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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick up and Optional City Tour
Airport Pick up and Optional City Tour
On this day, you will be warmly welcomed at the airport by one of our professional tour guides. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in, have lunch, and relax. You may go for a city tour to see how Kampala is and also buy a few locally made items like Ugandan branded Jerseys, huts, and other items that you may love at the Kampala craft market. You will later head back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. In the evening, you may opt to have a night out in one of the clubs in Kampala to explore the nightlife in Kampala city.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Millennium Terrace Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After morning breakfast, you will transfer towards Murchison Falls with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino. Once there, you will spend an hour on foot for rhino tracking. From the rhino tracking, you head to Masindi, where you will have a lunch stop. After lunch, you will embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park, where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffaloes, and elephants. Then surely, the concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise
After morning breakfast, you will leave for an early morning game drive looking for the morning risers. As you head out for the game drive, you will be in a position to spot animals like buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Oriel baboons, and waterbucks, together with some bird species along the way, and some feeding together with the animals. Later, you will head for the boat at Paara cruising point for a cruise along the Victoria Nile. This boat ride on the Nile goes for 3 hours. You will be able to see some crocodiles, numerous hippos, and various bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to the Top of the Falls and Transfer to Fort Portal
Drive to the Top of the Falls and Transfer to Fort Portal
You will have breakfast and then drive to the top of the falls, the spot where the Victoria Nile is forced through a narrow gorge only about 7 metres wide before plunging roughly 43 metres downstream. From the top, you will embark on the journey and transfer towards Fort Portal. The drive is quite long, about 6-7 hours, but incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, you check in and just relax. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amabere Caves and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Amabere Caves and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On this day, you will wake up to a morning breakfast and drive to the Tooro kingdom palace. The palace stands on the top of a hill, the tallest hill within the heart of Fort Portal city, giving a clear and scenic view of the entire palace and the city. After this brief visit, you will drive to Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves, which are a unique attraction that is located 10 km away from Fort Portal town in Kabarole near Nyakasura School. The translation of Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru is “breasts of the mother of a slave.
Later, you will leave Fort Portal and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, check in at your accommodation, and enjoy the wonders. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most visited National Park in Uganda, with thousands of hippos that populate the shorelines of the Kazinga Channel. The open savannah is dotted with acacia and euphorbia trees providing a habitat for elephants, lions, leopards, Uganda Kobs, big herds of buffaloes and many other animals.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
On this day, after your breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in the northern sector of the park, “Kasenyi plains,” where you will interact with the savannah animals. The game drives are best done in the morning hours when mammals are just coming out of their hiding places, looking for food, and also in the late evening hours when they return to their caves or grounds. Your morning game drive might take about 3 hours. Later on, you will continue to the Mweya Peninsula at Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. You will receive a briefing from the ranger guide about the trekking guidelines and expectations. You hike through the beautiful tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. During the trek, you may encounter chimpanzees feeding, playing, and communicating in their natural environment. Kalinzu Forest is also home to other primates, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and a variety of bird species.
After the chimpanzee experience, enjoy lunch before continuing your journey to Bwindi Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The scenic drive takes you through the landscapes of southwestern Uganda, with rolling hills, local villages, and breathtaking countryside views. Upon arrival in Bwindi, you check in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi and Batwa community visit
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi and Batwa community visit
After an early breakfast, head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park trekking headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, venture into the ancient rainforest in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. Spend a magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior, family structures, and conservation. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
After lunch, you will visit the Batwa community, one of the indigenous communities of the Great Lakes region of Africa, traditionally known as forest-dwelling hunter-gatherers. The experience also provides an opportunity to interact with the local community and learn about traditional practices, conservation, and sustainable tourism. Later in the evening, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park and a hidden gem known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
The drive takes you through the scenic hills of southwestern Uganda, passing through local communities, terraced farms, and the countryside of Kabale, Ntungamo, and Mbarara. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery from the forested highlands of Bwindi to the open savannah plains surrounding Lake Mburo.
Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, you will check in at your lodge and, depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an evening horse ride safari in the park. The park is home to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, and over 300 bird species. Later, enjoy your dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kigambira Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning Game Drive and Transfer back to Kampala
Morning Game Drive and Transfer back to Kampala
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, exploring the park’s scenic savannah plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal wetlands. The morning hours offer excellent opportunities to spot wildlife as they are most active. During the game drive, you may encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, topi, and other antelope species. The park is also a great destination for bird lovers, with numerous bird species, including the rare African finfoot and other water birds.
After the game drive, you return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin your journey to Kampala. The drive takes you through the beautiful countryside of western Uganda, with a stopover for lunch at the Equator Crossing in Kayabwe for photography, souvenir shopping, and a memorable experience of standing in both hemispheres.
You continue to Kampala, arriving in the evening, and our driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Millennium Terrace Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Drive to Jinja Adventure City for Nile Discovery
Drive to Jinja Adventure City for Nile Discovery
On this day, you will wake up to breakfast and drive to Jinja Adventure City, passing through different towns on your way. You will have your first stop branching off the main road heading to the Historical Ssezibwa waterfalls, which are approximately 32 km east of Kampala city in Mukono District. Jinja is the second biggest and busiest city after Kampala, and it is located in Eastern Uganda.
You will have lunch and head for a boat cruise to the source of the River Nile. Here, you will cruise to the main point where the Nile starts. The falls are about 7 metres high, and with the sweet hissing sound created by the falling water, which forms beautiful scenery. You may also have a night out in Jinja to enjoy the nightlife in Jinja. Later, you return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Wildwaters Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Tubing on the Nile- Transfer to Sipi Falls
Tubing on the Nile- Transfer to Sipi Falls
Begins with an exciting tubing on the Nile after breakfast, tubing combines relaxation and adventure as you float through gentle rapids, calm channels, and scenic riverbanks surrounded by lush greenery and birdlife.
After the tubing experience, you check out of your lodge as you're getting ready to depart for Sipi Falls, a journey of approximately 4 - 5 hours through Eastern Uganda.
On your way, you will make a stopover for lunch and relaxation before proceeding on the journey. You will arrive in the evening for check-in at your lodge. The rest of the evening can be spent relaxing, enjoying sunset views over the hills.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi Heritage Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Hiking on Sipi Falls and Nature Walk
Hiking on Sipi Falls and Nature Walk
On this day, you will wake with the roars of the waters from the falls. After breakfast, you will start the hike to the falls. The Sipi Falls are comprised of 3 waterfalls, each flowing from a different altitude. The highest fall drops from an altitude of 100m, referred to as the main fall, since it is the last fall in the series. This fall is a little bigger than the other two falls, but all give Uganda a beautiful scenery.
In fact, most people say that Sipi Falls are among the most romantic in Uganda, which is evidenced by the wonderful falls. The area is where most hikes to Mt. Elgon start from. Hiking up to these falls
gives a beautiful scenic view, like Lake Kyoga, the Karamoja lowlands, plantations, and other surrounding areas. Later in the afternoon, you will visit the coffee plantations and have a nature walk as you wait for the sunset moments on top of the hills.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi Heritage Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Drive back to Entebbe International Airport
Drive back to Entebbe International Airport
You begin your day with a relaxed morning breakfast at your accommodation. Afterward, you bid farewell to this beautiful part of Uganda as you begin your journey back to Kampala. Along the way, you will make a stopover for lunch and proceed on your journey to another stop in Jinja, a vibrant town known as the source of the Nile. Here, you can take a short break, enjoy refreshments, and, if time allows, visit the famous Source of the Nile for photos and relaxation.
After your stopover, you continue with your drive to Entebbe or Kampala, depending on your travel plan, marking the end of your memorable Uganda safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
