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14 Day Gorilla Safaris & Wildlife to Uganda

This tour is for those who love adventure. With this Safari/tour to Uganda will take you through most of the interesting National Parks and unique places in Uganda. Searching for chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park and Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is included. Game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha & Lake Mburo National Park cant be escaped. For the adventurous, White water rafting on the Nile the longest River in the world can be done, boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park & Lake Mburo National Park and other activities that are mentioned in the itinerary.


Day 1: Welcome to Uganda a country ‘gifted by nature’

Our experienced exciting driver guide will give you a warm welcome to Uganda at Entebbe airport. Straight from Entebbe Airport you will feel our friendliness. Feel the wonderful fresh weather and see part of the second largest Lake in the World Lake Victoria. While at the Hotel of your choice, our driver guide will brief you about the whole your safari that Able Safaris is offering you. Dinner and Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Red Chilli.


Day 2: Adventurous drive to Murchison Falls National Park

The Journey to Murchison Falls National Park is unforgettable and magical; tasting our delicious local dishes on the way is part of the adventure. Continuing to Murchison Falls, you proceed to the top of the Falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from up to one km squeezed through a 7-metre canyon dropping 150 metres with a thunderous roar, creating a beautiful rainbow. Dinner and Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Red Chilli.


Day 3: Mix with the wild

Did you know that game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park is something you can’t miss while on Safari in Uganda. It’s a miraculous to see the animals in the wild, how they behave, feed, look after the young ones and peaceful they are. After your eyes have finished feasting on the game in Murchison falls National park, lunch will be waiting for you before proceeding to the boat cruise. The boat safari starts from the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’. Though you are on a relaxed boat cruise on the Nile in the National park, your eyes will spot different animals including birds. You cant have a boat cruise anywhere in Africa apart from Uganda. Dinner and Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Red Chilli.


Day 4: Journey to the Chimps

Come with Able Safaris Uganda to the home of the Chimpanzees Kibale Forest National Park. As you head to Fort Portal with Lunch enroute at a restaurant. The restaurant will give you an opportunity to taste the Ugandan local dishes. While driving you will enjoy the landscape, see traditional homes, free birding on the way and beautiful scenery. You will get to the Lodge without noticing, in the evening, our guide will brief you on the following day program. Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge, Mountains of the Moon Hotel, Turaco Treetops.


Day 5: Track the Chimpanzees in their original home

Did you know that chimpanzee tracking in the Kibale Forest is very adventurous, rare and unforgettable; Tracking of the Chimps will be led by the ranger guide and will start from Kanyanchu River Camp in Kibale Forest National Park a home of the chimpanzees. The chimpanzee trekking will start either at 8.00am in the morning or 12noon on the same day depending on the group that the clients are given. At 1pm lunch will be served at the Lodge which you will enjoy while admiring the landscape. Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge, Mountains of the Moon Hotel, Turaco Treetops.


Day 6:Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park

The journey will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing the Crater Lakes while following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. With an en route interesting game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park you will have an encounter with different game. Dinner and overnight at Katara Lodge, Parkview Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Simba Safari Lodge.


Day 7: Feast on the wild

Have you ever imagined the co-existence of different wild animals in the wild, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the best place to visit for the game. Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park is done best in the morning in our safari vehicle with our driver guide and Ranger guide who will take you through the National Park. In the wild, you can spot different game from the starting point. In the Afternoon enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Katara Lodge, Parkview Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Simba Safari Lodge.


Day 8: View the tree climbing lions

If you have never seen Lions in trees, this is chance that you have to view them in the fig trees in Ishasha. The tree climbing lions in Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is an experience of its own. Having a full day game drive searching for the Tree climbing Lions is worthy doing with of course Lunch break in between.


Day 9: Unforgettable journey to the Mountain Gorillas

This exciting journey will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Getting to this home of the Mountain Gorillas you pass through the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery at its best. Dinner and Overnight at Clouds Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Lodge, Mahogany Lodge, haven Lodge.


Day 10: Mountain Gorillas in the Mist
Do you know that looking in the eye of the gorilla is the highlight of the whole safari! Especially hikers will love the Gorilla tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. Expect to adventurously track through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before you encounter any Mountain gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play with the young ones, rest and act like Humans. A unique and unforgettable experience! Those who prefer not to participate in the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can go for a guided forest walk or explore the surroundings with the Community Village Walk. Dinner and Overnight at Clouds Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Lodge, Mahogany Lodge, haven Lodge.


Day 11: Journey to home of the Zebras

Through the harvested and beautiful landscape via the banana, green vegetation, tea plantation and different homestead to Lake Mburo National Park. This journey will take you to the home of the Zebras and other game. Due to the game in Lake Mburo National Park, in the morning and evening game viewing is at its best in this park. Walking through nature and the boat cruise on Lake Mburo is worthy trying out. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge, Rwaboko Rock, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge.


Day 12: Discover the Source of the Nile

Have you ever heard of the source of the Nile the longest River in the world, this is the opportunity to visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja. Passing through thick forests and different types of plantations to the Eastern side of Uganda. We make sure you don’t miss the Sezibwa Falls that are believed to be born by human on your way. Overnight at Wild waters Lodge, Jinja Nile Resort, Haven Lodge.


Day 13: Full day White Water Rafting

Do you know that you can have water rafting on the longest river in the world the Source of the Nile in Jinja. Don’t wait to be told about the adventure come have your dream come true. White Water Rafting goes between heavily forested islands and then leaps wildly into a series of spectacular drops. The roar of the rapids drifts upstream with the gentle breeze. Wooden canoes laden with excited locals congregate in the calm waters anxious to see our rafts in action. Overnight at Wild waters Lodge, Jinja Nile Resort, Haven Lodge.


Day 14: Departure

Drive to the Airport ready to catch your Flight


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