Epic Uganda Vacation

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Ziwa rhino treks & proceed to Murchison falls park

Transfer to Ziwa rhino treks & proceed to Murchison falls park

Our driver guide will pick you from Entebbe airport /From your place of residence in Entebbe and straight away head to Murchison falls national park in the north western side of Uganda, a journey
taking 5-6hours drive.

The park is known for its most powerful waterfall in the whole world. You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking and lunch before you continue to Murchison falls national park. You will later proceed with your journey and upon reaching the park you will visit the top of the falls for a remarkable experience. You will have your dinner and overnight in the accommodation of your choice.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Game drive and boat trip to the bottom of falls

Game drive and boat trip to the bottom of falls

Wake up and have an early morning breakfast and set off for game drive in search for the game. Expect to view lots of wildlife such as leopard, lions, African elephants, buffalos, water bucks, giraffes among others in their natural savannah environment.
You will later return to the lodge for lunch and head for a launch trip on river Nile where you will view schools of hippos, crocodiles, different bird species such as Egyptian geese, goliath heron among others.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to kibale national park

Transfer to kibale national park

After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale national park which is a home of 13 primates including chimpanzees. This journey passes through the plains of Albertine region, marked with banana and tea plantations. You will stop over in fort portal at gardens restaurant for lunch and later proceed to your accommodation facility of your choice.

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:
Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
  • just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Have breakfast very early in the morning, and head to Kanyanchu information center for briefing before you start chimp trekking activity. It will take 2-6 hours as you observe the life of chimpanzees right way from waking up, playing, feeding, grooming and setting another nest for the next night.
While in the forest you will observe other animals such as black and white colobus monkey, baboons, Vervet monkeys and different bird species such as the great blue turaco among others. After this dramatic experience, descend from the forest Have your hot at lodge. Later embark on a scenic drive through local home stays with banana farms, tea plantations reaching in the early evening at Bwindi impenetrable national park.

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:
Nshongi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Mountain Gorilla trekking at Bwindi

Mountain Gorilla trekking at Bwindi

Head to the park headquarter after your breakfast and be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas then proceed to track an allocated gorilla family. Upon meeting them, have one hour to interact with gorillas. While trekking, you have chances of meeting other animals in the forest including monkeys, baboons, forest elephants, and verdant flora.
After successful trek, Descend back to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Nshongi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Departure

Departure

Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Rwanda for your scheduled destination or Entebbe depending on travel plans since Its a departure day.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Epic Uganda Vacation, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Epic Uganda Vacation.