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Arrival
Day 1
Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Murchison Falls NP
Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Murchison Falls NP
In the morning we will pick you up from Best Western Premier Entebbe and transfer from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to view Rhinos. Rhino’s got extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for the black and white Rhino. After we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park
Game drive and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park
In the early morning, after breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the Murchison Falls National Park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. The game drive is done in the section of the park overlooking the Nile River as it flows towards Lake Albert. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a lunch break. In the afternoon, we will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile, and here, you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and a range of rare birds. After the boat trip, return to the lodge for an evening rest, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Transfer to Kibale National Park
After early morning breakfast, you will depart Murchison Falls National Park and drive southwards to Kibale Forest National Park. Before driving to Kibale, visit the Top of the Murchison Falls. The drive to Kibale will go through the major western towns of Hoima and Fort Portal. Arrival at Kibale Forest National Park is expected in the early evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimp Tracking at Kibale Forest & Bigodi Nature Walk
Chimp Tracking at Kibale Forest & Bigodi Nature Walk
Starting in the morning at Kibale Forest National Park, you will go into the jungle to encounter chimpanzees and different monkeys like the Red-Tailed Monkey, Olive baboon, and Black and White Columbus Monkey. If trekking is completed early, have a walk in the nearby Bigodi wetland in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for the Kazinga channel boat trip
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for the Kazinga channel boat trip
In the morning, we will drive through the famed Fort Portal crater lakes, where you will get a glimpse of Uganda's tallest mountains--the Rwenzoris. After check-in at the lodge, prepare for lunch and drive to the Mweya peninsular to join the Kazinga change boat cruise in the afternoon. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kasenyi Game Drives and transfer to Bwindi National Park
Kasenyi Game Drives and transfer to Bwindi National Park
Kasenyi Plains game drive: You will start the day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it the "Big Four." After the game drive, we will drive for about 5-6 hours to Bwindi National Park for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karungi Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Karungi Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoeing Experience
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoeing Experience
After breakfast in the early morning, drive from Bwindi National Park to Lake Bunyonyi. The Lake Bunyonyi experience includes a wide range of canoeing, bird watching, ziplining, and community walks. If you are not interested in activities, Lake Bunyonyi offers ample space for relaxation after gorilla trekking, including dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe via the Equator Crossing
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe via the Equator Crossing
We will drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala/Entebbe early in the morning. The drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala will take about 7-8hrs. On the way to Kampala, we will have two stopovers: the first at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara City for lunch and the Equator crossing for a cup of coffee and handicraft shopping. It is also possible to drive to Kigali, Rwanda, on the last day of the trip.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
