Buyaga Safaris

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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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

You will be welcomed by the guide at the airport or your hotel in Entebbe city or Kampala city and drive to Murchison Falls national park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. You will meet well-trained rangers for briefing and after the guide will take you for rhino tracking in the sanctuary. White Rhinos have been re-introduced in Uganda and you will get the opportunity to watch these endangered, magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. After tracking Rhinos, you will go for lunch and later transfer to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s biggest National Park, passing by the great falls (Murchison Falls) in the world with thundering waters forming rainbow in the sky. Overnight at Murchison River lodge.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive inside Murchison falls National Park. This is a beautiful drive across savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grasslands down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north. Drive in search for Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest. Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs and enjoy spotting various Bird species. In the afternoon, go for a boat ride on the Nile, to Murchison falls, whence the park derives its name. Enjoy these spectacular falls by hiking to the top of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7 meter gap. Overnight 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:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to kibale forest for chimps

Transfer to kibale forest for chimps

After breakfast, you will embark on a long drive to Fort Portal the home of the beautiful kibale forest. Along the way you will pass many tea plantations. You have the opportunity to stop there for photo moments. In the evening you will arrive at your accommodation and take a deserved rest. Overnight at Kibale Forest 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 Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Chimpazee tracking and bigodi swamp visit

Chimpazee tracking and bigodi swamp visit

Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park: the chimpanzees. With over 1,450 individuals protected within the park, Kibale forest is home to the largest number of the endangered chimpanzees in Uganda as well as the threatened red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos. In the afternoon after tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi. After the fascinating walk you have the choice of relaxing in the accommodation or community walk in a village nearby. Alternatively, you can visit a school in the local community, talk to the students and teachers and participate in the lessons. Overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Transfer to queen elizabeth national park

Transfer to queen elizabeth national park

After breakfast you will drive today to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator along the way. You shall have an evening game drive upon arrival at the park. Queen Elizabeth National park boasts of very high biodiversity capacities due different habitats of fauna that it has. Overnight at Elephant Hub 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:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer to Bwindi National Forest

Transfer to Bwindi National Forest

Start the day with Breakfast. Go for a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will see tree climbing Lions on the Ishasha side of the park, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and an assortment of antelope types on your way to Bwindi National Forest and lunch will be served on your way. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge (Full board).

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Gorilla tracking experience

Gorilla tracking experience

Have breakfast and go for Gorilla tracking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park inhabits almost half of the world’s 650 mountain gorillas. Start climbing early with a tracker even though seeing gorillas depends on their day’s movements. Gorillas are naturally reserved and non- violent animals. And it’s a memorable and thrilling moment to watch them and possibly photograph these mild giants at a close range. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Overnight and dinner at Birdnest Lodge (Full board).

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

Day 8

Transfer back to Entebbe/Kampala

Transfer back to Entebbe/Kampala

After breakfast you start the journey back to Kampala. Make a stop along the way for lunch in Mbarara or Masaka depending on time. You have now reached the end of your Rhinos, Wildlife, Chimps and Gorilla safari and your guide drops you in Kampala/Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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