$3,630 to $3,652 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison falls through Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison falls through Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, where you will meet your professional safari guide for a briefing before setting off towards Murchison Falls National Park. The drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, where you'll enjoy an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen.
After lunch, continue with another 2 to 3-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Before checking in at your lodge, visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the mighty River Nile forces its way through a narrow 7-metre gorge before plunging 43 metres into the Devil's Cauldron, creating one of Africa's most powerful waterfalls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, where you'll search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and numerous bird species.
After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch enormous pods of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of water birds gathering along the riverbanks. Since today's activities take place within the park, only short driving distances of about 30 to 45 minutes are required between the lodge and activity starting points, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes approximately 7 to 8 hours, passing through the beautiful Albertine Rift Valley, tea plantations, rolling hills, traditional villages, and picturesque countryside before arriving at your lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
After a leisurely breakfast, spend the morning relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may unwind by the pool, admire the scenic views, or simply take in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness at your own pace.
After lunch, depart for a 30 to 45-minute drive to Kyambura Gorge, famously known as the "Valley of Apes." Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before descending into the lush tropical forest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up before sunrise for another exciting game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where you'll search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, waterbucks, and, if lucky, the elusive leopard.
Following lunch, head to the famous Kazinga Channel for a spectacular afternoon boat cruise. As all activities are conducted within Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving between the lodge and activity areas takes only about 20 to 40 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying Uganda's incredible wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive south towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through the famous Ishasha Sector, where you'll have an opportunity to search for the park's unique tree-climbing lions before continuing through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands.
Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon, where you can relax and prepare for tomorrow's unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Mgahinga National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Mgahinga National Park
Your trek through the ancient rainforest may take between 2 and 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once found, you'll spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge to relax after one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences. After trekking, enjoy a scenic drive about 40 minutes’ drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ikaze Cottages
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden Monkey Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi
Golden Monkey Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. These rare and playful primates inhabit the park's bamboo forests and are found only within the Virunga Mountains.
Following your trek, continue with another 2-hour drive to the breathtaking shores of Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
Following breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi for Lake Mburo National Park. The scenic drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through the rolling hills of the Kigezi Highlands, Ankole cattle farms, and charming rural communities before arriving at the Lodge in the afternoon.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoying the beautiful views across the park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Guided Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe
Guided Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, set out on an unforgettable guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, topis, and numerous bird species while exploring the park on foot.
Following the walking safari, begin your journey back to Entebbe. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, with a stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch, photographs, and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your incredible 10-day Ugandan safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
