The Great Apes And River Rafting in Uganda
Are you interested in exploring Uganda beyond traditional safaris and gorilla tracking? Are you passionate in outdoor sports, particularly water sports and activities involving rivers? We possess the precise solution for you!
A 10-day Great Apes And River Rafting tour that integrates traditional activities such as safari and the great ape tracking (gorillas and chimpanzees) with pack-rafting on picturesque crater lakes and exhilarating river rafting! You will embark on an overnight rafting expedition, include camping in the wilderness, navigate another river at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, and, of course, float the Nile on this 10-day Great Apes And River Rafting journey.
This is an extraordinary and adventurous 10-day Great Apes And River Rafting trip through the stunning landscapes of Uganda. Nonetheless, the Great Apes And River Rafting trip can be tailored; if you choose to include or exclude specific elements of this itinerary, please inform us.
A Complete Great Apes And River Rafting Uganda Itinerary
Day 1:
You will travel from Kigali to the picturesque Lake Mutanda, where you will have lunch and engage in pack-rafting to your lodging. We collaborate with various accommodations, according to your financial constraints. Each of them is exquisite. This lake is entirely safe for swimming. You will savour the sunset with a beverage and ready yourself for the early morning.
Day 2:
The magnificent Sabynyo volcano, situated on the border of Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda, offers a breathtaking 7-hour walk. Not suitable for the faint-hearted, as the staircases are steep and may occasionally be treacherous. The landscape is stunning, and this walk will be unforgettable.
Alternatively, one may observe the Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its abundant biodiversity and as the habitat of the Mountain Gorillas. Commence the day early for an indelible experience in Mountain Gorilla Trekking. Trek through the verdant, deep forest while seeking one of the gorilla families residing in the park.
Day 3:
Today, you will go to Rukungiri, enjoy lunch, and embark on a tough yet enjoyable 2-3 hour climb to a picturesque waterfall. Embark on a walk adjacent to a river, via a banana plantation and crossing multiple waterfalls where you can bathe. If you are fond of dogs, ours are always eager to accompany you on this walk!
Day 4:
This could well be the pinnacle of your holiday adventure. Overnight rafting expedition from Rukungiri to Queen Elizabeth National Park! Engaging in rafting throughout the day on our inflatable boats amidst the jungle. You will see breathtaking vistas of the jungle, numerous interactions with tropical avifauna and indigenous tribes, as well as exhilarating rapids. Subsequently, you will establish a campsite and rest beside the river, gazing at the sky following a lunch prepared over firewood.
Day 5:
On the second day of this overnight excursion, you will get the opportunity to navigate the picturesque Birira River in your own pack-raft, as the rapids are less intense in this section of the river. You will navigate the river until you arrive at your lodge adjacent to the river at the boundary of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 6:
You will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife sites, for a morning game drive. Following lunch, go on a boat excursion down the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its substantial aggregation of wildlife that frequents the water’s edge to drink. Here, you will observe hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of avian species, including the Shoebill Stork. In the evening, unwind at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7:
Rise early for a dawn game drive in the park, where you will have the opportunity to observe diverse animals, including African elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and other species of antelope. One may observe the elusive carnivores as they return from their nocturnal foraging. Following breakfast, you will proceed to the Lake District to engage in pack-rafting and traverse the crater-lake trail. From Mahoma Falls to Lake Kasenda Lodge.
Day 8:
Rise early to observe the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, followed by lunch and a period of relaxation at the lodge, during which you may read or take a stroll.
Day 9:
Following breakfast, commence your travel to the Nile in Jinja, where you will be deposited at the guesthouse in the evening. This constitutes an entire day of travel, resulting in fatigue and necessitating relaxation at the resort.
Day 10:
Your 10 Day Great Apes And River Rafting Itinerary will conclude with another rafting experience on the Nile River! This remarkable natural phenomenon is both breathtaking and exhilarating.
Following the rafting excursion, we will transport you to Entebbe, where you will enjoy a final lunch at Via Via before preparing for your departure.
The majority of flights occur in the evening; however, if your trip is scheduled for the following day, accommodations in Entebbe can be obtained for the night.
End of the 10 Days Great Apes And River Rafting Itinerary
