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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival, your Step One Africa Adventures representative will welcome you at Entebbe International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Relax after and receive a briefing about your upcoming safari.
Accommodation: Midrange hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Depending on arrival time.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive north towards Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park. Enjoy views of rural communities and the Ugandan countryside along the way.
Depending on timing and your arrangements, you may visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an optional guided rhino-tracking experience before continuing to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls game drive and Nile boat cruise
Murchison Falls game drive and Nile boat cruise
Start with an early-morning game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and animals gathering along the riverbanks. Enjoy views of the spectacular Murchison Falls, depending on the cruise route.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Visit the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale
Visit the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale
After breakfast, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow rocky gorge.
Continue towards the Fort Portal area through scenic countryside, arriving at your lodge in preparation for the next day's chimpanzee-tracking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for a guided chimpanzee-tracking experience. Walk through the tropical rainforest with trained park guides to search for chimpanzees and learn about their behaviour.
Kibale is also home to several other primate species and diverse birdlife. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge or enjoying an optional local activity.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of crater lakes, green hills and local communities.
Depending on arrival time, relax at the lodge or arrange an optional afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Midrange lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Begin the day with a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and animals gathering along the shoreline.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel through southwestern Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.
Enjoy scenic highlands and rural landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and prepare for the following day's gorilla trekking adventure.
Your lodge location will depend on your assigned gorilla trekking sector and permit availability.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari: mountain gorilla trekking.
After an early breakfast, report to the designated park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest with experienced guides and trackers.
Trekking duration varies according to the location of the gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, visitors are normally allowed one hour to observe them, subject to park regulations.
This is a memorable opportunity to appreciate one of the world's most remarkable wildlife conservation success stories.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi relaxation
Lake Bunyonyi relaxation
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with scenic islands. Depending on your schedule, take in the views, enjoy a lakeside lunch and after noon have a boat trip around lake bunyoinyi then after relax for the next day program.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure from lake bunyonyi to entebbe
Departure from lake bunyonyi to entebbe
Later, begin the journey towards Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator if time and road conditions permit. This is a long driving day, so an alternative overnight stop can be arranged if you prefer a more relaxed pace
Your 11-day Uganda midrange safari with Step One Africa Adventures concludes with wonderful memories of Uganda's wildlife, tropical forests, beautiful landscapes and mountain gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
