This 5-Day trip to Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimp Habituation takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world’s Mountain Gorillas. Experience Gorilla Habituation up close, and enjoy a visit to Kibale National Park for a nature walk to see rare monkeys and birds, then proceed to Tanzania at Serengeti National Park.
Then fly to Namibia to experience key attractions like Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, and the renowned ‘Namib Sand Sea dunes,’ a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Atlantic coast and further north to Etosha National Park.
Highlights of the safari include visit to the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei-UNESCO World Heritage, Game drive Etosha National Park, Spectacular scenic views, Explore Swakopmund and Walvis Bay towns, Gorilla trekking at Bwindi, Chimpanzee habituation at Kibale National Park, Shoebill experience at Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary Walk, Game viewing and drive at Serengeti National Park, Nature walks and Cultural encounters.
You will be picked and transferred for an overnight stay in Kampala.
After an early breakfast in Kampala, embark on a scenic 9-10 hour drive to Bwindi with a stop at the Equator for photos and lunch in Mbarara. Arrive at the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before searching for the majestic gorillas in Bwindi Forest. Known for its mountain gorillas, tracking them can be unpredictable, but the experience of observing these gentle giants is unforgettable and exhilarating. The Gorilla Habituation experience lasts nearly all day, and you will spend four hours with the gorillas before returning to your Lodge.
After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy views of the “Mountains of the Moon” along the way, with a lunch stop in Fort Portal. Visit the Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site, where you can see unique plants and rare birds like the Great Blue Turaco and Narina Trogon. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your Lodge.
After breakfast, set off for Kibale Forest with a packed lunch. The day begins at 8:00 AM with a briefing on trekking rules before searching for chimpanzees in the forest. This half-day activity will also allow you to spot other primates like Grey-cheeked Mangabey, Red-Colobus, and various monkeys swinging in the trees. Your guide will share insights on the primates’ lifestyles and the rich biodiversity of the forest. With approximately 5,000 wild chimps in Uganda, Kibale is an ideal location for this unforgettable experience. After the trek, return to your hotel.
After breakfast, travel to Kampala with lunch en route, then head to Entebbe for your afternoon or evening flight to Arusha, upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha our representative will meet you and transfer you to a pre booked hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro where you will spend a night.
Early morning after breakfast, you will be driven to Serengeti National Park and head straight to your camp/lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.
Option to fly from Arusha Airport for to Seronera Airstrip at Extra Cost
Breakfast at the camp/lodge, and then proceed for a full day of wildlife safaris, witnessing the Great Migration or the Big Five. We shall Picnic lunches in the bush or at the lodge.
Optional hot air balloon safari or guided nature walks (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Breakfast at the resort/hotel. Morning for last-minute activities or relaxation.
Check-out and transfer to Seronera Airstrip or drive back to connect with your international departure
You will be received at Hosea Kutako International Airport and then transfer to windhoek where you will spend a night at a prebooked hotel.
Transfer to Sossusvlei through the southward route via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass, renowned for its spectacular natural beauty. A stop for lunch is scheduled at Solitaire, an oasis in the Namib Desert. Arrival at the lodge is expected in the afternoon, allowing time for relaxation.
Early morning breakfast, then head to Sesriem gate to start your dune safari experience. to begin the visit to Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy Dunes, and Elim Dunes.
Accommodation
Budget: Sesriem Campsite
Mid-range Lodge: Elegant Desert Lodge or similar
The travel distance will cover 350 km on a gravel road, lasting 5 hours, including stopovers and a lunch break.
The journey commences post breakfast, traversing the Namib-Naukluft Park en route to Swakopmund, showcasing captivating canyons and remarkable rock formations. The expansive Namib landscape unfolds before us, adorned with diverse wildlife such as oryx and springbuck, mountain zebras, giraffes, and the renowned flightless ostriches. A notable landmark en route is the Tropic of Capricorn, offering a prime opportunity for photographic documentation. Upon reaching Walvis Bay, visiting the lagoon presents an up-close encounter with flamingos.
Accommodation will be provided for two nights in Swakopmund at the following options:
Backpackers: Amanpuri Travelers Lodge or a similar establishment.
Mid-range Lodge: Alte Brucke Resort or a similar venue.
Luxury Lodge: Strand Hotel or a similar high-end establishment.
Distance covered: 300 km (gravel road).
Estimated journey duration: 5 hours, including planned stopovers.
Early morning breakfast, then proceed for the sandwich harbour experience this is the point where the Desert meets the ocean. During this time you will encounter several maritime mammals and birds. We shall visit the Walvis Pink Lake, the salt mines, Lagoon, Swakopmund Jetty and Craft center
Other range of optional activities, the prices for which are available upon request:
-Comprehensive city tour of Swakopmund, including a visit to the Crystal Gallery.
-Exploration of the National Marine Aquarium.
– Browse the street craft market.
Helicopter and Camel Safari
– Engage in a bicycle tour of the Mondesa township.
– Enjoy an exhilarating skydiving experience.
– Offshore fishing expedition.
– Guided tour of the “lunar landscape” and Welwitschia Mirabilis trails, showcasing the botanic attraction known as the “living fossil,” revered as one of Earth’s oldest and most original plants. Explore the unique “lunar landscape” and discover the botanic wonder, Welwitschia Mirabilis, often called a “living fossil.” This extraordinary plant is considered one of the oldest and most primitive living plants on Earth, with origins dating back to the time of Christ.
– Quadbike excursion through the dunes and rolling hills of the Namib.
– Experience the Snake Park.
– Unforgettable sandboarding adventure.
– Kayaking excursion with the seals at Cape Cross
– An early morning dolphin cruise, optionally combinable with a Sandwich Harbor Excursions, can create a full-day activity.
Return to the same lodge or guest house
Departure from the coastal town of Swakopmund, our journey takes us to Etosha National Park a renowned Namibia treasure esteemed as one of Africa’s most beloved parks.
Etosha National Park has 110 kinds of reptiles, 340 species of birds, over 100 species of mammals. The lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, giraffe, hyena, springbok, zebra, eland and cheeta are among the larger animals.
The Etosha Salt Pan, a large white depression that was once a lake, dominates the park. Currently, a dry dusty pan made of clay and salt, it periodically fills with water after a significant downpowner. Many thanks of wading birds, especially flamingos are drwan to this transcient body of water.
Upon arrival in Etosha, guests are greeted by untamed wildlife and the expansive white sands of the plains. During the afternoon’s game drive, the quest to observe the king of the savannah – the lion, unfolds amidst a stunning array of magnificent game, including antelopes, giraffes, zebras, and herds of African elephants traversing the bush.
In the evening, a leisurely dinner is served within the captivating ambience of the wilderness. At the waterhole, thirsty animals congregate for a drink, allowing spectators to witness the ever-changing “theatre of nature” until late into the evening.
Accommodation
Camping – Okaukuejo Campsite or similar.
Mid-range Lodge – Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Luxury Lodge – Etosha Oberland Lodge or similar.
Distance: 450 km on a tarred road.
Duration: 6 hours
Day 16: Early morning game drive and departure for Windhoek.
Following early morning breakfast game drive which covers a distance of over 50kms then farewell to Etosha, and the journey will continue south to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. This leg of the trip allows ample time for final shopping for gifts, souvenirs, and curios at the local craft market and for taking last photographs of Africa’s beauty.
Checkin at your Hotel in Windhoek for an overnight stay.
The distance to Windhoek is around 450 km on tarred roads, with an estimated duration of 6 hours.
Breakfast and then you are tranfered to the aiport for your outbound flight.
This marks the end of our 7 days Safari.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable
Day 3: Gorilla Habituation Experience
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Day 5: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale National Park
Day 6: Transfer to Entebbe
Day 7: Transfer to Serengeti National Park.
Day 8: Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Day 9: Departure from Serengeti to Namibia
Day 10: Arrival in Namibia and transfer to Windhoek
Day 11: Transfers to Sossusvlei
Day 12: Dune hike and Deadvlei experience
Day 13: Departure for Swakopmund
Day 14: Sadwich harbour experience, Swakopmund & Walvis Bay Tour
Day 15: Transfer to Etosha National Park
Day 16: Early morning game drive and departure for Windhoek.
Day 17: Departure and farewell to Namibia