CH 002. The best of Uganda Safari- Best selling trip!
Trip
highlights: Lake Mburo, gorilla tracking in Bwindi, boat
trips and game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth , visiting
the Batwa in Bwindi and Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
Day one: Arrival - Entebbe -Kampala - 42km.
On arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your representative
from Churchill Safaris who will then transfer you to Kampala for the
over night at either Serena Kampala Hotel (High end/luxurious accommodation),
Hotel Africana (Medium class accommodation) or Namirembe Guest House
(Low budget/basic accommodation).B/B.
Day Two: Kampala - Lake Mburo - 230 km.
After breakfast, depart Kampala for Lake Mburo National
Park having a stop to look at the Royal Drum makers,
the Equator - where you will be able to stand and be
on both hemispheres at once, having a game drive while
entering the park arriving in the evening. Lake Mburo
is an extension of the Tanzanian Plains with big herds
of Zebra, Impala, Eland and other savannah species.
For birders, this is one of the best place to find African
Fin foot, Papyrus, Bush Shrike, etc. Go for an evening
game drive and over night at either Mantana Tented Camp/Muhingo
Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation), or UWA’s
Tents. (Low budget/basic accommodation). Full Board.
Day Three: Mburo - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. (Approx.
6.5 hours drive).
After breakfast, you will have a game drive as you depart Mburo for
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Best known for its Mountain Gorillas, the Montane Forest also attracts
spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics
including the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other
beautiful forest species. You may decide to relax in the afternoon
or take a nature walk ( at an extra cost of $20 P.P) which will lead
you to the Munyaga Waterfall and get a chance to see primates such
as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue Monkeys and others species. Spend
the night at either Gorilla Forest Camp / Mantana Tented Camp (High
end/luxurious accommodation), or Lake Kitandara’s Tented Camp/
Buhoma Homestead (Medium class accommodation) or the Community Bandas
(Low budget/basic accommodation). Full Board.
You will need to have a good night’s rest to get
ready for the following day’s gorilla tracking.
Day Four: Gorilla Tracking - Bwindi Impenetrable National
Park.
(There is an option of tracking in Nkuringo the southern sector
of Bwindi or Rwanda as well).
This morning you will have to wake up very early to get ready for
Gorilla tracking. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the
necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of
the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. There are now only
650 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours
but its well
worth
the effort. There are always park guides with you who interpret the
flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. In the afternoon
relax at the camp or go for a Village walk to visit the Local Batwa
Community returning to the Camp in the evening ( at an extra cost
of $15p.p). Dinner and over night at either Gorilla Forest Camp Uganda
safari lodge/ Mantana Tented Camp (High end/luxurious accommodation),
or Lake Kitandara’s Tented Camp/ Buhoma Homestead (Medium class
accommodation) or the Community Bandas (Low budget/basic accommodation).
Full Board.






