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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

Arrival in Entebbe

Arrival in Entebbe

Upon Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, VIP meet & greet and assisted through immigration, collect your luggage and exit the arrivals terminal where you will be met by your driver/Guide who will transfer you to your Lodge.

You will spend the rest of your day/evening relaxing at the lodge.

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

Day 2

Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Gulu

Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Gulu

After an early breakfast, you will set off for Kidepo Valley National Park. Along Masindi road, you will stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit the reintroduced white rhino. Have lunch here, then proceed to Kidepo, which ranks among Africa's finest wildernesses. You will arrive in Gulu in the evening for relaxing at Church hill courts.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)
High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Gulu (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game walk, Game drives & Cultural visit

Game walk, Game drives & Cultural visit

Early morning departure from Gulu to Kidepo Valley. Upon arrival a game drive will be conducted in the Kidepo Valley National Park. From Apoka, in the heart of the national park, a savannah landscape extends in all directions. It reaches far beyond the gazetted area of 1,442 km2, toward horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges. The park inhabits one of the most exciting faunas of any Ugandan park. It is home to over 80 species of mammals, several of which are endemic to Kidepo National Park, like cheetah, striped hyena, and caracal. You will also find over 465 bird species, including ostriches. Another game drive in the afternoon and community tour later in the evening.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Murchison & Evening game drive

Transfer to Murchison & Evening game drive

After an early breakfast, leave for Murchison Falls National Park (the northern sector) with lunch along the way.

The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45 m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls. The falls are the centrepiece of the park and final event in an 80 km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river’s energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the Rift Valley floor into Lake Albert.

An evening game drive will be condcuted upon arrival where a lot of animals will be seen, such as elephants, giraffes and buffaloes. Hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents here.

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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Game drives & Boat trip on River Nile

Game drives & Boat trip on River Nile

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, giving you the chance to explore the incredible wildlife and landscapes of the national park. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise along the River Nile, which lasts about 3 hours. The cruise will take you to the base of the spectacular waterfall, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon to relax.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Nile dellta cruise, top of the falls & Relaxing

Nile dellta cruise, top of the falls & Relaxing

We will go on an early morning boat trip. The boat will take us downstream to the delta, the place where the Nile enters Lake Albert. This trip of 5 - 6 hours will show us all the beauty of this national park, especially the delta with its variety of birds. You have a good chance to see the elusive shoebill stork. In the afternoon, we visit the top of the falls with a wonderful view.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort portal

Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort portal

We have an early morning departure for the journey to Kibale Forest. We will pass close to Lake Albert. On a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert Rift is spectacular. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Kibale Forest, falling asleep with the sounds of the tropical rainforest.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Chimpanze tracking and Bigodi community Walk

Chimpanze tracking and Bigodi community Walk

At 8 am, we will start with the 4-hour chimp walk. In addition, 10 other primate species can be seen. The park is also known for all its butterflies and birds. In the afternoon, we take a walk through the Bigodi Swamp. You need to be physically fit to be able to walk through the forests.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Queen & Kyambura gorge walk

Transfer to Queen & Kyambura gorge walk

After an early breakfast, we depart for Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal. We reach Buffalo Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunning, beautiful view over the Kazinga Channel.

In the afternoon, you'll go to Kyambura Gorge. Here, you can go for a 3 to 4-hour walk into the gorge to meet the chimpanzees.

The rest of the evening will be spent at the lodge relaxing.

Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Game drives & Boat trip on Kazinga Channel

Game drives & Boat trip on Kazinga Channel

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, giving you the chance to explore the incredible wildlife and landscapes on the plains of Queen Elizabeth with thousands of Uganda kobs, lions, elephants. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, which lasts about 2 hours. The cruise will take you to the base of the spectacular waterfall, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view and animals on the water side.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon to relax.

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 11

Tree climbing Lions of Ishasha

Tree climbing Lions of Ishasha

After breakfast, we will drive to ishasha sector in search of the tree climbing lions where we will spend the whole day.

All day game drives will be conducted in Ishasha sector and many animals will be spotted including tree climbing lions.

The rest of the evening will be spent relaxing at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Embogo Lodges
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail

Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail

In the morning, we will make a short game drive while in ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions as we drive out of the park for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.

We will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi in time for lunch.

In the afternoon we will have a batwa community experience the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

This is the day of gorilla tracking. At 7.45 am, you will be at the office of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a pre-briefing and at 8.30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them. All visitors are expected back at the starting point by 7 pm. Being physically fit is recommended.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Golden Monkey Tracking

Golden Monkey Tracking

This is the day of golden monkey tracking. At 7.45 am, you will be at the office of the office of Mgahinga national park for a pre-briefing, and at 8.30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the gorlden monekys, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them.

You will be transferred to Lake bunyonyi for overnight stay, you can enjoy canoeing/boat trip on this deep lake among with other relaxing activities.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon game drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon game drive

Early morning transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National park, it will take 3-4hours drive from Lake bunyonyi to Mbarara.

You will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara before continuing to the park, a smaller but unique park and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras.

We will conduct an afternoon game drive upon arrival with the community tour afterwards to experience Bahima culture and tradition if time allows.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Show more
LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 16

Game walk & Transfer to Entebbe

Game walk & Transfer to Entebbe

Early morning, we will go for a game walk and after breakfast we leave Lake Mburo National Park for Entebbe International Airport.

On the way back after Masaka there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and have lunch.

We will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for your onwards flights.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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