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Arrival
Day 1
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will be picked up by your safari guide from the hotel in Kampala or Entebbe in the morning after breakfast and embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park through the remote way from Kampala. Along the way, you will have a tour of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino-tracking adventure and have lunch at Kabalega Diners. Then after proceeding to the park, you will visit the top of the falls where you will view the stunning falls passing through the 7m narrow gorge pouring into the Victoria Nile with thunderous force. After heading to the lodge, you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park Game Drives and Boat Cruises
Murchison Falls National Park Game Drives and Boat Cruises
Today, you will enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge and head out for the 2 hours game drive in Uganda’s’ largest park with a wide range of wildlife species such as leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, cape buffaloes, African elephants, antelopes, Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks and various bird species. After the game drive, you will transfer back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Then, you will have a 3-hour launch cruise on the River Nile where you will spot a number of wildlife species along the banks such as African elephants, hippos, Nile crocodiles, antelopes, monkeys and water bird species. You will ride towards the bottom of the falls where you will hike to the top of the fall for about 1 hour and 30 minutes after which, you will retire to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal City
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal City
You will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. Then, you will check out from the lodge and transfer Kibale Forest National Park via Fort Portal. The park is one of Africa’s most beautiful rainforests and habitat to 13 primates and the most common ones are chimpanzees. It also gives a great birding experience place with over 325 bird species. Along the way, you will spot stunning landscapes, forests, and the remote countryside. Upon arrival at the park, you will have a nature walk in the evening before continuing to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices for briefing and then afterwards set out for chimpanzee trekking through the dense forest. Keep in mind that you will be given only 1 hour when you encounter the chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, other primate species can be spotted like the red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, black, LHoest’s monkeys, white Colobus monkeys and also African elephants, antelopes, and Cape buffaloes. From there, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the evening, you will go for a nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland where you will spot birds, olive baboons, bush babies, and sitatungas among other wildlife species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Immediately after you have a relaxed breakfast, you will head out for a 4-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth which is one of Uganda’s best wildlife National parks the park is home to over 600 bird species, high-concentration mammals like African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, leopards among others. During the road trip, you will enjoy scenic views including the Rwenzori ranges and stopovers along the crater lakes. Upon arrival at the park, you will set out for the evening game drive where you will spot a number of animals.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after your breakfast, you will set out for an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be spotting various wildlife species like waterbucks, lions, African elephants, antelopes, Cape buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, also view different crater lakes. After the 3-hour drive, you will transfer back for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon 2-hour launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel which has the highest concentration of hippos in the world. It also has several bird species and animals like Nile crocodiles, African elephants, and antelopes among others.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha Sector
Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha Sector
On this day, you will wake up early in the morning and head out for another game drive and this will give you a chance to see animals in their families, distinctive clans, and groups. This game drive is done through the Kasenyi plains looking out for African elephants, leopards, Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, and various beautiful birds. Later, you will embark on the 2-hour drive to Ishasha which is home to the tree-climbing lions. With the help of the experienced ranger guide, you will search for these lions in the fig trees.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Enjojo Lodge (Cottage)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this day, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the habitat of the gentle giants, the endangered mountain gorillas. This road trip will take you through the Kigezi highlands and its various scenic terraced hills. You will have lunch along the way or upon arrival at the lodge depending on your arrival time.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The talk about these gentle giants claims that 98% of DNA is close to that of the human race. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas. Other species like butterflies, plants, primates, mammals, and reptiles, among others, are found here. After the briefing at the headquarters, you will be led by the ranger guide into the jungle to search for the mountain gorillas. This experience usually takes 2 hours to about 8 hours being that gorillas move differently, and only 1 hour is granted to visitors to have a glimpse of the gorillas. In case you are not interested in mountain gorillas trekking, you can have a short guided forest walk or a village walk to the Batwa community. After the adventure, you will return back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
On this day, after your relaxed breakfast, as you’re still in the mood of reminiscing about the previous day’s gorilla adventure, you will embark on the drive towards Lake Bunyonyi, which is Africa’s second deepest lake and a birder destination. You will enjoy the beautiful views of the landscapes like the locally terraced interlocking hills where most locals carry out their crop cultivation. Also while here, you are at the base that was named by Britain’s great diplomat Winston Churchill as the pearl of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Lake Bunyonyi Tour
Lake Bunyonyi Tour
You will have your relaxed breakfast with an amazing view from the flourishing surrounding hills, forests and the beautiful rays of the sunrise. You will set out for a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi which harbors 29 islands and of which every island has its own history like the Punishment Island. You will enjoy the stories from the guides about the area, and later return to the lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will relax before you take a community walk, or hike up the hills to enjoy more stunning views of forests and lakes together with birds. You can also read a book while relaxing by the lakeside, or swim in the lake which is free of Bilharzia and safe from crocodiles and other dangerous animals.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After your breakfast, you will embark on the 4 hours and 30 minutes road trip to Lake Mburo National Park, known for being the smallest but rich with wildlife. You will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara town. The road trip will go through stunning sceneries, farms, markets and plantations. The park is a habitat for a large number of zebras, impalas, oribis, cape buffaloes, warthogs, and waterbucks with over 332 bird species. Upon arrival at the park in the afternoon hours, you will head for a boat cruise along Lake Mburo.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Road Trip Transfer to Jinja Via the Equator Line
Road Trip Transfer to Jinja Via the Equator Line
You will enjoy your relaxed breakfast, then embark on the game drive as you find your way out to Kampala. You will have a stopover at the Equator line, take photos and also purchase some souvenirs from craft shops. You'll have your lunch still at the Equator or in Kampala city. After lunch, you will continue with your road trip to Jinja which is located east of Kampala to explore the source of the Nile River. You will arrive there in the evening, have dinner and take a rest at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mirembe Hotels
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
White Water Rafting and Explore the Nile River
White Water Rafting and Explore the Nile River
You will have an early breakfast and set out for today’s adventures. The Nile River has its source in Jinja where it starts and stretches northwards 4000 km through different African countries. Your safari guide will lead you to the beginning point. You will embark on the guided boat cruise to the source of the Nile. After the boat cruise, you will go for half-day rafting on the rapids and falls which is an adventure and a memorable experience. You will have lunch and afterwards, you could opt to rest at the lodge in the swimming pool or go for optional activities like kayaking, quad biking, or horse riding and tubbing.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mirembe Hotels
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Drive to Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Drive to Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
You will have breakfast and leave Jinja for the Kampala city tour to buy some souvenirs to take home with you. Depending on your departure flight time, you can still have time to explore Kampala city and visit the monuments, historical places, and markets around Kampala before transferring to Entebbe for the flight back home, hence marking an end to the 15 days gorilla safari and wildlife Uganda tour.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
