8 Days Uganda Fishing Experience and Primate Trek

Wake up to an early breakfast at the hotel. A picnic lunch will be served with a cooler box of beers, mineral water and sodas as well as teas and coffees.

Thereafter, at 8:30AM transfer to the meeting point (Banga Beach) for briefing. Embark and go explore the fish types of Africa’s largest fresh water lake. Spend approximately 8 hours fishing with an opportunity to visit the Equator. Fishing in Lake Victoria is an opportunity to catch the popular Nile Perch (8- 80 kg in weight) by trolling with lures, on speedboats of between 18 and 30 feet powered by twin outboard engines.

Fishing on Lake Victoria; is done around local inlets and sheltered bays (30–45-minute boat trip from Entebbe). However, the areas fished depend on weather conditions and how the fish are biting. Carry along sun protection– hats, sunglasses, creams (temperatures can hike up to 20+ degrees). Shoes and sandals, insect repellent, a camera, a pair of binoculars for bird lovers. Light day wear, but a rain jacket and sweater is also recommended in case of bad weather and cool evenings. On board equipment: fishing lures, rain suits, mobile phone, life jacket(s), first aid box, fire extinguisher, a cooler box on board for cold drink storage.

Reunite with your Driver Guide at 05:00pm, and transfer back to the hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: No. 5 Boutique Hotel – or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Flight Duration: 1 – 2 Hours

Have breakfast at the hotel in Entebbe on a leisurely morning. At 11:00am check-out and transfer to the airport to check-in for you midday flight to Murchison Falls National Park.

The flight is between 1 to 2 hours; upon landing at the Airstrip, transfer to the lodge and check-in to have a late lunch and refreshment.

At 04:00PM, go for a sundowner cruise to the Nile Delta. Nile Delta Sundowner Cruise: River Nile Delta is a perfect place to sight the most sought-after birds including the elusive Shoebill Stork. Cruise on a 20km voyage downstream from the Paraa Jetty to the home of rare wetland birds including the shoebill stork and papyrus endemic species: As well as animals especially hippos, elephants, crocodiles and various antelopes at a golden sunset. Expect birds such as: Shoebill Stock, Goliath Heron and Grey Crowned Cranes, the Blue-headed Coucal, Swamp Flycatcher, Squacco Heron, African Jacana, Black-headed Gonolek, and Silver bird, Weaver Birds, Kingfisher species and more.

Drinks and a few Snacks will be served on the boat. Be welcomed to a glass of fresh passion juice and sample few locally brewed wines and spirits as you voyage down the Great River Nile at sunset. This is crowned with views of mostly water based animals on the river banks and various birds.    

Return to the lodge late evening and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast meet your fishing guide at Paraa and have a briefing prior to the start of your day’s fishing excursion on the Nile. (This starts at 08:00am and lasts for 07hours). Be guided on the dos and don’ts for fishing in the wilderness for safety since you are to sail past Nile Crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat. A picnic lunch will be served with a few drinks and mineral water.

At Murchison Falls National Park fishing is conducted close to the base of the water falls. Either from the rocks on the river bank or slightly lower downstream in the pools from a boat. You will be sport fishing by casting lures (best method for catching larger fish like the Nile perch and cat fish). Enjoy sailing on the Nile to as you explore the fish types; but you are advised to take caution of the Hippos and Nile crocodiles especially at the banks. Note: The average daily temperatures could hike up to 40 degrees Celsius especially at mid-day and anglers are advised to be well equipped with enough sun protection such as sun tan lotion, hats and long sleeved shirts, trousers and insect repellent to get rid of Tsetse flies. Basic equipment will be supplied, but you can carry extra personal supplies.

Return to the lodge for refreshment and go for an evening game drive.

Planned activity: Dusk Game drive – go for a safari covering the delta circuit, reputably known for high concentrations of wildlife. This 4-5-hour game drive includes stunning views of the savannah and other plant vegetation especially the borassus palm trees dominating the park, as propagated by elephants from the D. R. Congo. What to expect: elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and lions, several antelopes and patas monkeys and birds.

Return to the lodge late evening and refresh for dinner at leisure.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Full Board

Flight Time: 1 – 2 Hours

Pick-up at 10:00am. Have breakfast at the lodge with one more visit before flying out.

Planned activity: Viewing Murchison Falls from the top – Atop Murchison Falls, you will be rewarded with spectacular views and dramatic sounds of the waterfall. View a permanent rainbow at a secure deck and experience a permanent precipitation as the Nile flows through the deep gorge downstream to Egypt. The views are rewarding and justify why Murchison Falls is a must on many travellers’ bucket lists.

Have an early lunch at the lodge. Thereafter transfer to the Airstrip to fly to Kasese. Upon landing be welcomed by our representative; have a briefing and transfer to Kibale National Park on a 1 – 2 hours’ drive. Check-in to stay at leisure; Dinner included.

Kibale National Park is home to the highest population of primates in Africa. Although the highlight of the park is the habituated chimpanzees, the treetops are alive with all manner of monkeys including: red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked Mangabey, red colobus with colobus monkeys sighted here. When you’re not searching for monkeys there are over 300 bird species and an incredible 250 species of butterfly.

Overnight: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Full Board

Arrive at 08:00am for registration and briefing at the park’s visitor office. Kibale’s most popular activity is the Kanyanchu Primate Walk, with the most sought after on this trail being the chimpanzees. Kanyanchu’s chimps have been tracked since 1993 and the chances of locating them are excellent. Daily guided walks start at 08:00am and 02:0pm and last an average of one to two hours with chimps in their natural habitat.
The habituated groups are accustomed to human presence; some have been observed for over 25 years, and the chances of locating them are at 90%. The time spent with the chimps is limited to one hour for a maximum of six visitors per session daily. Most prominent among Kibale’s primates is a large population of chimps (about 1,500 individuals). The biologically diversity of Kibale includes other 120 mammals, with several primates like baboons, Ugandan Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, de brazza’s monkey, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys commonly spotted, with 370 bird species including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, blue headed bee-eater and low-land masked apalis.

After the trek, transfer to Tinka’s Homestead for a traditional lunch.

Planned Activity: Bigodi Community Tour and birding – On your cultural experience be engaged in: Birding in Bigodi swamp, Bigodi coffee processing and tasting, Taste banana beer and traditional vodka, lookout for traditional arts and crafts, Cultural entertainment (songs and energetic dances).

After the memorable adventure, return to the lodge and refresh for dinner at leisure.

Overnight: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Half Board

Journey time: 2 – 3 Hours

Have an early breakfast at the lodge. At 07:00am transfer to the starting point for briefing and set off for Kibale’s popular top of the world hike.

Planned Activity: Top of the World Hike – The hike begins from Lake Nyabikere Crater “frogs”, with stunning views at sunrise! During the trek learn about the formation of crater lakes, traditional legends, and culture which makes your 2 – 3 hour trail more interesting and worthwhile. Hike across lush gardens, banana, and coffee with tea plantations as you gaze at the splendid views of crater lakes, Fort Portal City, Kibale Forest and the Rwenzori Ranges appearing just below you uphill.

Upon descending, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive and have lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge followed by a boat cruise.

Planned Activity: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise – this is your major activity after lunch where you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more, together with animals like hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.

From the boat drive to the lodge and check-in to stay at leisure. Dinner included.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in Western Uganda bordering DR. Congo. It is ranked the second largest and one of Uganda’s most varied protected areas, strategically located in the Albertine Rift Valley close to the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains between lakes Edward and George with chimpanzees in the magical Kyambura Gorge.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge – or similar                             

Meal Plan: Full Board

Flight Time: 1 – 2 Hours

Have an early breakfast at the lodge and depart at 06:30am for a morning safari. Start off the day with a guided game drive; explore the park’s flora and fauna to include elusive bird species and a wide variety of animals like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kob, warthogs and many more. Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes like Nyamunuka; medicinal to the animals. Continue visiting Katwe Salt Works; mingle with the locals (cultural interactions) and explore traditional salt mining from Lake Katwe.

You will have an early lunch and refreshment at the lodge.

At 01:30pm transfer to Mweya/Kasese Airstrip; check-in and fly to Entebbe Airport.

For later departures you will be offered a day room at Entebbe – until 5:00pm.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch at the lodge

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