Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala
Arrival & transfer to the hotel
Journey time: 45mins-1hr
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by a member of our team who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Arrive at the hotel & stay at leisure while enjoying the cool breeze of Lake Victoria or Kampala City.
Kampala
Bordering the magnificent Lake Victoria, Uganda’s capital city - Kampala - sprawl out over a series of undulating hills and despite the development, this ‘Garden City’ is known for its tree-lined avenues. This bustling city serves as the commercial hub of the country boasting a blend of African markets, modern skyscrapers, international hotels, bars, and casinos. Visitors can look forward to learning about the country’s rich and colourful history of Uganda.
A modern boutique hotel set in the heart of Kampala, Fairway Hotel & Spa is conveniently located close to numerous entertainment and dining venues and is a walking distance away from the biggest shopping malls in the city.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Fairway Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park
Road trip Murchison Falls N.P via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Journey time: 5–6 Hrs.
Depart Kampala very early for Murchison Falls National Park: Optional Activity
En-route to Masindi 3 hours’ drive out of Kampala, take a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Rhinos before proceeding to the National Park.
Murchison Falls National Park
Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Pakuba Safari Lodge is located in North West of Uganda on the Eastern Bank of the Albert Nile. The tastefully furnished rooms offer comfort, style and serenity. Here you can enjoy a variety of excursions and activities; from exhilarating Safari drives to boat trips along the River Nile, ending at the foot of Murchison Falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park
Game Drive and Lunch Cruise on the Nile
After an early breakfast, you will have a game drive through the delta circuit, reputably known for high concentrations of wildlife. This 4-5 hour game drive will reward you with stunning views of the savannah and other plant vegetation of the acacia and borassus palm trees propagated by elephants all the way from Congo.
The birdlife on the banks is so captivating and the birds to be seen include the African fish Eagle, Goliath heron, saddle-billed stork, African Jacana, Pied and malachite kingfishers, African skimmer, Piacpiac, rock prantincole kingfishers, bee-eaters and many more. After the launch cruise, return to your lodge and stay at leisure with dinner in progress.
Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive
The Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive takes place in the Murchison Falls National Park. The main areas of the drive are the Delta, Buligi Peninsula and the southern section which is known as the heart of Murchison.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park
Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park
Journey time: 6 - 7 Hrs
Early in the morning, after your breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park with your lunch stopover (optional) in Hoima.
Located in southern Uganda, Kibale Forest National Park is said to be home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Although the highlight of the park is the habituated chimpanzees, the treetops are alive with all manner of monkey including: red-tailed monkey, L’Hoest's monkey, grey-cheeked Mangabey, red colobus and black and white colobus monkeys are all spotted here.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale
Primate Lodge in Kibale is an exclusive eco-lodge situated in the heart of Kibale Forest National Park. It is surrounded by a lush tropical forest that is home to 13 different species of primates, including the chimpanzees. Privately secluded in the rainforest, this safari lodge offers you a truly authentic jungle experience and is the perfect gateway for tracking the primates in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park
Explore Kibale National park The ‘’World’s Primate Capital’’
Kibale is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking. The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, of which 13 species are primates including the chimpanzee, with over 375 bird species.
On this day you will take part in Chimpanzee tracking where you will have an exclusive experience of the chimps plus many more primates which include but not limited to the following; Ugandan Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, de brazza’s monkey, red colobus monkey, black & white colobus monkey, blue monkeys, baboons and many more varied types of primates right within this amazing conservation area.
Thereafter, return to your lodge for lunch & refreshment. Alternatively, optional visit to Kafred at Bigodi Village, where you will have interesting cultural encounters;
Visiting homesteads
Bigodi village trail
Guided nature walks in Bigodi wetland sanctuary (Birding)
Experience a Ugandan school system
Visit elders’ homes for story telling.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Journey time: 2-3 Hrs
After your breakfast enjoy a leisurely morning, and later on start off your journey to ‘’a medley of wonders’’. On arrival after a stopover at the equator, you will check into your lodge for lunch, refreshment and leisure.
Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth NP is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishasha sector is home to tree-climbing lions that spend long lazy days dozing in the pretty fig trees.
Buffalo Safari Lodge is located at the magical Kazinga Channel 1km off Kasese Mbarara road with spectacular views the Kazinga Channel and the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth NP. The resort boasts of a serene environment comprising of spectacular flora and fauna like elephants, buffalos, hippos, warthogs and a variety of bird species all at a glance of an eye.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start off the day with a tasty breakfast and then get deeper into the highlights of this amazing park. Dawn Game Drive; explore the park’s flora and fauna to include elusive bird species and a wide variety of animals like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kob, warthogs and many more.
Katwe Community; discover the people and their culture where you will learn about salt mining by the local means from Lake Katwe and interact with the local people and share cultural experiences.
Lunch cruise; this is the main activity after lunch where you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more, together with animals like hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Via Ishasha Sector
Journey time: 4 - 5 Hrs
After breakfast and a leisurely morning, you will have a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Southerly Ishasha Sector. On arrival, check into your lodge and recuperate from the journey.
At 331 square km, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas, over 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species, 400 plant species, 63 tree species, 120 mammal species & 27 frog species. Here is the chance to meet and interact with the shortest people (Batwa) of the mountains.
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point. All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are high end suites. All Suites can be twin, double or triple. There is 24/7 power in all the rooms.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing at exactly 8:00 am and tracking will commence in the next 30 min after registration and briefing by the ranger guides.
Gorilla tracking is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. This starts at 8:30 am and can last a few hours to a whole day depending on where the gorillas were left the previous day. After gorilla tracking, return to your lodge and have your lunch.
In the evening you may opt for a community tour (optional) where you will meet and interact with the shortest people (Batwa) of the mountains; learn about their way of life such as; hunting skills, medicinal knowledge, child upbringing, cuisines, art and crafts and many more interesting aspects.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi
Scenic Journey to the Magical Lake Bunyonyi
Journey time: 2 - 3 Hrs
After checking out of your Lodge, start off your journey to the most scenic Lake Bunyonyi, this journey comprises the beautiful views of Kisoro’s green hills. Upon arrival get to your lodge, check in and enjoy your lunch.
Lake Bunyonyi
Located in southern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is said to be the second deepest lake in Africa. Home to a variety of water birds, Lake Bunyonyi is known as the ‘place of little birds’. The lake is dotted with magical, mystical, misty islands and surrounded by verdant, undulating, terraced hillsides. Highlights include camping on one of the islands, the epic scenery, swimming in the lake’s crystal clear waters, bird watching, canoeing, and hiking.
Bunyonyi Safari Resort is located in a very peaceful, natural setting away in the small village of Kagalama. Bunyonyi translates "a place of little birds" and it is the name of a scenic crater lake located in the highlands of south western Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Rwakobo Rock, Lake Mburo National Park
Explore Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo national Park
Journey time: 3 – 4 Hrs
After breakfast, you will get involved in a yet another adventurous experience which includes:
Dug-out canoeing; explore the 29 Islands of Lake Bunyonyi together with guided nature walks.
Visit the historical Islands of Akampene (punishment Island), Bwama & Njubeera Island (Sharp’s Island)
Lake Mburo National Park is conveniently located close to the Kampala–Mbarara highway, with varied wildlife in the middle of extensive rich acacia woodland. It is home to over 332 bird species including the rare African fin foot, shoebill, papyrus gonolek, yellow warbler, saddle billed stork, brown chested wattle, plover among others.
Overnight: Rwakobo Rock
Rwakobo Rock is a peaceful and secluded retreat where guests can breathe in the essence of wild Uganda. The 8 comfortable and spacious cottages are dotted around the hill, and are all very private and offering great sunset views as well as comfortable amenities.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Rwakobo Rock, Lake Mburo National Park
Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will go for your game drive in the woodland acacia. Expect a variety of flora and fauna which includes zebras, Roth’s child giraffes, elephants, elands, wart hogs, topi, Yellow Warbler, Saddle-billed Stork, Cisticola, White-winged Warbler, Crested Crane and many more. Visit the salt licks and watch animals licking natural salt to supplement their diet while at a viewing platform.
After your game drive you will return to your lodge and stay at leisure with lunch in progress.
After lunch take a boat cruise will take you close to the rich flora and fauna of Lake Mburo.
After boat cruise, feel free to take part in some optional activities which include; horseback rides, walking safari, or mountain biking through the park
The Game Drive in Lake Mburo passes a variety of landscape features including acacia woodland, wetlands, grassy hillsides, rock outcrops and seasonally flooded valley floors.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala
At Leisure and Travel to Kampala City with Day at Leisure
Journey time: 4hrs: 30Min
Spend a leisurely day with lunch at the lodge, and after lunch depart Lake Mburo for Kampala. Take a stopover at the equator in Masaka; for a photo opportunity. After this equator moment, proceed to Kampala city and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa
A modern boutique hotel set in the heart of Kampala, Fairway Hotel & Spa is conveniently located close to numerous entertainment and dining venues and is a walking distance away from the biggest shopping malls in the city. Accommodation options include Standard, Standard Triple and Executive rooms, each fitted with an LCD TV, Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a coffee-maker, and a kettle. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, a sports club and bar, a fitness centre and a swimming pool. Guests can explore a variety of must-visit venues namely the Kampala Golf Course, the National Theatre, and the National Museum.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Fairway Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
End of Itinerary
Kampala Half Day City Tour & Departure
Journey time: 45mins – 1hr
On this final day of your safari, enjoy a brief tour of Kampala city with visits to; the highlights of the city such as the Buganda palace, Uganda museum, Nakasero market, all the historical monuments, the largest craft village and temples. You will later be transferred to Entebbe International Airport to check in for your next home departure.
End of Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: