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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to murchison falls national park via ziwa rhino sanctuary
Transfer to murchison falls national park via ziwa rhino sanctuary
After an early breakfast, your safari guide will meet you and brief you about the 10-day safari and set off as you embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will pass through Luwero town before having a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival, you will take a guided walk to the bush in search of the white rhinos. The tracking will take approximately 3 hours or less. After tracking, you will have lunch and shortly continue with your journey to Masindi town.
You will proceed to the park. Along your way, you will be able to spot some baboons grooming on the roadside, warthogs and many other species of the park. Arrival at the lodge for check-in, relaxation and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive and boat cruise
Game drive and boat cruise
Wake up, have breakfast and head out for a game drive in the savannah in search for wildlife such as Nubian giraffes, Lake Chad buffalos, lions, spotted hyenas, Savannah elephants, Uganda kobs, Lelwel’s hartebeest, common warthogs, oribis, Bohor’s Reedbuck and many birds like Black-headed Lapwing, Blue-headed Coucal, Giant kingfisher, Swamp flycatcher, Red-throated bee eater, Black-billed barbet. The game drive is conducted in the Northern sector of the park. After the game drive, you will return and have lunch at the lodge as you prepare for a thrilling boat cruise on the Nile. The launch cruise will reward you with an eccentric view of the Nile, amidst the encounter of the huge Nile crocodiles, hippos and several other wildlife and waders like African skimmers on the lake shores. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Masindi Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to kibale national park
Transfer to kibale national park
Today after breakfast at leisure, you will transfer to Kibale National Park through the Albertine escarpment. Kibale National Park is one of the best places for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda. The park is also home to over 375 bird species, 351 tree species and 70 mammal species, out of which 13 are primate species including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, blue monkeys, Red-cheeked Mangabey and Uganda red colobus monkeys. Check-in and have lunch. After lunch, relax at the lodge dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
-
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking and bigodi swamp walk
Chimpanzee trekking and bigodi swamp walk
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the chimpanzee briefing point where you will be briefed about the activity. While there, you will be assigned a game ranger and armed men for your safety against animals in the park. You will walk through the forest as the ranger keeps in touch with the monitoring team on ground. As you walk through the trails, the guide will explain to you the different flora and fauna of the forest.
Upon finding the chimpanzees, you will be given up-to an hour to interact depending on their mood. Later, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for the Bigodi swamp walk and community experience. Among the activities to excite you here include local liquor making, weaving of baskets, cultural dances, and also paying a visit to the cultural doctor. Later you will drive back to the lodge for an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to queen elizabeth national park
Transfer to queen elizabeth national park
Wake up to a leisurely breakfast and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Rwimi driving through scenic views of some crater lakes like Lake Nyinambuga, Kasenda and Kifurukwa, seen along your way. As you approach Kasese town, you will have spectacular views of the Rwenzori ranges. Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park for check-in and lunch. After lunch, relax at the lodge dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive and boat cruise
Game drive and boat cruise
Have breakfast very early in the morning and head out for a game drive in the Kasenyi plains. You will be exposed to species like African elephants, African Cape buffaloes, Uganda kobs, leopards, lions. The park also boasts a record of over 600 bird species. Drive back to the lodge for hot lunch and take a boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
The Kazinga channel is a 42km stretch, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward with rewarding big herds of buffaloes, school of hippos, Nile crocodiles and different bird species like the rare African skimmers and Lesser Flamingos. After the cruise, you can opt for a sundowner at one of the crater lakes or transfer back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park
Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and home to the famous Mountain Gorillas making it the best place in Uganda for tracking these gentle giants. You will arrive late in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ruhija Community Rest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking & transfer to lake mburo
Gorilla trekking & transfer to lake mburo
Wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing before the gorilla trekking activity. You will be assigned a group to track a particular gorilla family. Shortly you will be led into the jungle by an armed ranger who will keep in touch with the monitoring team on ground in order to easily locate the mountain gorillas. The activity can take between 3-7 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Once you locate the gorilla family, you will be given up to an hour to watch them in their natural habitat playing, feeding, resting and going about their daily life. Later return to the park headquarters to collect your well-earned gorilla trekking certificate. You will go back to the lodge for a late lunch. You will then check-out at the lodge. Drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy viewing the beautiful scenery along the lake in the evening. Check into the safari lodge for an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game drive and boat cruise
Game drive and boat cruise
After breakfast, embark on a scenic game drive through Lake Mburo National Park, where your experienced guide will help you spot and identify a wide variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals some of which you might otherwise miss. Feel free to ask questions and learn fascinating insights about Uganda’s rich wildlife. Next, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Mburo, home to a range of water-loving creatures such as hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and numerous bird species. The serene waters and abundant wildlife make for an unforgettable experience.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to kampala/entebbe
Transfer to kampala/entebbe
Have breakfast, check out and set off for Entebbe International Airport with a stopover for lunch en-route. You will also have an en-route stopover at the equator for a photo session and you can also purchase some hand-made craft souvenirs before proceeding with your journey, arriving in Entebbe in the late afternoon for drop off at your hotel or the airport for your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
