Uganda Tours – Tour Uganda National Parks
This Uganda Tour takes you to Lake Mburo in the Southern part of Uganda, near Mbarara. Lake Mburo is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. Proceed to Bwindi Forest for gorilla trekking and then connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This safari starts and ends in Kampala.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lake Mburo National Park
Head from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, situated in the Southern part of Uganda. Before you reach the park, you will have a magnificence of the game drive. Arrive in time for a boat ride on Lake Mburo. The acacia forests and wetlands are home to an impressive variety of antelope including the giant eland and impala. The lake is rich with a diversity of animal and plant species which will be viewed clearly as you are on the boat trip. Expect to see hippopotami and birds like African Fin foot, Pelicans, Black crake, Heron, cormorant, fish eagle, you may also sight the rare Shoebill Stork and all these will furnish your visit with pride. Dinner and over night stay at Mantana Tented Camp/Arcadia Cottages/Rwonyo Camp
Day 2: Game drives and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, you will go for game viewing because the park is famous for its richness in biodiversity. It has an estimate of 68 different species of mammals such as Topi, Impala, Zebra, Buffalo, Eland, leopard, Hyenas and jackals. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds, while the fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists, such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus Gonalek. After the view, proceed to Bwindi Forest and on your arrival relax while preparing for the following day: Gorilla trekking. Overnight and dinner at Mahogany Springs/Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ Buhoma Community Bandas
Day 3: Gorilla trekking
Enter the sanctuary at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the experienced guides, proceed through dense bush to trek for these endangered animals called the great Apes (Gorillas). Other primates also live in the forest including the black-and-white colobus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee. This can be very tiring due to the fact that the ground is steep and densely forested but it really is worth it. Return to the accommodation for relaxation or have an optional community walk. Overnight and dinner at Mahogany Springs/Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ Buhoma Community Bandas
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, head for Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is situated at the foot of the Rwenzoris Mountains, protecting over 200 sq km of Rift Valley Savanna, interspersed with patches of forest and crater lakes thus an thought for a safari. At your arrival, carry out a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. You will scrutinize the concentration of water birds, hippos and crocodiles which is amazing. The bird species includes the black bee- eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors and many more. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge /Enganzi Lodge/Katara Lodge(FB)
Day 5: Game drive and chimpanzee tracking
Early morning game drive in the Park, to see wildlife like elephants, lions, Uganda Kobs, spotted hyenas and the leopard plus many others. In the afternoon, head to Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking. These delightful apes, more closely related to humans than to any other living creature, are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge /Enganzi Lodge/Katara Lodge
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast we depart for Kampala with a packed lunch and arrive during the late afternoon