Maraka Tours & Safaris

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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

Arrive and transfer to the Hotel

Arrive and transfer to the Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our company safari guide driver. After a short briefing and depending on the time of day, especially if its after 14 hours, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe City or Kampala. Settle in, relax, flash off the jet-lag and enjoy the evening atmosphere in the Pearl.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Wake up and rise early about 6 am have breakfast 6:30am after embark on a 7-8hours drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking, where you get to see the rescued white rhino species in Uganda. Have lunch at the rhino sanctuary restaurant after proceed to Murchison falls national park with a stop at the top of the Murchison falls after drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

Game drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

This is a long day. You will wake up early at about 5:30am have breakfast and embark on a game drive at 6am that will take you and your Murchison Falls wildlife travel mates to spot a variety of early riser nocturnal mammals, birds and other wildlife like the big five which include lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, leopards, warthogs, water bucks and bush bucks, topis and oribis after the game drive come back to lodge relax and rest have early mid-morning lunch at 11:45am a then prepare to leave the lodge at 12:30pm and go for a boat cruise that starts at 2pm along River Nile that finishes close to the bottom of the falls. On the boat cruise, watch out for hippos, crocodiles, and birds like the African Fish Eagle along the river banks and take a stunning variety of photographs then drive back to accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Wake up to a relaxed morning have breakfast at 7:30am and prepare to head to the top of the falls where you will get to see the wild waters of the Nile fights through a narrow water fall down to the bottom at 80-100km/hr. of speed after this visit to the top of falls, you will embark on your 5-6hours journey to Kibale National Park have en-route lunch then continue to the park for 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:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

After breakfast at 8.00am head to the park headquarters for briefing about the park rules and the chimpanzees’ tracking rules. Thereafter proceed into the forest to search for the habituated Chimpanzees. The search lasts between 2-4 hours depending on how far they have gone into the forest in search for food. Other primates to see are: Vervet Monkeys, olive baboons, grey cheeked mangabey plus the black and white Colobus monkeys among others.

Return to the lodge to relax and have lunch. After lunch head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at 4pm. Bigodi is a host to over 138 bird species, several primates like the Black and white Colobus monkey, blue monkey, grey cheeked Mangabey and the red-tailed monkeys. The Bigodi wetland nature walks are an initiative of the local community and are therefore a direct way of giving back to the community. The photographic sessions here are very amazing. After you will drive back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
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

Today have a relaxed morning go for your breakfast at 9.00am then get ready to drive to Queen Elizabeth national park at 10am the drive may take you 2hours or 2 and hours to reach Queen Elizabeth national park then have lunch at your overnight lodge at 12:30pm and after lunch prepare to head out for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel at 2pm where you get to encounter hippopotamus, buffalo, elephants and many more. The boat trip also takes visitors to see a variety of countless bird species. After the boat cruise drive back to your overnight lodge for dinner overnight.

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:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today have an early morning at 6am game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile provides good opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs, and a variety of birds. Your Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Tour game drive will last up to about 4 hours and thereafter return to the lodge for refreshments and relaxation have lunch at midday after have a restful day as you wait for the Bwindi drive the next morning dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today wake up to a relaxed morning at 8am have breakfast and at 9am embark on a 5-6hours drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will drive through the Ishasha sector and get to see the tree climbing lions if by chance you find them on the trees. After that head to Bwindi impenetrable national park on through the Buhoma trekking side have lunch en-route and proceed to Rushaga Sector of Bwindi. On arrival at your accommodation, check in and relax as you wait for your 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:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is dedicated to Gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Please bring with you a rain jacket, long pants drinking water, snacks, good comfortable hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent to enhance your experience. The guides will lead your way into the jungle in search of these shy Primates in the group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas which is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. Gorilla tours usually involve tracking for about 2 to 5 hours sometimes under a heavy rain down-pour but all the same Gorilla tracking and a successful encounter with these giants is a worthwhile experience. If time allows, on return from the jungle you will go for a village Walk/community visit for a great opportunity to see how the indigenous people live.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Wake up to a relaxed morning and enjoy breakfast at 9:00 am before embarking on a 4–5 hour scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park. En route, stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing your journey. On arrival, check in to your lodge and spend the evening at leisure, surrounded by the park’s beautiful landscapes. Enjoy dinner and prepare for exciting activities planned in the park the following day.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Game drive and boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Game drive and boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Today be an early raiser at 6am and head out for an early morning game drive to spot the amazing wildlife species like the antelopes, zebras, leopards, worth hogs, and many other by any chance you spot hyenas. The game drive will take about 3-4 hours come back to lodge have breakfast then rest as you wait for the afternoon boat cruise have lunch at mid-day after lunch drive to the docking area for preparation and briefing for a boat cruise on lake Mburo where you will get to see a variety of water mammal species and bird species during your boat cruise. After the boat cruise at 4 or 5.00 pm head back to the lodge prepare to have dinner overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Transfer to Kampala and Entebbe International Airport

Transfer to Kampala and Entebbe International Airport

Wake up to a relaxed morning, have breakfast at about 8.00 am check out of the lodge at 9.00 am then you will embark on a 9-10hours drive to Kampala you will have lunch en-route in Mbarara. After lunch we shall have a stop at the equator take pictures and carry out some amazing experiments then continue to Entebbe International Airport to catch your Airbus or to your overnight accommodation or where you will choose to stay for the rest of the days before you head back home.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
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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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.