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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 sanctuary & continue to Murchison falls famous National park

Transfer to ziwa rhino sanctuary & continue to Murchison falls famous National park

Our professional driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe and depart for Murchison Falls National Park, located in north-western Uganda. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours.

En route, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino trekking experience, followed by lunch. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where rhinos can be seen in the wild.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for hosting the most powerful waterfall in the world. Upon arrival, you will visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle.

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:
Savannah Murchison Lodge Campsite
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Game drive with animal wildlife viewing and boat ride to bottom of falls

Game drive with animal wildlife viewing and boat ride to bottom of falls

Wake up early for breakfast and set out for a morning game drive across the park’s savannah plains. You may encounter wildlife such as lions, leopards, African elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, and many other species in their natural habitat.

Return to the lodge for lunch, then head out in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of the falls. Along the riverbanks, expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of bird species including Egyptian geese, goliath herons, and kingfishers.

After the cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to kibale national park & On arrival do community visit

Transfer to kibale national park & On arrival do community visit

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park, famously known as the Primate Capital of the World and home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees.

The scenic drive passes through the Albertine Rift Valley, featuring tea plantations, banana farms, and local communities. You will reach this destination in the afternoon. You may opt to visit communities living in this area.

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:
Little Monkey Camp
  • Budget lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Quen elizabeth national park

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Quen elizabeth national park

After an early breakfast, proceed to Kanyanchu Information Centre for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking experience. The trek can last 2–6 hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees.

During the trek, you may also see black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, vervet monkeys, and birds such as the Great Blue Turaco. Once you encounter the chimpanzees, you will observe them feeding, grooming, playing, and nesting.

After the trek, return to the lodge for hot lunch, then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through picturesque landscapes of tea estates and rural homesteads, arriving in the early evening.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Game drive and boat cruise in the afternoon

Game drive and boat cruise in the afternoon

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, impalas, bushbucks, and many others roaming the open plains.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 45-km waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel hosts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippopotamuses, along with crocodiles and numerous bird species.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Later, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, you may visit a nearby local community to learn about traditional lifestyles and culture.

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:
Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Gorilla trekking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

Gorilla trekking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. You will then trek through the dense forest to locate an allocated gorilla family.

Once you meet the gorillas, you will spend one magical hour observing and photographing them in their natural environment. Other wildlife encountered may include forest elephants, monkeys, baboons, and rich tropical flora.

After the trek, begin your transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, arriving early as you check in dinner and overnight and you may choose to swim in Africas prettiest lake.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Supreme Adventure Park Camp
  • Budget hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Airport drop off

Airport drop off

After breakfast, embark on an early drive to Rwanda arriving early for your scheduled journey. On arrival you may visit kigali genocide memorial centre if time allows.

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)

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