Kubwa Five Safaris

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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 Uganda | Travel To Lake Mburo National Park | Boat ride | Game Drive

Arrival in Uganda | Travel To Lake Mburo National Park | Boat ride | Game Drive

On your arrival in Uganda, you will be met by Kubwa Five Safaris representative with your name printed on an A4 paper will welcome you at Entebbe International Airport in the morning hours and you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park.

You will have a stopover at the Equator where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.

You will have lunch at the hotel, after the lunch go for a launch boat cruise; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Over 300 hippos are found in the lake.

Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet sounds and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.

After boat cruise, you will go the breathtaking evening game drive.

Dinner and Overnight at Rangeland Mburo Lodge.

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
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rangeland Mburo Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Walking Safari | Morning Game Drive | Horse Riding Safari

Walking Safari | Morning Game Drive | Horse Riding Safari

Have an early breakfast; head out for the morning walking safari in the park. A walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park is a magical way to experience the bush trails of the park.

After the walking safari, you will go for the drive bicycle safari (biking in the Lake Mburo National Park), or horse riding.

Please note, you will choose between bicycle safari and horse riding. Due to Lake Mburo National Park's richness in diversity that ranges from savannah vegetation, woodlands, forests, seasonal and permanent swamp hence being a habitat to many wildlife and bird species.

After a biking safari, if time allows, you will go horsing ride.

After the morning activities, you will head back to the lodge for lunch.

You will relax in the evening at your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Rangeland Mburo Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rangeland Mburo Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Travel To Lake Bunyonyi | Ninja Warrior | Zip Lining

Travel To Lake Bunyonyi | Ninja Warrior | Zip Lining

After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m).

It is probably is the second deepest lake in Africa. It is one of the few African lakes completely safe for swimming - there is no bilharzia.

After lunch, you will head out for zip lining; this activity is done over the lake. You will have another interesting activity; here you still stretch your muscles as you have the Ninja warrior.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Lodge (Arcadia).

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
  • Mid-range cottage located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will be driving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas. Did know that Uganda has the highest percentage of Mountain Gorillas in the world? There are currently less than 1200 mountain gorillas left in the world and almost half of the population resides in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Gorilla trekking is one of the top activities while on a safari.

You will either have lunch on the way or at your hotel. Check in at your lodge; prepare for yet another highlight of this amazing trip: tracking mountain gorillas

You will have lunch on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Friends Resort.

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:
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking, Birding | Batwa Cultural Interaction And Community Walk

Gorilla Trekking, Birding | Batwa Cultural Interaction And Community Walk

After a cup of tea, head to the park head offices with your guide, have a briefing about the Do’s and Don’ts while in the park with gorillas.

After head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest, trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over 346 bird species, 120 mammal species, 400 plant species, 27 frog species among others and covering an area of 331 sq km.

Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets
At the end of this long and exciting adventure, return to our lodge for a well-deserved shower, and then have lunch.

In the evening, you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that has lived in the forest for 500,000 years, enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.

Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Friends Resort.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Travel To Ishasha For Tree Climbing Lions Tracking | Evening Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth NP

Travel To Ishasha For Tree Climbing Lions Tracking | Evening Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth NP

After early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions.

The Ishasha sector is notably recognized for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National park.
In the southern section of this park, the Lions are now and again spotted hanging on branches of huge fig trees whereas the Uganda Kob graze in the plains of the Ishasha sector.

When you arrive in Ishasha you will first try to spot the lions in one of the huge trees.
After a game drive in Ishasha, it will time to move to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is also Uganda’s most popular tourist destination.

You will have an evening game drive aiming to catch the lions hunting in the evening.

Will have dinner and overnight at Engiri Game Lodge.

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:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Morning Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth National Park | Boat Ride | Relaxation In the Evening

Morning Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth National Park | Boat Ride | Relaxation In the Evening

Depart at 6:00am for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the morning. We also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, leopards and waterbucks.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is the largest biotic area in Africa. It is a habitat for variety of flora and fauna, hippo, tree-climbing lions, elephants, swamp antelope, Uganda-kobs, topis, water bucks, bush bucks, reed bucks, duiker, and many other animal species. It is a home to over 95 species of mammals and over 600 species of birds. The park is also Uganda’s most popular tourist destination.

After lunch, you will then head out for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Expect to see large numbers of buffalos, elephants and hippos.

Have dinner and overnight at Engiri Game Lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Travel To Fort Portal | Hiking | Crater Lakes Tour | Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves

Travel To Fort Portal | Hiking | Crater Lakes Tour | Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves

After your breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom. Depart from Kampala 6:30am. The last hour of the journey will take you through dense forest and sounds of the wild.

You will visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru and the three surrounding Explosion Crater Lake. A side-trip to the Caves and the three nearby Crater Lakes will be a time of hiking, learning about the local culture and legends, plus a hike around three crater lakes.

This rather drastic plan failed and the king, Bukuku of Toro then hid her in the cave. However with her allure still strong she became pregnant to the Batembuzi King Isaza and later gave birth to their son.

Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp.

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:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Chimpanzee Tracking | Travel To Semliki National Park | Sempaya Hot Springs

Chimpanzee Tracking | Travel To Semliki National Park | Sempaya Hot Springs

The tracking will start early and takes about two to three hours, depending on the location of the chimps. After the trek you will go back to the resort for lunch and then visit Bigodi Swamp. This is a beautiful area in the rain forest with an abundance of animals: monkeys, birds and maybe forest elephants.

After the trek you will go back to the resort for lunch and you will be driven to Semiliki National Park. On your arrival in Semiliki National Park, you will have a nature walk.

The park is home to 53 mammals of which 27 are large mammals. 11 species are endemic to the park including the pygmy antelope and two flying squirrel species.

You will also visit Sempaya Hot Springs which are the main attraction of this park and our safari highlight. The strength and hotness of the springs are amazing as one can boil eggs and matooke in a few minutes, its ready to eat.

Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp.

Main Destination:
Semuliki National Park
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Travel To Murchison Falls National Park | Top Of The Falls Tour |A Short Evening Game Drive

Travel To Murchison Falls National Park | Top Of The Falls Tour |A Short Evening Game Drive

After an early morning breakfast, you will depart to Murchison Falls National Park through Kibale, then Hoima.

The park is Uganda’s largest protected area, home to more than 73 animal species, including buffaloes, leopards, lions, and elephants, 3/4 of the world’s population of Rothschild giraffes plus a healthy population of herbivores.

In addition to 451 bird species, including 23 Albertine rift endemics.

On arrival at the park, you will go to the top of the falls. It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice below. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows.

You will have a short evening game drive on your way to the lodge.

Have dinner and overnight at Parkside safari lodge.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Balloon Safari| Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive

Balloon Safari| Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive

We strongly recommend that a traveler books for air balloon safari in advance to secure your place. We have limited capacity and this exclusive adventure is frequently fully booked.

You will set off very early in the morning at 5:450am, you will leave for a morning game drive on the Northern Delta Nile

Other activities in this game drive include bird watching, and sightseeing across the open savannah, dotted woodland and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert delta.

After the game drive, you will head back to your hotel for an early lunch.

In the afternoon, you embark on a three hour boat cruise on the Nile.

After the boat ride, you will go for the evening game drive to spot many other animals which you might have missed during your morning game drive.

Dinner and breakfast at Parkside Safari Lodge.

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

Day 12

Transfer To Kidepo Valley National Park

Transfer To Kidepo Valley National Park

You will have breakfast 5:45am and depart at 6am and be driven to Kidepo Valley National Park.

Kidepo Valley National Park. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including possibly Africa’s largest herds of Hile Buffalo, Burchell’s Zebra, lions, Elephants Oribi, Klipspringer, Uganda Kob, greater and lesser Kudu, Warthog, Bush Pig, Topi, Grant’s Gazelle, Eland, Bushbuck, Common Duiker, Bush Dusker, Roan Antelope, Beisa Oryx, DikDik, Defassa Waterbuck, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Chandlers and many others.

Have dinner and overnight at Apoka UWA Bandas.

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
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Apoka UWA Bandas
  • Budget banda located inside Kidepo Valley NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Kidepo Morning Game Drive | Cultural Interaction And Community Walk | Evening Game Drive

Kidepo Morning Game Drive | Cultural Interaction And Community Walk | Evening Game Drive

If you ever thought of being in the real wild alone, then Kidepo is the perfect place to go Kidepo Valley National Park. After breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive through the park to encounter Zebras, Giraffes, and many more that roam the short grassland plains of the Narus valley. The Scenic view is splendid with Mt. Lotukei in the far background in the Sudan.

In the afternoon, undertake community walk where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people – the Karamojong. You will spend a wonderful afternoon with the Karamojong people and have an insight of their way of life and beliefs.

After the culture interaction, you will depart for an evening game drive to search for Kidepo’s exclusive wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hartebeests, Roan antelopes and many woodland birds.
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Have dinner and overnight at Apoka UWA Bandas.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Apoka UWA Bandas
  • Budget banda located inside Kidepo Valley NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Leave Kidepo Valley National Park | Travel To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary For Rhino Tracking

Leave Kidepo Valley National Park | Travel To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary For Rhino Tracking

After breakfast, travel through the remotest zones of Uganda, seeing the villages and grass thatched houses passing by the window. View the wild, domestic and cultural richness of this pearl of Africa, experience quality vegetation.

On your way to Kampala, you will branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; this is one of the breathtaking activities in Uganda, the pearl of the Africa.

After the Rhino Tracking, you will be driven to Kampala.

Dinner and overnight at Amuka Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Accommodation:
Amuka Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Travel To River Nile | Boat Ride To The Source Of The River Nile

Travel To River Nile | Boat Ride To The Source Of The River Nile

Depart for Jinja at 6:00am with packed breakfast. You will be driven to Jinja. You will have lunch on your way to Jinja

On your arrival in Jinja, you will go for the boat ride to the source of the River Nile. The Nile River finds its source in Jinja where it starts the 4000 km through different African countries.

Dinner and overnight at Brisk Hotel Triangle.

Main Destination:
Nile River
Accommodation:
Brisk Hotel Triangle
  • Mid-range hotel located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 16

Optional Activities (White Water Rafting, Horse Ride )| Relax At Your Lodge

Optional Activities (White Water Rafting, Horse Ride )| Relax At Your Lodge

On this day, you have two activities white water rafting or Horseback riding. You will choose one of the two activities.

White Water Rafting on the rapids is an adventure and an unforgettable experience. With horseback riding, you will tour communities in Jinja.

After white water rafting or horseback riding, you will check in at your hotel for lunch.

After white water rafting, you will check in at your hotel for lunch.

You will have Dinner and Overnight at Brisk Hotel Triangle. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa center and views of the lake and more facilities.

If you are not fully vaccinated, you will have PCR Covid-19 tests.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Brisk Hotel Triangle
  • Mid-range hotel located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 17

Final Day In Uganda | Flight Back Home

Final Day In Uganda | Flight Back Home

The day begins with a delightful breakfast after which you prepare to be driven back to the Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

You will have lunch in one of the restaurants in town. Later in the evening, you will be transferred to Entebbe for your departure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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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