Day 1: ARRIVAL

You will be welcomed by a representative of TATS who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala Mamba Point Guest house or Holiday Express or Namirembe Guest House or Kampala Sheraton.


Day 2: KAMPALA CITY TOUR

After breakfast you will be taken on a tour within the greenest city in Africa. Some of the highlights include a visit to the Kasubi Tombs, a special burial place for the Buganda Kings, the Namugongo Shrines,

 Bahai Temple, Uganda Museum, Owino Market and African Craft Village - the best place to buy African art, carvings and other handcrafts of your desire. You will have chance to enjoy best Uganda.

 

 

Overnight and Dinner at Mamba Point Guest house or Holiday Express or Namirembe Guest House or Kampala Sheraton.

Day 3: KAMPALA - FORT PORTAL

After breakfast we will depart Kampala and head west to Fort Portal. Driving through the verdant countryside we will pass traditional homesteads and farms with a lunch stop at Garden's Restaurant for a Ugandan Buffet, visit in the nearby Mpanga Market then proceed to your accommodation in Fort portal at Rwenzori Travelers Inn or Fort Motel or Mountain of the Moon Hotel.

Day 4: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON

Today you can enjoy the majestic Rwenzori Mountains in its full glory. Enjoy a guided nature walk at the foothills and learn about the local culture firsthand. Enjoy the scenic views, have a glimpse of the village life and visit a traditional witchdoctor at his home. We will also make a stop at the Amabere Caves, where you can discover the small hidden waterfall and admire the stalagmites and stalactites.

After this impressive day a cultural evening is awaiting you with traditional dances and songs from different tribes and or on Sundays you will have chance to join a local church and see how they celebrate (optional). Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori Travelers Inn or Fort Motel or Mountains of the Moon Hotel.

Day 5: CRATER LAKES

Today we will explore the region of the Crater Lakes. Enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills. Take a hike at Lake Nkuruba to encounter different species of primates and birds, and visit the Mahoma Falls.

Meet the local people as you walk through their villages, learn about the customs of the Batoroo tribe and enjoy the panoramic views.

Highlights of the day will also include visits to Lake Nyamirima and “Top of the World” the highest place in the world with views of kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, the Rwenzoris and almost all the Crater Lakes in the Region.

Enjoy local performance from the Orphan group at Lake Nkuruba.

Overnight at Lake Nkuruba Community Campsite or Ndali Lodge or Chimpanzee Forest Guest House.

Day 6: FORT PORTAL – BUHOMA (BWINDI)

After Breakfast, we will drive to Bwindi through Queen Elizabeth National Parks with a stop to walk through the Maramagambo Forest, known for the Blue Lake and the Bat and Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to have a close look at the bats and maybe even the rock python and forest cobras that feed on the bats. The same walk will provide you with views of different bird species, primates and tree and Lunch at the Peninsular in Mweya at Tembe's Carteen.

The Journey will proceed through Ishasha with chance to view some Game such as the Uganda Kob, Elephant, and if lucky the tree climbing lions as we go through Homesteads and trading centre to eventually bring us to Buhoma in Bwindi.

Overnight at Buhoma LodgeorBuhoma community campsite or Silver back Lodge or Bwindi View Bandas.

Day 7: NKURINGO WALKING SAFARIS.

After breakfast we will be met by a Nkuringo Walking Safaris guide to start on the walk through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, starting with a visit to the waterfalls, enjoy nature as you learn about local herbs,trees and scrub and what they mean to the local people, bird life, butterflies and the history that surrounds this old forest and the home of the endangered Mountain Gorilla.

The walk takes about 5hours that brings you to Nkuringo which means “Round”, beautiful spot with amazing views of the Congo Basin, the great Albertine Rift Valley and the Virunga Volcanoes. For those who cannot manage the walk, will be driven around to meet with the rest of the group in Nkuringo Overnight at Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite.

Day 8: NKURINGO-NTEKO VILLAGE

A day to explorer Nkuringo Village with participation in a community walk, with visits to Pygmy Tribe of the Forest the Batwa; learn about their Livelihood and how they survive, visits to a witchdoctor, the Blacksmith and the “Top of World” the highest place in Nkuringo with stunning views as you enjoy a local football March by the Nkuringo All Stars Football Team. After Lunch and relaxation, the Nkuringo Youth Initiative Members will make a performance or entertainment about the Culture and conservation related issues. Dinner and Overnight Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite.

Day 9: NKURINGO TO LAKE MUTANDA

After breakfast, your driver will drop you at Rubuguri Junction 10kms from Nkuringo with your guide to continue your walk down to Lake Mutanda, with visits to a local Primary School, homesteads, your will have chance to touch base with the local populace as the children run after you with chants of “Mzungu Mzungu” local word for a white Person that you experience through out your journey. You will be met at Rwajenge Landing Site, you will be met by Dugout canoes for 30minute transfer to Nkuringo Safari Lodge for your accommodation.

Day 10: CANOE SAFARI ON LAKE MUTANDA

after breakfast and breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes, with your guide you will embark into the waiting dugout Canoes on Lake Mutanda, this 2hour journey is thriller as you paddle through the Hills surrounding the Lake till you land at Sheba's Campsite to be met by your Driver to be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi relax with a swim in Africa's deepest Lake. Overnight and Dinner at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Day 11: RETURN TO KAMPALA.

After breakfast will start the journey back to the Capital, will numerous stops at different Trading centres, Local Markets, Lunch at Agip Motel Mbarara and at the Equator for coffee and shopping then you will be transferred your Accommodation in Entebbe at The Boma Guest House or Entebbe Airport Guest Houseor Gately Inn or Entebee Travelers Inn.