7 Days Adventure Holiday

Tour Description

7 Days Adventure Holiday

This Adventure Holiday will take you to see Uganda’s wildlife wonders, amazing scenery, beautiful people and unforgettable cultural experiences. Starting off with a tour of East Africa’s adventure capital- Jinja, to see a number of falls and visit the source of the Nile (World’s second largest river). This will be your chance to engage in one of the adrenaline activities like white water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horse biking, horseback riding and more.

You will travel to south western Uganda, to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through a rich green country side of fort-portal town with views of the Rwenzori mountains. This park will give you chance to view some of its amazing attractions like the Kazinga channel, crater lakes, Kyambura gorge, Ishasha tree climbing lions and a lot more.

Later move on to the Southern part of Uganda to Bwindi, and spend a night at one of those eco lodges situated amidst the Jungles. This trip will get you ready in the morning to trek the mountain gorillas found in the impenetrable forests. This trip requires you to do a good health check-up before going for tracking as mountain gorillas are susceptible to human diseases. The Gorilla trekking will surely be your highlight for this trip so be ready to capture the moments and tell more stories to the world about your experience. After that, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe passing by the Equator line, one of the nice spots for your souvenir shopping and relaxation.

Itinerary

DAY 1: Airport pickup to Kampala

Our driver/guide will be at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight and transfer to Kampala. Accommodation at Adonai Guest House   (Standard) , Cassia Lodge (Comfort), Serena Hotel (Luxury), Meal plan : Dinner

DAY 2: Rafting in Jinja

Today you will go rafting on the Nile and see a number of falls, also tour Jinja town depending on the time available. In the evening you will be transferred back to Kampala for your overnight stay.

Accommodation at Adonai Guest House (Standard), Cassia Lodge (Comfort), Serena Hotel (Luxury)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 3: Drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, you drive for about 5 hours with a stop for lunch in the cozy town Fort Portal then later continue to Queen Elizabeth park. This is Uganda’s second largest park and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake Gorge. The park has prolific game, including Gazelle, Uganda Kob, Warthog and Waterbuck; Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared for huge numbers of Hippo and Elephant, and keep your eyes peeled for a Leopard lazing in the sunshine. Watch wildlife at the waterhole from your own private verandah and fall asleep to the roaring of Lions on the distant savannah. This truly is AFRICA!

Accommodation at Bush Lodge (Standard), Kasenyi Safari Camp (Comfort), Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you go for an early morning long game drive at 0630 a.m. in time to see the sunrise. You will search for all the wildlife in the park including Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Waterbucks, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel for about 3 hours. A lot of hippos can be seen in the water plus a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole. Expect to also see crocodiles, elephants bathing and number of rare birds. You will be transferred back to your lodge after the boat trip.

Accommodation at Bush Lodge (Standard), Kasenyi Safari Camp (Comfort), Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Today you drive to Bwindi in the South western part of Uganda, close to the borders with Rwanda and Congo. You cross the Kigezi highlands one of the most beautiful parts of the country with a stopover for lunch. You will see a great county side, bamboo side, bamboo forests and have great views over the Virunga Mountains.

Accommodation at the Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Standard), Bwindi Gorilla Haven (Comfort), Silverback Lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 6: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Early morning after breakfast, get ready for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare Mountain Gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees- the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The gorillas you will track belong to one on nine habituated family groups

Who can tolerate the presence of humans for brief period every day. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the Gorillas habitat. En- route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorillas activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. The time taken Gorilla trekking can be as little as 2 hours to as much7 hours before one returns! Once the Gorilla have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a Mountain Gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own Gorilla in the Mist. In the evening visit the community and interact with three local people.

Accommodation at the Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Standard), Bwindi Gorilla Haven (Comfort), Silverback Lodge (Luxury)

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 7: Drive back to Kampala

After breakfast, you continue your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport). Of course, you stop at the equator , the best place for your souvenir shopping. Your tourist driver/guide will bring you to your accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe or to Entebbe Airport (this is only possible if your flight leaves at mid-night or later.

End of tour!

Whats Included
  • Transport in a customized pop up top safari mini-van.
  • Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
  • Stay at economy, comfort or luxury safari lodges/tented camps.
  • Game viewing drives.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • All meals on safari.
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
  • Pickup and Drop off from and to Hotel / Airport.
  • Government taxes and local levies
Whats Not Included
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