The Shuttle Hospitality

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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

You will be picked up by our driver-guide, who will transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay. He will brief you about the tour and what time to pick you up on day 2. The rest of the day, you can relax ahead of the start of the tour, and enjoy the beautiful "pearl of Africa".

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
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

Rhino Tracking

After an early breakfast, you will set off to Murchison Falls National Park. Along Masindi Road, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit the reintroduced white rhino. You will have lunch here and then proceed to Murchison.

The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45 m over the remnant Rift Valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centrepiece of the park and final event in an 80 km stretch of rapids.

A short game drive will be conducted upon arrival in Murchison Falls National Park.

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 3

Game Drives & Boat Trip on River Nile

Game Drives & Boat Trip on River Nile

The day will be spent on a game drive. We will leave early morning and go on a game drive from 8 am to 12 noon, seeing several animals including lions and giraffes. In the afternoon (2- 5 pm), we will take an impressive launch trip on the Nile, and up to the falls, giving you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and many different birds.

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 4

Nile Delta Cruise, Top of the Falls & Relaxing

Nile Delta Cruise, Top of the Falls & Relaxing

Early in the morning, the boat will take us downstream to the delta, to where the Nile enters Lake Albert. This 5- to 6-hour trip will show us the beauty of this national park, especially the delta, with its diverse birdlife. Here is a good chance to see the elusive shoebill stork. In the afternoon, a visit to the top of the falls offers 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 5

Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal

Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal

You will 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 late afternoon, we will arrive at Kibale Forest, sleeping with the noises 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 6

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Community Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Community Walk

At 8 am, we will start with the 4-hour chimp walk after being briefed. Also, 10 other primate species can be seen. The park is also known for its butterflies and birds. In the afternoon, a walk through the Bigodi community and the swamp will start - physical fitness is encouraged.

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 7

Transfer to Queen & Kyambura Gorge Walk

Transfer to Queen & Kyambura Gorge Walk

After an early breakfast, you'll depart for Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal. You'll reach Buffalo Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park by 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 relaxing at the lodge.

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 8

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, and elephants. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise on the 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 shore.

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 9

Tree-climbing Lions in Ishasha

Tree-climbing Lions in Ishasha

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

Full-day game drives will be conducted in the 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 10

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the morning, we will take a short game drive while in the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions as we exit the park and head 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 for 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 11

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

This is the day of gorilla trekking. At 7:45 am, you will be at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest office for pre-briefing, and at 8:30 am, you will start the trek. After locating the gorillas, you will spend up to 1 hour. 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 12

Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden Monkey Trekking

This is the day of the golden monkey trekking. At 7:45 am, you will be at the Mgahinga National Park office for a pre-briefing, and at 8:30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the golden monkeys, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them.

You will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi for an overnight stay with relaxing activities at this great resort.

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 13

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon Game Drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon Game Drive

You will have an early morning transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park. It will take 3 to 4 hours to 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, followed by a community tour to experience the Bahima culture and traditions, 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
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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 14

Transfer to Entebbe Airport

Transfer to Entebbe Airport

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

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

We will transfer you to Entebbe Airport for your onward flight.

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)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by The Shuttle Hospitality, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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