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After breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Amboseli National Park. Fly south this morning over the Athi Plains to the natural wonderland of Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at Amboseli Airstrip where you will be met and transferred to Tortilis Camp.

Tortilis Camp is our base for game drives in this almost incomparably rich animal kingdom.

Lunch at Tortilis Camp. Afternoon game drive follows in this magnificent park.

Dinner and overnight at Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli.

Full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives.

All meals at Tortilis Camp.
Mount Kilimanjaro, the still-glaciated monarch of Africa, presides over Amboseli, thrusting three dizzying miles above the park’s grasslands.

Overnight at Elewana Tortilis camp, Amboseli.

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airstrip for your flight to Maasai Mara through Nairobi.

Upon arrival in Maasai Mara, you will be met and transferred to &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp for check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drive in the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Dinner and overnight at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Full days in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. All meals at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Maasai Mara is unquestionably the earth’s greatest haven for large mammals, more than 70 species of which go about their business in the Serengeti–Maasai Mara grasslands.

Enjoy the luxurious Kichwa Tembo Camp and game drives throughout the Mara; make side trips to the Mara River and its tributaries for a gander at leviathan crocodiles and hippos.

Overnight at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Full days in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. All meals at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Maasai Mara is unquestionably the earth’s greatest haven for large mammals, more than 70 species of which go about their business in the Serengeti–Maasai Mara grasslands.

Enjoy the luxurious Kichwa Tembo Camp and game drives throughout the Mara; make side trips to the Mara River and its tributaries for a gander at leviathan crocodiles and hippos.

Overnight at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport where your Uganda Adventure Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. Your will then be transferred to a restuarant for breakfast hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari.

Depending on the time of arrival you are advised to have money Changed on this day ,If time allowing you may go for a city tour. All activities today are at your own cost. You may visit the botanical gardens at a supplement of $10 per person or visit the Uganda Wildlife Educational centre at supplement of $15 per pesrson or go for a cheese and wine sundowner on Lake Victoria at a supplement of $85 per person.

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale National Park following the mystical Rwenzori mountain range.Kibale Forest National Park is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, our closest relative. Kibale 1450 Chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also a home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few.

Arrive in time for a late lunch. OR take a walk around the crater lakes at a supplement of $20 per person OR Canoeing at the lake at a supplement of $25 per person OR Go cycling around the crater lakes or tea estates at a supplement of $25 per person, kayaking at $90 per person per hour.

Alternatively, you may opt to fly to Kibale Forest via Kasese Airstrip at a supplement of $300 per person

After breakfast at your lodge, transfer to the starting point of your Chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park which is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 Chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also a home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. So you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they gloom and bond with one another.

Alternatively you may opt to do chimpanzee habituation experience by paying a supplement of $50, this exercise takes the whole entire day. Only 6 people are allowed per day and you will be sure to come face to face with these closest cousins of man. Advance booking is necessary for this option.

After lunch, head to Bigodi for an afternoon swamp walk. Bigodi was established by a local development organization to protect the 4sq-km Magombe Swamp that's home to around 200 species of birds (highlights include papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler and great blue turaco). The highlight of this tour is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco. The swamp is also good for spotting butterflies and primates, with 8 different species here, including grey-cheeked mangabey. The 2-3 hour guided walk is led by experienced local guides who interact with the

After your an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, dating back over 25,000 years and contain almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” is home to half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world. You will arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch. You may opt to go for Optional activities at the lodge

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges. This untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot and a variety of butterflies. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes.

GORILLA SAFARI LODGE ACTIVITIES

Biking Safaris

To lake mutanda-$ 80per pax

To lake Bunyonyi(difficult -need bikers)- $95 per pax

Ride to trek the gorillas and back to lodge-$35 per pax

Ride to Kisoro -$95 per pax

Each activity and includes a mountain bike and all gears

Massage is $50

Birding in Bwindi forest-$85 per pax(include park entrance fees)

Nature Trails

From Lodge to Lake Mutanda-$50 per pax

From Lodge to Lake Muhele-$50 per pax

From Lodge to Nkuringo-$50per pax

Forest guided walk to Bayenda Falls(hike the falls)-$85 per pax(include park entrance fees)

Community visits like the schools, women group-weaving hats, baskets etc, meet the local people, local fruit and vegetable market(on Fridays is the market day)-$20 per pax

Batwa Experience-$85 per pax in Mgahinga

Batwa Experience-$65 per pax in Rushaga

After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins.
Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge.

If your trek was relatively short, you may have a guided nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding communities in the evening at a supplement of $25 per person. Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow's safari adventure.

Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and water proof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain