$5,775 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe - Lake Mburo National Park
Entebbe - Lake Mburo National Park
Your driver-guide will pick you up for the 4–6-hour journey to Lake Mburo National Park. En route, you will stop at Kayabwe for an equator experience and lunch before checking in at the lodge.
Despite being one of Uganda’s smallest parks at 370 sq. km, Lake Mburo serves as a vital wildlife corridor. Its diverse landscape of savannah, lakes, swamps, and hills supports 69 mammal species, including zebra, impala, eland, Rothschild’s giraffe, and leopard, as well as 332 bird species. Birdwatchers can spot unique swamp species like the papyrus gonolek and the rare shoebill, making for a highly rewarding game drive experience.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Today you will be picked up by our driver-guide for a salt lick walk, which will take about two hours. Guided walks explore the park around the Rwonyo track junction, culminating in a visit to a natural salt lick where wildlife can be viewed from a timber observation platform. You will then return to the lodge for lunch and refreshments.
Following lunch, you go on a game viewing experience. There are various viewing points in the wilderness. South of Rwonyo, the lakeside track climbs onto Kigarama Hill, which provides a panoramic view of Lake Mburo National Park. This lake, along with seven others, can also be seen from the equally dramatic Kazuma lookout, which lies at the top of a steep climb accessed from the Ruroko track near the Kazuma research area.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Mburo National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Mburo National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After checking out, you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in at the lodge. Located in southwestern Uganda, this is the country’s most popular and diverse conservation area. Its rich mix of habitats—including grasslands, forests, and wetlands—supports a wide range of mammals and 604 bird species.
Set on the rift valley floor and framed by the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, the park offers breathtaking views of volcanic craters and the hippo-lined Kazinga Channel. During your safari, you can expect to see elephants, buffaloes, and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha and Kasenyi plains, with the distant Mitumba Mountains of Congo visible across Lake Edward.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast at 6:00 a.m., you will embark on a thrilling morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This primary viewing area offers the chance to spot the Big Five, including the famous tree-climbing lions resting in shady fig trees. You will also see buffaloes, hippos, elephants, topis, and herds of Uganda kobs before returning to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The voyage between Mweya and Lake Edward provides stunning views of resident hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds, alongside visiting elephants and antelopes. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will transfer to the “primate capital of the world” and check in at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. Located in southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a premier attraction, famous for its misty slopes that house over 300 endangered mountain gorillas. Beyond several habituated gorilla groups, the forest supports 120 mammal species, including chimpanzees, elephants, and antelopes, and 350 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
In the evening, you will enjoy a Batwa community experience. This cultural encounter provides a rare glimpse into the lives of the Bakiga and the Batwa (pygmies). Having inhabited these forests for centuries, the Batwa offer a unique perspective on traditional forest life, ensuring a truly memorable honeymoon experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
On this day, your driver-guide will transfer you to Bunyonyi Safaris Resort to continue your honeymoon. Located in southwestern Uganda near the Rwanda border, Lake Bunyonyi is celebrated for its translucent waters and lush, terraced hills that offer some of Uganda’s most stunning views. Known as a “place of many little birds,” it is a premier destination for bird watching and features 29 islands, including Bushara, Bwama, and the historic Punishment Island (Akampene).
As a couple, you can relax by the shores or engage in adventurous activities such as island hopping, canoeing, the high-course rope circuit, and ziplining. The lake’s parasite-free waters also make it an ideal spot for a refreshing swim after gorilla tracking or mountain climbing. Whether you are learning about island history during a two-hour canoe trek or enjoying cultural community visits, Lake Bunyonyi provides a perfect, serene backdrop for your romantic getaway.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi - Kampala
Lake Bunyonyi - Kampala
After breakfast, you will check out of the resort and then transfer back to Kampala.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
