Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Drive to Rhino Tracking then transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Rhino Tracking then transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Your driver/guide will pick you from the accommodation and you will head out for Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison Falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you wil have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. En route, make a visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park for an Evening game drive and check into your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
Accommodation: (Red Chili rest camp -Budget Level) | Meals: Lunch and Dinner, Drinking water | Transfer Time Approx.: 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison game viewing and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Murchison game viewing and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the opportunity of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo and elephants among others. For any birder, this area supports the secretary bird and black chested snake eagle to name a few. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. On your way back your guide will take you for an evening drive, return to your accommodation and have a relaxed Sundowner evening.
Accommodation: (Red Chili rest camp ) | Meals: Lunch and Dinner, Drinking water | Transfer Time Approx.: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park (Chimps)
Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park (Chimps)
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda. Stop over for en-route lunch. Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys and red tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Accommodation: (Rweteera Safari Camp -Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rweteera Safari Park
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kibale chimp habituation experience, return to the accommodation and relax
Kibale chimp habituation experience, return to the accommodation and relax
Have breakfast at the accommodation and proceed out for a lifetime experience of chimp habituation in Kibale Forest. The activity allows you to accompany Kibale’s research and habituation team on their daily activities. You will spend a greater part of the day in the presence of these amazing human closest relation with the wild and witness them nesting, de-nesting, feeding, playing etc. while getting first hand explanation of the experts on the ground. Later, return to the accommodation for relaxation with spectacular view of Kibale features right in front of you.
Accommodation: (Rweteera Safari Camp -Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rweteera Safari Park
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, relax and undertake the afternoon game viewing
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, relax and undertake the afternoon game viewing
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and drive off to Queen Elizabeth NP. You will reach Queen early enough to relax, have lunch and in the afternoon proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like: reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few. Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.
Accommodation: (The Bush lodge -Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
-
The Bush Lodge (Tent)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tracking plus other game viewing and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Tracking plus other game viewing and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Have breakfast and proceed out for the early morning lion tracking experience. The lions that are tracked have radio collars on them and it’s breathtaking for Wildlife enthusiasts who take part in this rare opportunity while in Queen. However, the groups (to go tracking) are limited in order to reduce stress on these members of the big 5 and increase the quality of the experience for visitors. You will also have the opportunity to encounter other wildlife while on the lion tracking experience. Return to your accommodation, rest and have lunch. The afternoon adventure entails a launch (boat) trip on the Kazinga Channel – a water stream joining Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel attracts a large school of hippos and Nile crocodiles besides the variety of birds on the reed shores like: the pelicans, kingfishers, saddle billed stork and sometimes the crowned cranes. Return to your accommodation.
Accommodation: (The Bush lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time:n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Proceed to the southern part of Queen – to the Ishasha area
Proceed to the southern part of Queen – to the Ishasha area
Have breakfast then set off for a breathtaking game viewing experience in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You will also be able to see other wildlife such as the Uganda kob, Cape buffalos, elephants and warthogs in addition to the tree-climbing lions. Thereafter, head to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and later overnight.
Accommodation: (Irunga Forest Safari Lodge -Midrange Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. n/a hours.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
More of Ishasha game viewing and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
More of Ishasha game viewing and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for more tree-climbing lions’ sighting and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check-in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Broadbill Forest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla trekking Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort for relaxation and sightseeing
Gorilla trekking Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort for relaxation and sightseeing
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return to your lodge for some rest time and lunch. Check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical.
Accommodation: (Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time:2 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Relaxation while enjoying the stunning beauty of Lake Bunyonyi
Relaxation while enjoying the stunning beauty of Lake Bunyonyi
After days of long drives and of course the strenuous gorilla trekking (previous day) in Bwindi, this day is at your disposal for relaxation. All meals will be served at the accommodation. Optional (at extra cost): Should you wish to go out for an activity, you may consider the following; Historical Islands’ tour, visit to the Batwa/pygmies’ community, Nyombe swamp excursion, Mountain Bike cycling, Zip lining, canoeing or kayaking on the lake. The activity can be arranged onsite with the help of your driver-guide. Enjoy your stay.
Accommodation: (Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort-Midrange Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time:n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game viewing
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game viewing
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP. Drive past the intensely terraced Kigezi hill slopes into Mbarara town and finally Lake Mburo NP. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras in big numbers, topis, impalas, warthogs, Uganda kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Accommodation: (Eagles Nest Lodge -Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time:5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Mburo National park (nature) walk and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out
Transfer to Mburo National park (nature) walk and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park/nature walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk, you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. Also, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Trots and Safaris!
Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Drive Time: Approx. 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
