7 Day Tour
Cost: TBC
Daily Schedule
Masindi – Murchison Falls National Park
After meeting your crew this morning, we head in the direction of The Murchison Falls National Park. Also referred to as the Kabaraga Falls, Murchison Falls is a waterfall found on the course of the great Nile and is located within the Murchison National Park. The park is recognized as one of the best National Parks in Uganda. After settling into our accommodation in Masindi, your guide will brief you on the activities for the following day.
| Accommodation: | Kabalega Resort http://www.kabalegaresort.com/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite ablutions Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Kampala to Masindi |
| Meals: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Activities: | Ziwa Rhino Walk |
Masindi – Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Forest is the biggest Mahogany forest found in the whole of East Africa and is home to the largest number of chimpanzees throughout Uganda. It is believed that there are between 600 – 700 chimpanzees in Budongo and this morning we will meet up with our chimp guide who will take us on our trek through the forest in search of the chimps. We will also enjoy a boat cruise in the park. Note: As the Chimp trekking is limited
to 12 guests per trek, should there be more than 12 guests on a tour the trekking will be split between the morning and the afternoon. Therefore you may find that you will first do the game drive activity followed by the Chimp trekking or vice versa. Please allow for flexibility.
| Accommodation: | Kabalega Resort http://www.kabalegaresort.com/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite ablutions Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Chimp trekking (half day) / Nile River Cruise |
Lake Kikorongo
This morning we depart Masindi and transfer towards the edges of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our accommodation for the night is nestled atop a hill overlooking Lake Kikorongo.
| Accommodation: | Simba Safari Camp https://ugandalodges.com/simba/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with En-suite bathroom Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Masindi to Lake Kikorongo |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Gorillas (Lake Bunyonyi)
Crossing the Equator once more we travel south to the beautiful scenery of Lake Bunyonyi. With eager anticipation we prepare for the upcoming Gorilla trekking excursion and tonight we will receive a briefing on what to expect.
| Accommodation: | Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort http://www.bunyonyioverland.com |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with En-suite bathroom Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Gorillas (Lake Bunyonyi)
The mountain gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that there are only around 650 left. Visiting the gorillas is a great way to support their future on earth as the money spent on permits is used for their protection. An extremely important part of the future conservation of the remaining gorillas rests in the community development work – as local communities change their attitudes towards wildlife and start to protect rather than poach, the future of the mountain gorilla is assured.
As permits granting permission to visit the gorillas are extremely limited we require flexibility in both the tour itinerary and where we actually visit them. The home of the mountain gorillas is completely at odds with man-made borders and so their range encompasses Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Whenever possible we choose to make use of the National Park in Uganda, but this depends on the availability of permits. Should we not obtain permits to visit the mountain gorillas in Uganda then we will inform all passengers beforehand that the tour will travel to Rwanda or DRC.
On your free day in Bunyonyi you will have the opportunity to participate in certain optional activities. You can also go hiking or explore the area on a mountain bike.
| Accommodation: | Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort http://www.bunyonyioverland.com |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with En-suite bathroom Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Lake Bunyonyi National Park to the starting point of the gorilla trek (in safari or smaller vehicles) |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Activities: | Gorilla Trekking, Pygmy visit, Rwanda day tour |
Gorillas (Lake Bunyonyi)
Although there are 2 days allocated to Gorilla Trekking you will only spend one day on the trek. The other days are there to provide a large enough window in which to obtain permits and to allow the entire group to trek if there are more than 6 of you on the tour
| Accommodation: | Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort http://www.bunyonyioverland.com |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per room with En-suite bathroom Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Activities: | Gorilla Trekking, Pygmy visit, Rwanda day tour |
Extra Info / Disclaimer
Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometres and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travellers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometre. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!
* The Itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate the best possible viewing of the Mountain Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change without notice. *
Tour departure point
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
10:00am Hillside Plaza Hotel, Plot 1A Kira Road – Ntinda II Rd,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 702 608415 http://www.hillsideplazahotel.co.ug/contact.html
Tour ending point
Hillside Plaza Hotel, Plot 1A Kira Road – Ntinda II Rd,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 702 608415 http://www.hillsideplazahotel.co.ug/contact.html
Gorilla Permit – USD730 – USD830
The cost of a permit to visit the gorillas is currently as above. Please check actual amount with us closer to departure. You will be pre-invoiced for this non-refundable amount.
Maximum Number of Passengers
20
After hours emergency contact
Our reservations staff are available to receive emergency calls. We would like to request that you respect this emergency number and use it only in the event of emergencies. Please only contact this number if, for example, you have missed your incoming flight, you cannot find your airport transfer or you are running late for your tour departure.
If calling from outside South Africa: 0027 79 154 2588
If calling within South Africa: 079 154 2588
Arrival / Departure
Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems. We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
What’s included
All meals which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
What’s excluded
Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, soft drinks) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities) / souvenirs / tips.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Onward Travel
This tour can be linked with a number of our other routes and highlights such as the Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar and even venture further south towards Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. If you are interested to enhance your tour further, please contact us to receive a list of all the available options to suite your time frame and budget.