ULTIMATE GORILLA TRACKING EXPERIENCE
ULTIMATE GORILLA TRACKING EXPERIENCE
VISIT TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS ROAD TRIP
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
DAY 1: DRIVE TO JINJA, UGANDA / VISIT TO SOURCE OF THE NILE
You will be met by Amni Tours Representative at the central meeting point at
7:00am in the morning and drive to Jinja – Uganda with stop overs on the way as
you traverse various towns like Busia, Bugiri, Iganga, and finally Jinja. You will
arrive late afternoon, check in the hotel then visit the source of the longest river;
River Nile, find out the amazing story behind the source of River Nile you may
also chance to see different reptiles.
MEAL PLAN: LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 2: FULL DAY DRIVE TO BWINDI - BUHOMA
Have early morning breakfast then check out of the hotel and have a full day
drive to western Uganda - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL
PARK with stop overs on the way as we traverse towns like Kampala, Masaka,
Mbarara, and finally Buhoma where our gorilla experience starts. Check in a lodge,
relax, have dinner and accommodation.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 3: GORILLA TRACKING EXPERIENCE
Have morning coffee and by 7:30am, head for THE GORILLA TRACKING
EXPERIENCE where we will have a short briefing from the head guide about the
dos and don’ts while with the gorillas after which we follow the trackers to look
for gorillas that we are sure not to miss. After spending one hour with the gorillas,
we will then head to receive our gorilla tracking certificates and head back to have
full breakfast and spend the rest of our day at the lodge.
* Optional Activity
After lunch, we can head for a nature walk in Bwindi impenetrable forest as the
park is known for the best trails and many endemic species of birds, flora and fauna.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 4: DRIVE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Have early morning breakfast by 7:00am then head to Queen Elizabeth National
Park the second largest park in Kasese - Uganda. The park that was founded in
1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit
by Queen Elizabeth. As we head to the park, we will have a game drive on
our way to the lodge/hotel. You may see lots of wild life, from elephants to lions to
hyenas and other wild life and lots of bird species since the park has the largest
number of bird species in the whole country (advantage to the bird lovers). We will
reach the lodge/hotel in the evening, check in the Safari Lodge for dinner and
accommodation.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 5: GAME DRIVE, BOAT CRUISE OR/AND CHIMP TRACKING
You will have early morning coffee then do an early morning game drive from
6:40am to 9:00am, back to the lodge/Hotel for full hot breakfast. You will then
relax, have lunch then go for a 2 hours’ boat cruise where you may see wild life,
like elephants, crocodiles among others, lots of water bird species.
We will then do an evening game drive from 4:30pm to 7:00pm optional activity,
head to Kyambura George for CHIMPANZEE TRACKING in Queen Elizabeth
National Park as will wind up our adventurous trip then back to the hotel for dinner
and accommodation.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 6: DRIVE TO KAMPALA OR JINJA TO SPEND OUR LAST NIGHT IN UGANDA
Have breakfast then check out of the lodge and have the last game drive as we
head to Kampala or Jinja where we will arrive late afternoon. After lunch, we will
have a town walk as we view and buy souvenirs from Uganda.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 7: DRIVE / FLY BACK TO KENYA
Have breakfast then check out of the lodge and Drive back to Kisumu or fly from
Entebbe International Airport to Nairobi with the best memories to cherish forever.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST
INCLUSIONS
- Complementary bottle of mineral water in our safari vehicle
- All Park entry fees
- Use of Safari van with a pop up roof, seating to a maximum of 8 persons
- All game drives
- The service of an English speaking guide
- Accommodation on full board
- Boat cruise for 2 hours at the kazinga channel
- Gorilla tracking permits
- Gorilla tracking certificates
- Visit to the source of the Nile
- Chimpanzee tracking permits
EXCLUSIONS
- Tips and portages
- Extra personal drinks and laundry services
- Visas for non-residents.
- Flights