Luxury gorilla tracking safari in Buhoma sector

This luxury trip brings you to close the rare endangered mountain gorillas found only in three countries on planet earth which are Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are found in Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda and gorilla tracking is done in different sectors namely Rushaga, Ruhija Nkuringo, Nyakagezi, and Buhoma. Apart from the mountain gorillas, the park also has a lot more to offer to our clients like bird watching, 11 species of primates, African bush elephants, golden cats, black-fronted duikers among others.

Our luxury gorilla trekking holidays are organized with an intention to meet and exceed the client’s expectations and we ensure this through the use of high-class facilities and services in order for our clients to feel comfortable and have a nice experience with us during their holiday.

Where to stay

Our luxury gorilla trekking holidays from Kigali to Buhoma or Kampala/Entebbe to Buhoma are meant for tourists who want to stay in luxury lodges like Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs Camp, Volcanoes safari Bwindi lodge, Engagi lodge, Trackers safari lodge among others in order for you to get high-quality services. We use knowledgeable and experienced driver guides who can provide you with good hospitality and the information you would like to know about on your safari.

Fly in Safaris

Our clients are transferred to Bwindi national park by either road transport or air transport. You can fly from Entebbe using domestic air transport service providers like Aerolink to Kisoro airstrip then drive you to Buhoma by our well-trained driver guide but this depends on our client’s budget for the holiday. Our clients are also transferred by the use of road transport from Entebbe/Kampala to Kisoro by use of road transport but this takes about 7 to 8 hours but the journey is enjoyable because you get the opportunity to see more as you are traveling like vegetation types, scenic views, local people running their daily businesses, tasting local foodstuffs in case you are interested, a brief stopover at the Equator among others.

How to reach there

When it comes to means of transport, we use 4 wheel drive land cruiser with a pop up in order for our clients to get good views for photo taking. Kindly contact Adyeri creations Limited so we can tailor your luxury gorilla tracking experience in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Epic Gorilla Trekking experience and Fascinating Masai Mara Game Drives

After an epic gorilla trekking trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we set off for a 6 day fascinating Masai Mara experience.

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Day one - Masai Mara experience

Epic Gorilla encounter

Reasons why you should track mountain gorillas from Rwanda to Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park both in Uganda are one of the best parks in the world one should visit. The park boasts of hosting half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the entire world with the rest being conserved in other parks like Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Initially, many clients preferred trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda than Uganda and this was because of the short 2-hour drive from Kigali to Volcanoes national park compared to the 8-hour drive from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi National Park.

Things changed in May 2017 when Rwanda Development Board in charge of selling gorilla permits doubled their price from USD 750 to USD 1500 on gorilla permits. Ever since this happened, so many clients nowadays prefer to track mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park because it’s cheap and some are not willing to pay huge sums of money for gorilla permits in Rwanda yet in Uganda a gorilla permits cost USD 700 per person.

Here are the following reasons why should track mountain gorillas from Rwanda to Uganda.

Clients save money

This is because it's cost-friendly. It’s cheaper starting from Kigali to Bwindi national park in terms of accommodation, car hire, and fuel among others. Starting from Kampala requires one to spend money on accommodation both on the day of arrival and the day of departure.

Secondly, when it comes to gorilla permits, gorilla permits in Uganda cost 700 dollars while that of Rwanda cost USD 1500 per person. This gives opportunities for clients to save some money for some other things.

A short drive from Kigali to Bwindi national park

The distance between Kigali and Bwindi is about 176.8km and it takes about 4 to 5 hours from Kigali to Bwindi. They would have been 3 hours but because of the speed limit in Rwanda which doesn’t exceed 60 km/hr, it makes the drive time a bit longer but this reduces chances of road accidents since vehicles don’t move at a high speed.

Makes it possible to organize short trips for our clients with limited time

It’s possible for clients to arrive in Kigali and immediately transfer to Bwindi on the same day, do the tracking then travel back to Kigali on the second day for departure.

We recommend clients to stay in Bwindi for at least 3 days in order to enjoy the park to the maximum because it has a lot to offer like birds, primates, mountain biking around Bwindi which is done through a well-maintained trail of 13km from the park office.

Clients get a chance to see the natural beauty stretching from Rwanda to Uganda

On a drive from Kigali to Uganda, you pass through beautiful sceneries covered with both natural and artificial vegetation. Rivers flowing through the valleys are also observed during the drive, small towns along the road, farming among others. This spices up the same activity clients pay for which is gorilla tracking.

Clients get offers on flights when they book with Rwandair

Rwanda owns Rwandair and sometimes they give some offers through their website so it’s advisable to check on the prices and routes on their website before you book. You could end up saving some money.

Visit the Kigali genocide monument

It’s located in Kigali which makes it easy to access. Spend 2 hours at this monument which paints the dark history of Rwanda. Learn how the genocide started, what caused it and how it stopped. This will make you realize the good leadership of the current government has played a big role in the development of Rwanda.

The short distance between Kigali and Bwindi national park

It’s 176.8km from Kigali to Bwindi which takes 4 hours. It would have been 3 hours drive but because of the low-speed limit of Rwanda, a maximum speed limit of 60 km/hr while in Kigali-Huye and Butare. For more details about gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited.

Reasons why you should do gorilla tracking or habituation in Uganda

Affordable Gorilla permits

Interaction of tourists with mountain gorillas is designed to be done in two ways which include gorilla tracking and gorilla habituation. This depends on the amount of money a tourist is willing to spend and the amount of time meant to be spent on a trip. Gorilla permits for tracking costs 600 dollars while habituation costs 1,500 dollars. With gorilla tracking, you spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas compared to gorilla habituation where you spend 4 hours with our gentle cousins, that’s why charges for gorilla habituation are higher than for tracking.

Five locations for gorilla tracking and one location for gorilla habituation

Interaction of visitors with mountain gorillas is done in 5 locations with four being located in Bwindi national park and the other in Mgahinga national park. These include Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nyakagezi while gorilla habituation is done only in Rushaga.

These different locations have different habituated Gorilla groups for our visitors in order to meet the demand of our tourism market and also, manage the carrying capacity of the park since we are eco-friendly.

Uganda has the highest number of mountain gorillas

Uganda is one of the three countries on earth to host half of the world’s mountain gorillas in both Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park meaning there are more chances for a tourist to see these gentle giants.

Availability of affordable accommodation facilities

These range from budget to luxury lodges with good quality services because of skilled and experienced workers employed in these lodges. Luxury lodges in Bwindi include Clouds mountain gorilla lodge, gorilla safari lodge, Sanctuary gorilla forest camp among others while budget lodges include Broadbill forest camp, Buhoma community forest camp, and Bwindi view bandas among others.

Hospitable people

Uganda has very welcoming and happy people with different cultures from different parts of the country. This will make you enjoy your trip to Uganda since you will feel comfortable and relaxed. The good hospitality can be witnessed through the service providers from the airport, tour guides, lodges among others so don’t worry about anything when you come to Uganda.

Experienced and skilled labor within the tourism industry

Investors in the tourism industry ensure that experienced and skilled labor is employed to ensure high quality and good service delivery. Different tourism bodies like Uganda wildlife authority train game rangers, guides among others. Uganda Hotel Owners Association also set standards for hotel owners within and around national parks to meet the required standards hence good service delivery.

Favorable climate

Uganda lies along the equator favoring the tourism industry in various ways. For example, the good climate supports farming which in return provides agricultural products to hotels and lodges within and around the Parks.

Uganda receives both dry and wet season. The dry season is the best for gorilla tracking and habituation for example from December to March and from June to October and this is because hiking becomes easy since the ground is not slippery as compared to the wet season.

Accommodation and gorilla permits rates are reduced during low season

This takes place from March to May and from October to November to attract tourists to book with them and also buy gorilla permits from Uganda wildlife authority respectively. This is an advantage to tourists who may not have enough money during the peak season.

Political stability within Uganda

With the leadership of the National Resistance Movement, the government has ensured peace and security within the country through fighting terrorism and peace talks with other countries like Sudan and Rwanda hence leading to economic development. Uganda is one of the safest countries in Africa especially if you are on Safari in our magical national parks.

Good transport system

The government of Uganda has improved on-road transport, through tarmac road networks linking to various parts of the country hence leading to reduced transport accidents and efficient movement of vehicles and other road users. The good transport system also saves time for travel since the roads are in good condition.

The government also constructed airstrips in various national parks of the country to improve on air transport and this has attracted private air transport service providers like Aerolink, Eagle Air among others to provide domestic and regional air services hence improving on the transport system. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited for more information about Gorilla Safaris in Uganda. 

Big Five Wildlife Safaris in Uganda

Experience a unique African Big 5 safari in Uganda, at Adyeri we tailor luxury, mid-range, and budget wildlife safaris. Travelers can drive amongst lions and other wildlife as well as an enormous amount of indigenous games. Uganda is more than just an unforgettable wildlife encounter; it is home to the Big 6 animals namely lion, African elephant, African buffalo, leopard, white rhino and mountain gorillas.

Why book big 5 safaris in Uganda

The big 5 are the five most dangerous species for the hunter to pursue over the years, tourism has attracted its own spin and these animals have become the most sought after by visitors on game drives in the pearl of Africa-Uganda. The big 6, although on balance I suppose Mountain Gorillas in southwestern Uganda might also be quite dangerous to hunt simply because they live in a family of up to 20 individuals.

Facts about Big 5 animals

Lions are the largest of the African cats, adults male weighs about 180 kilograms and a female about 130 kilograms and they live up to 20 years. The leopard is a shy predator that hunts mainly at night, they hide their prey from other predators in trees and are often seen resting in the branches of trees. African buffalo are the most abundant of the big 5 and occur in large herds that can number up to 700 animals. Deceptively docile these animals are aggressive and powerful, particularly the older bulls that have been rejected from the herd. African elephants live in tightly knit family herds, led by the matriarch, a fully grown elephant weighs up to 7 tones. Rhinos are classified as white and black, although there is no real color difference between the species. White rhinos are generally larger with a flattened mouth and they feed on grass. The name white arises from the Dutch word “wid” meaning wide.

Best parks to see big 5 animals

·         Murchison Falls National Park

·         Kidepo Valley National Park

·         Queen Elizabeth National Park

·         Lake Mburo National Park

Rweteera Safari Park - Kibale National Park, Uganda

The Lodge offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in Kamwenge District southwestern Uganda about 10 minutes drive to Kanyanchu visitor center (Kibale National Park) Chimpanzee tracking headquarters. The lodge is the perfect place for travelers visiting Kibale National Park to track chimps in their natural habitat. There is an equally wide range of flora, fauna, and landscape at the shores of Lake Nyabikere and Kibale National Park.

Bird species at the park

A bird watchers paradise with rare bird species name African green broadbill, Doherty’s Bush-shrike, saddler-billed stock, standard winged nightjar, bar-tailed trogon, African spoonbill, marabou stork, great blue turaco, crested crane, black bee-eater among others. Rweteera safari park is the ideal base for a chimpanzee tracking and chimpanzee habituation adventure in the heart of Kibale National Park. As the budget concessionaire near the national park, the lodge offers tourists with an unrivaled encounter due to its location at the shores of Lake Nyabikere.

Facilities

Rweteera has a total of 16 rooms overlooking Lake Nyabikere, there are 6 tents, 4 singles and 6 double all with en-suite bathroom and flush toilets. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The bathroom offers free toiletries and slippers. Other standard amenities include a veranda, comfortable craft chairs, and free bottled water. The Lodge has a dining area and bar cottage overlooking the lake, as well as a raised natural platform for open-air dining for relaxing after an exciting day with our mighty cousins.

Activities

·         Chimpanzee Habituation and chimpanzee tracking

·         Hiking

·         Nature walk

·         Biking

·         Swimming

·         Canoeing

Budget Chimpanzee Habituation Experience @ Kibale National Park-Uganda

Kibale National Park is awfully rich in primates, with 13 species recorded, the highest total for any Ugandan national park. Kibale forest is the most salient stronghold for chimpanzee, red colobus, but it supports eight other diurnal primate species: vervet, red-tailed monkey, L’Hoest’s and blue monkey, mangabey, black and white colobus, olive baboon, and chimpanzee, there are 4590 chimpanzees in Uganda, Kibale National is a habitat to approximately 1450 chimpanzees.

Reasons why you should trek chimps @ Kibale National Park

In Uganda, chimpanzee habituation is carried out at Kibale National Park also commonly known as the primates’ capital, located in Western Uganda, dominated by rainforest-interspersed with tracts of grassland and swamp. Spanning altitudes of 1100-1590m, Kibale boasts a floral composition transitional to typical eastern Afromontane and western lowland forest with more than 200 tree species recorded in total. Areas of mature forests are still liberally endowed with large buttressed mahoganies, tall fruit figs and other hardwood trees whose canopy is up to 60m above the ground.

Kibale National Park is the best Park in East Africa where chimpanzee habituation experience is carried out; chimpanzee habituation permits cost 200 USD per person-you spend the whole day with the chimpanzees while chimpanzee trekking permits cost 150 USD per person trekking chimps for one hour.

How to prepare for yourself for the trek

Chimpanzee habituation starts very early in the morning, you are advised to wake up very early to prepare yourself have breakfast, packed lunch and 2 bottles of drinking water, then our driver guide will drive you to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu visitors information center where you will meet fellow trekkers before you hit the jungle. Our driver-guide will accompany you and park ranger to the starting point of your chimpanzee habituation experience on their day to day activity. At the headquarters, our driver-guide will leave in the hands of your guide to be briefed about the rules and regulations before you set off into the jungle to see the mighty cousins. Chimpanzee habituation is an exciting activity-you will be able to see and stay with the chimpanzee the whole day as they play and feed, take colorful pictures and videos with our closest cousins. Please contact Adyeri Creations Limited so we can tailor your primate safari in Uganda and Rwanda.

Where to stay

·         Rweteera Safari Park

·         Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve Campsite

·         Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge-Volcanoes National Park

Sabyinyo is a classy lodge in the immediate vicinity of Kinigi, set on community land at an altitude of 2,515m on the foot slopes of Mount Sabyinyo, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is located close to the park headquarters of Volcanoes National Park only a 10min to the Lodge. The land is owned by the Sacola Community Trust and leased to Governor's camp, a long-serving and award-winning Kenyan luxury safari the camp operator which built the lodge and also manages it. The accommodation consists of 6 luxurious cottages, 2 suites, and one family cottage,

The stylish & well-equipped rooms combine ethnically influenced décor with something of a country house feel, extremely spacious, and come complete with log fire, mini-bar, tea/coffee- making facilities, mini-safe, direct-radio contact with the main building and a fabulously earthy bedroom with tub & shower. The restaurant & lounge area is in the main building & serves a different 3-course set menu daily.

In addition to gorilla tracking, it offers birding expeditions, & trips to Musanze and Lake Kivu & Burera. The steep climb from the car park to the accommodation makes this Lodge highly unsuited to disabled travelers, though it should be perfectly manageable to anybody fit & supple enough to track mountain gorillas.

The main building comprises reception, sitting room with a cozy area, library, fireplace, dining area craft shop, bathrooms and outside balcony with views of the volcanoes.

Activities at the lodge

·         Gorilla trekking

·         Golden monkey tracking

·         Birding

·         Nature walks

·         Biking safaris

·         Hiking 

Luxury Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda from Kigali

Gorilla tracking in the Virunga is a unique wildlife encounter, and one of Africa’s indisputable travel highlights. It is difficult to describe the simple exhilaration attached to first settle eyes on wild mountain Gorillas. These are enormous animals the silverbacks weigh about three times as much as the average Man and their bulk are exaggerated by a shaggily luxuriant coat. Gorillas are remarkably peaceful creatures, certainly by comparison with most primates.

The remarkable an hour with the mountain Gorillas is relatively expensive in Rwanda and getting there can sometimes be hard work. The hike up to mountain gorillas in their natural habitat involves a combination of steep slopes, dense vegetation, and slippery terrain conditions, especially in the wet season.

There are eight habituated mountain gorilla groups in Volcanoes National Park, a total of 64 gorilla trekking permits are issued daily, gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda cost USD 1,500 per person. Tracking mountain gorillas is easily the most popular tourist expedition in Volcanoes National Park, however a wide variety of other activities are offered to make it possible to spend several days in the park.

What to wear

If you are to track mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda it’s a must to put on hiking boots, heavy coat, garden gloves, and a raincoat.

How to get there

The park is just 2 hours drive from Kigali the capital city on road transport which is the main means of transport that is used by most tourists willing to go for gorilla tracking, golden monkey trekking, birding, and hiking. On this safari we usually, use a 4x4 luxurious Land Cruiser for your safety and comfort and a well trained guide.

Where to stay

·         Luxury – Mountain Gorillas Nest

·         Luxury – Sabinyo Silverback Lodge

Safari Trips

·         3 Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking and Golden Monkey Safari

·         7 Day gorilla trekking safari- Rwanda

·         9 Day Gorilla tracking and Chimpanzee trekking tour in Rwanda

Apoka Safari Lodge-Kidepo Valley National Park

A luxurious home base for exploring Uganda's largely untouched parks and reserves, for travelers who want to be as far from the city as possible. The Apoka Lodge is located in Kidepo, one of the most spectacular parks in Uganda. Situated on a large rocky kopje (hill), the lodge has only 10 spacious rooms all built of wood, thatch, and canvas. Luxury furnishings and décor are inspired by the endless views across the savannah, providing a feeling of oneness with the landscape, without losing any of the luxury touches one craves when in the wild. The swimming pool at Apoka Safari Lodge is very deep and cool, for travelers who want to chill out after a successful game drive in the remote beauty of Kidepo Valley National Park or Pian Upe Game Reserve northeastern Uganda.

From the veranda of the Apoka, watch a constant parade of wildlife across the landscape, including elephants, cheetahs, bat-eared fox, giraffes, hartebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck, warthog, striped hyena, zebras, buffalos, antelopes, and over 300 species of birds. With your trained guide, track game along the sandy riverbed, and then dive off a huge boulder into Uganda's only rock pool.

In the evening sit in the outdoor bathtub as the sun sets, bathing the entire valley in a golden light. Then drift off to sleep in your bed draped with soft cotton sheets, and listen to lions roar in the distance. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited so we can tailor your wildlife safari in Uganda.

Best National Park to see Cheetahs on your Uganda Wildlife Safari

When on safari in Uganda the Cheetah is on the top of many tourists’ wish list for the game drives in Uganda national parks and game reserves. The Cheetah is a lean and muscular cat, standing taller than a leopard but weighing only about half as much 88 – 132 pounds. Its round spots are dotted all over its body, not grouped in rosettes like a leopard’s, and it has a distinctive “tear stripe” running from the eye to jaw. Its silhouette is long and lanky. Unlike the rest of the cat family, the cheetah does not have retractable claws.

They are the most endangered of the three large cats perhaps because, unlike leopards, they are unable to adapt easily to the changes wrought to their habitat by humans, who are gradually forcing them into marginal areas to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park.

Cheetahs are diurnal animals that prefer to hunt at dawn. They are generally silent, solitary animals except for consorting pairs and females with dependent offspring. Young animals that have just left their mothers tend to stay for a time, and males sometimes band together temporarily to defend a territory.

Males and females socialize only while the female is on heat. They select breeding areas that have a reasonable number of gazelles, with good hiding-place for cubs, perennial water and relatively low densities of possible cub predators. Males congregate in these areas hoping to mate with local females.

After a gestation period of three months, cheetah cubs are born blind, naked and helpless. Litter size varies from one to eight though few cats survive predators. Females hide them away for two to three weeks in dens, often in dense vegetation or rocks. Mothers hunt for food, leaving the cubs hiding, and periodically returning to suckle them. Every few days she moves her litter between dens. Although adults are not very vulnerable to predators, cheetah cubs are preyed on by hyenas, leopards, and lions.

Cubs may be born at any time of the year, but there is a peak which coincides with the appearance of gazelle fawns, which are easy prey for females.

Cheetahs prefer the open plain savannah, grassland and mountains landscape found in Pian Upe Game Reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park, they prey on relatively small animals like antelopes, relying on the sight to locate, stalk and begin pursuits. They select vigilant animals on the edge of them as victims. Although Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land mammal, they cannot maintain their top speed of 65 m/h for more than about 300 meters, so unless they can get closer to their prey undetected before starting their chase, they are rarely successful.

Cheetahs use their forefeet to knock the running animals off balance, and then clamp tightly on its neck to strangle it. The dead prey will be dragged into cover, where the Cheetahs will feed. Females will call their cubs to the kill with a soft nap. Adults will not hunt again until about four days after a successful kill.

The best wildlife park to see Cheetahs in Uganda is the remote Kidepo Valley National Park and Pian Upe Game Reserve northeastern Uganda. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited for more about big cats Safaris in East Africa.

Where to stay

·         Apoka Safari Lodge

·         Kidepo safari Lodge

·         Kidepo Savannah Lodge

·         Apoka Rest Camp

·         Buffalo Base

When is the best time to trek chimps in Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country bordered by Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Rwanda in the southwest, Kenya in the east and Tanzania in the south. Uganda is located on the East African plateau, averaging about 3,609 ft above sea level. The plateau generally slopes downwards towards Sudan explaining the northerly tendency of flows in the country. Trekking Chimpanzees in their natural habitat is once in a lifetime experience you will live to tell.

Uganda is gifted with more than 5,000 chimpanzees in the wild because of its diverse natural endowments and beauty. In Uganda, there are 4 national parks where you can trek habituated chimpanzees, Kibale National Park is home to the largest family of habituated chimpanzees, and more than 100 habituated chimps are residents, Kyambura Gorge is commonly known as the valley of Apes and Kalinzu Forest Reserve in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo forest inside Murchison Falls National Park, Semuliki National Park and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria.

The best time to visit chimpanzee in their natural habitat is June to September and December to February, forest trails in these months are drier making chimpanzee tracking encounter enjoyable and easier compared to visiting in the wet months of March to May and September to November when the weather is characterized by heavy daily rainfall, making the forest trails bushy and slippery. In Uganda it is hard to predict when is going to rain or not simply because the country is crossed by the Equator, thus experiencing an equatorial climate. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited so we can tailor your safari in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Women Primate and Wildlife Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda

At Adyeri Creations Limited we tailor safaris for women only to Uganda and Rwanda a total of 15 species of primates are residents in Uganda and Rwanda. A primate safari for women is ideal for singles, female workmates, widowed and friends who love nature, primates and wildlife.

Women Primate and Wildlife Safaris in Uganda

 In Uganda there are several parks where you can see primates in their natural habitat namely Bwindi Impenetrable National Park famous for gorilla tracking, gorilla habituation, nature walk, hiking and birding safaris, Kibale National Park famed for Chimpanzee tracking and Chimpanzee habituation, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park renowned for Gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, birding and hiking Mount Muhavura, Mount Gahinga and Mount Sabinyo, Queen Elizabeth National Park well known for tree climbing lions, birding, chimpanzee tracking, hot air balloon, boat trips, Semuliki National Park renowned for hot springs beyond 100 degrees, chimpanzee trekking, rare bird species among others.

Women Primate and Wildlife Safaris in Rwanda

Rwanda has a lot to offer for women who want to see primates and wildlife, there are 3 game parks where you trek primates and also track wildlife. Nyungwe Forest National Park is famed for endemic birds and primates including chimpanzee, black and white colobus, red-tailed monkey among others inhabit the largest surviving montane forest in East Africa. Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only savannah reserve, home to big 5 animals, various antelope and bird species. You can also track mountain gorillas and golden monkey in the beautiful landscape of Volcanoes National Park. Please contact Adyeri Creations Limited so we can tailor your safari in Uganda and Rwanda.

Chimpanzee Trekking @ Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda

Ngamba island sanctuary is one of the sites to spend time watching chimpanzees as they feed, play and watch there day to day activities, the Island is absolutely one of the many enchanting encounters you can enjoy at the sanctuary. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a project of Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) a non-profit organization managed by the Jane Goodall Institute.

How to get there

The Sanctuary is located 23 km from Entebbe on the 2nd largest freshwater lake with a lot to offer not limited to a sunset cruise, swimming, boat cruises, kayaking, and bird watching, about 45 minutes boat ride from Entebbe.

A total of 49 orphaned Chimpanzees reside at Ngamba Island Sanctuary, there are two sessions of viewing Chimps at the island – the morning session starts in the morning till mid-day and the afternoon session usually starts at mid-day till late in the evening when chimps finish feeding.

What to see in Ngamba Island Sanctuary

With over 150 bird species ranging from the spotted neck kingfisher, shoebill stork, comrades, African Eagle, Eaglets, weaver bird to the large member in the monitor lizards. When you book your Chimpanzee Safari to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary with us we make sure that after your close encounter with our closest cousins, we move you around the lake to see some local Islands as you enjoy and listen to the stories about the lake and its environs.

Where to stay

·         Luxury – Ngamba Luxury Camp

Best Places to see Lions in Uganda

A lion is considered by many as the king of the jungle, males develop thick manes on the neck and shoulders at about 2 years, short tawny coat, and a tufted tail. They live for 10-14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live longer than 20 years. Lions are the most sociable of all the big cats. They live in groups called prides, which consist of related females and their cubs.

The lion’s body is efficiently fashioned for the hunt. It has muscular legs -with the fore limbs designed for striking, seizing and gripping, while the hind legs are best suited for pouncing. The legs have enormous paws and retractile claws, with a dew claw that comes handy as a tooth pick. It has a powerful well-built jaw that opens wide to reveal 30 conical teeth. The canine teeth are remarkably long and pointed- up to 8 cm, enabling it to pierce and tear into flesh. The molars are for cutting and tenderizing chunks of meat.

Lions live in the savanna grasslands, shrubs and bushes obscure them and provide cover and camouflage. As lions are ambush hunters, they use this natural cover when stalking to creep as close as possible before making a final charge to catch their prey.

Places to see lions in Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo valley national park lies between Uganda’s borders with Kenya and Southern Sudan, about 520 km from Kampala. Kidepo is arguably one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildernesses. Lions in Kidepo are bigger and heavier than lions at Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park because they feast on large herds of buffalos that roam in the Park.

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda’s largest national park together with the longest river in the world the mighty Nile, the powerful Murchison falls, is one of the places in Uganda to see lions. Game drivers at the park give visitors the opportunity to see lions and other wildlife.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Park is positioned on the rift valley floor, surrounded by snow capped Rwenzori Mountain, lakes, rivers and escarpments. The Park is famous for its tree climbing lions which spend most of the day spread out along the branches of Acacia trees. It believed that lions are the laziest cats - they spend 15 to 20 hours of the day sleeping and resting. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited for more information about wildlife safaris in Uganda.

Wildlife Safaris @ Queen Elizabeth National Park-Western Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in southwestern Uganda about 380 km from Kampala, second largest national park occupies 1980km2 set against the rift valley on the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains. A variety of habitats, including savannah grassland, water bodies, forest, acacia, wetlands and abundant wildlife with a checklist of more than 600 bird species.

What to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game Drive
wildlife safari experience through Kasenyi Plains or the ishasha sector offers a good chance of seeing sitatuga antelopes, warthog, savannah elephants, lions, leopards, civet, water bucks, topis among others. Taking an experienced guided game drive in the morning or evening is the most successful way to track wide range of mammals in their natural habitat.

Chimpanzee tracking and Kyambura gorge hiking
commonly known as the valley of Apes is another place you should visit on your safari at the park is the dramatic gorge on the eastern side of the park. The experience is more than trekking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, when you take a nature walk in the valley you will be amazed by the landscape of the gorge due to its depth about 120 meters deep, rich in more than 8 primate species namely habituated chimpanzee, baboon, red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and abundant bird watching.

Kazinga Channel Launch Trips
A 32 kilometer stretch of water that divides the park into two sections the northern section and the southern section, launch trips along the Kazinga Channel rewards you with sights of a diversity of bird species as well as wildlife like hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, elephants among others.

Birding
The great variety of habitats in Queen Elizabeth National Park supports a remarkable 606 species of birds namely egret, flamingo, kingfisher, falcons, eagles, Black bee-eater, white winged warbler, African broadbill, African skimmer, shoebill stork among others. Birding at the park is an incredible excursion as it has a variety of habitats that range from lakeshore, swamp, grassland to lowland forest.

Wildlife Research
This new and unique experience allows visitors to join a research team and to actively participate in monitoring certain animal species, their behavior... The tours last between one and three hours and take place early morning or evening. The research tourism activities currently available are lion tracking, mongoose tracking and bird counts.

Where to stay

Luxury

·         Mweya  Safari Lodge

·         Kyambura Game Lodge

·         Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Mid-range

·         Enganzi Game Lodge

·         Kingfisher Lodge

·         Bush Lodge

Budget

·         Kazinga Channel View Resort

·         Simba Safari Lodge

·         Pumba Safari Cottages

Gorilla Safari Lodge @ Rushaga region-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Safari Lodge is located in the Rushaga region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this luxurious lodge lies at boundary of Bwindi forest and the best place to stay on your Gorilla trekking safari in the Rushaga region.

Rushaga region in BwindI Impenetrable National Park is the only region where you can go on a Gorilla Habituation experience, Rushaga region is famous for boasting two gorilla experiences namely gorilla habituation where you spend four hours with mountain gorillas and the normal gorilla trek where visitors spend one hour with mountain gorillas.

There are 8 cottages, two of which are double-roomed family units for families or for those traveling together.  The rooms are nicely furnished and one of the added pluses is that each cottage has a fireplace to take the chill out of the cold Bwindi Impenetrable Forest nights.  It does get chilly here due to the elevation of the area.  The cottages are solar-powered and there is plenty of hot water for a nice shower after gorilla tracking.

 It is small and intimate, it is composed of the main lodge which includes the restaurant, bar and a lounge where one can relax and sit back – there is usually a fire in the evening which adds to the ambiance of Gorilla Safari Lodge.  The food is excellent and expertly prepared for the guests and vegetarians can easily be accommodated.

Gorilla Safari Lodge gives visitors sweeping views of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and beyond.  You are not far from Park headquarters in the Rushaga area of the park and you do not have to drive great distances on the morning of your gorilla trek.

Activities at the Lodge

·         Gorilla trekking

·         Hiking

·         Birding

·         Community walks

Unforgettable Gorilla Safaris @ Rushaga Gorilla Sector from Kigali

Rushaga Gorilla Sector is located in southern region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kisoro District, Rushaga is the favorite Gorilla destination for travelers who want to trek mountain Gorilla through Kigali International Airport. It’s only 4 hours drive from Kigali to Bwndi compared to the long 10 hours drive from Entebbe International Airport.

Rushaga Gorilla Sector boasts six mountain gorilla families namely Mishaya, Busingye, Bweza, Nshongi, Kahungye and Rwigi. Rwigi Gorilla family is the newly habituated family - the family has six individuals headed by one silverback in the family called Rwigi. The introduction of Rwigi has led to an increment in the number of gorilla tracking permits issued per day. Each gorilla tracking permit in Uganda cost 600 USD for foreign non residents, 500 USD for foreign residents and 70 USD for East African Citizens. CNN ranks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as the world’s top breathtaking, remarkable destination, with more than 320 bird species, 300 butterflies, 120 mammals, 12 primate species and 50 reptiles.

For those who want to spend more time with mountain gorillas Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the only sector where you can track the gentle giants for 4 hours, a process of training wild gorillas to be used to human presence in their natural habitat for a period of 2 years or more depending on the pace at which gorillas are getting used to visitors, a maximum of 4 people per group are allowed. Gorilla habituation permit cost 1,500 USD; you are advised to book in advance due to the high demand of gorilla habituation permits. On this trek you will be accompanied by well trained trackers, gorilla habituation researchers and trained armed guides. Book your Gorilla Safari with Adyeri Creations Limited at least 4 months ahead so we can tailor your unforgettable Gorilla Safari in Uganda from Kigali International Airport.

Where to stay
Luxury

·         Gorilla Safari Lodge

Mid-range

·         Rushaga Gorilla Camp

·         Gorilla Valley Lodge

Heritage Lodge @ Habuharo Island – Lake Bunyonyi

Heritage Lodge is positioned in a stunning place adjacent to the calm fresh waters of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale region in south western Uganda. Western Uganda is characterized by dramatic scenery throughout, home of deep lakes, elevated Mountains, abundant wildlife and incredible bird life.

Uganda has the highest number of primates on the planet, including Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Chimpanzees, golden monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, red-tailed monkey and baboons among others. Aside from its great scenery and stupendous primates, the lodge has warm natured people with their cheery and welcoming hospitality.

The Lodge has 10 double / twin cottages and 1 family cottage, all rooms are self contained with flush toilets, hot and cold shower and a private balcony all having a great lake view and the nearby islands. During your stay at the lodge you will see different bird species as they are attracted by many flowering plants at the Island. A soothing and tranquil environment in which to get your best night’s sleep will do wonders for your physical and mental health.

The lodge has a bar and dining area overlooking the Lake, the perfect way to relax after an exciting day of gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. The 10 tents are just as impressive as the communal areas.

How to get there

Heritage Lodge is located on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale region, south western Uganda, 64 km from Kabale town and 411 km from Kampala. The lodge can be accessed by a 20 minutes speed boat ride from the main landing site, on your way to the lodge you be able to see scenic hills surrounding the lake and many bird species. Kindly contact Adyeri Creations Limited for more information about the lodge.

Activities at the Lodge

·         Bird watching

·         Boat cruise on the Lake

·         Canoeing

·         Batwa visits

·         Nature walks

·         Hiking

·         Swimming

A Trip to Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi is located in the south western Uganda between Kabale and Kisoro region and it is close the border with Rwanda. The distance from Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi is around 480 km. The lake has an area of about 60 km squared with a maximum depth of 900 meters. The lake was formed about 8,000 years ago when a river was dammed by lava flow from blocked of Ndego river at present day Muko to create a natural blockage, the 60km2 stands at the core of a large wetland incorporating the Ruhama Swamp and other marshes.

The Lakes’ 30 islands dispersed over the second deepest lake in Africa, however last year the lake had 29 islands but of recent another island emerged at the lake totaling 30 islands, the Lake has a great number of islands some of them are historical namely Akampene, Bwama, Habuharo, Njuyeera Bushara, Kyahugye, Akabucuramuka among others . After your Mountain Gorilla Safari, Lake Bunyonyi is the ideal place to relax, swim, birding safaris, nature walks, Batwa cultural visit among others.

This is a place of many little birds and one of the safest Lake in Africa with no bilharzia and wild animals like hippos and crocodiles. Literally Bunyonyi means little birds’ more than 200 bird species can be seen when you decide to go on a birding safari in Uganda where you will see some herons, great white egrets, cardinal woodpecker, grey crowned crane, flycatchers, red-chested sunbird and water thick-knee among others.

Tourist activities at Lake Bunyonyi

·         Bird Watching

·         Relaxing at the lake

·         Boat trips around the Lake

·         Nature walks and hike

·         Batwa community visits

·         Quad mountain biking

·         Dugout canoe boat trips

Where to stay

Luxury – Bird Nest Resort

Mid-Range – Heritage Lodge, Bunyonyi Safari Lodge, Arcadia Lodge

Budget – Birdnest Overseas Bunyonyi Overland Resort