$5,884 to $6,413 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
With your arrival time at Entebbe International Airport, you'll meet our safari guide/representative, who will welcome and cheer you up. Then, you'll go to the hotel in Entebbe to relax and be ready to set off for the magic of nature Uganda wildlife safari the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Papyrus Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Jinja - Kayak The Nile River
Transfer to Jinja - Kayak The Nile River
With breakfast at leisure, we head for this adrenaline adventure on the Nile as we juggle through the rapids and falls during the kayaking and boat safari adventure. We get lunch at the hotel and have a relaxed evening overlooking the Might Nile River.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Kingfisher Safaris Resort Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Sipi Falls - Hike to the falls & Evening community experience with Coffee Tour
Transfer to Sipi Falls - Hike to the falls & Evening community experience with Coffee Tour
Early morning peaceful breakfast as we head to Sipi falls, relax for lunch and in the afternoon we start to scan for Peregrine falcon launch wing exercises for catching inferior prey in the valley! Lunch today on the hanging pristine views, evening tour of the falls and the coffee ceremony fitness needed as we hike around the highest waterfall in Uganda and combine the coffee processing ceremony with the people. A combination of the hike and the community local trails give you beautiful views of the area and on your way to the bottom of the three levels of waterfalls.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer through Pian Upe to Kotido - Community immersion with the Karamajong people
Transfer through Pian Upe to Kotido - Community immersion with the Karamajong people
We leave the stunning views of Sipi Falls in the morning and start the journey through Pian upe wildlife reserve. We have a drive with nice sceneries ahead of us and count the most unique setting to the North of the Elgon Mountain achieving over 2700 kms.. Karamojong wilderness area drive. We continue our journey off the beaten track by going through the tribes, hopping for a market day to visit the tribes, it’s a very very remote area with a scenic reserve, local people, Karamojong markets in the most un touched area and remote village set up are the highlights especially the livestock fields on the remote wild Motorway. On arrival, we have a cultural experience in Nakaperimoru village (Largest Karamojong village in East Africa) that will bring you into contact with Karamojong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many items that are more interesting.
- Main Destination:
- Karamoja Region
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Karamoja Arts
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Kidepo valley national park - Evening game drive
Transfer to Kidepo valley national park - Evening game drive
After breakfast set off for Kidepo valley National Park. In a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills, Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. Enjoy an evening game drive as we en route to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Explore Kidepo national park - Game drives and guided walking safari experience
Explore Kidepo national park - Game drives and guided walking safari experience
The morning-game drive and walking safari takes us towards Nataba gate area for the cheetahs and other lower grassland mammals. The landscape throughout Kidepo Valley national park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic opportunities of wildlife from all corners. An evening game drive along the Narus River Valley for game Viewing and photography of Elephants, herds of Buffaloes, Jackals, Jackson's Hartebeest, Klipspringer and possibly Lions. Retire the day at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Ziwa rhino and wildlife sanctuary
Transfer to Ziwa rhino and wildlife sanctuary
After breakfast, we leave Kidepo Valley national park, maybe catching some last sights of its animals as we drive out. Continue through remote parts of Uganda through the city of Gulu and target for lunch at the rhino sanctuary. Enjoy the variety of wildlife at this amazing wildlife reserve that is a sanctuary to the rhinos in Uganda. Retire the day with a very delicious dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
On foot rhino tracking - Transfer to Murchison falls national park - Visit top of the falls
On foot rhino tracking - Transfer to Murchison falls national park - Visit top of the falls
With breakfast at leisure, we start the day with a guided walking safari where we shall encounter the rhinos on foot! Enjoy the experience and later we proceed to enter the Giraffe paradise of Murchison falls national park. You will visit the top of the World’s strongest waterfalls before having a short an evening game drive towards the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hornbill Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game drives & Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile in Murchison falls national park
Game drives & Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile in Murchison falls national park
In the morning, we set off for a game-drive in Murchison Falls national park. On the broad savannah, you search for big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, and more as the checklist of mammals reaches 76. We continue browsing the circuits to the delta point for a cocktail of birds and mammals.
In the afternoon you go for the 1pm boat ride on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls where you get to see the Hippos (You have never seen more hippos yawning, Grooming in there Pods anywhere else than here- Believe me you), Nile Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder, this might be your magnet to catch them. Enjoy another extraodinary evening safari as we head to the lodge to retire the busy day.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hornbill Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer from Murchison falls to Kibale forest national park - Enjoy Evening walk
Transfer from Murchison falls to Kibale forest national park - Enjoy Evening walk
This is a driving day where provision should be made to allow 6-7 hours on the road. You will depart Murchison falls via the rift valley escarpment road offering spectacular views over Lake Albert to the DR Congo and West Nile. You will proceed via the towns of Biso, Hoima, Kyenjojo and onto Fort Portal to your overnight accommodation venue within Kibale Forest National Park at Primate Lodge. The venue is great starting point for Chimpanzee tracking. En-route to the lodge we will shake off the long drive with a walk to the “top of the world” along crater lakes, which this area is also famous for.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Chimpanzee Trekking & Guided walking safari in Bigodi wetland sanctuary
Chimpanzee Trekking & Guided walking safari in Bigodi wetland sanctuary
An early start and a long day are ahead of you! Today you will track chimpanzees and will not only learn about them but also about the flora and fauna of the national park. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi community. Bigodi village is situated in the highlands of western Uganda, in the shadow of the Ruwenzori Mountains, the famous "Mountains of the Moon". Our community is located about 40 kilometers south of the town of Fort Portal, and borders Kibale National Park, which has the highest density of primate life in the world in its forests. Since 1992, the people of Bigodi have worked together as a community to open our natural beauty to eco-tourists and to bring our crafts and handwork to the world. In the evening, you will have a community immersion with a guided walking safari in Bigodi sanctuary.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - Evening boat cruise along Kazinga Channel & Game drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - Evening boat cruise along Kazinga Channel & Game drive
With an early breakfast, we then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a target to have lunch at the hotel. Option to drive further southwards with the Rwenzori ranges (Longest in Africa) in view or drive through the Crater lakes in the Hills through to sample out the surprising diversity of Savannah trees and wildlife!
In the late afternoon After lunch, it is time for the Classic highlight of the 2hrs boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel and later an evening game drive, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. On the banks you can see land and water Adapted Hippopotamuses Yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society Killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the Banks and Savannah versions of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this Animal home!
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Explore Queen elizabeth national park with Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
Explore Queen elizabeth national park with Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
Today is yet another great day to explore experience the amazing nature of Queen Elizabeth national park. We explore the Kasenyi Plains with great chances of seeing kobs mating before we head out to the famous adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Topi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morning game drive & Transfer to Bwindi impenetrabel Forest - Home of Mountain Gorillas
Morning game drive & Transfer to Bwindi impenetrabel Forest - Home of Mountain Gorillas
With an early game drive in the vast Ishasha plains, we look out for predators like Lions, hyenas and leopard before coming to the lodge for the brunch and later Transfer to Buhoma sector of the Northern Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do an optional guided community immersion and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans group performers).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
The Ultimate Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas
The Ultimate Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the Gorillas. Today, trek through the park’s dense vegetation, travelling up and down its steep slopes in search of the resident Mountain Gorillas. Your guides use their experience, knowledge of the gorilla habits and information from the previous day to locate them. Once the gorillas are spotted, spend an amazing hour observing their subtle social interactions, remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own.
Drive to spend the night in the middle of Africa’s second deepest lake – Lake Bunyonyi commonly known as “The Switzerland Of Africa” due to her endless stunning beauty.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi - Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
Boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi - Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
With breakfast at leisure as we enjoy the great views of Lake Bunyonyi and the famous Virunga Mountains as we do a canoe ride on the lake, we shall then drive through the rolling hills of Kabale until we reach the savannah plains of Lake Mburo National park. On our way we shall be able to see some savannah animals like the zebras grazing together with the Ankole long horned cattle, the impalas, buffaloes, topis among others.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Game drive & Guided walking safari Lake Mburo - Transfer to Entebbe
Game drive & Guided walking safari Lake Mburo - Transfer to Entebbe
With an early brekfast, early morning game drive mixed with a guided safari walk in order to get more closer to nature. Get early up for chance to see zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in their day break jungle life! After the walk it is time for breakfast at the lodge before you start the drive to Entebbe. Have at the Equator and take the chance for some photo poses where the southern- and northern hemispheres meet. Retire the day at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tilapia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Shoebill tracking at Mabamba wetland sanctuary - Transfer to the airport for departure
Shoebill tracking at Mabamba wetland sanctuary - Transfer to the airport for departure
We have an early transfer between 7am – 8:30 am, after breakfast transfer by ferry to the IBA wetland swamp of Mabamba wetland. The highlight at Mabamba Swamp is a search for the prehistoric looking Great shoebill stork. Here we also find some aquatic birds and marsh Harriers, if time allow search for the beautiful painted Pygmy goose. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch and refreshment before heading to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
