$9,575 to $10,197 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
You’ll be greeted at Entebbe International Airport by a private chauffeur, then it’s just a five-minute transfer to your accommodation at The Boma Guesthouse. This rustic 1940s-style guesthouse is a fusion of colonial and African design, with gorgeous views of tropical gardens and Lake Victoria. Depending on your arrival time, you might like to take one of the guesthouse’s bikes to ride into town, explore the Botanical Gardens or join your guide for your first birdwatching session in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mabamba Swamp
Mabamba Swamp
Today you drive through to Mabamba Swamp, a short 1.5hrs from Entebbe.
After settling in to your accommodation you can explore the on-sight trails and spot the numerous birds and monkeys that call this small area home. This lovely lodge is the ideal haven for birdwatchers and the best location to explore the swamps and enjoy a fantastic sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- Nkima Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Birding at Mabamba Swamp
Birding at Mabamba Swamp
Today is all about the elusive Shoebill storks. You will head out both early morning and again in the late afternoon into the Mabamba Swamp to give yourself the best chance of spotting some of the breeding pairs found in this area. On top of this there is a huge amount of birdlife you can expect to see as you silently glide through the channels, chance to see species such as the malachite kingfisher, the blue-breasted bee-eater and rare shoebills, among others.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- Nkima Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park.
This diverse park offers a lot for bird watchers from forest to plains and swamps to rivers you have a lot of ground to cover. This afternoon you will enjoy a game drive into the park to see what you can see. You stay on the banks of the Nile.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Birding the golden mile
Birding the golden mile
Today you drive into the Budongo Forest for some bird watching on the famous Royal Mile. Royal Mile offers a lovely gentle forest walk combined with wonderful birding and great for anyone who has an interest in nature or just to enjoy the forest.
The Budongo forest reserve is among the most significant birding destinations in Uganda and is located on the escarpment northeast of the stunning Lake Albert. There are two endemic species here, the arethe pitta reichenowi and parmoptila woodhouse.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning cruise and game drive
Morning cruise and game drive
Your final day allows you to explore at a slower pace on the water. You will first have a morning boat ride down to the delta before enjoying an evening game drive to explore more of the park.
Expect to see elephants, hippo, giraffe, Uganda Kob and hopefully some of the more elusive wildlife such as lions or leopards.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Drive to Semliki National Park
Drive to Semliki National Park
Drive to Semliki National Park.
This is a true birders haven nestled between the mountains and border of Uganda and DRC. The Park is dominated by the easternmost extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo Basin. This is one of Africa’s most ancient and bio-diverse forests; one of the few to survive the last ice age, 12-18,000 years ago.
- Main Destination:
- Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Toro-Semliki WR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Birding in Semliki
Birding in Semliki
Today, you’ll focus on birdwatching in these rich forests.
This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 350 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
This afternoon visit Sempaya Male hot springs. While Semuliki’s species have been accumulating for over 25,000 years, the park contains evidence of even older processes. Hot springs bubble up from the depths to demonstrate the powerful subterranean forces that have been shaping the rift valley during the last 14 million years.
- Main Destination:
- Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Kibale NP
Transfer to Kibale NP
This morning enjoy your last game drive in Semliki NP before later driving to Kibale Forest National Park to your accommodation.
You’ll stay right in the centre of the rainforest, in a lovely Turaco Treetops. Tuck into a delicious four-course dinner, then sit out on your private balcony, listening to the calls of wood owls.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chimp trekking and birdwatching
Chimp trekking and birdwatching
Delve into the rainforest with a trip to Kanyanchu, where you’ll look and listen for joyful greenbuls and whinchats, as well as birds of prey such as the western banded snake eagle and the lizard buzzard. Then, you’ll take a trek to track troops of chimpanzees in the upper branches of Kibale, keeping your eyes peeled for other primates, such as colobus and red-tailed monkeys.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer Queen Elizabeth National Park
Move onto Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll participate in game drives to see more of Uganda’s wildlife, from birds to big mammals, such as elephants, leopards and lions. You’ll stay in the heart of the park, at Mweya Safari Lodge, which offers beautiful views of the Kazinga Channel, as well as a stunning infinity pool.
This afternoon explore the Kazinga Channel, which is home to yellow-billed storks, African spoonbills and pelicans, among other species. Take a boat safari across the channel to see buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, or a hot air balloon ride for a “bird’s eyes view” of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The next stop is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is the only park in Africa where you can see both gorilla and chimpanzees. You’ll stay elevated above Buhoma village at Buhoma Haven Lodge, which provide incredible views of the park and were built using local materials.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
Today it's the big day! You will head out gorilla trekking in the famous Bwindi forest. There is a maximum of 8 pax per group and your trek can take anywhere from 1 to 6 hours depending on where the gorilla's slept the night before.
On your trek you will also see many birds and potentially other monkeys.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Birding in Bwindi
Birding in Bwindi
Today, you’ll focus on Bwindi’s bird-watching opportunities. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to around 360 bird species, including cuckooshrikes, the fork-tailed drongo, the martial eagle, pink-footed puffbacks, white-headed wood-hoopoes and tinkerbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Moving on to Lake Mburo National Park, you’ll be able to take part in more game drives, bush walks and even mountain bike safaris. You’ll be staying at the eco-friendly and family-run Rwakobo Rock Lodge, which is perched on a scenic outcrop just outside of the park. For here, you can see zebra, warthog and impala gathering at the nearby watering hole.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Return to Entebbe
Return to Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe to connect with your international flights home, time allowing you will make a stop at the equator to take some pictures.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
