11 Days Classic Wildlife Of Uganda Tour

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and right after clearance through the Immigration section, a Kent Safari representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you to the hotel for general briefing on the itinerary. If time Permits on Arrival or Departure, arrangements can be made to Visit Ngamba Island and View the home of Orphaned Chimpanzees kept on the Island, Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre and Kampala City for its amazing tourist attractions.

After an early heavy breakfast, we will leave Kampala for Kabarole through Fort Portal. On our way, we will drive through communities, enabling you to observe their daily life experiences. As we embark on the journey, you will have the opportunity to spot white Columbus monkeys as many of these primate’s fodder on trees along the road. Fort Portal the town in Kabarole district rests in the shadow of Mt. Rwenzori and is famous for many tea plantations and pine trees. In fort portal, we will also visit the Toro Kingdom’s Karuzika (Palace) to learn about the history and culture of the Batoro (people of the area). From this calm and lovely town of Fort Portal, we will drive to Kibale National Park.

Kibale forest is known for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in Africa. On this day, you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees, white Columbus monkeys, red tailed monkeys and many other species. Later in the day we transfer to Bigodi wetland sanctuary for a walk. Here you will join a guided natural walk through the wetland which is famous for variety of Birds and primates. You will go for a community walk accompanied by our local guides who are well versed with the Traditions and customs or lifestyle of the inhabitants of the area. During this walk, you can follow the village path and visit traditional homesteads, primary schools and churches to experience how the local communities go by their day to day lives. You will also learn and view how the locals till their gardens and how the young ones listen and enjoy stories from the elderly. Both activities are village programs of the inhabitants of Bigodi local community and generate revenue for the local community.

After breakfast we will take a day's guided walk on the foothills of the mountains of the moon (Mt. Rwenzori), take some amazing photos as you enjoy the scenic views and get a glimpse of the local life. Chances are you will meet the locals and visit waterfalls. After this walk we drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.

At first light, you will have heavy breakfast and then enjoy an early morning game drive as you head to the ground of the magnificent Ugandan kob – a sub species of the Kob, a type of antelope found in the sub Saharan Africa. This same escapade will as well enable you acquaint yourself with so many amazing facts about animal life from the trained guides. We will then track for herds of elephants, buffalos, lions and other wildlife as we also enjoy the breath-taking green scenery before returning to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon we will take a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, a natural channel adjoining Lake Edward and George. Bird lovers should look forward to amazing sights of different bird species, and you will also be able to spot herds of elephants, buffalos and yawning hippos cooling off at the shores of these lakes and also get to enjoy the breathtaking sunset before retiring to your hotel.

There will be an early morning Game drive to the Ishasha sector and later to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park. During this short game drive, you can spot the Ishasha tree climbing lions. However, this park is located in the country side so, the traditional homesteads along the way will give you a panoramic view that will require you to take as many pictures so, make sure your camera batteries are charged so that you do not miss out on beautiful sights and photo moments with the community. We arrive at the Bwindi National Park Later in the afternoon, home to the incredible mountain Gorillas.

After breakfast, your tour guide will lead you to experience what many people define as a life-changing event. Expect to walk along distance in steep sloppy terrain and muddy conditions sometimes with fog in the rain forest before you encounter any mountain Gorillas. But it will be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they play, eat and rest with their families. Gorillas are found at an altitude between 1160m and 2607m in verdant sloppy vegetation. These wild animals are very entertaining and peaceful and getting up close and personal with these gentle creatures is a unique, unforgettable and emotional experience for many of our visitors. However, seek advice from the tour guides on how best to relate with them to avoid any acts that may tend to spoil your unforgettable interaction with them. Tourism in Uganda is one of the biggest foreign earners, so, a portion of the revenue collected from Tourism goes to protecting and preserving the National Parks such as Bwindi impenetrable National Park, which thus justifies the entrance and tracking fees charged by the Uganda Wildlife Authority / Ministry of Tourism Ministry.

After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a nature walk to explore the environs of Bwindi National Park and local villages. During this walk, you will also visit the Bwindi local Health centres and Batwa cultural centres. You will be able to learn and experience the way of life of the Batwa people and also visit their commercial centres where you can support their artistry through purchasing souvenirs.

Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake in Africa after Lake Tanganyika. Our guides will drive you to this beautiful Lake through the amazing vegetation & coffee plantation on sloppy rolling hills. Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape in small villages, banana plantations and coffee plantations. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and extra time to relax and later visit the local villages, the pygmies and other surroundings by boat. You will also visit some of the 29 stunning islands on the lake and learn the different histories about them.

We will take an early morning drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo is the only National Park in Uganda where most of the Safari is experienced on foot and therefore, if time permits, we will enjoy game viewing walks with spectacular views over the plain. Later as the day winds down, you will return to your hotel to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking sunset as you relax and reminisce about the trip.

After the early morning breakfast, we depart from the conserved area where human footprint is strictly controlled. We have a stopover at the Equator for photo moments and purchase of souvenirs. Thereafter, we drive to Entebbe Airport to catch your next flight or stay Kampala, depending on your flight schedule.

Note: after the tour a special room for refreshment will be provided before your flight.