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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
Your Hutland Tours driver-guide welcomes you at Entebbe International Airport and transfers you to the Airport Guesthouse, a calm garden retreat just five minutes from the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax in the tropical garden or book an optional activity in Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
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Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
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Day 2
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast you set off west to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse and scenic wildlife havens. The drive takes you through rolling farmland, tea plantations and changing landscapes, with stops along the way. You arrive in the afternoon at The Bush Lodge, set on the edge of the Kazinga Channel, where you settle in for dinner and the sounds of the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
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- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
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Day 3
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin with an early morning game drive across the savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. As the sun rises, look out for lions resting in the grass, elusive leopards, elephants and large herds of buffalo and antelope. In the afternoon, unwind on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, gliding past hippos, basking crocodiles and an abundance of water birds for a magical view of this remarkable ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
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- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
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Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest
Venture into the lush rainforest of Kalinzu Forest, one of Uganda's great destinations for chimpanzee trekking and home to a large habituated chimpanzee population. Accompanied by experienced rangers, follow forest trails beneath the dense canopy in search of these fascinating primates, then spend an unforgettable hour watching them forage, groom and interact. Kalinzu also shelters several other primate species and many birds. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
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- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
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Day 5
Drive to Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The journey continues south to Buhoma, on the northern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The route passes through the Ishasha sector and scenic farmland before reaching the forest edge. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. You check in at Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse, a community-run lodge that supports local women, for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
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- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Day 6
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your trip: trekking Uganda's gentle giants, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by the rangers, you hike through the forest to find a habituated gorilla family and spend a magical hour watching them feed, play and rest. With only about 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild, your visit directly supports their protection. Return to the guesthouse to relax in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
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- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
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Day 7
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
You start the last leg of your journey with a scenic drive east to Lake Mburo National Park. It is the smallest savannah park in Uganda but has plenty to offer, including zebras, impala, eland, giraffes, buffalo and hippos, along with over 300 bird species. You arrive at Eagle's Nest Camp, perched on a hill with wide views over the park, in time to relax and enjoy the sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
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- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
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Day 8
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo and Drive to Entebbe
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo and Drive to Entebbe
Step into the wild on a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, leaving the vehicle behind to explore the bush on foot. Your guide shows you animal tracks, medicinal plants and birds that are easily missed from a car. Afterwards you drive about 3.5 hours to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator monument for demonstrations, photos and lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Airport Guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
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- Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
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Day 9
Shoebill Excursion in Mabamba Swamp and Departure
Shoebill Excursion in Mabamba Swamp and Departure
Embark on a shoebill excursion in Mabamba Swamp, navigating the wetland by canoe in search of the rare shoebill and other water birds. Then immerse yourself in Buganda culture at the Ewaffe Cultural Centre, learning about barkcloth making and tasting traditional dishes such as matooke and luwombo. In time for your flight, your guide drives you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
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- No accommodation (End of tour)
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