Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport - Murchison Falls National Park - Nile Safari Lodge
Arrival at Entebbe Airport - Murchison Falls National Park - Nile Safari Lodge
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport and after the immigration and customs formalities, your driver-guide will wait for you to begin the panoramic drive northwest through Kampala to the famous Luwero Triangle. Travel to Murchison Falls National Park which is located on the shores of Lake Albert in Northern Uganda. It is bisected by the Victoria Nile into 2 sections. Arrive at Nile Safari Lodge in the evening, have dinner and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park - Nile Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Nile Safari Lodge
Have a cup of African coffee and start your game drive. Your guide will help you spot elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, and hyena. You will return for lunch. After lunch, go for a boat safari upstream on the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, stopping just 10m from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. Marvel at the toothsome hippos and crocodiles. Over this 17km stretch, you may see elephant, waterbuck, Uganda kob, and crocodile. This is also a zone for many bird species like the Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork.
You will leave the boat and start your (quite heavy) hike to the top of the fall (approx. 1 hour). See where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. Your driver-guide will be waiting for you to bring you back to Nile Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest National Park - Kyaninga Lodge
Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest National Park - Kyaninga Lodge
Go on a full-day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms along the Albertine Rift escarpments. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon". Meals and overnight will be at Kyaninga Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking - Afternoon relaxation at Kyaninga Lodge
Chimpanzee trekking - Afternoon relaxation at Kyaninga Lodge
In the morning, you will have breakfast and then transfer to Kibale's headquarters for a briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information, not only on chimpanzees and primates, but also on small organisms which makes it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. Later in the afternoon, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its Kazinga Channel, with an en-route game drive. The park is undoubtedly Uganda’s most famous national park and a favorite destination for travelers. Overnight will be at Kyaninga Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kyaninga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Mweya Safari Lodge
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Mweya Safari Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the en-route morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queen's Mile. You may encounter elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda kobs, and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. After lunch, go on a 2-hour boat trip along the famous Kazinga Channel which connects the waterflow from Lake George to Lake Edward. You have the opportunity to see hippo, buffalo, kob, elephant, warthog, etc. This trip also enables you to see spectacular birds. Later, you will be driven to the Ishasha sector for dinner and an overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Start your day with a cup of coffee and then go on an early-morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queen's Mile. You may encounter elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, lion, Uganda kob, and a variety of birds. Thereafter, you'll drive to the Ishasha Sector which takes you through the unique western Rift Valley escarpment. The afternoon is spent on leisure and relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ishasha - Lion tracking - Ishasha wilderness
Ishasha - Lion tracking - Ishasha wilderness
After an early breakfast, head out for lion tracking which involves following an individual or group of lions in order to learn more about their behavior, feeding habits, and social group dynamics. To take part in the lion-tracking experience, one needs to book in advance because there is a limit to the number of people who may participate in the activity. Lion tracking has
3 sessions per day but we will participate in the early-morning session which takes between 2 to 3 hours. The chief tracker or researcher will brief you about the activity and what to expect before you get into the vehicles to look for the lions. Later, you will continue searching for the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Overnight will be at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ishasha - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Ishasha - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
With the previous day’s memories still fresh, take on yet another game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It involves driving through interesting features. On this game drive, you will also see elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. You will then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This park is home to rare mountain gorillas. Apart from gorillas, there are a wide variety of primates to see including blue monkeys and red-tailed monkeys. The forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running through it. Dinner and overnight stay are at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Gorilla tracking - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Gorilla tracking - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
After breakfast, get ready for the trekking which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy primates. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare mountain gorilla. This is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours and it’s well worth the effort.
The afternoon is spent on a pygmy village walk. The village walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest live. It is also a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The walk begins with your guide at your lodge and is most informative and rewarding. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Fly back to Entebbe - Transfer to Jinja - Wild Waters Lodge
Fly back to Entebbe - Transfer to Jinja - Wild Waters Lodge
You will be driven to the Kihihi Airstrip by our driver-guide to catch up with your morning flight at 09h45, arriving at Entebbe Airport at 11h25. You will meet our office representative who will take you for lunch and later drive you to Jinja (with an en-route Covid-19 departure test). The town is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. On your way to Jinja, visit Sezibwa Falls which has a cultural experience related to the Buganda Kingdom. Proceed with a visit to the Nile Bridge and a boat cruise to the source of the Nile. Overnight will be at Wild Waters Lodge on the island.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Wildwaters Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
After breakfast, you have time to relax. Later, you will be transferred by boat to the mainland where you will find your driver-guide who will drive you back to Entebbe Airport (depending on your flight time).
End of our services.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
