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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival Welcome to Uganda
Arrival Welcome to Uganda
Arriving to a new and foreign place can be overwhelming. All your senses are operating in overdrive as you take in the unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells of your new surroundings. This is certainly the case for a first visit to Uganda. Your Wild Gallery Safaris Tour guide will be with you from the very beginning, welcoming you at the airport and navigating you expertly through the lively traffic, while you can lean back and watch your new world go by. If this is your first time traveling to Africa, you will never forget your first acquaintance with her.
The drive to your accommodation is about 1 hour catching a glimpse of the shimmering waters of Lake Victoria on your right, matatus and bodabodas, weave daringly through traffic, smartly dressed residents in colorful fabrics negotiating the pot-holed streets, food stalls serving delicious Rolex and wooden carts heavily laden with our favorite staple food, the Matooke. Accomodation at Latitude O with no meals included.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Latitude 0° Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
To Murchion falls national park
To Murchion falls national park
Your journey in Uganda will begin with one of the oldest conservation areas in the country; Murchison Falls National Park. The drive to Northern Uganda is long but rewarding, taking you through ever-changing landscapes, busy roadside markets and quiet rural villages.
It's most memorable feature is the Victoria Nile which cuts through the park, running along a series of rapids before shooting out of a narrow crack in an incredibly powerful waterfall. A boat safari during your stay will offer a closer look at the majestic falls while providing ample opportunity to see some of the incredible wildlife that the park is known for along the way. From the roof pop up, you will have excellent views over the river. Bathing elephants and hippos are regularly seen here and you’ll have a good perch for bird watching. Sunset from the restaurant is particularly spectacular so make sure you find your way there for sundowners. Accommodation at Murchion river lodge with Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchion falls national park experience
Murchion falls national park experience
On your morning game drive a professional ranger with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants will join you in your vehicle. As this is a private game drive you can ask your guide to tailor your trip towards specific birdlife and/or wildlife if you like.
The park is especially known for its massive elephant population, wide array of bird species and big herds of buffalo. Giraffes, lions, antelope and waterbucks and leopards can also be spotted
The afternoon boat safari towards Murchison Falls is a special highlight of the day. On this private 3-hour journey upstream on the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and other animals that come down to the Nile for a cool drink in the hot of the day. For your comfort, complimentary drinks will be served on-board. The boat will drop you near the waterfall for your hike (1-1.5 hrs) up to the top of the falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
To the Nile Delta
To the Nile Delta
The Nile Delta is the area where the Victoria Nile flows into Lake Albert. The banks of the delta are home to hundreds of bird species including the rare and prehistoric-looking shoebill stork. If you are a keen birdwatcher this trip is a “must-do”, but this 20-kilometer voyage downstream is also a very nice opportunity to see beautiful landscapes, the daily routines of the local fishermen who catch tilapia from their wooden canoes in Lake Albert, and of course some wildlife. It is not unusual to see elephants and hippos bathing in the river, or crocodiles resting on the banks. Looking over in the treetops you may see the first signs of life from the lively Eastern Fringed Monkeys or Baboons. One of the highlights of the 5-hour boat ride is a stop along the banks for a superb bush breakfast served by your private chef.
In the afternoon you can choose to go on another game drive in the park, or to just relax and enjoy your last afternoon at the lodge. It’s your day.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to fortportal and Kibale national park
Transfer to fortportal and Kibale national park
Your journey to Kibale Forest will be your longest drive on this tour, but possibly the most scenic. The drive will take you through tea plantations, lively village markets and over rolling hills of lush green countryside that is so characteristic of western Uganda.
Kibale Forest National Park itself is an extensive tract of dense tropical rainforest located just south of the town Fort Portal. The highlight of a trip to Kibale Forest is of course to spend some time observing the wonderfully entertaining chimpanzees.
In the midst of the gently rolling evergreen hills of the Great Crater Lakes region you’ll find Papaya Lake Lodge and enjoy the breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Lyantonde Lake in complete privacy. Papaya’s fine cuisine combines culinary traditions from all corners of the world, prepared with top quality produce.
Accommodation at Papaya Lake Lodge. with breakfast, packed lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Papaya Lake Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzi tracking
Chimpanzi tracking
No other animal reminds us so much of ourselves as the chimpanzee. Besides many common features and mannerisms, chimpanzees also share 98% of our human DNA, making them our closest living relatives. It is not so surprising then that we find the habits and biology of these primates so fascinating to study.
While Chimpanzees can be found in 21 countries throughout Africa, they are most easily sighted in Uganda due to the high concentration of the species here. On a Chimpanzee Tracking experience in Kibale Forest you will have the opportunity to follow an experienced guide into the forest to observe these fascinating creatures at a close range.
While your chances of encountering chimpanzees are high during your tracking excursion, it is never 100% guaranteed. These are, after all, wild animals with wills and minds of their own!
In the afternoon you will have time to enjoy the lodge which boasts a pool with beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.
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- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Papaya Lake Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited game reserve and arguably the most scenic. The national park protects the vast savannah plains, bushland, wetlands and forests that lie at the base of the Rwenzori mountain range. Kazinga Channel, which flows through the park and connects Lake George in the east to Lake Edward in the west, attracts a rich array of animals and birds, including the infamous Nile crocodile and one of the world’s largest concentration of hippos. On your first game drive you will explore the park along a 200-kilometre network of well-maintained game viewing tracks.
Accommodation at Kyambura Gorge Lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lion tracking and boat cruise on kazinga channel
Lion tracking and boat cruise on kazinga channel
In the morning we offer you an opportunity to contribute to an important conservation program in Queen Elizabeth NP. On this unique Lion Tracking research trip you will follow a research team, off the safari jeep tracks and into the bush, in search of one of the lion prides in the park. A tracking device in the vehicle will lead you directly to the lions where you will spend some time observing these charismatic cats.
Later in the day when the sun is high in the sky and the animals make their way to the river for a drink, we will head to Kazinga Channel for a private boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can possibly imagine. Herds of elephants and buffalo will also wander down to the shoreline to bathe in the cooling waters. Accommodation will be at Kyambura Gorge Lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Coffee tour and game drive in Ishasha sector
Coffee tour and game drive in Ishasha sector
The beautiful place that you have been spending the past two nights used to be an old coffee store. The lodge is still very involved in the coffee industry in the area and this morning you will go on a coffee tour to explore the transformation of coffee bean into delicious Ugandan coffee.
The southern part of Queen Elizabeth National park is our next destination. This area is famous for its tree - climbing lions. While you will often see lion cubs climbing trees for fun, adults very rarely do this. However, the lions like to spend the hot afternoons snoozing on a shaded fig tree branch..
In the late afternoon you will enjoy sundowners arranged by your lodge at a secluded viewing point. Here you can savor the last views of the landscape before an African sunset closes the chapter on this day.
Accommodation will be at Ishasha Wilderness Camp with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Bush breakfast and travel to Bwindi
Bush breakfast and travel to Bwindi
Before you say goodbye to the savannah and head further south to the rainforest, we invite you to a bush breakfast in the wilderness, complete with a dining set-up and a personal chef. Enjoy your morning coffee as the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the plains.
While you won’t want to leave this beautiful place, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the home of the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda, awaits.
For the coming two nights you will stay at Buhoma Lodge, an intimate lodge with spectacular views over the forest, and one of only two lodges that is located within the park. You will stay in one of the ten chalets which are carefully and spaciously designed using locally sourced materials. Your private veranda with wonderful vistas, complimentary house drinks and massage will ensure a sublimely relaxing stay. Accommodation will be at Buhoma Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Gorilla tracking experience
Gorilla tracking experience
Encountering the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an experience of a lifetime.
Half of the world’s population of gorillas live under the mist-covered canopies of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. In the company of an experienced park ranger you will be tracking the whereabouts of one of the nine habituated family groups who live in the park.
Your tracking experience will be an exciting, yet challenging, journey along forested (often muddy and slippery) slopes, tangled vines, thick vegetation and bamboo forests before you reach the territory of these gentle giants. Depending on the location of the gorillas on any given day the walk can take anything from 2 to 7 hours.
Encountering the mountain gorillas in the wild is a truly humbling and emotional experience, one that you are sure to remember for the rest of your life. Accommodation will be at Buhoma Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to kihihi and flight to Entebbe
Transfer to kihihi and flight to Entebbe
Enjoy your last sunrise in this beautiful corner of Uganda. In the early morning your guide will drop you off at Kihihi airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe.
Departure time from Kihihi : 09.45 AM or 11.40 AM
Arrival time in Entebbe: 11.25 AM or 13:30 PM
* Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing.
** Kihihi flights are subject to prevailing weather conditions.
Accommodation for tonight is not included in the program. If you require one or more nights in Entebbe or Kampala, please let us know and we can arrange it for you. You want us to book one (or more) nights in Kampala or Entebbe. Please let us know.
- Main Destination:
- Kihihi Airstrip (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
