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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your dedicated driver-guide who will brief you on your safari and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey at 2 Friends, where dinner and overnight accommodation await. Unwind from jet lag as you prepare for tomorrow's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Begin your day early as your driver-guide collects you for a safari briefing and journey to Murchison Falls in northern Uganda. Your first stop: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola, where you'll trek on foot to observe rhinos being reintroduced to Uganda's wilderness. This experience completes your Big Five adventure, as rhinos are the only member missing from Murchison Falls. Following lunch and relaxation at the sanctuary, travel onward to Murchison Falls, reaching your lodge by evening. Cap off the day with a thrilling evening game drive, searching for nocturnal predators including lions, hyenas, and leopards before returning for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Sambiya River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls
Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls
After an early morning tea or coffee, embark on a game drive to the northern bank of the park in search of lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson's hartebeests, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and diverse bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before your afternoon adventure. In the afternoon, enjoy a three-hour boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for crocodiles and hippos in the water, while buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants graze and drink along the riverbanks. Disembark for an invigorating hike to the top of the falls, where you'll witness the Nile's powerful cascade from above. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sambiya River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park- The Primates' Capital
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park- The Primates' Capital
After breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned as the primate capital of the world and home to chimpanzees, baboons, and numerous monkey species. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving at your lodge to check in and relax. Later in the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetlands on the eastern edge of the forest for a gentle nature walk. Observe abundant wildlife, including diverse bird species and playful monkey troops before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Tour in Bigodi
Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Tour in Bigodi
Kibale National Park is renowned as the primate capital of East Africa. Your chimpanzee trekking adventure takes you deep into the tropical rainforest, crossing streams and traversing lush terrain. Along the way, watch for red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, colorful butterflies, and birds calling from the canopy above. With expert guidance, you'll locate a chimpanzee family and spend precious time observing them as they play, groom, and feed—perfect opportunities for memorable photographs. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Village and Wetlands, celebrated for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Your visit directly supports community development, with proceeds funding local schools and providing microloans to village entrepreneurs.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Scenic Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Crater Lake Stop
Scenic Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Crater Lake Stop
After breakfast, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park for exceptional wildlife viewing on the Kasenyi plains. Enjoy scenic drives past several crater lakes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountain ranges en route. Upon arrival, embark on a short game drive as you make your way to the lodge for lunch and check-in. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
After an early breakfast, set out on a morning game drive through the park in search of the Big Four buffaloes, elephants, lions, and leopardsalong with other wildlife including giant forest hogs, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and waterbucks. In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where large concentrations of elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and crocodiles gather along the shores. Watch for numerous bird species, including the rare and elusive shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi for a Batwa Community Walk
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi for a Batwa Community Walk
You will transfer through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park en route to Bwindi. This area is famous for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we will embark on an exciting drive across the vast savannah, spotting topis, African elephants, and, with some luck, lions resting high in the fig trees. Lunch will be served in Ishasha before continuing the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
As you travel, you will notice the landscape gradually transform from flat savannahs, through cultivated hills, to the dense, jungle-covered mountains of Bwindi. Upon arrival, you will visit the Batwa forest pygmy community to experience their traditional lifestyle and enjoy a captivating display of their cultural dance.
Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast and a briefing by the park ranger guides, you will depart with packed picnic lunch boxes to begin your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can last up to 4 hours or sometimes longer as you navigate slippery slopes and dense, mist-covered vegetation.
This rewarding journey will eventually bring you face-to-face with one of the world’s most remarkable creatures, the mountain gorillas. Upon encountering them, you will have a full hour to observe their behavior, take photographs, and learn more about their social dynamics.
After the trek, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying the scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside.
Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe Airport with a stop over at the Equator Line
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe Airport with a stop over at the Equator Line
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning horseback ride in Lake Mburo National Park, renowned for its zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and a variety of tropical bird species.
After the ride, check out of the lodge and begin your transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your evening departure, bidding farewell to the Pearl of Africa. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Equator line to experience the unique sensation of standing at Latitude 0° 0′ 0″.
Thank you for visiting Uganda!
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
