Kuzuri Escapades Tours and Travel

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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

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe, heading northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most famous national park. Along the way, you may stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos.
After lunch, continue to the park and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Victoria Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge and plunges 43 meters, creating a spectacular waterfall. Activities include optional rhino tracking at Ziwa, visiting the Top of Murchison Falls, and a scenic drive through the park.
Overnight stay will be in Murchison Falls National Park.

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

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Wake up early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of Murchison Falls National Park, where you may spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes like the Uganda kob, and many other species.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. This boat safari offers excellent views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species along the riverbanks.

Activities include: morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise to the falls, and wildlife photography.

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

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in western Uganda.
The journey takes you through scenic countryside, tea plantations, rural villages and foothills views of the Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon”. Activities include, Scenic drive through western Uganda, Photography of crater lakes and landscapes
Arrive in the park in the evening and relax at the lodge for overnight and stay.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat cruise

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat cruise

Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of queen Elizabeth national park famous for large populations of wildlife like Lions, elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda Kob, Warthogs
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This boat cruise is one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Uganda with huge concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
The journey passes through the ishasha sector where you may have a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. The drive offers spectacular scenery of hills, forests, and rural villages.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax while preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Overnight and stay in Bwindi.

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:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast from the, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Forest. The trek can take about 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas are located.
Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, you will hike through the dense rainforest searching for a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, groom, and interact.
After the trek, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most scenic lakes known as the Switzerland of Africa.
Relax by the lake and enjoy the cool highland atmosphere.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Return to Entebbe

Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Bunyonyi’s terraced hills and islands. Later begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, passing through Kabale, Mbarara, and the Uganda Equator Line, where you can stop for photos and souvenirs.
Arrival in Kampala in the evening marks the end of your safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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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  • This tour is offered by Kuzuri Escapades Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.