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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 Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Entebbe

Arrival Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Entebbe

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and safari guide who will transfer you to the hotel reserved for you in Kampala. The 10 days game viewing combined with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari briefing will be done right before dinner at the hotel where you will be spending the night. The next early morning, we will begin this adventurous safari you have all been preparing for.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ziwa Rhino Tracking - Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Ziwa Rhino Tracking - Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, begin the panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. En-route, you'll stop to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place where you can meet these members of the Big Five family in the wilderness. This visit will provide you with an opportunity to go closer to these peaceful giants to have a clearer view and photo moment. Later, proceed to Masindi Town for lunch and then drive to Murchison Falls National Park to explore the top of the falls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Murchison Falls NP – Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive

Murchison Falls NP – Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive

Enjoy breakfast and head out for a morning game drive. Your guide will help you to spot elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. You'll then go for a lunch break. Afterwards, proceed to an afternoon boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the Devil’s Cauldron. Marvel at the toothsome hippos, home of crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the zone of many birds, species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, the rare shoebill stork and by chance you might meet the lakeshore hunters. Take shots of the photogenic Murchison Falls. After this amazing boat cruise safari, make a simple evening game drive specifically in search of the big cats. You'll then return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale National Park – Evening Nature Walk to Bigodi Swamp

Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale National Park – Evening Nature Walk to Bigodi Swamp

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale Forest National Park with a morning game drive through Murchison Falla Park. This will award you with an opportunity to see some animals you missed during the previous game drive. The drive takes you through little towns and villages as you observe the African rhythm of life. On arrival, check in to your preferred accommodation to relax and later go for an evening nature walk at Bigodi Sanctuary Nature Walk. Kibale Forest National Park is proudly known to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species are the chimpanzees, our closest relative. Kibale has 1450 chimpanzees, representing Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay are 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:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Kibale National Park - Morning Chimp Trekking - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale National Park - Morning Chimp Trekking - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have breakfast then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, lhoestes and butterflies. After tracking the chimps go to the lodge for refreshments and lunch. Then start the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, nestled between two lakes, George and Edward, with the Kazinga Channel joining the two. Its lush savannah offers prime grazing ground for the African buffaloes, African elephants and various antelopes. The park also hosts over 600 bird species. Drive straight to the lodge, check in and go for the evening nature walk to explore the crater lakes. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Early Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise - Evening Game Drive

Early Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise - Evening Game Drive

You'll rise up early today at 6:00 am, grab your breakfast and head out to catch the lions and hyenas hunting before they disappear into the thickets. Other animals to see on the game drive are; Cape buffalo, the handsome Uganda kob, warthog, elephant, leopard and waterbuck. At 3:00 pm, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a haven for over 600 bird types, hippo, crocodile and Cape buffalo. Later, go for another evening game drive through Kasenyi and this will be specifically to search for the big hunters of the park such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and many others. The evening is their prime time to look out for their survival so you can expect to find them in action. Later on, return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Morning Game Drive Through Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Morning Game Drive Through Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park

You'll wake up and have breakfast before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the half of the world’s mountain gorillas. You'll have a game drive through the Ishasha sector to search for the amazing tree climbing lions. After collecting memories here, continue with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the thrilling mountain gorilla experience. On arrival, check in, relax and go for an evening village walk or souvenir shopping in the local craft shops if time allows. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Morning Gorilla Trekking –Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Evening canoeing

Morning Gorilla Trekking –Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Evening canoeing

After 6:45 am breakfast, head to the information centre for a briefing before embarking on the long-awaited trek. Gorilla trekking may last from 3 hours to 8 hours or more of the day. Sometimes with rain overhead so be prepared with sturdy hiking boots and a waterproof jacket. After a satisfactory trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved hot shower and lunch. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for evening canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game Drive

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game Drive

After breakfast with great memories of the mountain gorillas, depart Lake Bunyonyi heading to Lake Mburo National Park. It's the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. On arrival at the park enjoy the drive en-route to your overnight accommodation. Wildlife here includes the elusive leopards, jackals, hyenas, zebras and the newly introduced giraffes among others. Drive straight to the lodge to have lunch and relax as you view the park. In the evening, go for an amazing game drive in search of the wildlife of the park. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda with few predators and it is the best for biking and nature walk safaris. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Lake Mburo NP – Morning Bush Walking safari – Entebbe International Airport

Lake Mburo NP – Morning Bush Walking safari – Entebbe International Airport

Wake up early in the morning to have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and drive to the park for the 2-hour jungle walking safari. The walking safari is one of the most magical ways to experience and enjoy the jungle because it allows you to be free and not confined in a safari vehicle, allowing you to enjoy fresh air directly from the bush and walk with mammals such as giraffes, and zebras. The walk will never be interrupted by any foreign noise, such as those made by the safari car, allowing you to hear the voices of the animals and birds at all times. After the bush walk, do a game drive to explore the park deeply and have a chance to see more mammals and birds. After the game drive, drive back to Entebbe International Airport with a stopover at Kayabwe Equator landmark for the water experiment, which is done to show how forces move on each side of the planet. After the equator experiment, have lunch, and proceed with your drive back to Entebbe airport to conclude your safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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