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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning at 8am, your guide will be waiting for you to embark on this long day trip to Murchison Fall national park, arguably the largest park in the country and the most beautiful as it over looks the hanging escarpments of the great western rift valley and a home to the most powerful falls in the world, You will traverse through the rolling hills of Nakasongola and Visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary en route for white Rhino tracking experience as you head to Masindi town for lunch stop. Proceed to Murchison falls park where you will be welcomed by baboons, warthogs and other primates playing freely amidst the road to this amazing park as you drive through Budongo forest. Upon reaching the park, you will proceed to your place of residence for check in, dinner and relaxation and at night you might have a chance to view the nocturnal. Animals that graze at night including the warthogs that usually roam the place.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Tent)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
MOrning Game Drive & afternoon boat Cruise
MOrning Game Drive & afternoon boat Cruise
You will wake up very early in the morning to go for a morning game drive where you will have a chance to spot early risers and nocturnal species before they return to their hideouts. This is the most beautiful national park in Uganda and this is because it hosts 4/5 of the big 5 animals and also it also home to one of the most beautiful and powerful falls in the world so far.
In the afternoon, go for a boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a small 7 meter gorge plunging 43 meters into the Nile on the way to Lake Albert. Lots of bird diversity can be spotted and numerous animals resting and drinking water along the banks of the Nile. The most common ones being hippos, buffaloes, Nile crocodiles and birds include, the African fish eagle, Yellow billed stork, Egyptian goose, Egrets, Malachite kingfisher among others.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After early breakfast, drive to Fort portal with lunch en route. You will drive through traditional homesteads and farms and this will enable you enjoy the beautiful scenery across that part of the country through the Oil City of Hoima. Arrive in the evening, have a rest while sipping some juice and wine. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking Visit the “Amabere Ga’nyinamwiru” caves in Fort portal and the crater area
Chimpanzee trekking Visit the “Amabere Ga’nyinamwiru” caves in Fort portal and the crater area
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee tracking in the forest with the highest concentration of primates in Uganda like Red Colobus, Black & White Colobus, Grey cheeked Monkey, Blue Monkey, Red tailed Monkey, olive baboons, and bush baby. This park has also got wild mammals like forest Elephants, forest Buffalos, Bush pigs, Hyenas, Duikers, Antelopes, and Leopards without forgetting 372 species of Birds like Blue headed Sun birds, Warblers, Bee- eaters, King fishers and many others.
In the afternoon, you will drive nearly 30 kms south to the historical caves, locally dubbed “Amabere Ganyinamwiru” – literally meaning the “breasts of Nyinamwiru”. The caves have a rich legendary history; you will enjoy this story as a local guide narrates how it came into existence. Also very close to the caves are the water falls which play a very important role in the sustainability of these caves. You will enjoy the scientific explanation of the caves as well.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
After breakfast, you will embark on your journey towards the south western part of the country to explore the famous queen Elizabeth national park. This national is the second largest savannah park in Uganda and the popular due to its history with the Queen of England – Queen Elizabeth II. The park also boasts of being a shelter to Uganda’s BIG FOUR mammals (Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, and Elephant), and in the evening have a community experience along the shores of Lake George to explore the natives ways of life, canoe experience, etc. Retire in the evening, and have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning game drive Afternoon Boat cruise at Kazinga channel
Morning game drive Afternoon Boat cruise at Kazinga channel
After a splendid morning cup of coffee at your hotel, embark on the drive across the rolling Savannah range lands of Queen Elizabeth National park in search of wild game.
The stretch to the Kasenyi plains, the renown mating ground offers you a lifetime opportunity of encounter numerous families of wild game in a single glance including elephants, buffaloes, water bucks and Kobs along with predators like lions, leopards and jackals.
The game drive takes 3 – 4 hours. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch before proceeding for a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This boasts to be home to one of the largest concentrations of hippopotamus, as well as herds of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife that come to drink from the river. The Kazinga also attracts a tremendous variety of bird species including the African Eagle, Open-Billed Stork, and Pied Kingfishers.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Drive through Ishasha Sector
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Drive through Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, embark on the trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south western part of Uganda. You undertake a game drive en route in Ishasha sector in search of the tree climbing lions. This section of the park is well endowed with the infamous climbing lions together with other wild game that dwell in this woodland part of the park. The tree climbing lions prefer to lie flat on fig tree branches in the mid-morning sun while waiting for their prey. After this encounter, proceed on the drive to Bwindi arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi View Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
After an early breakfast, you will take a packed lunch, have a briefing by the game guides at the park headquarters and start your gorilla trail. Hiking through the thick, verdant, rainforest to eventually come across the gorillas in their natural habitat, is an amazing and unforgettable experience. This encounter takes between 2 to 9 hours and is the highlight of an Africa exploration safari. You will only have 1 hour of close contact with these calm gentle apes, take pictures and get acquainted to them.
You are free to shoot as many photos as you desire before you retreat from the activity to return to the starting point.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast at 8:30am, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, arrive in the afternoon, have your lunch and later at 2:30pm go for a boat ride on the lake. Lake Mburo being in the middle of the park is a gift worth it. The lake is rich with a diversity of animal and plant species which will be viewed clearly as you are on the boat trip. Hippos and birds like African Fin foot, Pelicans, Black crake, Heron, cormorant, fish eagle, and the rare Shoebill Stork and all these will furnish your visit with pride. Dinner and overnight stay at Mihingo Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Travel to Entebbe
Travel to Entebbe
After breakfast, embark on the journey back to Kampala, traversing the impressive plain lands in the countryside of south western Uganda before getting to Igongo Cultural Center 12km past Mbarara town for a traditional sumptuous lunch.
The animals which can be encountered along the way include; Impala antelope which only exists in this small but rich national park, Lake Mburo National park, Burchell’s Zebra. You will make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for the last photo session as you leave Uganda for memories.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
