8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
With expertly guided safaris, luxurious lodges, and an itinerary tailored for both adventure and relaxation, this safari showcases Uganda’s extraordinary biodiversity, making it a perfect blend of primate encounters and classic wildlife experiences.
Those with an interest in mountain gorilla tracking, chimpanzee trekking, and a general wildlife safari would find the 8 days Uganda Safari and gorilla trekking package perfect. The package also include boat rides, Bigodi Wetlands sanctuary visits, Batwa pygmies visits, and relaxing by the lovely Lake Bunyonyi. You will have visited the finest wildlife parks in Western Uganda by the end of the tour including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest.
Uganda Safari in Eight Days Almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population lives in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Apart from gorillas, it also boasts 119 other mammal species, over 350 plant species, 202 butterfly species and 346 bird species. With more than 14 habituated gorilla groups, Bwindi distinguishes itself for gorilla trekking. It is the only park where visitors can sign up to participate in the gorilla habituating experience. On the other side, Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates including chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, olive monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and vervet monkey among others. The world’s best location to track chimpanzees is Kibale. Regrettably, the park lacks gorillas. Had that been the case, it would have been the most frequented national park in Uganda.
Visiting the Batwa pygmies on an 8 Days Safari Standard game drives, tree climbing lions, lion tracking, boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel and chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura canyon make Queen Elizabeth National Park more known for these activities. Remarkable scenery—the product of volcanic activity and earth movements over one millions of years ago—makes Queen Elizabeth National Park unique. Its underground forests include the Kyambura gorge and the Maramagambo woodland, savannah grasslands, lovely crater lakes. While in Queen Elizabeth National Park, expect to encounter water bucks, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, antelopes and more than 600 species of birds.
This safari also features a break at the stunning Lake Bunyonyi for relaxing, island hopping and nature hikes. Among the deepest lakes in Africa is Lake Bunyonyi. All things considered, this Uganda wildlife safari package provides among the finest animal encounters in Uganda. The tour begins in Uganda from Kampala or Entebbe. The 15 days Uganda travel package or the shorter 6 days Uganda safari could be of interest to you. The incredible seven days Uganda wildlife safari package is also available.
After breakfast, Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the trip to Kibale national park. Prepare to photograph Uganda’s lovely and lush countryside along the road as you begin your Uganda safari. Lunch will be in Fort Portal town, followed by a tour of the town and the Tooro Kingdom historical headquarters. Though small, Fort Portal is in a region with ideal weather that has produced lovely scenery. The town stays green all year. Dinner and sleep at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury), Primates lodge (Luxury and Midrange), and Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget).
Following early breakfast, you will depart for briefing from the Kibale National Park administration on the rules and guidelines for tracking chimpanzees. Following the briefing, you will be guided 8 Days Uganda Tourinto the woods to locate the primates using walking sticks. Trekking for chimpanzees in Kibale National Park lasts from three to five hours. Because chimps are more noisy and enjoy spending time atop trees, it is a different experience than gorilla trekking. They are also more mobile and could need you to follow them for a long period before they calm down to permit nice shooting. You will go back to your hotel for lunch and leisure. Later in the evening, you will go for a trip around the Bigodi swamp walk to see more monkeys and several species of birds. Dinner and sleep at Chimpanzee Guest house (Budget), Chimp nest (Midrange) and Primates lodge (Luxury).
You will go early to queen Elizabeth national park after breakfast in time for the first game drive 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safariwhich at the Ishasha sector. World renowned for tree climbing lions, the Ishasha sector is also home to many other wonderful species, monkeys, and antelopes. Resting on top of trees helps the lions avoid insect stings and see possible prey. Ishasha’s tree climbing lions are uncommon. Tanzania has tree climbing lions near Lake Manyara as well, although visitors may find them in Kruger National Park. The ideal location to view them, though, is Queen Elizabeth National Park. You should now return to your accommodation for rest following this initial game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at Simba safari camp (cheap), Ihamba Lodge / Park view lodge (mid-range), Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury).
Breakfast will be early for you to prepare for a long interesting day. The ranger will take you for an early morning game drive at the Kasenyi plains with the aim of catching up with nocturnal creatures 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Tourretreating to their burrows after a hectic night of hunting. Morning is also the ideal time to see the early risers like birds and other creatures. You ought to be able to view hippos, lions, leopards, buffalos and antelopes of all sorts. Drive back for lunch, relax, and then leave at 2.00 pm for a boat tour in the Kazinga Channel following the wildlife drive. Especially in the dry season, this is the gathering place for all the park’s animals. Prepare to view a variety of bird species that could compete with those you have seen previously. You will also witness water dwelling creatures like crocodiles and hippos and all the others you found during your prior drinks by the river banks. Following this, you ought to be exhausted and prepared to return for a rest or stroll around the resort.
Dinner and overnight stay at Simba safari camp (cheap), Ihamba Lodge / Park view lodge (mid-range) and Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury).
As usual, you will rise early to a lavish breakfast at your lodge. Our guide will bring you to Maramagambo jungle, where cave bats and chimps live. While in the thick woods, keep an eye out for birds, forest hogs, dwarf antelope, and many other primate/monkey species. The bats draw pythons to their caves; if you’re lucky, you might see a fight between predator and victim. Chimpanzee trekking is closed in Maramagambo as they are not habituated. But, along the paths you could be fortunate to see some. Having had enough of the Maramagambo forest, you will then depart for Bwindi impenetrable forest national park with lunch consumed en route.
Dinner and sleep at Tarvan Trekkers Bwindi (Budget), Bakiga Lodge (Midrange) and Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury).
Before leaving for the park offices for briefing at 7:00 am, you will have your breakfast quite early. The park Rangers/Guides will provide details on the guidelines and gorilla trekking needs during the briefing. Gorillas on eight-day Uganda tour You will also be assigned a gorilla family and porters at this meeting, which is required. Gorilla groups are assigned how? Gorilla groups are assigned considering your general fitness. Porters are there to assist you with carrying bulky gear or additional baggage. Now that you are set, travel to the jungle to follow your gorilla troop with 7 other visitors. Before eventually seeing the family, you will traverse steep, muddy terrain and dense woods. In the one hour set aside, follow head guide directions and snap as many pictures as you can. Remain still and avoid making rapid movements. The recollection of the time spent with the gorilla family will always be with you since viewing a family of mountain gorillas is quite distinct from any other wildlife encounter.
You should proceed back to the beginning location where our guide will drive you back to your hotel for rest and lunch following your one hour with the gorilla family. Following some relaxation, you will be brought to see the Batwa pygmy population formerly cohabiting with the gorillas in the jungle. Now they have been relocated to let mountain gorilla conservation operations in the park run unhindered. While simultaneously amusing you with traditional stories and dances, the Batwa will inform you whether or not their resettlement was successful.
Dinner and sleep at Tarvan Trekkers Bwindi (Budget), Bakiga Lodge (Midrange) and Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury).
You should get up for late breakfast before beginning the trip to Lake Bunyonyi after a full night of resting. Many would say Lake Bunyonyi is the most stunning lake in Uganda. Its lovely islands, picturesque beaches, and bird sanctuary qualities make it rather special. After a long safari, Lake Bunyonyi is a great place to unwind. Relaxing by the lake shores, going boat riding, island hopping and exploring the surrounding fishing villages will all be great pleasures.
Dinner and sleep at Bunyonyi overland Resort (cheap), Bunyonyi safari camp / Bunyonyi Birdnest (Midrange), Bunyonyi resort (luxury)
Get up early, eat breakfast, and get ready for the lengthy trip back to Kampala/Entebbe for your departure flight or a drop at your accommodation. Key areas of interest throughout the route including the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for lunch and pictures will be stops the driver guarantees you make.
Tour Conclusion
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