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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pickup & Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Stork Safari
Airport Pickup & Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Stork Safari
Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel to settle in. In the afternoon, embark on a motorized wooden canoe excursion through the Mabamba Wetland on Lake Victoria. This Ramsar-listed wetland is famous for hosting the rare, prehistoric-looking shoebill stork alongside other waterbirds like the African jacana, purple heron, and malachite kingfisher. Return to your hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- K Hotels
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Trekking
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Trekking
After an early breakfast, set off north towards Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be tracked on foot. Accompanied by experienced rangers, track southern white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. Enjoy lunch before continuing through Masindi to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving at your lodge in time to relax, dine, and prepare for your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile River Cruise to the Falls
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile River Cruise to the Falls
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for lions, leopards, Rothschild's giraffes, African elephants, Jackson's hartebeests, and cape buffaloes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Marvel at hippos, Nile crocodiles, and diverse birdlife lining the riverbanks, culminating in the dramatic view where the Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter canyon before plunging 43 meters.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Scenic Transfer to Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetland Community Walk
Scenic Transfer to Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetland Community Walk
Depart Murchison Falls and enjoy a scenic drive through rural countryside, tea plantations, and local towns toward Fort Portal and Kibale National Park. After checking into your lodge and having lunch, head out for a guided community walking tour at the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Managed by the local community, this sanctuary is a haven for primates like red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and various bird species, including the iconic great blue turaco. Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Evening Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth NP
Ibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Evening Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth NP
Gather at the Kanyanchu Visitor Center in Kibale Forest for a ranger briefing before heading into the jungle to track wild chimpanzees. Observe our closest living relatives as they feed, groom, and play in the canopy during your allocated one hour with them. After lunch, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator line along the way. In the late afternoon, embark on an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains in search of lions, elephants, kobs, and giant forest hogs.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kasenyi Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Kasenyi Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, ideal for spotting predators returning from nocturnal hunts alongside grazing herds of Uganda kob and waterbuck. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel features one of the world's highest concentrations of hippos, along with large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and an array of waterbirds drinking along the shore.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, set against mist-shrouded hills. Unwind with a sundowner as the rainforest comes alive with distant calls.
Since the next day brings the unforgettable mountain gorilla trek, arrive at your lodge, check in, relax, and let the gentle whispers of the wild and the serene forest surroundings carry you into a peaceful, restorative rest.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early morning briefing at park headquarters, venture into Bwindi Forest led by professional park rangers. Trek through thick vegetation and steep terrain until you locate a habituated mountain gorilla family, spending an awe-inspiring hour observing their social interactions and behavior. In the afternoon, meet members of the indigenous Batwa community to learn about their ancestral forest traditions, hunter-gatherer heritage, music, and cultural dances before returning to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Scenic Lake Bunyonyi & Traditional Canoe Island Tour
Transfer to Scenic Lake Bunyonyi & Traditional Canoe Island Tour
Enjoy breakfast with forest views before taking a scenic drive through the terraced Kigezi hills towards Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's deepest lakes. Check into your lakefront accommodation and take in the panoramic views of the lake's 29 islands. In the afternoon, board a traditional dugout canoe for a guided tour of the lake's islands, including Akampene (Punishment Island), while observing local bird species like kingfishers, sunbirds, and weavers in their natural habitat.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Evening Wildlife Game Drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Evening Wildlife Game Drive
Depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel east towards Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah national park. Check into your lodge and relax before setting out on an evening game drive. Lake Mburo is home to unique wildlife species not easily seen in western parks, including large herds of impala, plains zebra, topis, elands, and Defassa waterbucks. Return to your lodge for dinner and spend the evening enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mpogo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Guided Bush Walking Safari & Morning Game Drive in Lake Mburo NP
Guided Bush Walking Safari & Morning Game Drive in Lake Mburo NP
Step into the wild accompanied by an armed park ranger for a morning walking safari. Get an up-close perspective on animal tracks, flora, and wildlife such as zebras, impalas, and giraffes on foot. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. Later, enjoy a game drive through the acacia woodland trails to spot leopards, bushbucks, and warthogs, followed by an optional sunset boat trip on Lake Mburo to observe hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mpogo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Equator Line Experience & Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Equator Line Experience & Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo NP for your return journey to Entebbe. Stop at the Uganda Equator line in Kayabwe for interactive water flow demonstrations, souvenir shopping at local craft markets, and lunch. Continue through Kampala toward Entebbe International Airport, where you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening for your departure back home, bringing your 12-day Uganda safari adventure to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
