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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe for a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking before proceeding to the park. Upon arrival, visit the top of Murchison Falls where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters below. Transfer to your lodge. Check in and relax.

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:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive through the northern sector of the park in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and various antelope species. After lunch, take a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, offering excellent opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.

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 3

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and embark on a scenic drive through the Albertine Rift Valley towards Kibale Forest National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and proceed for a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area famous for its rich birdlife and several primate species. After the walk, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Forest Camp (Camping)
  • just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. The forest is also home to several other primate species, birds, and unique plant life, making the trek an exciting wildlife experience. After tracking and lunch, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of crater lakes, rolling hills, and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains along the way. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax as you prepare for the next day's adventures.

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:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Cruise & Transfer to Bwindi

Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Cruise & Transfer to Bwindi

Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Continue through the Ishasha Sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Transfer to lodge for dinner and Overnight.

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 6

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Upon locating the gorillas, spend one hour observing and photographing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before transferring to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive in the evening and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and stunning views of the terraced hills surrounding the lake.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Paradise Eco-Hub
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi

Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day at Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda's most scenic destinations, known for its beautiful islands and terraced hills. Spend the day relaxing at the lodge or take part in optional activities such as a canoe ride, island-hopping excursion, community visit, bird watching, or a guided nature walk. Return to the lodge in the evening and enjoy dinner overlooking the lake.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Paradise Eco-Hub
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer back to Entebbe

Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer back to Entebbe

After breakfast, bid farewell to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi and begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views of southwestern Uganda's rolling hills and countryside along the way. Stop at the Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch before continuing to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening for your onward flight or hotel drop-off.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Usoke Explorers, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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