13 days jinja – Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi safari, 13 days Uganda safari tour to Jinja town for Nile water rafting, Queen Elizabeth national park for wildlife safari and Bwindi national park for gorilla trekking safari tour

For this 13 days Jinja –  Bwindi Safari, you will experience lots of fun moments, view amazing features and see wildlife species that you have never seen. Experience one lifetime 13 days Jinja – Bwindi Safari that will give you an overview of Uganda’s wildlife and Features in Just 13 Days.

Day 1: Visiting Ssezibwa falls and Mabira forest for zip lining.  (81Km 2hrs drive)

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Jinja with a stopover at Ssezibwa waterfalls. Sezibwa falls area is also one of the many destinations for birding in Uganda. For an avid bird watcher, this gives you an opportunity to explore some of the common and rare species of birds. After you will proceed to Mabira Forest for zip lining or Mabira canopy.

Experiencing the Mabira Forest canopy, the first of its kind in Uganda. The Mabira Forest Canopy Super Skyway is a canopy “zip-line” system that sends you soaring between the tallest trees in the rainforest. You will be led across a network of 5 zip-lines that stretches 250 metres across River Musamya. High up in the canopy one is able to enjoy a view of the forest layers, mammals like grey-cheeked mangabeys and red-tailed monkeys, birds like palm nut vultures, African fish eagles, great blue turacos and the roaring griffin falls, making your zip a memorable day!

The hike back from the skyway takes you past the beautiful Griffin Falls. Optional activities which can be carried out here include mountain biking.  Have lunch and proceed to Jinja dinner and overnight stay at the source of the Nile hotel full board

Day 2: Nile water rafting, Bungee Jumping and Nile sunset cruise.

After Morning breakfast, depart for white water rafting along the Nile. Whether you are a first-timer, family, or high adventure enthusiast, you will find your perfect white-water adventure. The Rafting Trip-starting out with a safety orientation and then off down the river for the most exciting ride of your life.

Lunch on an Island on the river. In the evening have a sunset cruise along the Nile. Nothing beats an African sunset and particularly one along the Nile. End a great long day with good company, good food and an ice-cold beer or gin and tonic.

Day 3:  Jinja To Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary (222km 3 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. This is the only place where you can track rhinos in Uganda. You will be joined by Rangers as you go trekking the endangered rhinos through the bushes. Check in at AMUKA lodge

Accommodation: Amuka Lodge

DAY 4: Moving to Murchison falls (3hours 222km)

You will depart from Zziwa for Murchison Falls National Park. A visit to the top of the falls, for such a lovely scenery viewing. Then meals and overnight stay at Murchison River Lodge.

Day 5: Game drive Murchison Falls

You will set off for an early game view drive on the North of the Nile. Check out lions, Buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi and baboons are some of the animals you will spot. Meals and overnight stay at Murchison River Lodge.

Day 6: Murchison falls

Following a morning breakfast, you will head for a 4 to 5 hours boat trip to the Delta area famed for its high populations of game. You may view Elephants, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Lions, and a variety of bird species. You may decide to relax at the poolside at your lodge or just rest in your room for the afternoon. Then you will take a launch cruise on the Victoria Nile River. Spot schools of hippos, large crocodiles, small herds of buffalo. There is rich birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, the most sought bird in Africa.

DAY 7 :  Murchison to Queen Elizabeths National Park. 8 hrs drive and 443 km

After an early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth N.P.  While on the road we enjoy the beautiful hilly areas of Kasese.  Check-In at Enganzi Lodge, Have lunch and rest by the poolside.

Overnight stay at Enganzi lodge

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth Park

After an early Morning, go for a game drive in Uganda’s best park, where all the big five can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog. There are 638 recorded bird species in the park. Back at Enganzi Lodge for Lunch. In the afternoon go for a forest walk. Dinner and Bed at Engazi Lodge

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth N.P

After an early morning Breakfast set off to enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George. This is another Breath-taking Moment, enjoy watching the Different bird species on the River Bank.

Overnight stay at Enganzi lodge

Day 10:  Queen – Bwindi  (3hours drive  155km)

Make a game drive at Ishasha on your way to Bwindi in search of the tree climbing lions. Later, drive to Bwindi via the beautiful scenery of the tea plantations. Have Lunch en route.

This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Overnight and dinner at Silverback Lodge

Day 11:  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start 30 minutes – 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. This strenuous quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures-the mountain gorillas. After a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. Time permitting in the afternoon ready for a village foot safari to meet and interact with the local communities that live around Bwindi Forest. Overnight and dinner at Silverback Lodge

Day 12: Batwa People Cultural Experience

You will depart from the hotel after breakfast for the Batwa cultural trail, Here you will socialize and enjoy the cultural ethnicity of the Batwa People. Cultural Dances will be watched, cultural food is eaten, forest walks enjoyed and cultural Drinks drunk. After Lunch take an afternoon forest walk around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and then an overnight stay.

Day 13: Bwindi – Kampala

After breakfast, depart for Kampala having lunch en route and a chance to explore the culture at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara before a mini stop at the Equator in Masaka. You will later reach Entebbe in the evening.

End of the 13 days Jinja – Bwindi Gorilla Safari

The above Safari includes:

• Transportation fees by 4 x 4 Safari vehicle
• Security
• Guide
• Kazinga Channel cruise
• Bungee Jump
• Rafting
• Fuel
• Gorilla permit
• Rhino Trekking
• Vehicle entrance fees
• Launch cruise Fees
• Park Fees
• Park rangers/guides fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full-time English-speaking Driver
• Full Board accommodation and meals

 Exclusions

• Visa
• Personal Insurance
• Air ticket
• Money for drinks