Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe- Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe- Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
The safari will begin with a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive will take you through Nakasongola in the Luwero Triangle, a long stretch to Masindi town. This safari includes the roaring falls of Murchison, a boat trip to the bottom of the falls, through the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Expect a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short walk with a ranger escort to see the white rhinos for about an hour. Have lunch at Kabalega Dinners, and thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your accommodation and relax ahead of tomorrow's activities.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip
The day begins with an early morning breakfast. You will then head out on a morning game drive toward the Albert and Victoria Nile to experience a great deal of wildlife and bird species. Search for big cats, herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and various bird species like the shoebill and saddle-billed stork, goliath heron, egret, and Abyssinian ground hornbill. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, go on a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls. Game viewing is excellent; hippos in the hundreds, some of the largest crocodiles in Africa, small herds of buffalo, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. Elephants are frequently seen playing in the water, often within a few meters. From the main viewpoint, go on a hike of about 30 min on a footpath, leading to a viewpoint of not only the Murchison Falls, but also some waterfalls a few 100 meters north. The view at the top of the falls is spectacular and good for close-up photography. Drive back to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, the safari will continue with a transfer to Kibale National Park. This park is highly alluring to nature lovers for its excellent chimpanzee trekking and bird watching. It boasts the highest numbers of primates such as the velvet, red-tailed, L’Hoest’s and blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red Colobus, olive baboon and the chimpanzee. Upon arrival, you will check into your room and have a relaxed evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Guest Cottages
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, proceed to the park office for a briefing. The highlight of Kibale Forest will be the chimpanzee trekking excursion. While in the forest, expect to see at least 2-3 other types of primates, especially the grey-cheeked mangabey and red-tailed monkey. You will hear plenty of birdsong. The guides are knowledgeable and will identify various medicinal plants, bird calls and animal spoors. Once you allocate the chimpanzees, you will be allowed an hour with them. You'll return to the lodge for lunch, thereafter, you will head out to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Game Drive and Boat Cruise
After a healthy breakfast, go on an early morning game drive through the park. Look out for members of the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards, as well as other mammals such as giant forest hogs and antelopes. You will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. It’s a great trip with elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, large hippo pods and giant forest hogs that can be observed from time to time. Keep an eye open for crocodiles, as well as the enormous monitor lizard which is common in the riverine scrub. Waterbirds are plentiful, such as yellow-billed storks, pelicans, fish eagles and crowned eagles. You will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector which is well-known for its tree-climbing lion population. The Ishasha sector also harbours decent concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. You will arrive in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the park offices for a briefing. Gorilla trekking is the highlight of your safari. We'll trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes. You will love trekking in the ecosystem of the park. Depending on the nature of the activity, take your lunch box along, as well as all the necessary gear which will be advised by the company. The trekking will take 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Check in at your lodge for a relaxed evening with a stunning view of the lake. You can have an optional canoe ride on the lake to discover its scattered islands.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe
Have a delicious breakfast before you start on your journey to Kampala / Entebbe. Expect stopovers for lunch along the way and beautiful pictures at the Equator line. Proceed with the journey to Entebbe. You will arrive in the late afternoon or evening and be dropped off at the hotel or airport. Enriched with the memory of the rare apes and savannah wildlife, you will say goodbye to the pearl of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
