Expeditions

10 Days
From $7,495
Trip TypeLand expedition – Safari Land Cruiser
WildlifePrimates, shoebill, BIG 5, birds, antelopes
Activity LevelModerate, family friendly
Group SizeMax 10

Between the Rwenzori and the Nile

A primate tour expanding in northern Uganda to see the Murchison Falls and rhinos

See the gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos and experience Lake George, Lake Edward and Lake Albert.

Upon your arrival at the Entebbe airport, our crew will pick you up and we’ll be beginning the journey towards the home of the Mountain Gorillas, in the Rwenzori Mountains. Our first stop will be at a very picturesque farm lodge, close to Mbarara, at halfway the distance between Entebbe and Bwindi. You will be able to enjoy a farm excursion and immerse yourself into the rhythm of Uganda.

Will be starting the day with a bush breakfast and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The eco lodge (community owned) lies nested between the mountains and the mist providing spectacular views any time of the year.
After checking in, you can relax in the magnificent gardens surrounding the lodge and later in the afternoon, we will be joining the Batwa Pigmy community for an unforgettable cultural experience – you will be able to watch them use ancient methods and tools for making fire, hunting and for healing.

Explore an ancient connection when meeting the mountain gorillas - gorilla beringei beringei
This is the highlight of the trip. Early morning, we will begin the hike on the mountain slopes through the impenetrable forest to track the gorillas accompanied by the UWA’s rangers. We will be seeing one of the habituated groups that live in the park. The experience is better lived than described in words.

Keep in mind that these amazing creatures are living in the wild, and they don’t go out of their way to meet us, nor do we want them too. Hence expect up to 8 hours of hiking with moderate altitude differences in tracking the habituated families.

Upon our arrival back at the lodge, you will be treated with a delicious dinner and then you’ll be able to rememorate the day around the fire.

After experiencing the encounter with the gentle giants, early morning we will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the road we’ll encounter a large palette of wildlife – from big cats, to antelopes and elephants – with focus on the tree climbing lions of Ishasha. During the heat of the day we will be having lunch on a terrace above Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edouard. In the afternoon, we will take you on a cruise on the channel to see the elephants bathing and experience the paradise: peaceful crocodiles that are not attacking any other animals.

For you to enjoy diverse habitats and ecosystems, in the morning we will start our descent towards the floor of the Albertine Rift valley. Semliki is a very intimate wildlife destination, boasting with a lot of bird species, colobus monkeys, chimps and other primates, on top on your usual game combination.
After arriving at the lodge which basically sits in the middle of the jungle, you can relax and enjoy the game that is grazing around peacefully. After lunch, we will be going for a walking safari on the shady forest paths, along the Semliki River. We will track the chimpanzee population living in the park and see a few smaller primates.

After an early breakfast, we’ll drive to the shores of Lake Albert, and then by boat we will start our search for the relic bird: the shoebill, on the waters that are bordering DRC. Of course, this will give you the opportunity to witness a myriad of other species that have made the Lake their habitat. We’ll conclude the day with an evening game drive and a gourmet dinner.

After witnessing the mountain ecosystem in Bwindi, the savannah in QENP and the forest in Semliki, we will drive you towards Murchison Falls National Park. The river Nile is cutting the park in half into two different landscapes and habitats. We will first stop on the edge of the Falls and then continue to our eco luxury lodge that is located right on the Nile shore. Since this is going to be one of our longer drives, for the rest of the day you will relax around the lodge and take advantage of the infinity pool above the Nile and the other amenities (Spa, massage).

We will start the day with a morning game drive on the other side of the river and then we’ll have lunch on the Nile, while cruising around and enjoying the luxuriant scenery. You will have the opportunity to experience a unique ecosystem with an abundance of wildlife.

Early morning we’ll start the voyage towards Entebbe with a surprise on the way. Around noon we will reach the only Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, where we’ll be spending the night. You will have the opportunity to get close to these gentle giants that went extinct in Uganda some 30 years ago.

We will complete the journey towards Entebbe, and in the afternoon, we will arrive at the beach hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. A giant tilapia will be roasting for a spectacular dinner on the lake, accompanied by traditional music and dancers.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • All activities described in the itinerary
  • All meals
  • Experienced tour guide/driver
  • Gorilla permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • Transport in a 4WD vehicle

What's Not Included

  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc)
  • Entry Visa Uganda
  • International Air fares
  • Meals that are not part of your accommodation
  • Personal (medical/ travel) insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/ guide, porter, hotel staff, etc

Activities

  • Batwa community experience
  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Farm excursion
  • Game drives
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Kazinga channel cruise
  • Lake Albert cruise
  • Nature walk
  • Night game drive
  • Nile cruise
  • Rhino game drive/bushwalk
  • Shoebill by boat
  • Tree climbing lions
  • Walking safari

Accommodation

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