Classic Uganda Tour – 10 Day Flying
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to your accommodation.
Entebbe is a small, quiet town located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is easy to explore on foot or local transport on motorbikes known as “boda bodas” or local taxis. Visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where you can see and learn about Uganda’s native wildlife, local markets to buy clothes and crafts, curio shops for souvenirs, and the Botanical Gardens on Lake Victoria where you can walk among beautiful trees, watch monkeys moving through the canopy above, and spot many indigenous bird species. Entebbe has a wide variety of restaurants serving many different cuisines as well as several bars and clubs where you can sample the local beer, catch a game of football and chat with the local Ugandans, known for their open and friendly nature.
Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to Kasese. Meet your Wild Frontier Guide and drive to Kibale are, drive time approx. 2-3 hours.
Kibale National Park, known for its superb chimpanzee tracking and bird watching, is home to over 60 different mammal species. With the greatest variety and concentration of primates of any forest in East Africa, the 766 sq km park extends south from Fort Portal all the way to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dominated by tropical forest, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, the park reaches altitudes of 1100-1590 meters. This diverse habitat and climate provides the perfect environment for Kibale’s rich primate populations including nine diurnal primates. Visitors to the park have the opportunity to encounter vervet, red tail, H’oest and blue monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, red and black and white colobus, olive baboon, chimpanzees and a wide variety of birds and other mammals.
Drive to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your chimpanzee tracking experience.
Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the forest to view wild chimpanzees as well as several other species of primates in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within metres of these amusing and very social apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Chimpanzees, our closest cousins, are extremely endangered with only an estimated 5000 remaining in Uganda.
After lunch depart for Bigodi Swamp, considered one of Uganda’s best bird watching locations. Bigodi’s rich ecosystem makes it a spectacular venue for viewing numerous primate and bird species in their natural habitats. This two to three hour walk can be tailored to your individual schedule and interests.
Morning spent at leisure or morning optional activities available such as:
Half Day Nature Walk – Kibale
Embark on a half day walk through tropical rainforest with experienced wildlife guides. Enjoy scenic views, the sights and sounds of the rain forest, ample opportunities for bird watching and glimpses of the many monkey species living in the park as they move through the forest canopy.
Traditional meal
we give interpretive traditional meals where freshly grown and prepared traditional foods are shared with tourists. the meals are served under a grass thatched hut and guests may sit on the floor (mats and cushions) or on chairs/stools according to preference. Meals are served in a mini-buffet style with a variety of dishes to take care of the varying tastes of the visitors. Meals are accompanied with herbal teas and fresh fruits.
Handicrafts Demonstration
We have a number of expert women weavers in Bigodi. They have been involved in making handicrafts for sell to tourists since 1992. We prepare a demo depending on the size and preference of the tour group. Women come with crafts at different levels/stages of weaving. Tourists are given an opportunity to not only observe but also to participate in the weaving. they also share stories of the life of women in the village and how the handicrafts have helped the women to build a Nursery school that has currently graduated to a primary school.
Afternoon, second chimp trek in Kibale Forest.
After breakfast depart Kibale Forest and drive to the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, for your private morning Kazinga Channel boat cruise, driving time approx. 2-3 hours.
The Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth National Park is rich with wildlife including warthog, water buck, bush buck, leopard, Ugandan kob, elephants, countless bird species and even the rare giant forest hog. In the Mweya sector of the park, visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree. The many nearby crater lakes and Rwenzori mountain range provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey.
Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the spectacular Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may encounter herds of elephant, buffalos and antelopes, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a remarkable view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.
After your boat cruise continue to Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, approx. 2-3 hours. Afternoon game drives.
At the end of your afternoon game drive, you will be taken to a prearranged location inside the national park, where you will find a small buffet with freshly-made snacks and ice-cold drinks. This is set up with comfortable chairs, overlooking the beautiful African savannah plains. The Sundowners are held in an area where you have a combination of the beautiful African sunset, as well as having a quiet location from which to enjoy viewing the wildlife. The Sundowners last as long as you choose, so there is no pressure to return to Camp before watching the sun set fully. The selection of drinks on offer include: water, sodas, beers, house wines, as well as local gin. The Sundowner drinks & snacks are a fantastic way to round your day off!
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, rich with wildlife including warthog, water buck, bush buck, leopard, Ugandan kob, elephants, countless bird species and even the rare giant forest hog. The Ishasha sector of the park is known for its famous tree climbing lions sometimes found lying about in the branches of the native fig trees.
Optional Activity of a morning bush breakfast, where after your early morning game drive, enjoy your breakfast in the wilderness with your own personal chef and dinning set up in a secluded wilderness spot.
After breakfast drive to Bwindi Forest approx. 3-4 hours.
Bwindi National Park, located in south western Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area, one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, where lowland and montane habitats meet, contains a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, and shrubs. Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa. The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered Mountain Gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Bwindi is also home to several endangered bird species with very limited ranges, and acts as an important catchment area for many rivers, supplying water for agriculture in the surrounding region.
Following breakfast at the lodge, travel to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your gorilla tracking experience. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes.
The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, is abundantly rewarded with the lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 880 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
After your gorilla trek either spend the time relaxing at the beautiful lodge overlooking Bwindi Forest, or spend the time exploring some of the optional activities available in the area.
Second Gorilla Trek
After breakfast, depart Bwindi Forest and drive to Kihihi Airstrip, approx. 2-3 hours for your scheduled domestic flight to Entebbe.
Connect to your international flight out.
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