- Seguku Katale. Kampala
9 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek and Wildlife Adventure
This is an exclusive tour program for nature lovers ; taking you through the source of the R. Nile, Jinja for white water rafting, mountain gorilla trekking as well as diversified wildlife viewing.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: White Water Rafting, River Nile – Jinja
You will set off quite early (5:30AM) for a road trip to Jinja – home to source of River Nile. This is a 2 hours’ journey; on arrival, proceed with the Grade 5 White Water Rafting Experience via the Bujagali area. Dinner and overnight at;
Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel/ Munyonyop Resort Hotel
Midrange: Cassia Lodge/ La petit Village
Budget: Excellent Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
A guide from Gorilla Safaris Consultants will pick you up from a hotel/ airport and bring you to Murchison Falls NP. En route visit to the Zziwa Rhinos Sanctuary, lunch at Amuka Lodge and later continue with the drive to Murchison Falls NP; enjoy the magnificent falls squeezing through a narfrow passage; falling off in a rainbow. Later dine and rest at;
Super Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge
Luxury: Paara Safari Lodge / Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Lodge
Budget: RedChilli
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Rise quite early and engage in an early morning game drive(5:00AM); rewarding you with wonderful views of the early risers and late night hunters before they all headoff for their hide outs like; elephants, lions, cheetah, jacals, buffalos etc.
Return to your lodge, have lunch and later in the afternoon, take a 2 hours Launch Cruise for clear views of acquatic wildlife species eg crocodiles, hippopotami, buffaloes, elephants among others as they all come down to the river bank to sunbath and wash in the Nile waters. Later dine and rest at the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast and set off at 7:00 AM for Kibale Forest NP; reaching in the afternoon. On arrival, have lunch and later take a guided walk to (Amabeere Ga Nyina Mwiru”. Later dine and rest at;
Super Luxury: Kyaniga Lodge
Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge
Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House / Kibale Forest Camp/ Primates Lodge Kibale
Budget: Kyaniga Royal Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking – Guided Nature Walk
Have breakfast and assemble at Kanyanchu park offices by 7:00AM for morning briefing on chimpanzee tracking code of conduct. This lasts 3 – 4 hours, later retrieve to the starting point, have lunch and in the afternoon, visit Bigodi wetland for bird watching. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. (Day 2)
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth – Kazinga Channel Launch Cruise
Have breakfast and set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park at 8:00AM; driving southwest to Kasese and on arrival check in at your lodge, have lunch and later [proceed with an amazing Launch Cruise along the Kazinga Channel for clear views of large herds of elephants, crocodiles, hippopotami, buffaloes as they all graze along the water bank.
Dinner and overnight at;
Super Luxury: Kyambura Gorge lodge/ Katara Lodge
Luxury: Mweya safari lodge
Midrange: Park View Lodge / Eganzi Lodge/Elephant Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Lodge
Day 7: Morning Game Dive – Transfer to Bwindi NP
At 5:00AM, you will set off for an early morning game drive through the Kasenyi area ; looking out for the early risers the likes of lions, buffaloes, jackals, elephants among others before they go about their days’ activities. Later, hit the road for transfer to Bwindi Forest NP through the Ishasha sector; rewarding you with wonder ful views of the rare tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at;
Super Luxury: Trackers Safari Lodge/ Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge/ Mahogany Springs/ Engagi Lodge/ Bwindi Forest Lodge
Luxury Lodges: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Buhoma Haven Lodge/Silver Back Lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Midrange Lodge: Bakiga Lodge / Bwindi Jungle Lodge/ Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Bwindi Haven Lodge/ Gorilla Mist Lodge/ Gorilla Valley Lodge
Budget Lodges: Broadbill Forest Camp/ Tarvan Trekkers Cottages / Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 8: Gorilla Trek – Batwa Cultural Visit
After breakfast, assemble at the park offices at 7:00 AM and here you will be briefed on the gorilla trekking rules before embarking on your exciting search for the giant creatures. After this encounter, return to starting point for drive back to your lodge. In the afternoon, take a visit to the Batwa community and discover more about their cultural experiences. Dinner and overnight at the lodge(Day 5)
Day 9: Departure
Have breakfast at leisure and hit the road back to Kampala.
