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

Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with departure from 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.

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:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside 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:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside 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, 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 tinkerbird, 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 transfer to queen Elizabeth

Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to queen Elizabeth

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 for lunch and ready for drive to queen Elizabeth national park. Enjoy Activities include, Scenic drive through western Uganda, Photography of crater lakes and landscapes.

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

Day 5

Game and boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game and boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast, 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:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

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:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Return back to kampala

Return back to kampala

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.
After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Bunyonyi’s terraced hills and islands. Later begin the journey back to Kampala 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:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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.