Kampala is made up of seven hills with a population of about 3 million during day time and about 2 million at night. After breakfast, kick off the tour with a visit to Owino market which is the biggest and oldest market in Uganda. It’s famous for very cheap commodities especially second hand clothes. Next have a quick squeeze of Nakasero market. It is the second largest and well known for its wide range of very health fresh fruits and vegetables. If you’re into religion, you can visit the Namirembe cathedral which is the biggest church in Africa then go to Kibuli mosque, or the Bahai temple the only one in Africa, go to Namugongo martyrs shrine where Christian believers where burnt to ash. Or Continue to the Kasubi tombs a burial ground for the former kings of Buganda, its one of the traditional places that still holds the culture of Buganda to date. Then have a quick look at Makerere University the oldest educational tower in East Africa. Break off for an African lunch.

Shop till you drop!
We love shopping and boy have we got options for you!
Visit the craft centers. Kampala is home of many talented designers and master crafters who produce a wide range of quality hand made goods. Products include; textiles, beads, jewellery, bags, etc.  Dinner and over night at a hotel in Kampala.

Price: $50 per person minimum 2 people.
Includes: Transport, guide, entrance fees and an African lunch.

Day 1
After breakfast, transfer 300km north west of Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park approx 6hr drive with a stop over in Masindi for lunch. It is 200 kms to Masindi town and about 100 kms from masindi town to the Park and it takes about 5 hours to Murchison Park.

The sight of the Nile River, the world’s longest river, winding its way through the park and plunging through a narrow gap is unforgettable.
Overnight at either Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp for up market accommodation, Sambiya River Lodge for medium class accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for budget accommodation.
Paraa Safari Lodge over looks the mighty Nile where Hippos wallow in the water. The lodge is located on the North bank, which is the closest location to the wildlife in the Park. (Full Board).

Day 2
After breakfast, you will go for an early morning game drive to the rolling plains where you have chances of viewing Lions, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Cape Buffalos and Elephant as well as many of the other mammals of the park. For the birders amongst you, these areas support the Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles Carmine and Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters, to pick just a few. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savannah down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan.
In the afternoon, go for a boat trip to the foot of Murchison Falls where the Nile thunders through a small 7-meter gap, or down river to the delta where the Nile empties into Lake Albert. This is an experience not to be missed! The banks of the Nile are home to many species. You may see huge Nile Crocodiles, big Pods of Hippos and other wildlife that may come down to drink from the river. Overnight at either Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp for up market accommodation, Sambiya River Lodge for medium class accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for budget accommodation. (Full Board)

Day 3 Murchison Falls
Early game drive to the Top of Murchison Falls where you can have a close look into the gorge where the Nile squeezes into a 7 meter gorge dropping 40 meters.
The falls are spectacular and thunderous with a beautiful rainbow displayed on sunny days. Leisurely drive back to Kampala. Have a stop at the equator. Then proceed to Kampala and enjoy the rest of the evening experiencing the endless great skies of Uganda.

Up market accommodation
If you are 2 people, the cost per person will be $680 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $480 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $60 for the whole trip.

Medium class accommodation.
If you are 2 people the cost per person will be $620 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $420 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $40 for the whole trip.

Budget accommodation.
If you are 2 people the cost per person will be $545 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $345 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $25 for the whole trip.

This includes
1. 2 game drives.
2. All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
3. All ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle.
4. Park entrance fees.
5. Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide.
6. Water, coffee or Tea while on safari.
7.1 boat trip.
8. And all government taxes/levies

Excluded Are:
1. Bar Bills
2. Phone calls
3. Personal insurance
4. Laundry
5. Air fare
6. All other Services of a personal nature.
7. Driver guide’s gratuity

13 Days Cultural Tour
We are not known as the friendliest African country for nothing.
Ugandans are not known as “the most hospitable people” in the Africa for nothing! It’s definitely for the culture. Uganda has a very strong culture heritage. Many regions in Uganda still have kingdoms with kings; Buganda, Busoga, Bunyoro, Ankole, Toro, yet under a president. Each of the tribes have there own cultures and life styles each tribe has it’s own traditional dance.
For example visit Kabarole and enjoy this delightful scenic area called “The Best in the West”. Here you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains, the legendary “Mountains of the Moon”. You’ll trek in the Kibale Forest National Park – an outstanding tropical rainforest environment, you’ll see sensationally beautiful crater lakes, you marvel at the magnificent kindness and hospitality that you’ll be offered – everywhere, the Ankole.

Day 1
On arrival at the Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide from Viva Safaris who will then transfer you to at either Serena Kampala for up market accommodation or Hotel Africana for Medium class accommodation or Namirembe Guest House for budget accommodation. B/B.

Day 2
Proceed to Fort portal via Mubende. Have a stop over at Nakayima Shrine, a splendid tree known to be 400 years old, worshipped by local people and thought to be holding the spirit of an ancient king. You arrive late afternoon so you spend the night at either Ndali lodge up market accommodation, Toro Resort/Rwenzori View Guest house Medium class accommodation or Primate Lodge Kibale Bandas for budget accommodation. F/B

Day 3
Visit the Omukama (King) of Toro palace. Visit the locally worshipped hot spring and see ancient land features and caves in Fort Portal. Overnight at same hotel.

Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park, passing via the Rwenzoris “Mountains of The Moon” for most the journey. A game drive en- route may be re warded by seeing a lot of wild animals such as Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Leopards, Hyenas and variety of Antelope species. After lunch, enjoy the unique 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. You will see lots of Hippos and many other animals. With over 550 species, you can’t miss bird watching. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari lodge or Jacana safari lodge.

Day 5 Kibale chimp tracking.
After a good breakfast, you are off to Kibale Forest National Park with its families of habituated Chimpanzees – its home to an astonishing 12 species of Primate which provides one of the highest Primates densities in the world! Here on a guided walk, you may find families of Chimps and Red Colobus monkeys.
In the afternoon you will have the opportunity of a guided walk through Bigodi Swamp. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is managed by the Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental organisation formed in 1992 with the aim of achieving social and economic development for local communities. You will be taken on a guided walk around the swamp, which is home to approximately 137 bird species including the Snowy Headed Robin Cat, Black and White Casqued Hornbill, Emerald Cuckoo and a variety of Weavers, Warblers, Greenbuls and Sunbirds. There’s also an abundance of Butterflies. It’s also rich in vegetation, such as wild palms, polita figs and the dominant papyrus. Dinner and overnight at either Ndali lodge up market accommodation, Toro Resort/Rwenzori View Guest house for Medium class accommodation or Primate Lodge Kibale Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 6
Go for Gorilla tracking walking up steeply in the dense rain Forest through different animals’ trails allowing an inspiring and wonderful adventure which one can’t miss. The Gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal full love. It is unforgettable experience to watch and interact with them. Enjoy the Buhoma Village walk organized by local community. Overnight at Buhoma locally managed Rest Camp.

Day 7
Set off from Kisoro early morning and have a stop at Kanaba Gap to view the spectacular Virunga volcanoes and stunning terraced hills. Visit the natural, beautiful-looking lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take a walk on the shores or continue directly to Mgahinga. Over night at travels rest camp.

Day 8
Visit the local Batwa pygmies and see their cultures. You can have an evening dance organized if you are interested.  Overnight at travelers rest camp

Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch proceed for an exciting boat trip or and evening game drive where you will see beautiful striped zebras, impalas and other animals. Dinner and over night at either Mantana Tented Camp/ Muhingo Lodge for up market accommodation, or UWA Park Bandas for budget accommodation. F/B.

Day 10
Drive to Kampala with a stop over for lunch en-route. Stop at the mpigi royal drum makers. The amazing talent of these people is unbelievable, watch the locals make drums using methods passed down through the generations. Have another stop at the equator.  Overnight either Serena Kampala for up market accommodation or Hotel Africana for Medium class accommodation or Namirembe Guest House for budget accommodation. B/B.

Day 11
Have tour of Kampala city. This will include a visit to the Uganda museum, Namugongo Marty’s shrines where 22 Christians converts were burnt in the 19th century, Bahai Temple the only one in Africa, the Buganda cultures like; the life style of the ancient kings, Naggalabi crown grounds, Kasubi tombs. Have a traditional Ugandan local food for lunch then go shopping for crafts and trinkets.

Day 12
Drive east wards to Jinja. Have a quick visit to Ssezzibwa falls which are believed to have been produced by an ancient woman. You can visit some of the traditional healers too. Proceed to jinja via Owen falls dam Uganda’s largest dam. Visit the source of the Nile, bujagali falls. Return to Kampala late after. Visit the theater to enjoy a local music (subject to availability)
If time allows go shopping for trinkets or drive through Uganda’s capital city Kampala, to Nakawuka a small village in Mpigi District. This is a unique journey in to the history of Uganda.
You will meet local people and experience a rich and authentic culture, learn about the forgotten times and come face to face with the ancient traditions. Much more than just sight seeing, the local people will entertain you with cultural dancing, music, craft making and story telling. Have lunch and thereafter continue to another village to see a different lifestyle of the Ugandan community. In your visit to the villages, you may also be able to tour the Katereke Prison, which tells the story of a violent and brutal episode in the Buganda history, Nagalabbi Colonial site, and many others.
In the afternoon, you will drive to Kasubi tombs, the king’s palace, the museum, the kings man made lake. Returning at the hotel in the evening.
Dinner and over night at either Serena Kampala Hotel/, Hotel Africana/Namirembe. B/B.

Day 13
Transfer to the airport

Day 1
Mountaineering – A majestic mountain range with miles of hiking trails.
Depending on your time of arrival, you can spend the night in Kampala then depart in the morning or head straight to Kasese town heading for the foothills of the mountain. Check in at Hotel Margarita for Dinner and overnight rest. This evening, your guide will go to the park headquarters and the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services concessions to arrange payments, rent equipment and select guides and porters for the following day’s journey. (Full Board).

Day 2
This morning, you will begin your hike by leaving the park head quarters (5400ft /1,646 m), walking past typical “mud and wattle” Buhonjo homes moving upwards. It takes approximately forty minutes to reach the National Park boundary (which can be a pleasant half or one day trip for someone not going further).The trail then follows the Mahoma River after about two and a half hours. After crossing the River, you will have a very steep climb through open bracken fern slopes and Podocarpus forest up to Nyabitaba Hut (8,700 ft/ 2,652m) reached about an hour and a half past the Mahoma River crossing. During this part of the trip, you may be able to see Chimps and some times behind the Hut you can see Black and White Colobus and Blue monkeys and catch glimpses of the brilliantly -colored Rwenzori Touraco (a bird on the tree tops). Over night at Nyabitaba hut 2650m. (Full Board).

Day 3
From Nyabitaba Hut that trail leads westward for a half km then drops north steeply to Kurt Shafer Bridge, cross the confluence of Bujuku and marvel at the sparkling Mubuku Rivers. By turning down the bridge you begin the circuit counter clock wise.
After crossing the Shafer Bridge, the muddy slippery trail climbs steadily up through bamboo forest. After one and a half hours you encounter an area of slippery boulder hopping which many hikers consider the most difficult and dangerous footing on the circuit. Over night at Nyamileju Hut. Nyamileju means “a place of beards ”referring to the lichen and spanish moss draping trees near by. On a rare day, Mts. Stanley and Speke can be seen from the top of the rock near the Hut. (Full Board).

Day 4
After breakfast, you will continue to John Matte Hut (11,200 ft3, 414 m) which is through a tiring bog full of these extraordinary plants and the slow pace can be a delightful chance to examine and photograph this unique environment. Well situated, John Matte is newly constructed, large and comfortable though muddy around the site. Hikers who feel they have reached their limits by this point should consider John Matte a reasonable stopping point. You can just enjoy the unique vegetation in the bog and the great views and the following day begin you return to Nyabitaba. (Full Board).

Day 5
Leave John Matte Hut to cross the Bujuku River and enter the lower of the two Bigo Bogs, where your first real experience jumping from tussock to tussock in a grassy bog begins. The trail is very muddy and follows the left (southern) edge of Lower Bigo Bog until eventually it reaches the round metal “uniport” of Bigo Hut and its rock shelter.
A steep section past the hut leads to upper Bigo Bog. In the last half of this bog a board walk has been constructed. Though some may think it an ugly intrusion, it makes walking easier and keeps hikers from further damaging the bog. An hour and a half beyond the upper bog, and after climbing through drier ground and crisscrossing the River, you reach Bukulu Lake. The southern end of the lake is a majestic setting, with Mt. Bakerto the south, and views west to Mt Stanley and north to Mt. Speke. Beyond the north end of the lake is a rock shelter called Cooking Pot and a short distance further is Bukulu Hut( 13,000ft/3,962m),favourably located for parties climbing Mt. Speke. (Full Board).

Day 6
To continue the circuit, you leave directly west from Bukulu hut on a newer trail, which rises and falls twice before finally climbing steeply through magical moss- draped Groundsel Gully towards (14,345ft/4,372m) Scott Elliot pass. At the head of the gully is a short, strong ladder at a particularly steep section, after which a right hand branch would lead to Elena Hut (14, 700ft/4,430m). This is a steep, rocky trail which when wet or icy is treacherously slippery. Continuing straight, and a few steps below the pass there is a sheltered spot for a break, from here there is a second trail to the right to Elena is the Base Camp for climbing. Margherita peak on the Mt. Stanley complex, which would require an additional day or two and can only be attempted with ice axe, mountain boots, crampons, ropes and prior arrangements with RMS guides. Over night at Kitandara Lake Hut. (Full Board).

Day 7
Start hiking back to the park head quarters.
After breakfast, you will probably begin very early if you decided to make it all the way to the Park Headquarters and complete your trek (8 hours). The other alternative will be to spend a night at the Nyabitaba Hut. (Full Baord).

Day 8
Start hiking back and complete your trek by the evening. On arrival at the Park Office, visit a simple restaurant developed by a local ladies group for a beer and a luxurious candlelight meal. Over night at Hotel Margherita. (Full Board).

Day 9
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National park to end your trip with relaxation at Mweya safari lodge. Have an afternoon boat trip and later an evening game drive. Spend the whole evening relaxing by the swimming pool and dinner and over night at Mweya lodge. (Full Board.)

Day 10
Have a morning game drive and later transfer to Kampala and later catch your flight back home depending on International departure times.

Day 1

As usual, your tour guide will be at the airport to welcome you and take you to your hotel. He/She will brief you about your safari. Depending on your arrival time you can get a quick tour of Kampala city. After that you will dropped to the hotel of your choice; Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation.

Day 2
An early start is always recommended for your trip to Fort Portal south west of Uganda. You will arrive just in time for lunch which gives you a bit of room to relax after lunch.

Day 3
After breakfast go chimpanzees tracking. You will also see other primates like l’hoestes, Red Colobus, Blue Red Tailed and Gray Cheeked Mangabey. Spend the night at either Ndali lodge, Mantana, Rwenzori Guest House, Ataco or Primate lodge Kibale. (Full Board).
In the afternoon visit the Bigondi swamp, see other mammals and primates including the Rare Red Columbus Monkey and the Sitatunga Return to either Ndali lodge, Mantana, Rwenzori Guest House, Ataco or Primate lodge Kibale in the evening. (Full Board).

Day 4
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for most of the journey. The game drive will be rewarded by seeing lots of Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, and a variety of Antelopes.
After lunch, enjoy the unique 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel with over 550 bird species. Spend the night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation or King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill Tomp Camp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages for budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 5
Have an early morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth is home for abundant wildlife with grassy plains and volcanic crates. Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, – from the open Savannah to Rain Forest, dense Papyrus Swamps and brooding Crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward.
There are almost 100 mammal species that include Lions, Hippos, Cape Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephants, Defassa Water Buck, Topi and Bushbucks and the elusive Giant Forest Hog in this park.
The primates include Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Blue, Black faced Red Colobus, and Red tailed monkeys and Olive Baboons.
Reptiles are the amazing huge rock-Python, Puffadders, Spitting Cobras, Gabon Rippers, Green Mambas, Turtles etc. All these are regularly sighted around the tourist village on the Mweya Peninsula and all this makes a superb safari territory. Dinner and over night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation, King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill TompCamp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest going through the rolling green hills of the Switzerland of Uganda with beautiful scenery and terraced farming to 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. Go through Ishaka where you will see the tree climbing Lions. Spend the night at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead for Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 7
Head straight for Gorilla tracking in the dense rain forest. Depending on the movements of the Gorillas, walking varies from 20 minutes to a whole day. The exercise requires enough energy to go up and down the mountains including steep slopes. The activity is very captivating and perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences remember there are only 650 left in the world! It involves walking in the wilderness in search of these great apes. It can be a challenging activity therefore physical fitness is an advantage. It is an inspiring and wonderful adventure. Spend the night at the lodge.
In the afternoon relax at the Camp or an option of taking a forest walk. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 8
After breakfast, take it easy to Kampala with a stop over for lunch en-route. Stop over at Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will be another stop over at the equator. You arrive in Kampala in the early evening and transfer to the airport or spend the night in one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation

Day 1
On arrive at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by one of our guides who will drop to your hotel and brief you about your safari. Depending on the time of arrival, you will squeeze in a small tour of Kampala city. Kampala is about 45 minutes drive from Entebbe International Airport. Spend the night at one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation in Kampala.

Day 2
Early morning drive northwest through the famous Luwero and masindi town to Murchison Falls National Park, arrive in the afternoon. In the afternoon visit the top of the falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile compressing from up to 1 km squeezed through a 7m canyon dropping 150m with thunderous roar, creating a beautiful rainbow. Marvel at “The Murchison Falls’ and enjoy the sunset as you return to the lodge. Enjoy the superb comfort and service of paraa Safari lodge or Nile Safari Camps for up market accommodation or red Chills for budget accommodation for dinner.

Day 3
Early morning go for a game drive on the northern bank of the park. Your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Roth child’s Giraffes, Hartebeests Hyenas and if you are lucky, the Leopards. With a packed lunch, go for boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’, marvel at the toothsome Hippos, Crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see Elephants, Waterbucks and Uganda Kobs. This is also a zone for many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, Pelican bee-eater, Kingfisher, hornbill, Cormorant and the Rare Shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 4
Drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through the countryside and through traditional homesteads and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’. The drive takes approximately 8 hours. Dinner and overnight at one of the guest houses.

Day 5
Depart early after breakfast for the hot springs and crown the day in the pygmy village located near Ituri rainforest. The visit to the villages has proven to be an interesting cultural experience. The guide will have lunch arranged for you to be served as picnic while you experience “real Africa”. After lunch transfer to Fort Portal and spend the night at a Guest House.

Day 6
After breakfast visit Kibale Forest National Park, Kabale Forest has the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search for wild Chimpanzees, Red-tailed Monkeys, Black and white Colobus Monkeys and many others. After lunch explore the Crater Lake region, which has many crater lakes. Spend the night at either Ndali lodge, Mantana, Rwenzori Guest House, Ataco or Primate lodge Kibale. (Full Board).

Day 7
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori mountain range. A game drives en-route to view Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalos, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos in East Africa. This launch/cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and over night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation, King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill TompCamp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, Tropical Forest, Rivers, Swamps, Lakes and Volcanic craters it is also home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning Game drive where you have an opportunity to see the massive Rwenzori as backdrop, which provides excellent opportunity to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hog, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Defassa Waterbuck, Uganda kob, Topi and Bushbuck. These two game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are memorable methods of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife. Visit the Bats, Rock Python and Forest Cobras. The same walk will provide a chance of seeing Birds, Primates, Tree species etc. Dinner and over night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation, King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill TompCamp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 9
Drive through Kigezi highlands commonly known as the ‘Switzerland of Africa because of its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi through the Ishasha sector where you will see the tree Climbing Lions. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 10
Make an early morning entry into the Gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular. It offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal’s trails allowing access for tourists. Mammals recorded include the endangered Mt. Gorilla, the rare Golden Monkeys, Buffalos, Elephants, Black-fronted Duiker, Bush Buck, Leopard, giant forest Hog and others. This park is best known for the fascinating Gorillas. The time taken and the terrain vary according to movement of the marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The Gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal fascinating to look at. It is a forgettable experience. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 11
As an option participants can have a guided nature walk in Bwindi and choose from one of the 5 trails or the new village trail. After a rigorous day at Bwindi, most clients will welcome some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. The options here are Birding, Cycling, Swimming or Canoeing. Dinner and overnight at Bushara Island Camp.

Day 12
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop over at the Equator. Overnight in one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation
Kampala.

Day 13
After an early morning breakfast,  transfer to Jinja to either visit the source of the River Nile and Bujagali Falls or indulge yourself in  a half day white water rafting.
Overnight in one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation
Kampala.

Day 14
Time allowing take a city tour before you transfer to the airport.

Up Market accommodation:

Day 1 (Kampala-Bwindi 530km)
At Entebbe international airport you will be met by one of your guides who will warmly welcome you and brief you about your safari. Depending on the time of your flight you can get a quick tour of Kampala city. After that you will be dropped at the hotel of your choice; Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel Africana for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation.

Day 2 Gorilla Tracking in Uganda
After breakfast head south west having a stop at the Equator then ascend through the rolling green hills of the Switzerland of Uganda with beautiful scenery and terraced farming to 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. The nature walk will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species. Spend the night at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead for Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 3
Head straight for Gorilla tracking in the dense rain forest. Depending on the movements of the Gorillas, walking varies from 20 minutes to a whole day. The exercise requires enough energy to go up and down the mountains including steep slopes. The activity is very captivating and perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences remember there are only 650 left in the world! It involves walking in the wilderness in search of these great apes. It can be a challenging activity therefore physical fitness is an advantage. It is an inspiring and wonderful adventure. Spend the night at the lodge.
In the afternoon relax at the Camp or an option of taking a forest walk. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 4
After breakfast head back to Kampala with a stop over in Mbarara town for lunch. Spend the night in Kampala.

Day 5
Transfer to the airport depending on the time of your flight.

Depending on your schedule you could combine this safari with a 3 day safari of Queen Elizabeth National Park.