Step One Africa Adventures

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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 and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Meet your driver-guide at Entebbe International Airport or your hotel and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
Travel through Uganda’s countryside, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking if arranged in advance.
Continue 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
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Murchison Falls wildlife safari and Nile boat cruise

Murchison Falls wildlife safari and Nile boat cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the savannah in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, observing hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.
You may also visit the top of the falls, depending on timing and access.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive south towards Kibale National Park.
Enjoy scenic views of rural communities, green countryside and traditional farms along the way.
Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest and prepare for your chimpanzee tracking experience.

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
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, attend a ranger briefing before entering Kibale Forest in search of wild chimpanzees.
Observe their social interactions and behavior in their natural habitat.
Depending on your interests and available time, you may also visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for guided bird watching, wildlife viewing and a community experience.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Activities:
  • Early morning chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of the crater lakes and the countryside near Fort Portal.
Enter the park and look out for wildlife as you approach your lodge.
Spend the evening relaxing in preparation for the next day's activities.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Enshama Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Start the day with a game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, lions and other savannah wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentrations of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
Enshama Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Search for lions resting in fig trees and other wildlife, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check into your lodge near the designated gorilla trekking sector.

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

Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the ranger station for your gorilla trekking briefing. Accompanied by trained guides, enter the forest to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, visitors are normally allowed up to one hour with the gorillas, subject to park regulations. Return to your lodge after this unforgettable encounter.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, travel to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with islands. Relax along the lakeshore, enjoy the scenery or arrange an optional canoe excursion or community visit. This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind after your gorilla trekking experience.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

Enjoy breakfast before beginning your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Take in the final views of Uganda’s countryside, with suitable stops along the way.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, allowing sufficient time for you.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Step One Africa Adventures, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.