9-Days Bwindi, Queen, Kibale, Murchison Falls Tour
This 9 Days Bwindi Queen Kibale Murchison Falls Tour takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable forest, gorilla trekking is the most winning meeting in this forest. It also includes a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife such as African elephant, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, hippopotamus, topi, waterbuck, warthog, giant forest hog, Nile crocodile, leopard, spotted hyena, chimpanzee and lion this park known as Uganda’s second largest national park. You will conclude this tour with a visit to Kibale Forest National Park with several amazing crater lakes and swamps , wildlife like chimpanzee, red and blue duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, warthogs, giant forest hogs, common warthogs, and African buffalo.
After drive to Murchison falls National Park for activities like Boat cruise tours in Murchison falls park, Game drive tours in Murchison falls park, Birding tours in Murchison falls national park, Hiking to the top of falls, Hiking and Nature Walks, Hot air balloon safaris in Murchison Falls Park, Sportfishing, Cultural encounters, Uganda’s amazing heritage, with breathtaking scenic.
Lake Bunyonyi
The last part of the 9-day Uganda safari will take you for relaxation by beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.Lake Bunyonyi is a mesmerizing and tranquil lake located in southwestern Uganda, near the town of Kabale. It is often regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Africa, attracting travelers with its stunning scenery, serene waters, and a myriad of islands scattered throughout its expanse. The name “Bunyonyi” means “place of many little birds” in the local Rukiga language, a fitting description for the abundance of birdlife found around the lake.
Murchison Falls National Park:
Commonly known as the nature wonders of Uganda. This is the starting point of the safari, and it promises exciting wildlife encounters. The combination of a game drive and a boat cruise on the Nile River offers an opportunity to see a wide variety of animals. Such as the iconic African Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros). Meanwhile, the Murchison Falls is where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge and plummets into the Devil’s Cauldron, is a stunning natural spectacle.
Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is situated approximately 176 kilometers (109 miles) north of the capital city, Kampala, and covers an area of about 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres). It provides a safe and secure environment for the rhinos to thrive and reproduce, as well as promoting education and awareness about rhino conservation.
Kibale Forest National Park:
Specifically known for its remarkable chimpanzee population, Kibale Forest allows visitors to go chimpanzee tracking and observe these primates in their natural habitat. It’s an enriching experience to learn about the behavior of these intelligent creatures and witness their interactions. However you will engage in more exciting activities like the Bigodi wetland swamp walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is a fascinating eco-tourism activity located near Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda. Furthermore, it is a community-based initiative that offers visitors a chance to explore the unique wetland ecosystem of Bigodi and encounter its diverse flora and fauna.
Queen Elizabeth National Park:
This park offers a game drive and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where visitors can spot a wide array of wildlife and bird species. The diverse landscape for instance crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains, adds to the allure of this park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park:
The highlight of the trip, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, provides a rare opportunity to get up close with the magnificent mountain gorillas. This experience is often considered one of the most memorable wildlife encounters in the world.
Batwa Community Visit:
The visit to the Batwa community allows travelers to gain insights into their unique way of life and traditions. It’s a chance to appreciate and respect the cultural diversity of Uganda.
Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is situated approximately 176 kilometers (109 miles) north of the capital city, Kampala, and covers an area of about 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres). It provides a safe and secure environment for the rhinos to thrive and reproduce, as well as promoting education and awareness about rhino conservation.
Highlights:
Day 1; Transfer from Entebbe to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 2; Boat ride and move to Bwindi forest
Day 3; Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi forest and move to Ishasha
Day 4; Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National
Day 5; Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
Day 7: Transfer to Murchison falls
Day 8: Game drive and Launch cruise in Murchison falls
Day 9: Rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino home and return to Entebbe/Kampala
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early break first, you will set off for an 8-9 hour drive to the south western part of the country. Meanwhile, you will have a pause at the Equator where you will have a chance to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos.
similarly, you will make another pause for lunch en-route, with a last pause at Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. in addition to, it is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzias free.
furthermore, the view around the lake is made up of terraced hills protruding from the water’s edge. while, Bunyonyi means “place of little birds” and as the name suggests, there is plenty of birdlife around the lake. lastly, check in your room for dinner and overnight
Main Destination- Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge.
Mid-Range: Mburo Safari Lodge.
Budget: Rwakobo Rock.
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 2: Boat ride and move to Bwindi forest
After an early break first, you will set out for a Boat ride at Lake Bunyonyi this takes 2 hours, the view around the lake is made up of terraced hills protruding from the water’s edge. Bunyonyi means “place of little birds” and as the name suggests, there is plenty of birdlife around the lake.
You will be transferred to Bwindi in the afternoon, where you will do some nature walk or Batwa cultural meeting, 9 Day Bwindi, Queen, Tour you will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hill sides and how they care for their animals (cows) that are a prime source of pride then later return for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge /Buhoma lodge.
Mid-Range: Silverback lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp.
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest camp
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi forest and move to Ishasha
After an early break first, you will head to the park base where you will be briefed by the guides before you begin the search in the thick Bwindi forest for the giant gorillas. Bwindi National Park is renowned for its impressive mountain gorillas, although it is not sure for how long you will track before finding them since it all depends on their movement.
Though the time spent to track down these Gorillas is unsure, the thrill of spending time and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare moving, awesome and exciting tours that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly special meeting. 9Day Bwindi Queen Kibale Murchison Falls Tour, Lastly, you’ll return for lunch and then later move to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth meanwhile you will reach late evening for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation option;
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Lodge/ Elephant hub Lodge
Budget: Bush lodge / Pumba safari cottages
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 4: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National
After your break first, you will be taken to Ishasha, known for the tree climbing lions lodging in the tree branches while keeping a close eye on herds of Uganda Kobs, their favorite prey.
In the same way in the afternoon, you will take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga means to see at close range the water animals that include Hippos, Buffaloes, Crocodiles and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird types on the water banks mainly the known pelican and Jacana.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation option;
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Lodge/ Elephant hub Lodge
Budget: Bush lodge / Pumba safari cottages
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 5: move to Kibale National Park
After your break first, you will go for a brief morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth then head to the scenic Explosion Craters and Explosion Crater Lakes along the Western Ugandan. meanwhile,9 Day Bwindi, Queen, Tour the explosion Crater Lake Trails are one of the Pearls in the Pearl of Africa. furthermore, have your lunch en-route, after move to Kibale National Park, check in at your lodge for some rest, then in the evening go for the nature walks at Bigodi swamp where you will do birding. meanwhile, there you will spot some bird types, butterflies are abundant and some women cultural groups activities which are also adventurous, while to attend it can take you 2/3 hours, after get back to your respective hotel for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Crater safari lodge / Kyaninga safari lodge.
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest house/ Turaco tree tops.
Budget: Rweteera Safari Park
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
After your break first, head to Kibale Forest with our packed lunch to view the animals. meanwhile, the activity will take half a day and along the way you will see other animals such as Grey cheeked Mangabey, Hostess, Red-Colobus and the Blue tailed and the Red-tailed monkeys swinging in the branches of this thick forest.
Meanwhile, about 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild. Furthermore,9Day Bwindi, Queen, Kibale, Murchison Falls Tour you spend one hour with them, after get back to your Lodge for lunch, After Lunch you will be taken for Bigodi Wetland home walk.
In addition to, this is a guided swamp walk that takes you closer seeing animals mostly monkeys, birds and butterflies. Hopefully you will see the elusive Sitatunga antelope and the Shoebill Stork.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Crater safari lodge / Kyaninga safari lodge.
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest house/ Turaco tree tops.
Budget: Rweteera Safari Park
Meals plan:
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 7: Transfer to Murchison falls
After your break first, you move to Murchison Falls National Park, Head straight to tour the Top and bottom of majestic falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7 metres gorge to the falls 45 metres. while,9Day Bwindi, Queen, Kibale, Murchison Falls Tour many scenic viewpoints are a photographers’ delight, the most impressive view of the foaming waters rushing into the gorge with a deafening roar. finally, you will have dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge.
Mid-Range: Murchison River Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Budget: Red chili Hideaway.
Meals plan:
Break first & Lunch as well as Dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 8: Game drive and Launch cruise in Murchison falls
Furthermore, you will set off at 6:30 am cross to the northern bank of river Nile head for a sunrise game drive in the Nyamsika plateau to see the Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda Kobs, hartebeest and waterbucks, and bush pig plus large carnivores including lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. plus crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the banks of the Nile. 9Days Bwindi Queen Kibale Murchison Falls Tour, While, some of the more common birds that can be seen include goliath heron, pelican, kingfishers, hornbill, saddle-bill stork and the rare shoebill stork. later, you will return to your lodge for some relaxation before setting off for a boat cruise in the afternoon on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream to the base of the falls.
While, the boat will stop just tens meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron” for pictures to be taken of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls. Finally, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge.
Mid-Range: Murchison River Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Budget: Red chili Hideaway.
Meals plan:
Break first & Lunch as well as Dinner
Water and fruits throughout
Day 9: Rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino home and return to Entebbe/Kampala
After an early morning break first, depart with great memories of the moments spent at Murchison falls. Meanwhile, on 9 Day Bwindi, Queen, Tour drive to the Zziwa Rhino home. After a briefing from the ranger, you’ll trek the home for close to two hours. Lastly, move back to Kampala/Entebbe with lunch en-route.
Main Destination Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation option: No accommodation( end of tour)
Meals plan:
Break first(lunch and dinner excluded)
Water and fruits throughout
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Price Includes
Park fees.
Gorilla permits.
Chimp permits.
All activities.
All accommodation.
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation.
All Taxes/VAT.
Roundtrip airport transfer.
Meals.
Drinking water.
Fruits, Hiking and WIFI throughout the safari.
Price Excludes
International flights.
Additional rooms before and at the end of the tour.
Tips.
Personal items.
Government imposed increase of taxes or park fees.
