$3,167 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls
Transfer from Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
Drive north through Uganda's countryside to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot.
After the rhino experience, continue towards Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where you can witness the mighty Nile River being forced through a narrow gorge before plunging over the falls.
Continue to your lodge, check in, and relax after the day's journey.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Activities:
- Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Murchison Giraffe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Boat Safari
Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Boat Safari
Rise early for a morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.
Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, warthogs and lions. With luck, you may also encounter leopards.
After lunch, enjoy a boat safari along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous bird species along the riverbanks.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Murchison Giraffe Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls – Scenic Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls – Scenic Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic journey southwards towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Continue through Uganda's beautiful countryside, passing rural communities, rolling hills and lush plantations. We will also make a scenic stop at the tea plantations, where you can admire the beautiful green landscapes and learn a little about tea growing in this part of Uganda.
Along the way, stop at Kikorongo Equator Point for an equator experience and some time to take photographs.
There will be no game drive today, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed and scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or evening, check in, and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Evening/night game drives
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Rise early for an exciting game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, when the savannah is at its most active. Watch for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs and antelopes, with chances of spotting lions and other predators.
After lunch, continue your adventure with a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Cruise between the park's shores as hippos gather in the water, crocodiles bask on the banks, and elephants and buffaloes come down to drink. Keep your camera ready for the many bird species that call the channel home.
This is a beautiful afternoon combining wildlife, water and spectacular African scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi
After breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for an exciting morning chimpanzee trekking experience. Walk through the lush forest in search of chimpanzees and enjoy the sounds and beauty of this remarkable ecosystem.
After the trek, continue south through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying a scenic game drive along the way. Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and the famous tree-climbing lions, often resting high in the branches.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through beautiful landscapes and local communities. Arrive at your lodge, check in and relax ahead of tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Accommodation:
-
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today is the highlight of your safari.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the ancient Bwindi rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, enjoy an unforgettable encounter with these incredible primates in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before transferring to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda's most beautiful highland lakes.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Gorilla tracking
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi – Canoe Experience – Lake Mburo
Lake Bunyonyi – Canoe Experience – Lake Mburo
Enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi with a traditional canoe experience on the lake.
Paddle across the calm waters while enjoying views of the surrounding terraced hills and the beautiful islands scattered across Lake Bunyonyi.
After the canoe experience, lunch will be en route as we transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
Arrive in the evening, check in and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities:
- Canoe/Mokoro safaris
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Mburo – Morning Game Walk – Entebbe
Lake Mburo – Morning Game Walk – Entebbe
Wake up early for a guided game walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
Accompanied by an armed ranger, explore the park on foot and experience the African wilderness from a completely different perspective.
Look out for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and a variety of bird species.
After the game walk, return for breakfast before beginning your journey back to Entebbe.
A stop at the Equator can be included along the way for photographs and a short experience.
Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
