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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls National park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National park
Upon arrival at the airport meet your driver guide and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, one of the largest park in Uganda. It’s unique from others because of its thunderous Murchison falls. You will have breakfast en route at Amuka lodge, thereafter track Rhinos on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, have lunch and proceed to Murchison Falls National
Park. You will reach the park in the evening, check in at the lodge, refresh for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive and the Nile boat cruise
Game drive and the Nile boat cruise
Wake up very early, have a quick cup of coffee and go for morning game drive. Your driver guide will take you to the thrilling
adventures and discovery to see the finest wildlife species such as lions, leopards, hyenas, buffaloes, elephants, Jackson hartebeests, bushbucks, warthogs, giraffes all grazing and waiting for preys in the open savannah grassland, primates such as olive baboons, black and white monkeys, colobus monkeys.
After this activity you will return to the lodge, have lunch and go for a boat cruise to the falls. Here you will be able to have an up-close encounter with school of hippos, crocodiles at the banks of the river, water bird species,
Nyamusika cliff and above all, you will have a clear view of the thunderous Murchison falls as it flows into the Nile River.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Transfer to Kibale Forest
In the morning, have breakfast and sign out at the lodge. As you depart Murchison Park, you will pass by the top of the falls, the dramatic spot where the Nile River is forced through a very narrow gorge before plunging into Murchison Falls. You will then head to Kibale Forest, as you enjoy a scenic drive of the gorgeous countryside which makes the journey more exciting. Have your lunch en route in Fort Portal town and continue with beautiful views of tea plantations and the Rwenzori ranges. Check in at your lodge, refresh and you could go for an evening guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland which is home to various birds and primate species. Later have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Ndali Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up so early for breakfast and drive to the park for chimpanzee tracking activity,
where you will meet up with your little cousins who share 98% DNA with human beings. The activity starts with briefing and at after you are led into the forest park to search for the noisy cheerful primates, however along you will be able to spot other primate species such as red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, owl faces monkeys, grey cheeked monkeys and many others. When you finally find the chimpanzees, spend an hour with them observing how they go about their day, feeding, making nests, playing cheerfully and later return back to your starting point and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game drive and lunch cruise - Queen Elizabeth
Game drive and lunch cruise - Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy your breakfast and set out for a game drive through the Kasenyi track and other tracks where you have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species. Queen Elizabeth has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, lakes, forests and over 600 bird species which live in the park. In the afternoon go for a lunch cruise on Kazinga Channel; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nature Walk and lake katwe salt mining visit
Nature Walk and lake katwe salt mining visit
After breakfast, head to Lake Katwe for a fascinating cultural experience and guided tour of one of Uganda's oldest traditional salt-mining communities. The lake, located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth, has been a center of salt production for centuries, and local communities continue to use traditional methods to extract and process salt.
You will learn about the different types of salt produced at the lake, observe local miners at work, and gain insight into the challenges and livelihoods of the Katwe community. You will also have the opportunity to interact with local residents and learn about the cultural and historical importance of salt mining in the region.
Later, have lunch and after enjoy a guided nature walk around the crater lake and its surrounding landscape, where you may spot a variety of bird species while taking in the spectacular views of the volcanic crater system. Return to the lodge and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing before dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast transfer to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector as you will have a chance to observe tree-climbing lions in the wild. Bwindi National Park is famous for its endangered mountain gorillas, endemics bird species among others.
The Park covers an average area of 331 sq. km thus divided in four tracking sectors where you be able to track the gorillas in any sector of your choice, continue with your journey combined with amazing and spectacular views of homesteads, and the overall green vegetation of the area. On reaching the park check in at lodge in time for lunch and enjoy the rest of your evening with the view of the forest. Have dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla tracking and community walk - Bwindi
Gorilla tracking and community walk - Bwindi
You will have early morning heavy breakfast at the lodge and head to the park quarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park with gorillas. After, head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest: trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers while with the gorillas. Make sure you carry packed lunch, enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets. Later return to the lodge and relax.
In the evening, go for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that once lived in the forest for many years before. After eviction enjoy traditional dances from them. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful and tranquil destinations in southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge while taking in the breathtaking views of the terraced hills surrounding the lake.
In the afternoon, embark on a relaxing canoe ride across the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi this is an optional activity, which is famous for its 29 islands, each with its own unique history and cultural significance. During the excursion, you may visit some of the well-known islands, including Akampene (Punishment Island), Bushara Island, and Bwama Island, while learning about the traditions and history of the local Bakiga communities.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Lake Bunyonyi is home to more than 200 bird species, making it an excellent destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to entebbe airport
Transfer to entebbe airport
As you come to the end of this adventurous safari, you will have breakfast and drive back to Kampala, through the rolling hills of Kigezi, farms, banana plantations. Have lunch en route in Mbarara and proceed with a stopover at the Equator for photography and experiments. Your next stop will be at the entebbe airport for departure, marking the end of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
