Day 1: Arrive and transfer to Kampala for overnight
You will be accorded a heartily welcome by a representative of Oikos Safaris. You will then be transferred to your hotel either in Entebbe or Kampala depending on your time of arrival.
Oikos Safaris recommends that you stay overnight in Entebbe for night arrivals.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you can explore the vibrant and chaotic city of Kampala. Discover historical and political sites including the ancient tombs of the Kabakas, where the Buganda tribe laid their kings to rest or the Bahai Temple, and more. You can also eat out as Kampala is a town full of culinary wonders. Stay out from your hotel to taste some of the eclectic cuisine of the region including Kampala’s delicious Indian food!
- Overnight at Cassia lodge or similar on bed and breakfast basis
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park. En-route you will get to see the Royal drum makers and have a stopover at the Equator for photographs. Here, you stand a chance to see the area which separates both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. From there, you continue to Lake Mburo National Park where you will overnight at a lodge of your choice.
- Overnight at Rwakobo rock or similar on full board
Day 3: Game drives in the park
Have breakfast and then head for a morning gave drive where you will get to see the big herds of Zebra, Impala, Eland and other savannah species. For birders, this is one of the best places to find the African Fin foot, Papyrus, Bush Shrike, among others.
- Overnight at Rwakobo rock or similar on full board basis
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
You wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast and later prepare for your drive to Lake Bunyonyi (place of many little birds) in Kabale, a place referred to as the Switzerland of Africa. Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Uganda and is situated close to the borders of Uganda and Rwanda. On a bright day, you might see the magnificent volcano of Mount Muhavura.
- Overnight stay at Arcadia cottages or similar on full board basis
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you will set out for a canoe ride and travel around the surroundings from the water surface as you search for different bird species on the different islands of the lake. Other activities you will get to do include Zip lining, island hoping, nature walks to mentions but a few.
- Overnight at Arcadia cottages or similar on full board
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, you will then be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Goriila tracking. You will get to relax as you get ready for the next days gorilla trekking experience.
- Overnight at Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar on full board
Day 7: Gorilla trekking and afternoon optional activities
This morning you will have to wake up very early to get ready for gorilla tracking. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.
This forest is home to almost half of the worlds mountain gorillas. The tracking may take between two to six hours but its well worth the effort. There are always park guides with you who interpret the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the gorillas. In the afternoon, you can choose to relax at the lodge or engage in optional activities like Batwa (pygmyies) community trail, water fall hike, community visits to mention but a few.
- Overnight at Lake mulehe safari lodge or similar on full board basis.
Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe or Kigali for flight home
After breakfast, prepare for your transfer to Entebbe or Kigali for your flight home.
Gorilla tracking
Gorilla tracking is dependent on the permits availability at the time of your booking. Gorilla permits in all parks are on a very high demand and it is advised that you book them as early as possible.
