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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe-welcome to Uganda
Arrival at Entebbe-welcome to Uganda
After landing safely, you will be welcomed and met by our guide who will then transfer you to your accommodation. Check in then after have relaxation, you go to the zoo (Uganda Wildlife Education Centre). The zoo introduces you to animals you likely find in Uganda. There are zebras, lions, elephants, hippopotamus, chimps, birds among others.
Return to your hotel to dine and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Speke Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel to Ssese islands
Travel to Ssese islands
After breakfast head to Nakiwogo and aboard the ferry to Kalangala, Ssese islands. The ferry leaves at 2 pm on Lake Victoria and reaches at Lutoboka bay in Bugala Island after 3hr ride.
On the ferry, you won’t have to go hungry there’s a cafeteria you can get to order anything of your choice; you get to see many islands as you near Kalangala (better if you have a set of binoculars), water birds and enjoy the calm breeze of the waters plus the experience which goes along with traveling on water. Enjoy the sight and the feeling of being far away from the noise in the city, Kampala as you get to relax your body and the understand the true sense of a holiday.
- Main Destination:
- Ssese Islands (Lake Victoria)
- Accommodation:
- Brovad Sands Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ssese island tour
Ssese island tour
After being treated to a hearty breakfast, go for a nature walk in the forest and proceed for a boat trip which will leave you admiring the islands on the lake. Among other islands, we have buggala, bubeke, bukasa, banda and buvuma islands which are more popular. Go back to the hotel to enjoy a mouthwatering traditional buffet.
You can relax and later resort to the many activities available such as swimming in the free bilharzia water, taking a sunbath, steam bath, bicycle riding and ride to explore the forest and the sites on the biggest amongst the Ssese Islands such as the Bidco palm oil project and fishing is another fair option.
- Main Destination:
- Ssese Islands (Lake Victoria)
- Accommodation:
- Brovad Sands Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
After morning breakfast depart for Entebbe. Leave by 8 am by ferry boat. Enjoy the last memories of the lake’s breeze and the unforgettable memories you have left behind in Kalangala. You reach Entebbe Pier, Nakiwogo by 11 am and you will be transferred back to Kampala for lunch. Continue to Lake Mburo national park. Take a walk to the Salt lick- a favorably located wooden platform. (2km from the camp)
You can observe different types of animals while they lick the salty soil. Game viewing is quite random though observation can be done without disturbing the animals. Later you can enjoy sports fishing at Mazinga if you are a fan. Lake Mburo has 6 species of fish mainly being Tilapia. Or you can just relax by the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game drive and boat trip
Game drive and boat trip
Early morning go for a game drive through the park in search for acacia related birds and animals as they return to their hideouts. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and lunch, later embark for a nature walk. You will get to see zebras and the long-horned domestic cattle grazing alongside peaceably. Gather your strength after lunch for the afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo its self in search for water game such as Hippos, crocodiles, birds and sitatunga antelopes inhabiting in papyruses surrounding the Lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After taking breakfast to continue your tour by driving to Bwindi. Welcome to Bwindi where gorillas are the center of attraction, a distinct feature for Uganda’s tourism. Bwindi national park, Mgahinga National Park alongside Rwanda’s Volcanoes Park and Congo’s Virunga Volcanoes are habitats to the only endangered mountain gorillas left in the whole world.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Tour Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Tour Bwindi
Encountering the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an experience of a lifetime. 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. En-route, your ranger will point out telltale signs of previous gorilla activity like dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. Depending on the location of the gorillas on any given day the walk can take anything from 2 to 7 hours. Once the family of gorillas has been located, settle in to your surroundings and enjoy the 1 hour you have to quietly observe these fascinating primates whose habits and mannerisms remind us so much of our own.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
After breakfast take a game drive connecting to Queen Elizabeth national park via Ishasha route. Gaze at the beautiful tree-climbing lions. Start with a game drive to Kasenyi plains where you are likely to be rewarded with a view of waterbucks, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Check in at Mweya Safari lodge and have lunch.
After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos, buffalos, elephants other animals seen drinking at the water’s edge. Lookout for resident species like flamingos, red chest, Papyrus Gonolek, pink-backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, yellow crown, water thick-knee, yellow-billed stork, shoebill stock. Don’t forget your camera.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge
This morning takes your breakfast then head straight for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge at exactly 8:00 am. Did you know that chimps are our closest relatives? They act like humans so do spend an hour them to learn more. There are more diverse primates mainly Black and white Colobus monkeys and other animals like antelopes, hyenas in the middle of savanna grassland.
The Kyambura gorge has many bird species. Continue to Mweya Lodge, have lunch and head for a game view to Kasenyi. You will be able to see black and white colobus, bushbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffaloes. A collection of birds like Cassin’s grey flycatcher, broad billed roller, black bee-eater along the banks of Lake Edward.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
On this day, you will enjoy an early morning breakfast at your lodge before driving to Kibale National Park. Along the way, you will be treated to the beautiful countryside, adorned with the stunning Albertine Escarpments, as you travel via Hoima to Fort Portal, with a stopover in Masindi for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Kibale National Park, one of Africa’s great rainforests. The park is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys, as well as a variety of bird species such as the rumped tinkerbird, green-breasted pitta, and yellow-spotted nicator, among others.
Upon arrival at the park, you will check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland
Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland
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 refresh and in the evening, you will have an evening nature walk around Bigodi wetland swamp where you will be able to see some other primates and mammal species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
Early morning your safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive straight to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s finest and largest National Park with a gem. It has a record of 76 mammal species and 451 birds.
Enjoy the beautiful and scenic journey across the Albertine escarpment on this western side of Uganda. When you reach, drive straight to the top of the falls. Check in and relax and have dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up early and have a morning breakfast, make sure to carry your camera for the best shots. You will be able to spot lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, Jackson hartebeests, antelopes, duikers, hyenas, warthogs, all can be spotted in the savannah open grassland. Later return back to the lodge for lunch and refresh and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls where you will have a close look to the thrilling white-water falls.
Along you will also be able to spot schools of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants at the bank of the lake, water bird species such as storks, fish eagles among others. You also have a chance to hike to the top falls and meet your driver guide at the top and drive you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer from Murchison to Gulu City
Transfer from Murchison to Gulu City
After having your morning breakfast, our driver will drive you heading to Gulu. Have a scenic drive to northern Uganda approximately 5 hours to Gulu, covering about 180–220 km through rural landscapes and small towns, Arrival in the afternoon check in to your lodge where you spend the night to rest and prepare for the next leg to Kidepo Valley National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Gulu (City)
- Accommodation:
- Bomah Hotel Gulu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
On this day, you will have breakfast and continue the journey from Gulu to Kidepo Valley National Park, a drive of about 6–8 hours covering roughly 350–420 km via Kitgum and Kaabong. This park is located in the far most northeast of Uganda, bordered by Sudan and Kenya to the east inhabited by the Ik people of Uganda. Unlike the other national parks which have a wide range of animals, Kidepo valley has fewer animals but offers a true reality of wilderness The journey gradually changes from green savannah and farmlands into the remote, semi-arid wilderness of Karamoja as you approach Kidepo park.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Explore Kidepo National Park
Explore Kidepo National Park
In Kidepo Valley National Park, enjoy both morning and evening game drives through the vast savannah plains, offering excellent opportunities to spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, oribi, and many other animals in their natural habitat. The park is also one of Uganda’s top birding destinations, hosting over 475 bird species, making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. After the evening game drive, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the wilderness, followed by a cozy bonfire experience where you can share stories, enjoy dinner, and unwind after an adventurous safari day.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Transfer from Kidepo Valley to Moroto
Transfer from Kidepo Valley to Moroto
The transfer from Kidepo Valley National Park to Moroto is a scenic journey through Uganda’s remote Karamoja region, covering approximately 6–7 hours by road, depending on road conditions. Along the way, you will pass through rugged landscapes, dry savannah plains, and traditional Karamojong settlements, offering a glimpse into the untouched beauty and rich culture of northeastern Uganda.
Upon arrival in Moroto, the gateway to the Karamoja region, you will check in to your hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Moroto (Karamoja)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Moroto Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Transfer to Sipi falls
Transfer to Sipi falls
After breakfast, we continue with our safari to Sipi Falls about 5 hours drive. Sipi falls are a series of four pretty waterfalls culminating in a 99m drop outside the Sipi trading center. Start with the most popular walking trail which leads from behind the post office in Sipi trading center to the base of the main waterfall. Continue along to a cluster of caves with the largest cave extending to 125m with rich salt deposits you’ll go the top of the main waterfall, see the local shrine set within a small forested fringed cavern. At the base, there’s a swimming pool.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi Falls Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Sipi Falls Tour and Transfer to Jinja
Sipi Falls Tour and Transfer to Jinja
In the morning, have Sipi Falls tour (popular scenic site; waterfalls & hikes) Explore three breathtaking waterfalls along Mount Elgon, a coffee cultural tour and panoramic views.
Meet a local guide for a guided hike to the three Sipi falls, starting from the top and descending. Enjoy of a coffee planting and processing experience, taste the Ugandan coffee from the hills.
After lunch, you will then check out of your lodge and start the journey back to jinja. Arrival in the evening, rest, have dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Buyala Bliss Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Jinja & Nile Exploration-Transfer to Entebbe
Jinja & Nile Exploration-Transfer to Entebbe
In the morning, Visit the source of the Nile and gentle boat ride and have easy Nile adventure,
picnic and a leisurely walk. Kids will enjoy: river boat rides and scenic picnic time. Tubing and Family Float on Nile – it is fun and safe for kids at calm sections, visit Museum-Jinja for short cultural stops.
After the Nile you will then transfer back to Entebbe airport for your departure, arrival in time and end of the safari to Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
