$5,907 to $6,061 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe and Check in your accommodation
Arrival in Entebbe and Check in your accommodation
You’ll be met at Entebbe International Airport by your private driver-guide and begin your journey to your booked accommodation in Entebbe. In the afternoon, enjoy leisure along the lake showers or with the hotel amenities. Later, unwind with a sundowner and dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Journey to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Journey to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, your will check out of your accommodation and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. On arrival, you will enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, coming within safe distance of these powerful animals in open savannah bush. After the trek, you will continue north to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest protected area. Cross the Nile by ferry and check into your luxury riverside lodge overlooking hippo-filled waters. In the late afternoon, head out on your first game drive or sunset boat cruise spotting elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly lions along the riverbanks. Return for dinner with views over the wild landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
This day begins with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains, where lions, giraffes, hartebeests, and leopards often appear. You will return to the lodge after the game drive for a relaxed lunch, then in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise upstream on the Nile toward the base of the dramatic Murchison Falls. Spot crocodiles, hippos, and colorful birds along the way. For the adventurous, hike up to the top of the falls for a thrilling close-up of the thunderous cascade.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Scenic Drive to Kibale National Park
Scenic Drive to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive south to Kibale Forest National Park. The landscape transitions from grassland to tea plantations and forested hills. Arrive in the afternoon at your forest lodge nestled near the edge of Kibale. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by birdsong and forest air, and prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpundu Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, head into the rainforest with expert trackers to search for habituated chimpanzee groups. Listen for their calls, then watch them feed, play, or groom hence a truly intimate experience. After lunch, drive toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a sunset boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This waterway teems with wildlife, including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of birds. Settle into your luxury lodge with sweeping views over the savannah or crater lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning Game Drive and Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning you will journey south through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. A game drive here might reveal lions resting on fig tree branches, as well as large herds of Uganda kob and topi. After your safari, continue to the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check into your luxury forest lodge with breathtaking views of the misty jungle while appreciating the gateway to the mountain gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Four Gorillas Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast at your lodge, you will head to Bwindi National Park headquarters for a briefing. Afterwards, you’ll venture into the dense forest in small groups, led by trackers and rangers. The trek can take 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family, but once found, you’ll spend a full hour observing them. This is a humbling and emotional encounter. Later return to your lodge to freshen up. In the afternoon hours, you may visit a local Batwa community or take a nature walk to reflect and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Four Gorillas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Flight to Entebbe and Departure
Flight to Entebbe and Departure
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for a scheduled domestic flight back to Entebbe (or return by road if preferred). Depending on your departure time, you may have a chance to visit the craft markets, botanical gardens, or relax by Lake Victoria. You’ll then be dropped at Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, ending your journey with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s wild heart.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
