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Day 1
Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Your Uganda safari begins with an early morning pick-up by our safari guide from Entebbe Airport or Hotel in case you arrived the night before, and then drive North towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino-tracking experience. Combining Rhino trekking with the rest of the savanna National parks completes the Big Five package.
The trek begins with a briefing and then you will be assigned to a ranger and trackers who will walk you through the sanctuary in search of southern white rhinos. Ziwa is currently home to Uganda's southern white rhino population and offers rhino trekking alongside other nature activities. After the experience, continue towards Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying lunch along the way. Upon entering the park, you’ll be driven to the Top of the Falls to experience the incredible power of the Nile River as it rushes through a narrow gorge and plunges below.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Wake up early with a cup of tea/ coffee and set out for an exciting morning game drive across the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park when wildlife is most active and the cool morning air creates perfect conditions for exploration. With our experienced safari guide, explore the park's scenic tracks in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, warthogs, antelopes and, with some luck, lions and leopards.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls, where you will be able to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous waterbirds along the riverbanks. The cruise provides a different perspective of the park's wildlife and scenery. After the boat cruise, you will proceed with an evening game drive before returning to the lodge, during which you spot animals you might have missed on the previous game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and begin the journey south towards Kibale Forest National Park. This is one of the longer driving days of the safari, but the journey offers an opportunity to experience Uganda's changing landscapes, rural communities, and plantations. You will stop for lunch along the way before continuing to Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival in Kibale, you will check in at the lodge and have some rest. Then, in the evening, head out on a visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and community experience, where you will encounter monkeys, birds and other wildlife, as well as visiting one of the neighbouring communities to learn about local conservation and community initiatives. Thereafter, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be driven to the Kanyanchu Park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, an armed ranger and trackers will lead you into the forest in search of wild chimpanzees. Along the way, you may encounter red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, colorful butterflies and a variety of forest birds. Once you locate the chimpanzees, spend an hour observing them as they feed, communicate, climb through the trees and interact with one another in their natural habitat.
After the trek, depart Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park, traveling through the scenic landscapes characterised by crater lakes and towering Mt Rwenzori in the background. Upon arrival, check in for lunch and a short rest. Afterward, head out for an afternoon game drive. As you explore the park with your safari guide, look out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, antelopes, and lions.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth morning game drive – Kazinga Channel boat trip
Queen Elizabeth morning game drive – Kazinga Channel boat trip
Start your day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the savannah plains as wildlife becomes active with the rising sun. Our experienced safari guide will ensure that he drives through all areas where beautiful wildlife sightings are common. You will search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelopes, and a variety of bird species while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the park. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for some relaxation before lunchtime.
In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise along one of Uganda's most wildlife-rich waterways. As you cruise between Lake Edward and Lake George, look out for large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes along the shoreline, together with numerous waterbirds.
After your boat trip, you will then proceed to the southern part of the park - Ishasha Sector for another night.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Topi Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ishasha morning game drive – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Ishasha morning game drive – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After an early breakfast, you will set out for a memorable morning game drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its beautiful wilderness landscapes and diverse wildlife. The main highlight of this area is the "Ishasha tree-climbing lions". Although the sightings of these giants up in the trees are quite challenging, your guide will try all he can to reach areas where they might have been seen a day or night before. You can also encounter herds of elephants, buffaloes, topis, antelopes, Uganda kobs and other wildlife during this game drive.
After the game drive, return to the lodge, have lunch and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the rolling hills, terraced landscapes and local communities of this region. Arrive in Bwindi later in the afternoon, check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening. We can arrange a visit to the Batwa community for a cultural experience during evening time.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma Sector
Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma Sector
Today is the highlight of your safari: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, you will take a short drive to the park headquarters for a mandatory briefing about the Gorilla trekking activity. At the briefing centre, you'll be briefed on the do’s and don'ts while you’re in the forest. After this exciting session with rangers, you will enter the ancient rainforest and begin your trek through dense vegetation, steep trails and beautiful forest scenery in search of mountain gorillas. The trek can take several hours depending on the location and movement of the gorillas, making the journey itself an exciting part of the adventure. Once you find the gorillas, enjoy a remarkable encounter as you watch them feed, rest, play, communicate and move through their natural habitat. After this unforgettable experience, trek back through the forest and return to the starting point where you will meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Buhoma Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and night game drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and night game drive
After your morning breakfast, depart Bwindi and embark on a scenic journey to Lake Mburo National Park. This journey takes roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes to 6.5 hours and meanders through the highlands decorated with terraces, but transforms into a straight road as you approach Mbarara City. You will proceed to the lodge near Lake Mburo National Park for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you will embark on a scenic drive inside the park as your guide searches for animals such as zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and other wildlife. Lake Mburo National Park is best known for night game drives. Therefore, we shall leave late in the evening with a spotlight and extend the game drive up to 9:00 PM so that we're able to spot nocturnal animals. Thereafter, we return for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Mburo morning nature walk and transfer to Entebbe a
Lake Mburo morning nature walk and transfer to Entebbe a
After an early cup of tea or coffee, you will enjoy a guided nature walk with a ranger for a closer experience of the park's landscapes, plants, tracks and birdlife. Lake Mburo is particularly notable for its impala population and diverse wetland ecosystem.
Alternatively, you can visit a nearby local community for a cultural experience. A cultural and community walk around Lake Mburo National Park lets you experience the traditional pastoralist lifestyle of the Banyankole Bahima people and their iconic long-horned Ankole cattle. You will visit local homesteads near areas to watch or try hand-milking, see how cattle are grazed, and learn how cows are traditionally named and cared for by families.
After the activity, return to your lodge for breakfast before departing Lake Mburo for Entebbe. Your next stopover will be at the Equator for lunch and photography. Continue to Entebbe and, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time for shopping before your airport transfer.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
