

Luxury

Four Gorillas Lodge

Same Price

Lodge - Just outside

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation - Day 13 Lake Bunyonyi

Mid-Range

BirdNest Resort

Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included

Alternative for Day 13

Mid-Range

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Same Price

Resort

Meal Plan:	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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High Standard Uganda Trip

Highlights

Map

Day 1 & 2 Entebbe

Activity Day 1

At arrival time

Activities Day 2

1 pm

Optional

Morning

Mid-Range Secrets Guest House

Day 3 From Entebbe to the Rhinos

Activities Day 3

8 am

Optional

Afternoon or after dinner

Afternoon

Luxury Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets

Day 4 From Rhinos to Murchison Falls NP

Activities Day 4

8 am

Around Lunchtime

Afternoon

Mid-Range Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 5 & 6 Murchison Falls National Park

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Around Lunchtime

1:30 pm

Activities Day 6

7 am

Around Lunchtime

Optional

Afternoon

Mid-Range Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 7 From Murchison Falls NP to Kibale Forest NP

Activities Day 7

at about 11:30 am

Around Lunchtime

Optional

Late afternoon

Mid-Range Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 8 Kibale National Park

Activities Day 8

8 am

Around Lunchtime

2 pm

Mid-Range Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 9 From Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities Day 9

After Breakfast

Morning

Around Lunchtime

Afternoon

Mid-Range Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 10 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities Day 10

7 am

2 pm

About 5 to 7 pm

Optional

7 am

Mid-Range Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 11 To Bwindi, the home of the Mountain Gorillas

Activities Day 11

Rest of Day

Optional

After Breakfast

Early Morning

Luxury Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 12 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

16 Days Uganda Primates Safari

16 Days Uganda Primates Safari