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15 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps trekking & The Serengeti National Park

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15 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps trekking & The Serengeti National Park

Uganda and Tanzania

Highlight

This safari guarantees an opportunity of watching baby Gorillas laugh and play, see a mama Gorilla nursing and the silverback grunting showing that he’s in charge. You will also have a faceoff with chimpanzees which share 99% DNA with human swinging above you as you are being entertained by beautiful sounds of different bird species and a close experience to the Rhino not forgetting the most hospitable people of all these communities on the Ugandan side then to the Serengeti well know for the Migration whereby over a million wildebeests cross river Mara to or from the Masai Mara of Kenya, Ngorongoro crater where the wildlife together with humans and lake Manyara well known for her climbing lions and a variety of bird species. This safari package has something for everyone.

15 Days Min People : 2 Jul 18 - Dec 21
Min Age : 10+ Pickup : Airport Langauge - English, German
Departure & Return Location

Entebbe International Airport & Kilimanjaro International Airport

Bedroom

1 Bedroom

Departure Time

1 Hour Before Flight Time

Return Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes
  • Full Board Shared Accommodation(up to market),
  • A professional Guide/ Drive
  • Gorilla Permit- €650pp
  • Chimpanzee permit- €230pp
  • All activities as the itinerary
  • Domestic Air ticket pp
  • All Transportations
Price Excludes
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips for driver/guide
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • All optional Activities

Iternary

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda

Dressed in an Ostafrika Safari uniform driver/guide will pick you up from Entebbe airport and transfers you to 2 Friends Beach Hotel, which only a 15 to 20 minute drives. It’s at this same point that he/she will have to pick you after a wonderful early morning breakfast the following day to start you.

If you arrive during the day there are lots of extra activities one can do in Entebbe town, like visiting the Uganda Wildlife Education center, the African craft market, the Victoria mall or visiting the botanical beach of Entebbe but all at your own expense

On this Day have no any meal plan you. In case you would like us arrange you a meal on this contact us on reservation@ostafrikasafaris.com

Accommodation; Two friends beach hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls

Just after your breakfast your guide/drive will brief you about the trip and some of expectations not forgetting the dos and the don’ts. Then you will embark on a 7 hour drive with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is an optional activity.

After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls, here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others. Our accommodation where you will relax the whole evening, have dinner and an overnight.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest, oldest and one of the most exciting parks in Africa. With the impressive and powerful Murchison waterfall and its remarkable animal populations, this is a must visit in the Pearl of Africa. There are superb activities on offer such as a boat safari or Delta safari on the Nile. The river divides the park between a Northern and Southern section as it makes its way through multiple rapids and waterfalls to Lake Albert. Which a game drive in the park allows you to be eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom and you will be amazed by the amount of elephants. Also lions, antelope, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles can all be spotted. Still in Uganda you have an eye on eye with the rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Accommodation; Fort Murchison Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Game drive and safari boat cruise underneath the falls

Just after breakfast, it will be time for adventure the park. On your game drive you will be accompanied by a professional ranger who knows where and when you will be able to see specific animals. Be sure that you will have an eye on eye with the following giraffes, elephant’s leopards, lions, different antelopes and as many birds as possible.

On this same day in the afternoon you will have an approximately 3 hour boat cruise on the Nile to watch the Murchison falls and listen the great sound of the waters, but on your cruise be alert because lots of can be seen bathing and drinking on the banks like crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, hippo's, water birds and monkeys

Accommodation; Fort Murchison Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 Boat cruise to the Delta and transfer to Kibale

The boat cruise is a must do for every bird watcher because on the banks of the Nile delta is home of a lot birds like the Shoebill stork and many others. Here you will be able to see the Nile join into Lake Albert and still have a golden opportunity to watch Elephants, hippo’s crocodile and monkeys in the trees. We advise you do this boat cruise as early as possible to have the sun rise view another opportunity for photographers Right after our beautiful sunset cruise to the delta, we shall transfer to Kibale National Park through

Accommodation; Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking

Kibale has one of the most successful chimpanzee tracking program in the whole east Africa. The Forest park houses to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primates that may be found during guided walks. These primates include Olive Baboon, Guereza Colobus, Grey- cheeked Mangabey and Red-Tailed Monkeys can be seen enjoying the trees. On your trail be sure to spot Elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, bush buck and many others who are inhabitants of this forest.

On this day under a professional guided walk you will have an opportunity of sighting the chimpanzees that share 98% of their DNA with human at a close range. The trekking normally takes 1 hour where after you shall head to Bigodi nature Swamp walk another must do for all birders. You will have a golden opportunity to watch as many as375 bird species including the Grey- headed Olive-back, Black-capped Apalises, White –napped Pigeon, Uganda woodland Warbler, Chestnut- Winged Starling, Joyful Greenbul, Red-chested Flufftail, Red winged Francolin and many others. The incomes generated during 3 hour swamp walk is dedicated to promoting the well being of the place like building Hospitals and Schools for the Community.

After there you will hit the road for about 2 to 3 hrs heading to Queen Elizabeth National park.

Accommodation; Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game drive and a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds.

Early in the morning you will set off for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi track in search for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, Kobs. You will also get the opportunity to see lions preying on the huge number of Kobs in the park at a close range. Just after having lunch, you will head for the boat cruise on Kazinga channel. It’s a guarantee that you will have an eye on eye with the hippos, different water birds, locals fishing and wildlife on the lake shores and many more

Accommodation; Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi National Park

Right after an early morning breakfast, you will head for another game drive but this time in the Ishasha sector hunting for the climbing lions. From you will continue to Bwindi impenetrable national park with en route lunch.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked.

Accommodation; Bakiga Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest National Park

After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to dos and don’ts to do while in the park, also you will be divided in group of 8. After continue and start off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers.

This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take photos.

Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed.
From there we will have to transfer to an amazing place where you shall have dinner know as Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa.

Accommodation; Bakiga Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi

With the fact of lake Bunyonyi a name that means “place little birds” being the fourth deepest lake in the whole world, this lake has a lot to offer. Most of all it is the beauty of this hidden lake, its scenery will stay with you for a life time, from its 29 islands, Mountains and Virunga Volcanoes and the pleasant climate, this is a must visit to all nature, scenery and bird lovers. The lake is home to over 200 bird species that can be spotted during the nature walks,

After days of being on safari, traversing the hills and valleys of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of the Mountain Gorillas – Lake Bunyonyi is the perfect place to put it all into perspective, to take in the beauty of Lake, to relax and chill out and partake in one of the fun-filled things to do and see such swimming, boating, canoeing, nature walks, biking, hiking, marketplace and village visits. It is also the Top-Gorilla Tracking Add- On for most of our tourists by lonely planet.

Accommodation; Birds Nest Bunyonyi
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Transfer and Arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport

This day will be dedicated to transfer either through Kigali or Entebbe international Airport depending on the circumstance at hand. At Kilimanjaro another driver/guide will pick you up and transfer you to Green Mountain Hotel which is about a 45 minute drive. It’s at this same point that he/she will have to pick you after a wonderful early morning breakfast the following day to start you.

Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Lake Manyara National park

At 8:30am after your guide/driver has to brief you on the do’s and don’ts not forgetting the expectations of this safari and there after you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park where you will do game drive; Lake Manyara is a shallow freshwater lake in Tanzania. It is said to be the “loveliest (lake) … in Africa,” Lake Manyara is covering 127 square miles (329 km2) of Lake Manyara National Park, the lake’s alkaline waters cover approximately 89 square miles (231 km2). It is famous for a good number of baboons and birdlife, also home to herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs, and giraffes, giant fig trees and mahogany seen in the groundwater forest. Stay overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House or Haven Nature Camp on Full Board basis.

Accommodation; Manyara wildlife safari camp
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park with an optional – via Olduvai Gorge (Millions of years ago, the site was that of a large lake, the shores of which were covered with successive deposits of volcanic ash. Excavation work there was pioneered by Louis and Mary Leakey beginning in 1931. The Serengeti National park covers 14,763 km² (5,700 square miles) of grassland plains and savanna as well as river trine forest and woodlands. The park lies in the north of the country, bordered to the north by the national Tanzania and Kenyan border, where it is continuous with the Masai Mara National Park Reserve.

Accommodation; Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Full Day Serengeti National park

Start your day with a full day game driving in the Serengeti plains, the endless, almost treeless grassland of the south is the most emblematic scenery of the park. Other hoofed animals – zebra, gazelle, impala, hartebeest, topi, buffalo, and waterbuck – also occur in huge numbers thru out the year.

Accommodation; Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Wake up call at 6:00am, in order to have just a cup of hot coffee then proceed for the early morning game drive, this morning game drive is very important as you will be able to witness the early morning kills from the big five only if you will be lucky enough. After the game drive back to the Lodge at 9:30am in order to have your main breakfast, there after you will check out the Lodge and proceed with game drives en–route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority

Accommodation; Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 15: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & transfer to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for crater tour. This is world heritage site; the incomparable Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest “caldera”. Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 meters high and presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 246 square km, and you may see everything from elephant to lion, and if you’re lucky, the near–extinct black rhino, all amongst large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Afternoon exit the crater you will depart for Arusha or direct to Kilimanjaro if your flight is scheduled on this day, but in case of any extension don’t hesitate inform us about your extension plans at extension@ostafrikasafaris.com

Meal plan; Breakfast and Lunch

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