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Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Uganda
Arrive in Uganda
Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, a Tripcare Adventures representative will warmly welcome you and provide a smooth transfer to your hotel. This first evening allows you to unwind, breathe in the soft tropical breeze from Lake Victoria, and ease into the relaxed rhythm of Uganda. Settle into your comfortable accommodation, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and prepare for the extraordinary journey that awaits. Uganda’s warmth, hospitality, and gentle ambience immediately set the perfect tone for your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Entebbe-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison falls
Entebbe-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison falls
After breakfast, depart for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be tracked on foot. With skilled rangers, you will quietly approach these magnificent animals and observe them up close—a memorable conservation encounter. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, entering through lush savannah dotted with acacia trees and roaming wildlife. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax to the sounds of the wilderness. This day offers an inspiring blend of conservation, scenery, and wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game drive, boat cruise and Top of the Falls
Game drive, boat cruise and Top of the Falls
Enjoy an early game drive on the northern banks of the Nile, where lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, Jackson’s hartebeest, Uganda kob, and countless birds roam freely. The vast open plains offer excellent photographic opportunities. After lunch, embark on a scenic boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile narrows and crashes through a rocky gorge. Disembark for a guided hike to the top of the falls, feeling the thunderous power of the river beneath your feet. Return to the lodge for a relaxed evening and hearty dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, begin a picturesque full-day journey southwards toward Kibale National Park, home to Africa’s highest density of primates. The route passes through charming northern towns, tea plantations, rolling hills, and vibrant countryside scenes. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing into the cool, forested highlands of Fort Portal. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge overlooking the lush vegetation, relax with a warm drink, and enjoy the serenity of the primate capital of the world. Evening at leisure as you prepare for chimp trekking the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Am Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen
Am Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen
Begin with a briefing at Kibale’s Kanyanchu headquarters before entering the forest for an exciting chimpanzee trek. Follow experienced trackers as you listen to distant calls, spot other primates, and eventually encounter a lively chimp community. Watch them feed, groom, vocalize, and swing through the canopy. After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the scenic crater lakes region. Arrive at your lodge overlooking sweeping landscapes and settle in for a calm evening surrounded by the sounds of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drive and Kazinga Boat cruise
Game Drive and Kazinga Boat cruise
Begin the day with an early game drive through Kasenyi plains, a hotspot for lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and an abundance of birdlife. Enjoy expansive views of the Rift Valley floor as you explore the savannah. In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its huge hippo population, basking crocodiles, and large herds of elephants and buffalo drinking at the water’s edge. The cruise offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photography.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ishasha Tree Climbing and Transfer to Bwindi
Ishasha Tree Climbing and Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. These unique predators often lounge in the branches of fig trees, creating exceptional viewing opportunities. After an extended game drive, continue on a scenic journey toward the southwestern highlands, where the dense rainforest of Bwindi rises dramatically from terraced hills. Arrive at your lodge on the forest edge, enjoy dinner, and rest in preparation for your life-changing gorilla trek.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Start early with a detailed briefing before entering the ancient rainforest in search of a gorilla family. Trekking through Bwindi’s thick vegetation and steep terrain is challenging but deeply rewarding. When you finally encounter the gorillas, watching them interact, feed, and communicate offers a profoundly emotional and humbling experience. After your one-hour encounter, return for your trekking certificate and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a tranquil lake surrounded by terraced hills. Enjoy a quiet evening by the water.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo
Transfer to Lake Mburo
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi before beginning your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s most intimate wildlife sanctuaries. After lunch at the lodge, embark on an evening walking safari, one of the few in East Africa where walking among wildlife is permitted. Spot zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and abundant bird species at close range. The experience offers an unmatched feeling of freedom and connection with nature. Relax with dinner and enjoy the peaceful starlit night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game drive and transfer to Entebbe for departure
Game drive and transfer to Entebbe for departure
Start your final day with a sunrise game drive, exploring Lake Mburo’s rolling acacia woodlands as zebras, topis, waterbucks, and warthogs roam freely. After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe with a memorable stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your extraordinary 10-day journey filled with primates, wildlife, forests, culture, and unforgettable landscapes. Uganda bids you farewell with warmth and beauty.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
