14 Days Uganda Safari − Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Viewing, Rwenzori Mountains Trekking Tour

14 Days Uganda Safari − DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Arrive in Uganda Via Entebbe International Airport & Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala.

Arrive in Uganda following the flight from your respective country of origin. You land at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), positioned within a majestic peninsular and surrounded by fresh waters of Lake Victoria – the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, the largest lake in Africa, and the largest tropical lake in the whole world.

You are welcomed by the soothing fresh breeze and brightening equatorial sunshine. You connect to the waiting area where you’re courteously welcomed into ‘Pearl of Africa’ by our company representative. You attend a short briefing about Uganda and the safari in particular after which you board the vehicle and connect to the hotel in Kampala for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:-

Upmarket/Luxury: – Speke Resort Munyonyo/Kampala Serena Hotel/Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Midrange/Standard: – Cassia Lodge

Budget/Basic: – Biyem Hotel/Nexus Resorts Nansana

 Meal Plan: – Lunch & dinner

Drive distance & time: – Approx. 40km or 1 hour

 Activities & Services of the day:-

• Pick up from Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Kampala

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Entebbe city tour
• Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria’s Ngamba Island
• Explore the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
• Visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens
• Fishing trip on Lake Victoria
• Sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria
• Kampala city tour

Day 2 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Fort Portal Area. Cycle in the Mpanga Tea Estates, Visit Amabere Caves, Hike to the Crater Lake Field & Continue to Kibale National Park.

Have breakfast at around 6.30 am and embark on a 300km (5-6) drive to Fort Portal Area. Drive through impressive landscapes on smooth tarmac viewing the unique geographical landscapes and small towns including Mpigi, Mityana, Mubende, and Kyenjojo.

Arrive in Mpanga tea estates in the mid-morning and then embark on a cycling tour in this green tea plantation where workers still harvest the tea leaves by hand. The plantation is spread over a beautiful undulating landscape with endless scenic views which makes it ideal to encounter on mountain bikes. Encounter the estate staff plucking tea and you’re free to participate in the exercise to gain the exact touch. Retreat from the activity and continue to Fort Portal town for lunch after which embark on a heritage tour to Amabere cave which is named after the live stalactite formation, Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru (literally, Breast of Nyinamwiru).

The cave’s breast-like features are believed to have belonged to Nyinamwiru, King Bukuku’s daughter who is said to have been so beautiful that no man could leave her alone. When King became weary of receiving marital requests from unsuitable suitors, he took the extreme measure of cutting off his daughter’s breasts to make her less attractive. But even this proved to be insufficient to deter Nyinamwiru’s many admirers, so the king hid her away in the cave now known as Amabere. Here, she was discovered by the Batembuzi King Isaza, who impregnated her with a son.

Because Nyinamwiru lacked breasts, she stayed on in the cave with her baby, feeding him on the cloudy limestone ‘milk’ that drips from its stalactites. The child nurtured by the stalactite formation grew up and became king Ndahura, founder of the Bachwezi dynasty that ruled over the Bunyoro Kitara Empire centuries ago.

From the caves, proceed to hike the dramatic Fort Portal Crater field where you‘ll summit the famous Kyeganywa hill offering impressive views of the crater lakes and crater hollows below and the views of Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. Retire from this activity and drive to Kibale National Park arriving at the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

The highlight of the day: – An adventurous hike to Amabere Cave and the scenic Fort Portal Crater Lake Field.

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Ndali Lodge/Crater Safari Lodge/ Primate Lodge Kibale

Midrange/Standard: – Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Turaco Tree Tops

Budget/Basic: – Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance & time: – Approx.  300km or 4 – 5 hours

Activities & services of the day:-

• Transfer to Fort Portal Area
• Cycling in Mpanga Tea Estate
• Visit Amabeere Cave
• Hike to the Fort Portal Crater Lake Field
• Transfer to Kibale National Park

 Optional activities you can choose to do on this day:-

• Visit local markets in Fort Portal
• Visit the Tooro Palace to learn about the fascinating history of the Tooro kingdom
• Nocturnal walk in Kibale to see nocturnal creatures like Pottos, Bushbabies, Nightjars, and Tree hyrax.

Day 3 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Morning Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Afternoon Walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Enjoy breakfast at around 6.30 am and transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre to meet the excellent local ranger guide who will lead you into the verdant tropical rainforest of Kibale on a magnificent trek to see the Chimpanzees, the intelligent tailless apes which share 98.8% of our DNA. Chimpanzee tracking starts with a briefing at 8.00 am after which you embark on a trek in search of our closest known relatives on foot. The Chimps of Kibale have been tracked since 1993 and there are over 95% chances of locating some of the park’s 1500 Chimpanzees. The trek is between 2-5 hours but contact time with chimpanzees is limited to one hour. The group size is limited to 6 visitors and participants must be aged 12 or over. As you track Chimpanzees, you’ll encounter a myriad of other primates in the forest including Uganda Mangabey, Black-and-white colobus, Red-tailed, Red colobus, Blue L’Hoest’s, and vervet monkeys. You will also see several of the park’s 375 bird species.

Once the chimpanzees are located, watch them go about their daily routine in peace. Viewing them as they munch fruit, swinging in trees, socializing, patrolling, mating, and making hooting calls is an unforgettable experience that you will treasure forever. You are free to take photos but keep the flash off. Retire from the activity and connect to the starting point from where you connect with your company guide, settle for your packed lunch after which you connect to community-run Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for an afternoon walk.

Bigodi shelters a count of 200 bird species which include the Great Blue Turaco. The swamp also supports the swamp-dwelling sitatunga antelope but importantly features a heritage encounter to the local people and craft center that enables you to explore the local way of life. Retreat from the 2 hours walk back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight

The highlight of the day: – Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Crater Safari Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge

Midrange/Standard: – Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/ Turaco Tree Tops

Budget/Basic: – Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & services of the day:-

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
• A nature walk in Bigodi Wetland

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day:-

• Birding in Kibale
• Whole day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale
• Nocturnal walk in Kibale

Day 4 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Drive to Kasese; Visit the Rwenzori Art Foundation & Ruboni Community.

After a relaxed breakfast at around 9.00 am, embark on the transfer to Kasese town on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. We drive through impressive scenic landscapes en route that feature magical sights of the crater lakes of Ndali Kasenda before being welcomed by the towering Rwenzori Mountains, also known as ‘Mountains of the Moon’.

On arrival in Kasese, take time to visit the Rwenzori Art Foundation which is apparently the only bronze casting center in the whole of Africa featuring impressive works of art in the gallery and also offers you the opportunity to participate in the casting process.

From the art foundation, proceed to visit the Ruboni Community to explore the heritage of the local people including the impressive crafts and blacksmiths. You have the opportunity to participate in any of these activities to gain an experiential touch. Retire for relaxation at the lodge, dinner and overnight.

The highlight of the day: – The cultural visit to Ruboni Community and Rwenzori Art Foundation in Kasese.

Accommodation:-

Upmarket/Luxury: – Equator Snow Lodge

Moderate/Mid-range:- Sandton Hotel Kasese

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance & time: Approx.

 Activities & Services:-

• Transfer to Kasese
• Visit the Rwenzori Art Foundation & Ruboni Craft Village.

Day 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Climb to the Rwenzori Mountains Following the Central Circuit.

Day 5 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Hike from Nyakalengija at 1,615m to Nyabitaba Hut at 2,651m

Enjoy your breakfast at around 6.30 am and transfer to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park offices at Nyakalengija for a briefing from Rwenzori Mountaineering Service in conjunction with the Uganda Wildlife Authority about the Rwenzori Mountains climbing adventure. Here, you have the chance to hire mountaineering equipment if you didn’t have any.

After the briefing, start the hike from Nyakalengija, passing through the home of local Bakonjo people. Gradually move up to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park gate where you will be registered before entering the park. Start the Central Circuit route hike through montane elephant grass, dense bushes, and tropical rainforest.

The forest is inhabited by Black-and-white colobus, Angola colobus, Blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, the shy Forest elephants and Chimpanzees, unusual reptiles including the three-horned Chameleon, as well as a wealth of birds such as Ruwenzori turacos, Rwenzori batis, Handsome francolin, Archer’s Robin-chat, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Strange Weaver to name a few. You will expect to see some of these faunas plus several unique plant species. You will have dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba hut.

Accommodation:-

• Nyabitaba Hut.

Hiking distance & time: – Approx. 1615m -2651m or 5 hours

Altitude gain: – 1,036m

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities and services:-

• Hiking from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba hut

Day 6 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Climb from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut at 3,505m.

Have breakfast at around 7 am and leave Nyabitaba hut. This is the most difficult and longest day’s hike. Trek through thick shrubs and forest for about 30 minutes to the Kurt Shafer bright which is at the confluence of the Rivers Bujuku and Mubuku. The route is good for the first few hours but it becomes steeper and very rocky as you take up the moorland zone with abundant heather plants. Expect to see several fantastic bird species and unique plants.

After about 5 hours of hiking, emerge at Nyamileju where the little-used hut is supplemented by a rock shelter, making for a good lunch stop. At this point, if the weather is clear, you’ll have a view of Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. From Nyamileju, hike through a spectacular giant heather forest and then follow the Bujuku River for about 2 hours to John Matte hut which is in good condition and stands about 200 meters from Bujuku River. At this point, you will also have a view of the Margherita glacier which is on Mount Stanley between Alexandra and Margherita peaks. You can take a bath at the Bujuku River; the water is so cold but so refreshing as well. You’ll have dinner and an overnight stay at John Matte hut.

Accommodation:-

• John Matte Hut

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking distance and time: – Approx. 2,651m -3,505m or 7-8 hours

Altitude gain: – 854m

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities and services:-

• Climbing from Nyabitaba hut to John Matte Hut

Day 7 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Climb from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut at 3,962m.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hut around 7 am and cross Bujuku River. Hike through the forest to the lower Bigo bog, a swampy area in a valley where giant lobelias plants are abundant. This used to be the hardest part of the Rwenzori Mountains hiking adventure since the area is so boggy and jumping from tussock to tussock was not easy for most hikers. Currently, there is a walk board up to the end of the boggy area and the hike is easy.

From the lower Bigo bog, take a steep climb along a ridge to the start of the upper Bigo bog. Also, there is a board walk here up to Lake Bujuku. Lake Bujuku has a spectacular setting between Mounts Stanley, Baker and Speke. The lake also acts as the acts as the beginning of alpine zone of little vegetation. You’ll eventually arrive at Bujuku Hut standing at 3.962 m. You’ll have dinner and overnight at Bujuku Hut.

At this point, there starts the diversion trail heading to Mount Speke but for those interested in climbing Margherita and Alexandria Peaks, it makes sense to proceed and spend an overnight at Elena Hut.

Accommodation:-

• Bujuku Hut

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking distance and time: – Approx. 3,505m – 3,962m or 5 hours

Altitude gain: – 457m

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities and services of the day:-

• Climbing from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut

Day 8 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Hike from Bujuku Hut to Kitandara Hut at 4,023m.

Enjoy your breakfast at around 7.30 am and then hike from Bujuku hut through Moss draped groundsel vegetation up to the 4,372m Scott Eliot pass which is the highest point on the loop trail. This path is notably rocky and steep at the Mount Baker foothills.

You gain impressive views of Margarita Peak, Savoia, and Elena glaciers not forgetting Mount Baker. Pass through thick mud to the lower Lake Kitandara where the hut is located (4,023m). Have dinner and overnight at Kitandara Hut.

Accommodation:-

• Kitandara Hut

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking distance and time: – Approx. 3,962m -4,023m or 3-4 hours

Altitude gain: – 61m

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities and services:-

• Climbing from Bujuku Hut to Kitandara Hut

Day 9 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Descend from Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman at 3,505m

After breakfast at around 7.00 am, hike through the base of Mount Baker, which can be slippery so you’ll need to be so careful. The trail ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the Rwenzori Mountain to Fresh field pass. At this point, you can view the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north.

From the pass, the long muddy descent continues, passing the rock shelter at Bujangolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. This will take you around 6-7 hours then reach Guy Yeoman hut which is located at the banks of Mubuku River. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Guy Yeoman hut.

Accommodation:-

• Kitandara hut

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descent distance and time: – Approx. 4,023m – 3,505m or 6-7 hours

Decent: – 518m

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities and services:-

• Descending from Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut

Day 10 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Descend from Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba Hut at 2,651m.

Have breakfast at around 8.00 am and descend to Nyabitaba Hut through the bamboo forests. The path down can be slippery and muddy with little to hold on to and requires careful balancing over the vertical mud or steep rock. After about 5 hours of trekking, you will reach Nyabitaba hut for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation:-

• Nyabitaba Hut

 Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descent distance and time: – Approx. 3,505m − 2,651m or 5 hours

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities and services:-

Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyabitaba Hut

Day 11 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Descend from Nyabitaba Hut to Nyakalengija at 1,615m.

Enjoy breakfast at 7.30 am and descend back to Nyakalengija to mark the end of your Rwenzori Mountains climbing adventure. On arrival at Nyakalengija, you get to your vehicle and transfer to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation:-

Upmarket/Luxury: – Equator Snow Lodge

Moderate/Mid-range:- Sandton Hotel Kasese

Descent: – 1036m

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the day:-

• Descend the mountain

Day 12 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector the Home of Tree-Climbing Lions.

Have breakfast at around 8.30 am and embark on an unforgettable scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park named Ishasha for a remarkable encounter with the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Continue on to Bwindi arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers an area of 321 km². In the local language, Bwindi means ‘a place of darkness’. This swath of steep mountains covered in thick, steamy jungle with cascading waterfalls and sparkling mountain streams is just as magnificent as it sounds. It has been declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance.

Almost half of the world’s Mountain gorillas reside in Bwindi − about 459 individuals at last count. Aside from the majestic Mountain Gorillas, there are other drawcards including over 120 mammal species, 10 species of primates, over 350 species of bird to spot, 1000 species of flowing plants, and a variety of colorful butterflies.

The highlight of the day: – Encountering the tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth Park

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Gorilla Forest Camp/ Buhoma Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range/Moderate: – Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Silverback Lodge

Budget/Basic: – Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/ Buhoma Community Rest Camp

 Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Drive Distance & time: – Approx.

 Activities & Services of the day:-

• Scenic transfer Rwenzori Mountains area to Bwindi
• The drive-in Ishasha of Queen Elizabeth Park in search of the tree-climbing Lions

Day 13 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat cruise & relaxation.

On this day, you will come face to face with the endangered Mountain Gorillas! Dressed in appropriate Gorilla tracking attire and with your packed lunch, your guide will pick you at the lodge at around 6.30 am and transfer you to the respective park headquarter for a briefing in the morning at 8 am where you’ll give gorilla trekking etiquettes and also allocated the respective gorilla families to track.

After the briefing, you’ll head to the forest in the company of the armed ranger guides who will lead you up the gorillas. The trek is beyond the ordinary as it involves traversing the dense jungle whose thickness would at some points necessitate using a machete to make a path, hiking the challenging landscapes some of which are steep and slippery at times under the canopy of the mature forest, which forms darkness even during the day.

You’ll be treated to impressive bird songs, beautiful flowers, colorful butterflies, and several monkey sightings through the experience. The encounter tends to take 2 – 8 hours depending on the Gorilla movements and one hour is availed to you to have a face-to-face encounter with the gorillas. Upon approaching gorillas, their reaction is not predictable as it can include them giving you a courteous welcome, minding less about you, and charging against you. However, as a result of habituation, Mountain gorillas are always welcoming with the Silverback beating a little of his chest to demonstrate his might and also welcoming you to the group. You are not limited in any way to ask as many questions about gorillas and their habitats along with taking pictures, but keep the flash off.

After your one hour with the gorillas, return to the starting point and embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through the dramatic Kigezi Highlands which locals apply the terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscape. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon for a recreational boat ride, relaxation, dinner, and overnight

The highlight of the day: – Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Birdnest @Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range/Moderate: – Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort/ Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

 Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities & Services of the day:-

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Evening boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Gorilla habituation experience
• Birding in Bwindi Buhoma sector of Bwindi
• Cultural visit to Batwa/Bakiga communities around Bwindi.

Day 14 of the 14 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Kampala. Make a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for Lunch, Do a Short Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park & Make Another Stop at the Equator.

Have breakfast at around 8.30 am and transfer to Entebbe 477km from Lake Bunyonyi. Make a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for traditional lunch and an optional tour to the Igongo Museum featuring a range of artifacts belonging to the tribes of southwestern Uganda.

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a mini-game drive taking 1 – 2 hours exploring the park’s landscapes comprised of savannah vegetation with great acacia concentration and open grassland in some parts. It hosts 68 mammal species and 350 bird species offering possible sights of Rothschild Giraffes, Burchell’s zebras, Impala, Common Eland (the world’s second-largest antelope) Topis, Defassa waterbucks, Cape buffalos, and Common warthogs among others.

Proceed on the drive to make another remarkable stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots where one leg is on the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere. The site also has good souvenir shops where you can secure your memorabilia about Uganda before continuing on the drive to catch up with an evening flight at Entebbe International Airport.

The highlight of the day: – Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park and the Uganda equator experience.

Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Lunch

Drive distance & time: – 477km or 7- 8 hours

 Activities & Services of the day:-

• Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport
• Traditional lunch stop at Igongo cultural center
• Short game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
• Photoshoots at the Equator crossing

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:-

• Lake Bunyonyi community tour
• Tour Igongo Cultural Centre Museum
• Visit the 1520 AD Biharwe Eclipse Monument

End of   the 14 Days Uganda Safari

14 Days Uganda Safari − SAFARI INCLUSIONS

  Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)

  Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)

  Full Board Accommodation on Safari

  Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC

  Fuel

  Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.

  Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned

  Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned

  Bottled water while on safari

  Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

14 Days Uganda Safari − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

  General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges

  Laundry Services

  Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol

  International Flights (Arranged on request)

  Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)

  Visas

  Optional Activity fees

  Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary

  Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)

  Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)

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14 Days Uganda Safari − GORILLA TREKKING TIPS

• Carry plenty of water and some quick calories. The trek is relatively tiresome.
• Put on strong hiking shoes/boots
• Wear long sleeved shirt/t-shirt, thick trouser.
• Strong gardening gloves for protection against stinging plants are also recommended
• Bring a warm sweater/fleece as it is often cold at the outset
• Carry a rain jacket or poncho since it can rain at any time in the tropical rainforest of Bwindi
• It is also a good idea to have sunscreen and sunglasses

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