Usoke Explorers

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in entebbe

Arrival in entebbe

Upon arrival at entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short visit around entebbe town or relax at the lodge as you prepare for the safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mabamba swamp shoebill excursion

Mabamba swamp shoebill excursion

After an early breakfast, transfer to mabamba swamp for an exciting canoe excursion in search of the rare shoebill stork, one of africa’s most sought-after bird species. As you glide through the papyrus channels, you may also spot other bird species and enjoy the peaceful wetland scenery. After the excursion, return to entebbe for relaxation and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

After breakfast, depart entebbe and begin your journey north towards ziwa rhino sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot where you will have an opportunity to encounter white rhinos in their natural habitat. Later check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Amuka Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Murchison falls national park, Game drive & top of the falls

Transfer to Murchison falls national park, Game drive & top of the falls

After breakfast, continue to murchison falls national park, uganda’s largest national park. Upon arrival, visit the top of the falls where the nile river squeezes through a narrow gorge creating a spectacular waterfall. Do a short game rive as you proceed to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.

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:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Early Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise

Early Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife species. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the victoria nile to the base of the falls while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and various bird species along the riverbanks.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to kibale forest national park

Transfer to kibale forest national park

After breakfast, depart murchison falls national park and journey towards kibale forest national park. Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations, local villages, rolling hills, and beautiful countryside landscapes along the way before arriving at the lodge 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 Tourist Safari Lodge​
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Chimpanzee tracking & bigodi swamp walk

Chimpanzee tracking & bigodi swamp walk

After breakfast, head to kibale forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning chimpanzee tracking in the tropical rainforest. Later in the afternoon, enjoy the bigodi swamp walk known for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and cultural encounters with the local community.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge​
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to queen elizabeth national park

Transfer to queen elizabeth national park

After breakfast, transfer to queen elizabeth national park through the scenic crater lakes region while enjoying views of the rwenzori mountains. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive in search of wildlife before proceeding to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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
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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 9

Game drive & kazinga channel boat cruise

Game drive & kazinga channel boat cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive in the kasenyi plains where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, hyenas, and various bird species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the kazinga channel famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the shores.

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 10

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park via Ishasha

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park via Ishasha

After breakfast, depart queen elizabeth national park and drive through the ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a scenic drive to bwindi impenetrable national park arriving in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.

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:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Gorilla trekking & batwa cultural experience

Gorilla trekking & batwa cultural experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning gorilla trekking in the dense rainforest. After locating the gorilla family, spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Later enjoy an optional batwa cultural experience before returning to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Transfer to lake mburo national park, Night game drive

Transfer to lake mburo national park, Night game drive

After breakfast, depart bwindi and transfer to lake mburo national park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking safari for close encounters with zebras, giraffes, impalas, and elands. Later in the evening, head out for an exciting night game drive in search of nocturnal wildlife species.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Mihingo Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Boat cruise, Return to entebbe & departure

Boat cruise, Return to entebbe & departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on lake mburo where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Later begin your journey back to entebbe with a stop at the equator for photography and souvenir shopping before proceeding to the airport for departure.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not 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 Usoke Explorers, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Usoke Explorers.