Great Primates Safari in Uganda, Murchison falls, Kibaale forest tour.

Day one - Murchison falls safari tour - Uganda.
The safari will start early morning from your residence and head to Murchison Falls national park. We shall have lunch in Masindi and then drive for 90 kms to Paraa. On your safari, you will go to the top of the Falls, and take the natural beautiful view over the Murchison Falls and the Nile. We will reach Paraa late in the afternoon, and Luxury Tour participants will cross the Nile by ferry to reach Paraa Safari Lodge. The day will close With a cool drink and a fabulous view over the river Nile, and the evening coming with all the noise of an African night. Accommodation: Redchill Paraa Bandas.
Luxury Accomodation: Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge.

Day two - Murchison falls Wildlife safari tour - Uganda.
The day will be spent viewing game around the park and along the Nile. We will leave early in the morning (if staying at Nile Safari Lodge or Red Chilli Paraa we will cross the Nile with the ferry at 7.00am) and go on a game drive from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, seeing several animals including lions and giraffes. In the afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00 pm) we will go on the impressive launch trip on the Nile, up to the Falls, giving you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and the ever present many birds.
Accommodation: Red Chilli Paraa Bandas.
Luxury Tour: Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge.

Day Three - Kibaale forest wildlife safari tour - Uganda.
Early in the morning we will leave for Kibale Forest, travelling closely to Lake Albert: on a clear day the view from the top of the Albert rift is spectacular.In the afternoon we will arrive at Chimpanzee Guesthouse, overlooking Nyabikere Crater Lake, where we will stay. The lake is famous for the frogs: at night they always give a beautiful concert. Sometimes we also stay directly in Kibale Forest, sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas or Primate Lodge/Simple Bandas.
Luxury Tour: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibale.

Day Four - Uganda Primates tour, Chimp walk safari.
At 8.00am we will start with the 4 hour chimp walk - during which you may also get to see 10 other primates! Kibaale forest national park is also known for all the butterflies and birds. In the afternoon we will walk through Bigodi Swamp (home to a community based project).
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas or Primate Lodge/Simple Bandas. Luxury accomodation: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibaale

Day Five - Birds, Wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth N.P - Uganda.
Early morning we will leave for Queen Elizabeth NP. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. You will check in at your accommodation of choice and have lunch, and in the late afternoon (4.00-7.00pm) we will go on a game drive. Accommodation: Mweya Hostels. Luxury accomodation: Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day Six - Game drives in Queen Elizabeth N.P - Uganda.
This day is for a game drive on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, with thousands of Ugandan kobs, lions, elephants etc. Also on the programme is a two hours launch trip on the Kazinga channel where we will see all the animals from the waterside. In the evening we will go on a game drive to the mating grounds of the Uganda Kobs. The day ends back at Mweya peninsula, enjoying a great view of the park.
Accommodation: Mweya Hostels.
Luxury accomodations: Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana safari Lodge.

Day Seven - Travel to Kisoro, Gorilla tracking tour.
Early in the morning we will leave for Kisoro. We will travel via Kabale and continue through a beautiful landscape also defined asthe "Switzerland of Africa": mountains, lakes, hills with cultivated terraces, tropical rainforest and bamboo forest. On the last hill the landscape unfolds beneath us, taking in the vast planes between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, with the Virunga volcanoes dominating the view. At the bottom of the valley is Kisoro, where we will stay at the famous Travellers Rest Hotel. Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro.
Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (Suite Room).

Day Eight - Gorilla tracking safari tour.
The day of Gorilla tracking (NB: this can also be on Day 9 depending on the availability of the permits) You will travel by car from Travellers Rest Hotel in Kisoro to Nkuringo, in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP (1hr), or to Mgahinga National Park (40min). Once there you will first receive a briefing (7.45am) and at 8.30am you will start the tracking. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be able to spend up to one hour with them! You will be expected back to the starting point by 7.00pm at the latest. Being physically fit is recommended. Clients who wish to trek in Rwanda will spend the night of Day 7 in Rwanda (Kinigi Guesthouse if on simple accommodation, Gorilla Nest Lodge for luxury tours), and after tracking on this day you will cross back to Kisoro.
Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro.
Luxury Tour: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (Suite Room).

Day Nine - Kisoro: Gorilla tracking, birding, hiking tour - Uganda.
Day 9 will be spent in and around Kisoro, with Travellers Rest Hotel as the home base.
In Kisoro we have developed a number of very interesting activities in close collaboration with local organizations and the National Park. All the activities can be done individually or in groups. These include:
1. Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga (1 day). NB: the gorilla in Mgahinga move around so the Uganda Wildlife Authority doesn't sell permits in advance - you have to take your chance once you are in Kisoro.

2. Gorilla tracking in Rwanda.

NB: if you are going for the 2nd gorilla trek in Rwanda you will be transferring to Rwanda on day 8 after trekking in Uganda, and spend a night there. After the trekking you will cross back to Kisoro (1 day).

3. Climbing Muhavura Volcano (± 8 hrs; distance 12km; height 4127m; elevation gain 1700m).

4. Climbing Gahinga Volcano (± 6 hrs; distance 8km; height 3474m; elevation gain 1100m).

5. Visit to Sabinyo Gorge (± 4 hrs; distance 6km, no elevation gain).

6. Climbing Sabinyo Volcano (Sabinyo has three peaks, you can climb all three in the same walk, but you need to be fit!! ± 8 hrs; distance 14 km; height 3669m, elevation gain 1300 m).

7. Hiking in Mgahinga to the viewpoint and Garama Cave (pygmy cave) (± 4 hrs; distance 1 and 4 km).

8. Bird walk in Mgahinga (start at 10am, it can last until 4-5pm).

9. Several bicycle rides on mountain bikes. From 25km to 50km. The hills can be steep and tough!

10. Cultural village walk (with a local guide walking through the land of the Bufumbira tribe).

11. Walk to Lake Mutanda. Visit Python island and go canoeing on this beautiful lake.

12. Or just sit and relax or read a book in the garden of Travellers Rest Hotel!

Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro.
Luxury accomodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (Suite Room).

Day Ten - Travel to Kampala.
Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and after Masaka there will be an opportunity to a stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying souvenirs and have tea or coffee.
We will then bring you to a guesthouse, campsite or hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe, if you continue your holiday somewhere else or back home, we will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for your flight.

NB: Our standard tours are based on camping or simple accommodation! Luxury Tours have the best accommodation available.