$4,510 to $5,170 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Mabamba Swamp
Arrival and Transfer to Mabamba Swamp
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your private guide will meet you and transfer you to your boutique lakeside hotel. After check-in and freshening up, head out by boat or vehicle to Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar-listed wetland famous for the rare and prehistoric-looking shoebill stork. Glide through papyrus channels in a traditional canoe with an expert bird guide and spot other wetland species like African jacanas, malachite kingfishers, papyrus gonolek, and more. Return in the afternoon to relax by Lake Victoria and enjoy a sunset dinner at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly to Murchison Falls National Park
Fly to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Domestic Terminal for your scheduled bush flight to Murchison Falls Airstrip (approx. 1 hr). Upon landing, a safari guide will meet you and transfer you to your luxury lodge, spotting wildlife along the way.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the northern section of the park — expect to see Rothschild giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hartebeests, and various antelope species.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Set out early for a sunrise game drive, the best time for predator sightings and dramatic savannah lighting. After breakfast in the bush or at the lodge, return to relax before lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls, where the river squeezes through a 7-meter gorge. Expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and water birds like African fish eagles and goliath herons. You can opt for a guided hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo and Sunset Safari
Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo and Sunset Safari
After an early breakfast, head to Budongo Forest Reserve for a chimpanzee tracking experience. Explore this lush rainforest on foot with a ranger-guide and spend time with a habituated troop of wild chimpanzees, listening to their vocalizations and observing social behavior.
Return to your lodge for a relaxed afternoon. Optional: Go for a sunset game drive, enjoy a spa treatment, or sip cocktails overlooking the Nile.
- Main Destination:
- Budongo Forest (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Budongo Forest
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Rhino Trekking
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Rhino Trekking
After breakfast, take a private scenic drive (approx. 3 hrs) to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda’s only wild white rhinos. After lunch, embark on a rhino tracking experience on foot with rangers — a thrilling opportunity to observe these massive animals in their natural savannah habitat at close range.
Check into your peaceful lodge within or near the sanctuary and enjoy a quiet evening with bush sounds and a sundowner.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Return Flight to Entebbe
Return Flight to Entebbe
After a leisurely breakfast and optional birding walk around the sanctuary (home to over 300 bird species), transfer to Kigumba or Pakuba Airstrip for your return scenic bush flight to Entebbe (approx. 1 hr). Depending on your flight time, enjoy day room access or lunch in Entebbe before your international departure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
