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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

2 Friends Beach Hotel, Entebbe

2 Friends Beach Hotel, Entebbe

Arrival, Transfer & Birding in Mabamba Bay

Depending on your arrival time, you will be transferred to your hotel/lodge in Entebbe and later on you will go birding in Mabamba Bay, while on a canoe.

This is a wetland on the edge of Lake Victoria, North West of the Entebbe Peninsular, with protected bird species to include the endemic shoebill stork and it is home to over 260 bird species; some of these will meet your expectations:
Shoebill stork, Pallid harrier, Black kite, Papyrus canary, Papyrus gonolek, Blue swallow, White-winged warbler, Goliath heron, Malachite kingfisher, Gull-billed terns, Winding Cisticola, Veil lot’s black weaver, Grosbeak weaver

Right after this birding warm up you will return to your hotel/lodge and stay at leisure.

Entebbe
Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused.
Luxurious accommodation at the beach of Lake Victoria.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ntoroko Game Lodge, Lake Albert

Ntoroko Game Lodge, Lake Albert

Travel to Semuliki national Park
Journey time: 6 - 7 Hrs

After your breakfast and checking out, you will immediately start your journey to Semuliki National Park: Located on the western side of the Rwenzori Mountains, dominated by an ancient Ituri forest (12 to 18000 years). This park is unique in such a way that most of its features are associated with West Africa, rather than East Africa like many other parks, thus providing a West African feel within Uganda. This has hot springs which have been in existence since 14 million years ago to date.
Lake Albert

Straddling the Uganda/DRC border, Lake Albert is one of the Great African Lakes. Visitors can look forward to a number of lovely activities including: mountain biking, scenic drives, hiking, horse riding, quad biking, and bush dinners under the African sky.
Accommodation
Ntoroki Game Lodge is located in Semuliki Wildlife reserve right at the shores of Lake Albert Ntoroko game Lodge has 5 luxury tents very ideal for honeymooners.

Main Destination:
Semuliki National Park
Accommodation:
Ntoroko Game Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Toro-Semliki WR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ntoroko Game Lodge, Lake Albert

Ntoroko Game Lodge, Lake Albert

Explore the birds of Semuliki National Park

n the morning after your breakfast, you will hike/nature walk Kirumia trail through Ituri forest to river Semliki where you will spot a variety of endemic birds like:

White-crested hornbill, White-tailed hornbill, Red-billed dwarf hornbill, Black-wattled hornbill, Piping hornbill, Crested flycatcher, Yellow throated, Nicator Great blue turaco, Orange weaver, Ross’ turaco, Congo serpent eagle, Shoebill stork, Red-billed malimbe, Canather’s Cisticola & more

After your lunch break you will have a nature walk taking the Sempaya trail where you will approach yet another bunch of interesting bird species, and then get to the Sempaya Hot springs. While at the Hot springs; boil some eggs and plantain and have a taste of what has been boiled by the natural hot water. You will also spot some primates like the grey-cheeked Mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys and visit a tree house where you will experience an aerial view of the park.

Main Destination:
Semuliki National Park
Accommodation:
Ntoroko Game Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Toro-Semliki WR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park

Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Semuliki for Kibale National Park
Journey time: 2 - 3 hours

After your breakfast & morning at leisure, you will start off your journey to Kibale National Park.
Kibale located in southern Uganda 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 arrival you have optional activities where you will have interesting cultural encounters; to include:

Visiting homesteads
Bigodi village trail
Guided nature walks in Bigodi wetland sanctuary (Birding)
Visit elders’ homes for story telling
Later on, after this memorable experience, return to you lodge and enjoy your leisure in a quiet environment with sounds of fauna.
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.

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:
Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park

Primate Lodge Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park

Birding in Kibale National Park; "The World's Primate Capital"

Kibale National Park is famously known as the ‘’primate capital of the world’’ with 13 primate species and the highest number of Chimpanzees (over 1450 chimps), 372 birds species (60% recorded as Uganda’s forest birds) together with other animals like the elusive forest elephants, giant forest hogs, buffalos, genet cats and more.

In the morning, you will go birding, spiced up with primate treks (chimps and monkeys), nature walks and more. You will come across birds. Some of the primates you will encounter include but not limited to the following: Chimpanzees, L’hoest’s monkey, Blue monkey, Black & white colobus, Olive baboons, Grey cheeked Mangabey, Ugandan Mangabey, Red-tailed monkeys, bush babies & pottos
After the morning session of your birding experience, return to your lodge for your lunch break.
After lunch, you will be taking the Bigodi trail and get to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to see the more bird species.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Journey time: 2 - 3 Hrs

Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for diverse ecosystems which include sprawling Savannah, shady humid forests, sparkling lakes, wetlands and amazing craters. Ideal for big game, primate species to include Chimps and over 612 bird species both migrant and resident birds. It has superb scenic views of Kazinga Channel, the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes which are home to a wide variety of birds.

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 or do an evening game drive optional.

Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge
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 National Park.

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:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

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 and many more.
Katwe Community; discover the people and their culture where you will learn about salt mining by local means from Lake Katwe and interact with the local people and share cultural experiences. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation in preparation for the afternoon activities.
Boat cruise; this is the main activity after lunch where you will spot a number of birds. This boat cruise is spiced up with stunning views of the Mweya peninsular and a local fishing village along the lake shores.

Visit Mweya Museum; after the boat cruise, with this visit you will learn more about the parks history, animals, physical features (crater lakes formation) together with the parks future prospects.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your breakfast, travel to another amazing scene of unique flora and fauna. This scenic journey takes approximately 2 hours from the Mweya Peninsular and it will reward you with the most amazing experience.

Located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha will offer you an unforgettable of experience. The sector is a composition of riverine and open Savannah kind of vegetation alongside the acacia and fig trees. Encounter the Tree climbing lions; this is the most captivating experience in Ishasha, thus its popularity in the entire national park.

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.

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:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (331 square km) is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas, over 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species, 400 plant species, 163 tree species, 120 mammal species & 27 frog species, making it an incredible birding destination with Rwamunyonyi Peak (2607m) as the best birding spot.

Expect to spot a variety of birds such as:
African-green pigeon, Black-billed turaco, African-harrier hawk, African broadbill, Cinnamon-chested bee-eater, Black bee-eater, Crowned hornbill and more.
After this adventure, return to your lodge and have lunch at leisure.

Later on, you will have a second-round birding taking the Muzabajiro Loop Trail, climbing up to the summit of Rukabira Hill where you will also enjoy astonishing views of Bwindi forest, the Western Rift Valley and the Virunga volcanoes for great photo moments. Right after here, return to your lodge and stay at leisure, and in the night, you will have your campfire together with storytelling.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Depart Bwindi For Lake Bunyonyi
Journey time: 2 - 3 Hrs
In the morning, after breakfast you may have an optional gorilla tracking prior to departure to Lake Bunyonyi. This tracking experience will add value to your birding safari, where you will meet one of the 9 habituated gorilla families within this oldest forest of Uganda.

Thereafter, embark on your journey to Lake Bunyonyi (a place of many little birds).
Second deepest lake in Africa with 29 islands and a perfect place to chill after a safari, gorilla tracking, volcano climbing, hiking and other tiresome activities, all because of its quietness and magical beauty. This is the safest lake to swim in as it is free from hippos, crocodiles and bilharzia.

Upon arrival at your lodge; you will have a chance to explore some optional activities below:

Swimming
Dugout canoe boating (discover the 29 Islands)
Biking
Sport fishing
Island hopping
Cultural encounter.

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

Day 11

Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Explore the Birds of Lake Bunyonyi

Early in the morning after your breakfast, start off the day with discovering the birds of Lake Bunyonyi where you will encounter a number of rare bird species which include but not limited to the following;

African hobby, Black kite, Swamp flycatcher, Scarlet-chested bird, Grey-crowned crane, Herons, Weaver birds, White-tailed blue monard, African harrier hawk, Slender-billed baglafetch, Levillant cuckoo, Cardinal woodpecker, Bronze-chested birds, White-headed saw-wing bird, Red-chested-sunbirds

Please note that this morning activity is composed of hikes, nature walks & a scenic view of Lake Bunyonyi terraces & the local communities.

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

Day 12

Rwakobo Rock, Lake Mburo National Park

Rwakobo Rock, Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Mburo National Park.

Lake Mburo National Park is conveniently located close to the Kampala–Mbarara highway, with varied wildlife in the middle of an 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. Upon arrival you will check in at you lodge and then have lunch.

After lunch a boat cruise will take you close to the rich flora and fauna of Lake Mburo. And along the shores, you will spot a variety of birds which include but not limited to Malachite Kingfishers.

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
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Show more
LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 13

Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala

Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala

Game Drive & Trip Back to Kampala City
Journey time: 4 Hrs: 45 Min

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will check out and proceed for your game drive in the woodland acacia. Expect a variety of flora and fauna, here is a chance to spot some rare bird species which include water and swamp birds like Papyrus gonolek etc. 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 depart 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.

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.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Fairway Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 14

Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala

Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala

Birding in Mpanga Eco Forest

Journey time: 1hr

After breakfast depart Kampala for Mpanga forest.

Mpanga forest is wonderful getaway for nature lovers! It is one of the Uganda birding spots nearest to Kampala and it is very productive for forest species. A birding day at this forest starts at the cleared visitors’ information centre area (cleared ground) at the edge of the forest.

It supports an impressive biodiversity for such a small forest! It has 500 species of trees and shrubs, 300 species of birds, 97 butterflies, and 112 moths. Three species of monkeys can be seen in the forest including vervet, red-tailed and black-and-white colobus monkeys. There is also a number of small mammals including banded mongoose, squirrels, pottos, pangolins and bush babies.

Some of the notable birds to observe include: Long-tailed Cormorant, Black-headed Heron, Purple Heron, African Harrier-Hawk and more.
After half day birding return to Kampala & spend the rest of the day at Leisure.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Fairway Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 15

End of Itinerary

End of Itinerary

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 flight.

End of Safari.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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