Have breakfast and leave Kampala for the first game park Lake Mburo. It’s known to be the smallest park and yet one of the magnificent ones. Five lakes charm its boundary with a number of bird species and animals to be seen. The journey is surrounded by a beautiful countryside that will make it interesting. The vehicle can be stopped at any time in case you see something exciting or you may want to take photos. Late in the afternoon, we set off for the boat ride around the lake. You will get a chance to see large concentration of hippos thrashing the water, crocodiles basking in the sun, herds of elephants and buffaloes coming for water, zebras, antelopes, Impalas, Elands at a distance as they enjoy their vegetation and bird species of all kinds as they make their sounds. It will be a great encounter with nature at its best.
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Have breakfast and leave Kampala for the first game park Lake Mburo. It’s known to be the smallest park and yet one of the magnificent ones. Five lakes charm its boundary with a number of bird species and animals to be seen. The journey is surrounded by a beautiful countryside that will make it interesting. The vehicle can be stopped at any time in case you see something exciting or you may want to take photos. Late in the afternoon, we set off for the boat ride around the lake. You will get a chance to see large concentration of hippos thrashing the water, crocodiles basking in the sun, herds of elephants and buffaloes coming for water, zebras, antelopes, Impalas, Elands at a distance as they enjoy their vegetation and bird species of all kinds as they make their sounds. It will be a great encounter with nature at its best.
Have breakfast and leave Kampala for the first game park Lake Mburo. It’s known to be the smallest park and yet one of the magnificent ones. Five lakes charm its boundary with a number of bird species and animals to be seen. The journey is surrounded by a beautiful countryside that will make it interesting. The vehicle can be stopped at any time in case you see something exciting or you may want to take photos. Late in the afternoon, we set off for the boat ride around the lake. You will get a chance to see large concentration of hippos thrashing the water, crocodiles basking in the sun, herds of elephants and buffaloes coming for water, zebras, antelopes, Impalas, Elands at a distance as they enjoy their vegetation and bird species of all kinds as they make their sounds. It will be a great encounter with nature at its best.
Have an early morning breakfast and leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The journey is quite exciting as you will enjoy a good view of the scenery. As you approach Kabale, you will be mesmerized by the many hills that make it a beautiful countryside. You will see the weather change as you proceed to Bwindi. Get there in time and check in to your desired lodge, there are so many lodges surrounding the park and so the choice will depend on you. All these range from up market, moderate and budget. depending on the time we proceed to a village walk to see the Batwa that live around the forest. It’s one exciting walk that you can’t afford to miss. Among the sites you expect to see include women handcraft shop, traditional healer, banana brewing home stead and a community school that is supported by the different lodges around the area. They will entertain you with their cultural dance and sing as a way of thanking you for visiting them. This will be memorable as you get ready for your Mountain gorilla trekking. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
A lovely morning breakfast at your lodge and proceed to the park’s headquarters for an orientation about the guidelines of how to behave when tracking the gorillas. It’s the time to meet your ranger guide and split into your assigned group. Bwindi has 9 groups of habituated gorilla families and these include; Rushegura, Kyaguriro, Oruzogo, Habinyanja, Nshongi, Bitukura, Mubare, Nkuringo and Kahungye. Close to 72 tourists can track the gorillas per day. Tracking the gorillas usually takes about 8 hours or less depending on where they were the previous day. Some level of fitness is required because you are supposed to climb the steep hills as you look for the gorillas. There are porters to assist you just in case you get tired at a fee. Hiking is quite a mysterious journey as you will see other primates, birds, flora and fauna, all this preparing you to meet the powerful Mountain gorillas. Coming face to face with the gorillas will be thrilling as you will see them do their daily routine work such as the silverback playing with the young ones, some resting and the Mothers feeding their babies. You will take pictures of them that will remind you of a wonderful safari you had in Uganda. This will be one of the most exhilarating days of your life. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Have an early morning breakfast and head off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will be interesting as you will be saying bye to the countryside of Bwindi. We arrive in time and check in to our desired lodge and have lunch. These range from up market, moderate and budget. Some of them Your choice will depend on what you want. All these have a wonderful view overlooking the park and you will see elephants roaming around the lodge’s vicinity. The best part of our safari is to visit the park and right away see the Kazinga channel linking to Lake George and Edward. You will see hippos, elephants, buffaloes coming for water at the stream and for bird watchers; this is the best park to visit because they are in abundance. Return to your lodge and have dinner as you enjoy a night in the wilderness.
Very early in the morning you will get a cup of tea or water at your lodge and set off to the game drive. It takes about three hours driving to all corners of the park looking at different kinds of wildlife. This will be adventurous as you set your eyes on the lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes and the solitary ones, antelopes, Ugandan Kob, Leopards, warthog, Impalas and various bird species. Get your camera ready to take great pictures that will make your safari worth remembering. As we conclude the game drive, we return to the lodge for break fast, relax after lunch prepare afternoon boat ride; you will get a chance to see animals that you may have not seen on land and now in water. As you look ahead, you will see the evergreen vegetation that is a home to so many animals. You will see large schools of hippos thrashing the water, crocodiles basking in the sun, Elephants and buffaloes coming for water and others will be seen at a distance. You will spot various species of birds that are rare to find anywhere in Africa. Return to your lodge and have dinner.
Right after your morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and set off to Kibale Forest prominent for its great Chimpanzees. The drive will be exciting as you will see the crater lakes and the dense vegetation around the area. Check in to your lodged lodge and have lunch. And many others. Choice will depend on what you want for your safari. All these have a beautiful view overlooking the park thus making your stay comfortable and memorable. In the evening, we prepare for the nocturnal game walk guided by the ranger at Kibale Forest. You will see animals that are rare to find during day like the potto, night birds and the bush babies. This is a thrilling walk that can’t be offered anywhere in Africa. It’s a memorable night walk to the sounds of birds and animals in the wild. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Here comes the long awaited day for tracking the chimpanzees at Kibale Forest. Have your morning breakfast and off to the park’s Headquarters to meet your guide who will take you to the best spots where chimpanzees are found. It’s a thrilling moment to come face to face with the chimpanzees in their natural setting. Besides the Chimps, you will see other primates like the Red tailed Monkeys, Black and white Monkeys, Blue Monkeys and many others. You will spot thousands of butterflies and different bird species in the park. You will experience nature at its best by having this adventurous walk. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
A hearty morning breakfast at your lodge and check out as you say farewell to the park. Head off to Kampala and have lunch along the way. Arrive in Kampala early evening.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
