Kuzuri Escapades Tours and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Departure from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Departure from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning departure with our driver from Kampala or Entebbe heading northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most famous national park.
On 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.
Have lunch and 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. Such activities include Rhino tracking at Ziwa (optional), Visit the top of Murchison Falls Scenic drive through the park
Overnight and stay in Murchison 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 the Murchison fall national park you may spot wildlife such as Elephant, Lion, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Antelopes like Uganda Kob and many wildlife in the park.
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 many 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 Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

On this day you will enjoy your early morning breakfast at your lodge, there after drive to Kibale national park. On your way you wouldn’t want to miss out on the beautiful countryside endowed with the Albertine escarpments so you will you will pass via Hoima to Fort portal. Stopover in Masindi for lunch.
After lunch continue to Kibale national park, which is one of Africa’s great rain-forests, this park is home to 13 primate species such as chimpanzees, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys and birds such as rumped tinker bird, the green breasted pitta, yellow spotted nicator among others. Arrive at the park, then check in at the lodge, relax and have dinner in the evening.

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 Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland

Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland

Wake up early enough and have breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for briefing with your packed lunch from the lodge. Chimpanzee trekking involves trekking as you follow the trails of where the chimpanzees were last seen, all this in guidance and company of park rangers and guides. Along the trek you will also have a chance to spot other primate species.
After your encounter with the chimpanzees return to the lodge refresh and in the evening, you will have an evening nature walk around Bigodi wetland swamp where you will be able to see some other primates and mammal species such as mongoose, bush pigs, duikers and otters.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

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
Will have a stopover in fort portal and visit Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru and experience the historical behind that site, have a cultural and natural site near fort portal
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
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

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:
Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

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:
Bwindi Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

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.
Afternoon relaxation or you can have a community walk and interact with Batwa culture.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bwindi Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to lake Mburo national park (Mbarara)

Transfer to lake Mburo national park (Mbarara)

You will have a morning breakfast by the lodge and checkout for a drive to Mburo national park. This will take about 5-6 hours’ drive. Via kabale town and have a view of hills often called the Switzerland of Africa, view of kigezi highlights and local markets and culture life.
Arrival in the afternoon optional boat ride or have an evening game drive, dinner and overnight in lake Mburo.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Lake Mburo national park safari

Lake Mburo national park safari

This park is most accessible savannah park, located between Kampala and western Uganda and famous for zebra, impala, beautiful lakes and unique walking safaris Have early morning game drive in the park.
You will have early morning game drive and spot wildlife like buffalos, impalas, zebras, warthogs, leopards and a boat cruise in the afternoon where you will see hippos and crocodiles, scenic cruises at sunset, water birds like kingfishers, fish eagles and herons.
Optionally have a horseback safari one of the most unique experiences in Uganda. Visitors can ride horses through the park and see wild life.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer from Lake Mburo to Kampala/Entebbe

Transfer from Lake Mburo to Kampala/Entebbe

After morning breakfast from your lodge, you will have a scenic drive back to Kampala via Masaka and you will have easy stops for pictures and a stop up at the equator line in kayebwe have good moments and buy some fashioned crafts from around shops, eats on the Road Side up to Kampala.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
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.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.