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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight
Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional driver-guide will meet you and introduce you to your upcoming safari.
Transfer to the Hotel in Entebbe for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your international journey and preparing for the wildlife and primate adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Jet Villas Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Shoebill tracking and transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Shoebill tracking and transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, travel to the Mabamba wetland area for your first wildlife experience of the safari – shoebill tracking.
Explore the papyrus-lined channels by canoe with a local guide while searching for the extraordinary shoebill. The wetlands also provide opportunities to observe numerous other water and wetland bird species.
After the excursion, continue north through Uganda's countryside to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. Check into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by the sanctuary's natural environment.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Tents
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Rhino tracking and transfer to Murchison Falls national Park
Rhino tracking and transfer to Murchison Falls national Park
After breakfast, join an experienced ranger for rhino tracking at Ziwa. Explore the sanctuary on foot while searching for southern white rhinos and learning about rhino conservation in Uganda. The sanctuary is home to more than 48 rhinos and other wildlife
Afterward, continue north to Murchison Falls National Park.
Before proceeding to the lodge, visit the dramatic Top of the Falls, where the Nile is squeezed through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging downstream. Take time to appreciate the power of the river and photograph the surrounding scenery.
Later, embark on an evening game drive. Search the savannah for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, warthogs, and predators such as lions. Continue to Parkside Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Parkside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
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Day 4
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. The cooler morning hours provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Search for lions, leopards, elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, waterbucks, warthogs, and other animals while exploring the park with your driver-guide.
Return for lunch before heading to the Nile for an afternoon boat cruise toward the bottom of Murchison Falls.
Cruise along the river while watching for hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant waterbirds. Elephants, buffaloes and other animals can also be seen along the riverbanks. As the boat approaches the falls, enjoy spectacular views of the Nile cascading through the gorge.
Return to Parkside Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. The lodge itself lists game drives and boat cruises to the base of the falls among the experiences available in the Murchison region.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Parkside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi swamp walk
Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi swamp walk
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and begin the scenic journey south toward the
Travel through western Uganda's changing landscapes, passing rural communities, farmland, and beautiful countryside before reaching the Kibale area.
Later, continue to Bigodi for a guided swamp walk. Follow community trails and boardwalks through wetland and forest habitats while looking for monkeys, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Your local guide will also introduce you to the area's conservation and community initiatives. You'll also witness the local coffee-making process and how banana gin and beer are made.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
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Day 6
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park for one of Uganda's signature primate encounters – chimpanzee trekking. Following a ranger briefing, enter the tropical rainforest and begin tracking a habituated chimpanzee community. Listen for their calls and follow signs of their movements through the forest. Once located, enjoy the regulated viewing period watching the chimpanzees feeding, grooming, communicating, and moving through their natural habitat.
After the trek, leave the Kibale region and transfer south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through beautiful western Ugandan countryside before reaching the savannah landscapes of the park.
Check into Enshama Game Lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After an early breakfast, head into Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive.
Explore the open savannah, including the wildlife-rich Kasenyi area, while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs and, with luck, leopards.
Return for lunch before heading to the Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous waterbirds along the shoreline.
After the cruise, return to Enshama Game Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi National Park via Ishasha sector for chances of seeing tree-climbing lions
Transfer to Bwindi National Park via Ishasha sector for chances of seeing tree-climbing lions
After breakfast, leave the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel south through the Ishasha Sector.
Enjoy a game drive through Ishasha while searching for its famous tree-climbing lions. Sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the sector provides opportunities to search for lions resting in large trees as well as buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs and other wildlife.
Continue through southwestern Uganda toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, stopping for lunch where convenient.
Arrive at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge in the Rushaga sector, check in, and relax ahead of the following morning's gorilla trek. The lodge states that it is approximately a five-minute walk from the gorilla trekking starting point.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Day 9
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Mgahinga National Park
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Mgahinga National Park
Today is one of the major highlights of your Uganda safari – mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After an early breakfast, transfer to the briefing point, where Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers will explain the trekking procedures and gorilla-viewing regulations. Enter the rainforest with your ranger-guides in search of your assigned habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration of the trek varies according to the gorillas' location and movements.
Once the gorillas are located, spend the permitted viewing period of 1 hour observing them as they feed, rest, groom, and interact.
After completing the trek, continue toward Kisoro and the Mgahinga region, where you will check into Ichumbi Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation
Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation
After breakfast, head toward Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking. Following a ranger briefing, enter the bamboo and montane forest in search of habituated golden monkeys. These active primates provide a lively contrast to the previous day's gorilla experience as they feed and move quickly through the vegetation. After the trek, continue to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by steep terraced hills and numerous islands.
Check into Bunyonyi Overland Resort and spend the remainder of the day relaxing beside the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Morning boat cruise and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive
Morning boat cruise and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive
Wake up to the peaceful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy breakfast before taking a morning boat cruise on the lake.
Explore the calm waters while enjoying views of the islands, terraced hills, birdlife, and communities surrounding the lake.
After the cruise, begin your journey toward Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon arrival, check in at Hyena Hill Lodge for relaxation.
In the evening, embark on a game drive through the park's rolling savannah and acacia woodland. Look out for zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and other wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Morning walking safari and transfer to Entebbe to End the tour
Morning walking safari and transfer to Entebbe to End the tour
Begin your final day with an early breakfast before setting out for a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, explore the park on foot for a different perspective of its wildlife and landscapes. Look out for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, warthogs, and other animals while learning about tracks, plants, and the surrounding ecosystem.
After the walking safari, return to the lodge, check out, and begin your journey to Entebbe. Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator crossing for photographs, souvenir shopping, and the opportunity to stand across the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Continue to Entebbe, with lunch or refreshments arranged at a convenient location depending on your flight schedule. Upon arrival, transfer to Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward flight, marking the end of your memorable 12-day Uganda wildlife and primate safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
