Simba African Expeditions

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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

Pick up from the airport - transfer to hotel

Pick up from the airport - transfer to hotel

Our driver guide will be waiting for you at the airport holding a board with your names, he will drive you to your hotel to refresh, rest and have a meal / snack depending on your arrival time. The driver guide will brief you on the next day's itinerary and also inform you the pick up time.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Cassia Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Travel to Murchison falls game park - Rhino tracking

Travel to Murchison falls game park - Rhino tracking

Have early breakfast and prepare for pick up from your hotel by 7.00am. Drive northwards on the Kampala - Gulu for approxitmaely two and half hours and get to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Set out for a hike on the sanctuary to track the White Rhinos. In addition to the Rhinos the sanctuary harbors several other wildlife including Hippos, Bushbucks, Oribis, and lots of birds.
After close to two hours of trekking, get back on the road and get to Masindi for your lunch, thereafter proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your accommodation to relax, have dinner and rest the night.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

Wake up to an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.00am and at 6.30am set off for the game drive. Expect sighting of Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Jackson's Hartbeets, Reedbuck, Uganda Kob, Orib, Warthogs, lots of savanna birds and wonderful scenery. After close to four hours, return to your accommodation for breakfast and lunch. Later set out for the afternoon Launch Cruise along the Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls. There are lots of wildlife sighting along the Nile, including, Hippos, Crocodile, Buffaloes, Elephants, and lots of water birds. At the base of the falls you can opt of the Launch and hike along the falls to the top of the Falls. You meet the driver at the top and transfer to back to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast check out of the lodge and leave for Kibale National Park. The drive along the scenic Albertine rift valley continues. You will stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch before proceeding to Kibale Forest National Park. Check into your accommodation that is situated just outside the park. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the natural environment outside at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking - Evening bigod nature walk

Chimpanzee tracking - Evening bigod nature walk

Wake up to an early breakfast at 6.30 am, and transfer to the park offices for briefing. By 8:00 am you trek into the forest to find the chimps and sight a lot of wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp for sighting of primates and birds. Dinner and overnight at the accommodation.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - evening game drive

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - evening game drive

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch. Get to the the park and drive to the lodge while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of beautiful craters lakes dotted across the lush landscape. You will get to your accommodation in the late afternoon, and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the beautiful nature across the park.

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
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel

Wake up to an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.00 am and set out for an early game drive. Game to see include Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Hyenas, Kobs, Topis. The scenery is amazing with crater lakes and grassy hills. After close to three hours, return to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, set out for the Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. The channel attracts a plethora of wildlife including: Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants, Monitor Lizards and lots of water birds and wonderful scenery. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest

Wake up to an early breakfast, check out of the accommodation and travel to the southern area of the park called Ishasha. This area is popular for the tree-climbing lions, and if lucky you may see them. Other big game in this area include Elephants, Topis, and Buffaloes among others. Lunch in Ishasha, thereafter travel southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla tracking - community walk

Gorilla tracking - community walk

Wake up to an early breakfast at 6.30 am, pick packed lunch and transfer to the park offices for briefing by the ranges and assign a gorilla group you shall track. At 8 am transfer to the start of the trek and head into the forest to find the Mountain Gorillas. You are allowed no more than an hour with them, return to meet your driver. Return to the lodge for a snack, refresh and then later visit the local batwa community to see the indigenous ways of living. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to lake bunyonyi - canoe ride

Transfer to lake bunyonyi - canoe ride

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience, get to your accommodation in time for lunch. After lunch relax a bit then later go for a canoe ride on one of the deepest lakes in the world. You can choose to ride the canoe yourself or use a guide to ride you. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer to lake Mburo national park - afternoon game drive

Transfer to lake Mburo national park - afternoon game drive

Have breakfast and check out and transfer to Lake Mburo National game park. Get to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, check in to your accommodation and then have lunch. After lunch relax and then later go for an afternoon game drive in the park and get to see a really beautiful sunset in the plains. Return to lodge for dinner and over.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Morning nature walk - afternoon boat ride

Morning nature walk - afternoon boat ride

Wake up for an early morning nature walk into the park for a chance to catch some nocturnal wildlife at close encounter. You are lead by an armed ranger, after the walk, return to the lodge, relax, refresh, and have lunch. Later on after lunch set out for a relaxing evening boat ride on the Lake Mburo which gives you a chance to view some wildlife including hippos and several birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Travel back to entebbe - drop off at desired destination

Travel back to entebbe - drop off at desired destination

Wake up and have breakfast, check out of the lodge and travel back to Entebbe to catch your evening flight back home / drop you off at your desired destination. Lunch is en-route. You also get to make a stopover at the Equator point for some picture moments.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

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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  • This tour is offered by Simba African Expeditions, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Simba African Expeditions.