Face to Face with Gorillas and Africa’s Untamed Landscapes
11 days / 09 nights as per program
Programs No. A2H001
Sustainable development in Uganda and gorilla conservation
A journey into the heart of Uganda's biodiversity reveals the close relationship between sustainable development, gorilla conservation, and the well-being of local communities.
The role of ecotourism
- Conservation funding: Gorilla trekking permits are an essential resource for funding park protection, monitoring, and management.
- Job creation: The tourism industry generates direct and indirect jobs (guides, hotels, crafts), improving livelihoods.
- Awareness: Visitors' experiences raise international awareness of the importance of conservation.
Support for local communities
- Alternative income: Projects such as coffee cultivation reduce dependence on destructive practices such as poaching.
- Sustainable energy: Initiatives such as eco-charcoal production offer an alternative to wood sourced from deforestation.
- Active participation: Local communities are involved in park management, becoming partners in ecosystem protection.
Important information:
- The program is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants.
- Round-trip economy class flights to and from Entebbe.
- Example of an 11-day program in mid-range accommodation (hotels, camps, and lodges), including meals.
- Small groups of up to 14 people.
Services provided under the Uganda program
- Transfers and itinerary in an air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle with sunroof, depending on the itinerary, entrance fees included.
- Trekking and hiking with iconic wildlife :
- Rhino trekking in the Ziwa sanctuary (day 2) (Day 2)
- Trekking with chimpanzees in Kibale National Park (Day 5)
- Bird watching and walking in the Bigodi Wetlands (Day 5)
- Hiking with gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Day 8)
- National parks and safaris :
- Visiting the “Top of the Falls” (Day 3)
- Safari in Murchison Falls National Park (Day 3)
- Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Day 7)
- Safari in Lake Mburo National Park (Day 10)
- Boat excursions :
- Nile River cruise to Murchison Falls (Day 3)
- Excursion sur le canal de Kazinga (Jour 6)
- Balade en bateau sur le lac Mburo (Jour 9)
- Découvertes culturelles et solidaires :
Visite du projet caritatif des femmes de Katara (Jour 6)
- 9 nuitées dans des hôtels / Camps et lodges de classe moyenne
- 9 x breakfast (day 2 - 10)
- 9 x lunch (day 2 - 10)
- 8 x dinner (day 2 - 9).
- French-speaking driver-guide
- Guide de voyage francophone.
Programme donné à titre d’exemple, pouvant être modifié.
Jour 1 : VOL POUR / DE ENTEBBE
À l’arrivée, accueil par le guide local et transfert à l’hôtel à Entebbe.
Day 2: ENTEBBE - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (approx. 350 KM)
L’ aventure commence par un trajet vers le parc national de Murchison Falls, incluant un déjeuner et une visite à la réserve de Ziwa Rhino, où vous pourrez observer de près des rhinocéros menacés. Accompagné d’un ranger, vous explorerez leur habitat naturel. Ensuite, direction Murchison Falls, le plus grand parc animalier d’Ouganda, célèbre pour sa chute d’eau spectaculaire et sa faune diversifiée. Après une journée pleine d’émotions, vous serez conduit à votre hébergement pour le dîner et la nuit.
Day 3: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Are you ready for adventure? This morning, set off on the lookout for lions, giraffes, buffalo and other fascinating animals. See impala leaping through the grass and, who knows, maybe you'll spot a leopard. In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip to Murchison Falls, where the Nile plunges over 40 meters into the abyss. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and, with a bit of luck, spot crocodiles, hippos and waterbucks. Overnight in your lodge.
Day 4: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK - KIBALE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 400 KM)
Today, we head for Kibale National Park, famous for its diversity of primates. As you pass through magnificent landscapes, get ready for the adventure ahead. Lunch is provided en route. Tomorrow, you'll have the chance to meet some chimpanzees! In the late afternoon, settle into your lodge for dinner and overnight, and relax before this exciting encounter with our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
Day 5: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Can you feel the excitement? Today, set off on a chimpanzee trek along a 3 to 5 km route, in small groups. Through the jungle, watch the monkeys frolic and squabble in the trees, captivating with their familiar gestures. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi marshes on a two- to three-hour hike, where over 200 species of birds sing around you. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to see a giant blue touraco, accompanied by multicolored butterflies. End the day with an invigorating dinner, reflecting on this incredible experience. Overnight at your lodge.
Day 6: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (approx. 170 KM)
Today, you'll head for Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the majestic Rwenzori mountain range, known as the "Mountains of the Moon". The park, rich in biodiversity, is marked by glacial meltwater and is home to Lakes George and Edward, populated by hippos. Stop for lunch at a lodge before heading for the Kazinga Canal, a natural waterway between the two lakes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour where you'll observe hippos, water birds and elephants on the banks. Don't miss the well-camouflaged crocodiles! Afterwards, visit the Katara women's group, which works to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in the park.
Day 7: QUEEN-ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 220 KM)
Votre aventure avec les gorilles débute dès l’aube par un briefing au siège du parc. Le guide vous explique les consignes essentielles avant de partir en trek. Une prise de température est effectuée pour protéger les gorilles, sensibles aux maladies humaines. En cas de fièvre ou de malaise, l’accès au trek pourra être refusé.
After an invigorating breakfast, head for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the Ishasha sector, look out for tree lions, which often rest in fig trees while watching for antelopes. Continue on to the park, home to around 400 mountain gorillas, or almost 50 % of the world's population. The park is nicknamed the "impenetrable forest" because of its dense vegetation. End the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge in the heart of the park.
Day 8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
The big moment has finally arrived! Today, set off to meet the mountain gorillas in the national park. After instructions at park headquarters, you'll venture out into the dense rainforest in small groups, in search of a habituated group. Listen for jungle noises and find the group's nest. There, you can observe the silverback, the dominant male, from a few meters away. After an hour or so of observation, you'll return to your lodge. In the afternoon, explore village life on a tour of Rushaga and Rubuguri, where you can discover local products such as honey and gin, and even taste the latter. Don't miss the bird observatory! Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK - MBURO LAKE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 250 KM)
Head for Lake Mburo National Park! In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo, the largest in the park. You'll also discover the impala, an African antelope whose name inspired that of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge in Mburo National Park.
Day 10: LAC MBURO NATIONAL PARK - ENTEBBE (approx. 250 KM)
Make the most of your last day with a memorable souvenir hunt. Observe the footprints left on the clay paths to guess the animals nearby. Look up to spot the papyrus shrike or the famous shoebill among the more than 350 species of birds that inhabit the region. After a morning rich in discoveries, it's time to say goodbye. Return to Entebbe for a transfer to the airport and your flight home, shortly before or after midnight.
Jour 11 : ARRIVEE A DESTINATION
Good to know: Si ce voyage solidaire éveille votre intérêt, nous serions ravis de vous renseigner sur la façon dont votre participation peut faire une réelle différence pour les communautés que nous soutenons.
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