Simba African Expeditions

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Travel from Entebbe/Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Trekking En-route

Travel from Entebbe/Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Trekking En-route

After your breakfast, Simba African Expeditions’ driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel/place of residence by 7.00am. Drive northwards on the Kampala-Gulu road for approximately two and a half hours and get to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Set out for tracking the White Rhinos. In addition to the rhinos, the sanctuary harbors several other wildlife and lots of birds. After close to two hours of rhino tracking, get back on the road and head to Masindi for your lunch; thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your booked accommodation to relax, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Nile Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Early morning Game Drive, Afternoon Boat Safari

Early morning Game Drive, Afternoon Boat Safari

After having your breakfast, head out for a game drive. Expect sightings of lions, African elephants, Cape buffaloes, giraffes, reedbuck, lots of savanna birds, and wonderful scenery. After close to a four-hour drive, retire back to your booked accommodation for lunch. Later set out for the afternoon launch cruise along the Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls. There are lots of wildlife sightings along the Nile, including hippos, crocodiles, and lots of water birds. At the base of the falls you can opt for the launch and hike along the falls to the top of the falls. You meet the driver at the top and transfer back to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Nile Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Hoime - Lake Albert

Transfer to Hoime - Lake Albert

Have your breakfast, and then check out of your lodge at 9.00am to start traveling to Hoima. Driving along the Rift Valley escarpment while enjoying lovely views of the volcanic landscape and verdant countryside. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Hoima (Town)
Accommodation:
Lake Albert Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Kabwoya WR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

Have your breakfast, then check out of the lodge, and thereafter head to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive along the scenic Albertine Rift Valley continues. You will stop over in Fort Portal town for lunch before proceeding to Kibale Forest National Park. Check into your booked accommodation that is situated just outside the park. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the natural environment outside at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale with Evening Nature Walk in Bigodi Wetland

Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale with Evening Nature Walk in Bigodi Wetland

Wake up to have your breakfast at 6:30am, and later transfer to the park offices for briefing. By 8am you trek into the forest to find the chimps and sight a lot of wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp for sightings of primates and birds. Dinner and overnight at the accommodation.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After taking your breakfast, check out of the lodge and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have a stopover in Fort Portal for an en-route lunch. You will get to the park and drive to Mweya Peninsula while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of beautiful crater lakes dotted across the lush landscape. You will get to your booked accommodation in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the beautiful nature across the park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Early morning Game Drive, Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel

Early morning Game Drive, Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel

Wake up for a cup of tea/coffee at 6.00am, and thereafter, set out for a morning game drive. You will spot wildlife, which includes lions, Cape buffaloes, African elephants, hyenas, and topis. The scenery is amazing with crater lakes and grassy hills. After a drive, retire to your booked lodge for breakfast and wait for lunch; thereafter, set out for the boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. The channel attracts a plethora of wildlife and lots of water birds with wonderful scenery while cruising. Dinner and overnight at your booked accommodation.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Early Game Driver, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early Game Driver, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up for your breakfast, then check out of the accommodation and start traveling towards the southern area of the park called Ishasha. Which is popular for the tree-climbing lions; if you're lucky, you might spot them. Other big game in this area includes African elephants, topis, and Cape buffaloes, among others. Lunch in Ishasha, thereafter travel southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Check in at your booked accommodation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Four Gorillas Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi then Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi then Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Have your breakfast, accompanied by a packed lunch, and transfer to the park offices for a briefing by the rangers, and be assigned a gorilla group you shall track. At 8am transfer to the start of the trek and head into the forest to find the mountain gorillas. You are allowed not more than an hour with them; return to meet your driver. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Early morning Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

Early morning Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

Wake up for a morning canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi, and thereafter check out and travel back to Kampala via Mbarara. Lunch is en route in Mbarara. You shall make a stopover at the Uganda Equator in Mpigi for some picture moments. Proceed to Kampala/Entebbe and drop off at your hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Simba African Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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