Step One Africa Adventures

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$3,938 pp (USD)

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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 cultural introduction

Arrival in Entebbe and cultural introduction

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your driver-guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed introduction to Uganda with an optional visit to a local market or a cultural site around Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, travelling through rural communities and scenic countryside.
If arranged in advance, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.
Continue to your lodge 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 3

Murchison Falls wildlife safari and Nile boat cruise

Murchison Falls wildlife safari and Nile boat cruise

Set out early for a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, where hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds are commonly seen.
Visit the top of the falls if time and access permit.

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

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Travel south towards Kibale National Park, passing villages, agricultural landscapes and beautiful countryside.
Enroute for lunch along the way
Arrive at your lodge near the forest and check in the accommodation then relax ahead of your chimpanzee tracking adventure.

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 5

Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi cultural experience

Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi cultural experience

After breakfast, attend a ranger briefing before entering Kibale Forest to search for wild chimpanzees. Observe their behavior in their natural habitat.
Later, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, subject to availability, for guided nature walks, bird watching and a community-based cultural 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 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of the crater lakes and the scenic landscapes near Fort Portal. make stopover at equator along side queen Elizabeth national park
Arrive at your lodge, settle in and prepare for your wildlife 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:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari and Kazinga Channel

Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari and Kazinga Channel

Enjoy an early morning game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, lions and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species.
Return to your lodge for dinner.

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

Day 8

Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, explore the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through scenic rural landscapes.
Have stopover for lunch and continue to Bwindi
Arrive at 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 9

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the ranger station for a gorilla trekking briefing.
Enter the forest with trained guides to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once located, you will normally have up to one hour to observe and photograph the gorillas, following park regulations.
Return to your lodge to relax after this extraordinary wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early 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 10

Lake Bunyonyi and local cultural experiences

Lake Bunyonyi and local cultural experiences

Travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with islands.
Enjoy time to relax, take in the views and arrange optional canoeing or a guided community visit.
Learn about local traditions and everyday life through respectful, locally guided experiences.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
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 11

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Enjoy the final views of Uganda’s countryside and stop for refreshments along the way.
Your driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, allowing adequate time for you.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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.