$5,940 to $6,072 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to your hotel
Arrival and Transfer to your hotel
Our professional driver-guide will pick you up at Entebbe International Airport and transfer you to a booked accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala. You'll check in and head out for a city tour where you will go visit the kabaka's palace, the kasubi tombs and lastly the Gadafi mosque if time allows us. Dinner and overstay at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Latitude 0° Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Sipi Falls for Hiking to Top of the Falls and Coffee Plantation Tour
Transfer to Sipi Falls for Hiking to Top of the Falls and Coffee Plantation Tour
You'll have a relaxed morning breakfast, check out of the hotel, and embark on a 5-hour 30-minute drive to Sipi Falls. On reaching, you will check into your accommodation, have lunch, and embark on Hiking Sipi Falls. You'll experience a coffee tour which offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion in eastern Uganda. The hike takes you through the stunning Sipi Falls, a series of three waterfalls, with breathtaking views and opportunities to learn about the area's geology and history. The coffee tour provides a hands-on experience of the coffee-making process, from plant to cup, with insights into local farming practices and traditions. Thereafter, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and embark on your journey from Sipi Falls to Kidepo Valley National Park, which involves a scenic drive through diverse landscapes, taking approximately 7-8 hours. The route traverses the northeastern region of Uganda, showcasing local communities and varying terrains. Expect a mix of paved and unpaved roads, with opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the rugged beauty of the region along the way. You will have lunch upon arrival and check into your accommodation for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Adere Safari Lodges
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game drive and cultural tour
Game drive and cultural tour
After an early morning breakfast, you will head out for a full day in Kidepo Valley National Park, which involves early morning game drives in the Narus Valley known for its abundant wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, and various antelope species. You will return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. Thereafter, you will go for a cultural visit to the Karamojong people, experiencing their unique traditions and way of life, or a nature walk to explore the park's diverse landscapes and birdlife. Afterward, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Adere Safari Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After a delicious morning breakfast, you will check out of the accommodation and embark on a transfer journey from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park, which is a long one, typically a full day's drive (6-7 hours) covering around 350km. You will have a stopover for lunch in Gulu City before you proceed with the journey. On arrival, you will check into your accommodation, have dinner, and relax for the rest of the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Game Drive and Boat Cruise
You'll wake up by 6:00 am, have breakfast, and head out into the park for an early morning game drive to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and an array of savannah birds. This is one of the best times to go on a game drive, with cooler temperatures allowing a range of wildlife to feed and providing great opportunities for photo shoots. Later, after a sumptuous meal, get ready for another adventure along the Nile on a boat cruise and watch more animals, including hippos, crocodiles, and several waterbirds. Finish with a hike to the top of the spectacular Murchison Falls. A breathtaking view awaits you at the top, exhilarating and captivating. From the top of the falls, your guide will pick you up for another exciting late afternoon game drive through the park, exposing you to more wildlife preparing for the night hunts. Afterward, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and evening relaxation as the day's adventure runs through your mind.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
You will have a relaxed morning breakfast, check out of the hotel, and embark on a transfer to Kibale National Park. The journey from Hoima City to Kibale National Park is a scenic drive through Uganda's heartland. It typically involves traveling south from Hoima through Fort Portal and then onto the Kanyanchu area, which is the main entrance to the park. The route offers a glimpse into rural Ugandan life and lush landscapes, eventually leading to the diverse primate haven of Kibale. You will check into your accommodation and have lunch. Then, you'll head out for a nature walk where you will spot birds, olive baboons, bush babies, and other wildlife species. Later, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimpanzee Trekking
Chimpanzee Trekking
After an early breakfast, you'll head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a ranger briefing on the dos and don'ts while trekking with the chimpanzees. After the briefing, you will be led into the forest. Kibale National Park in Uganda is renowned for its high chimpanzee population and is a prime destination for chimpanzee trekking and habituation experiences. The chimpanzee groups are highly vocal, and it’s often possible to hear their calls from a mile away. Trekking with the chimpanzees usually takes between three to five hours. You are allowed to spend only one hour observing them, so make the most of that time to take as many photos as possible. Afterward, Later in the evening you'll head out for a community tour where you visit different communities and see how they go about their day to day life as you get involved in the making of local foods, beer and coffee. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector
You'll start the day with breakfast, drive through the park to the Ishasha sector where you will do a game drive looking for tree-climbing lions on the Ishasha side of the park, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, hyenas, and an assortment of antelopes. Later, you will have lunch and proceed on the journey to Bwindi National Forest where you are expected to arrive in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Mountain gorilla trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest is the major highlight of your Uganda tour. You will set off early with guides after breakfast at 7:00 am to track the Uganda gorillas. The thrill of your encounter will wipe out the difficulties of the potentially laborious trek. Come in jungle boots and rain jackets because the park is often wet. Use the time to watch the gorillas go about their activities. Each gorilla encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy to the extremes when adults are feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters play and swing from vines in a pleasantly good-humored show. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a magnificent green swaddle of dense rain forest, so ancient that survived the last ice age. Later you will go for Batwa experience and You will stay overnight and have dinner at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early morning breakfast, You will head to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the "Switzerland of Africa" and famous for its lush, terraced hills, 29 islands like the famous punishment island (each with its own unique story), and over 200 bird species. You'll check into your lodge, have lunch and can choose a canoe ride or a boat cruise for a beautiful sun-downer before returning for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to entebbe international airport
Transfer to entebbe international airport
After breakfast, you start the journey back to Kampala. Make a stop along the way for lunch in Mbarara or Masaka - depending on the time. You have reached the end of your safari when your guide drops you in Kampala or Entebbe. Thank you for choosing Cycads African safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
