$5,170 to $5,280 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrive at Entebbe, pick-up and overnight at the booked accommodation
Arrive at Entebbe, pick-up and overnight at the booked accommodation
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative driver (guide) will receive and welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation in Entebbe.
In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you can proceed to visit the Entebbe Botanical Garden. The garden is one of the places around Entebbe where you can spot many species of birds and a few primates such as the black and white colobus monkeys and vervet monkeys. It is also a place of tranquility and peace, a feast for the eyes with the notable absence of people. Here, you simply immerse in nature with the sounds of birds breaking the stillness of the moment.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
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Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, the assigned driver (guide) will pick you up from the hotel and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. Please note that we either provide a safari Land Cruiser or a safari van, depending on which is available on your date.
The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. You will have the chance to view lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. Surely the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will also fascinate you. En route, make a visit to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your first Big 5 experience where you will have an hour of rhino tracking.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison lodge (Tent)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game drive and boat cruise to the base of the falls plus top of the falls hik
Game drive and boat cruise to the base of the falls plus top of the falls hik
Have your breakfast, then depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Be on the lookout for wildlife including lions and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including hippos, crocodiles and several waterbirds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill of reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison lodge (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic. You'll pass 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.
Kibale National Park is popular for its primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). While on your chimpanzee trails, you will see them swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach your accommodation and do little but check in, have dinner, and an overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimp Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Exploration
Chimp Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Exploration
Begin your day early with breakfast, then head into Kibale National Park for a guided chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced rangers, trek through dense rainforest in search of chimpanzees, observing their playful behavior, vocalizations, and social interactions. Along the way, spot other primates such as colobus monkeys, baboons, and numerous bird species. After the trek, enjoy a scenic drive to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a lush swamp ecosystem. Walk along elevated boardwalks, spotting rare birds, butterflies, and swamp wildlife, while learning about local conservation efforts and community projects. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with Uganda’s rich wildlife and pristine nature.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Nile Boat Cruise
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Nile Boat Cruise
After breakfast at your lodge, depart Kibale National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through western Uganda’s rolling hills and picturesque villages en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax briefly before an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Glide along the waterway, observing large pods of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse bird life in their natural habitat. Capture stunning photos of the surrounding Savannah and waterways as the sun begins to set. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on an exciting day of wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game drives
Game drives
Start the day early with breakfast, then embark on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spot wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffalo, kob, and various antelope species roaming the open savannah. After lunch, transfer to the Ishasha Sector, renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, watching these unique lions lounging in fig trees and spotting other wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, and giraffes. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on an exhilarating day of wildlife adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tarnsfer to bwindi
Tarnsfer to bwindi
Have breakfast, then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular!
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas (roughly half of the world’s population). It includes several habituated groups which you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in at your accommodation, and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla-trekking experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorills trekking
Gorills trekking
Start early with breakfast and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing from expert guides, trek through lush rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Spend about one hour observing these magnificent primates, noting their playful interactions, feeding habits, and social behavior. Capture unforgettable close-up moments before trekking back to the starting point for your certificate. Enjoy lunch, then embark on the batwa cultural trails.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Mgahinga
Transfer to Mgahinga
After breakfast you will embark on a scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home of the endangered golden monkeys. Check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the golden monkey trekking adventure later in the evening.
Embark on a guided golden monkey trekking adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Trek through bamboo forests in search of these playful and rare primates, observing their acrobatics and social interactions. Along the trail, spot other wildlife and enjoy the park’s stunning volcanic landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe sundowner
Transfer to Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe sundowner
Have breakfast, drive to lake bunyonyi, The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it almost magical. You could admire them all day. Check in have lunch and head out later for a canoe sun downer on the lake spotting some birds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara town. You will arrive in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding for the late afternoon/evening game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland, zebra, topi, impala, Uganda kob and Cape buffalo among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Game drive and boat cruise
Game drive and boat cruise
After breakfast, embark on a guided game drive. Explore the park’s rolling savannahs and acacia woodlands up close, observing zebras, impalas, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat. After the safari, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds while taking in the park’s scenic landscapes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s intimate wildlife encounters and the beauty of Uganda’s diverse ecosystems.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Ankole Cultural Museum, Equator Stop & Return to Kampala
Ankole Cultural Museum, Equator Stop & Return to Kampala
After breakfast at your lodge, depart Lake Mburo and visit the Ankole Cultural Museum to explore the traditions, history, and daily life of the Banyankole people, including traditional homesteads and cultural artifacts. Continue your journey north and stop at the Equator for memorable photos and a brief experience. Resume the drive to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. End of safari services, with guests transferred to their hotel or onward travel arrangements, concluding 14-day Ugandan adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
