Rhinos, Waterfalls, Chimps

Murchison Falls

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary -Murchison Falls National Park Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is home to Uganda’s rhinos that had become extinct in the early 1980s after a period of civil unrest and heavy poaching. It is a good place for Rhino tracking. Later continue to Murchison falls National Park via the top of the falls a scenic point where you will see the Nile force its way through a narrow gap to start its continued flow into Lake Albert. Sir Samuel Baker named the Falls after Sir Roderick Murchison, President of the Royal Geographical Society. The falls lend their name to the surrounding Murchison Falls National Park. Overnight and Dinner: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge

Day 4: Budongo Forest Today, After breakfast we transfer to Budongo Forest for chimp tracking and nature walks. After lunch travel to Hoima town the Kingdom capital of Bunyoro. Stop over at Mparo the official burial place of Bunyoro’s Kings. Overnight: Hotel Kontiki or equivalent.

Kibale

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Swamp Walk After breakfast, you will prepare yourself for the chimpanzee tracking mission the most exciting activity in the park. An experienced forest ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning. along the forest walk you will be able to see other primates like red-tailed monkey, black-and-white Columbus monkey. After Lunch go to Bigodi Wetland sanctuary for a nature walk, home to over 100 bird species. The Sanctuary is operated by the Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental Development (KAFRED), a community based organization (CBO). A significant fraction of association income has been used, and continues to be used, to fund numerous community projects. The Bigodi Women’s Group, weaves crafts from environmentally sustainable materials, dyes and methods. Their crafts are sold worldwide. Overnight at your lodge-  Kibale Guest Cottages.