The Summarized, 6 Days royal route Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Entebbe to Kampala
- Lake 2: Kampala to Kibale National Park
- Day 3: Kibale chimpanzee trekking – Queen Elizabeth national Park
- Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi National Park
- Day 5: Bwindi gorilla trekking
- Day 6: Bwindi to Kampala to Entebbe
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – TRANSFER TO KAMPALA
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our company representative who will then take you to Serena Kampala Hotel or Cassia Lodge or ken Rock Hotel for an overnight and dinner.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 02: KAMPALA – KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains.
Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding cultural visit.
Meals and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge or Mountains of the Moon or Chimps Nest
A stunning location overlooking a dramatic Crater Lake and the fabled “Mountains of the Moon”. .
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 03: KIBALE CHIMPANZEE TREKKING
In the morning you will have breakfast to transfer to Kibale Headquarters for briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search for chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed. After chimp trekking drive to Queen Elizabeth ready for an evening two hour Boat cruise along the famous Kazinga channel is worthwhile an opportunity to see Hippo, Buffalo, Kobs, Elephants, warthogs etc. This trip also enables visitor chance to see spectacular birds.
Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge or Enganzi Lodge or Ihamba Safari Lodge Bandas
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 04: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
Begin your day with a cup of coffee. Early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile makes visitors encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs lakes and a variety of birds. Thereafter drive through the Ishasha Sector; this takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment. If time allows take on a mini game drive in Ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi forest National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 05: BWINDI NATIONAL PARK – GORILLA TREKKING
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways.
Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge) or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp .
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 06: BWINDI – KAMPALA – ENTEBBE
Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch enroute wit stopover at Igongo cultural centre to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima, thereafter proceed at the Equator Uganda before your evening departures home.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
End of services.
INCLUSIONS
- 5 nights’ Accommodation as per the itinerary
- 4*4 safari vehicle with popup roof famous for off-the-beaten-track Big 5 Safaris
- Bottled drinking water
- Bwindi Gorilla trekking permit – $600 per person
- Services of an English Speaking Driver/guide.
- Community visit fees
- Pickup and Return airport transfers
EXCLUSIONS
- International & Domestic flights (if not mentioned above)
- Personal insurance and baggage insurance
- Visa fees wherever applicable.
- All drinks & meals unless stated above.
- Porter fees while trekking Gorillas
- All tips and porterage.
- Laundry, massages and other personal expenses e.g. mini-bar & telephone unless otherwise stated
- Any other services not mentioned above and other optional/additional activities.
