$3,258 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe - Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (6hrs drive)
Entebbe - Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (6hrs drive)
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or from your overnight hotel, meet your safari guide and after the safari briefing depart north toward Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an on-foot tracking experience with southern white rhinos—Uganda’s only location for rhino sightings.
After lunch at Kabalega Diner, continue through rural landscapes and woodlands until you reach the park.
Cross the Nile and settle into your lodge as the sun sets over Uganda’s largest protected area.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive, Nile River Boat Cruise & Hike to the Top of the Falls
Game drive, Nile River Boat Cruise & Hike to the Top of the Falls
Early Morning breakfast and transfer for the morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, where you’ll encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and possibly lions and leopards hunting in the open Savannah.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride long the Nile to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. On the way, observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, bathing elephants, and flocks of aquatic birds at the end of the boat cruise you will be dropped off at the bottom of the falls to take a guided hike to the top of the falls to see the Nile Waters squeezing through the 9metre Gorge creating the thunderous roar creating sweeping panoramic views.
You driver will be waiting at the Top of the Falls to transfer you back to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls - Kibale National Park (Approx 6hrs drive)
Murchison Falls - Kibale National Park (Approx 6hrs drive)
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey southwest to Kibale Forest National Park. This drive takes you through tea plantations, lush countryside, and crater lakes.
Known for its high primate density, Kibale is home to 13 species of primates including the endangered chimpanzee.
Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your forest lodge for a peaceful evening surrounded by birdcalls and jungle sounds.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimp trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP (Approx 3hrs drive)
Chimp trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP (Approx 3hrs drive)
After your breakfast transfer for briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre before heading into the forest with expert trackers. You’ll search for chimpanzees in their natural habitat, often encountering them feeding, grooming, or swinging through the trees. After an exhilarating hour with a habituated group, return to the lodge for lunch and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The drive takes you along the Rwenzori foothills and past crater lakes and Equator imaginary crossing site before arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive through the park later settling in a The Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game viewing drive & Kazinga Channel Boat cruise
Game viewing drive & Kazinga Channel Boat cruise
After early morning breakfast head off to explore the Kasenyi plains on a guided game drive.
Expect sightings of elephants, lions, warthogs, kob, hyenas, and possibly leopards.
Return to the lodge for lunch and head out again in the afternoon for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel—a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
You'll pass pods of hippos, crocodiles, and a spectacular array of waterbirds including kingfishers, storks, and African fish eagles.
Return to The Bush lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Np Via Ishasha
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Np Via Ishasha
After breakfast, drive through the remote Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its population of tree-climbing lions. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, there’s a good chance to see these big cats lounging in fig trees.
Lunch will be en-route.
Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a World Heritage Site and the most important stronghold of mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge nestled in the forested hills and rest ahead of tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bwindi Impenetrable to Lake Bunyonyi (Approx 3hrs)
Bwindi Impenetrable to Lake Bunyonyi (Approx 3hrs)
Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast and a detailed briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, head into the forest for your gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through dense foliage, following trackers to find one of the habituated gorilla families.
Once found, spend a full hour observing their behavior, a moment few will ever forget.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and continue on to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful and serene volcanic lake dotted with 29 islands. Dinner and overnight at Birdnest Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe Airport (Approx 7hr)
Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe Airport (Approx 7hr)
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with stunning views over Lake Bunyonyi before checking out and departing for Entebbe.
Along the way, stop at the Equator for photos and optional souvenir shopping you will also make a stop for lunch.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward departure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
