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Arrival
Day 1
Pick Up from Entebbe and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Pick Up from Entebbe and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel in Entebbe or the airport and depart for Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 4-5 hours with stopovers at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the Savannah grasslands dotted with human homesteads, banana plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country. You will have lunch at the lodge reserved for you after which you will go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo, rich with a variety of water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and bird species. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drives in the Zebra and Impala Paradise
Game Drives in the Zebra and Impala Paradise
After breakfast, you will have an early morning game drive with packed lunch or you might come back to your accommodation for lunch. On the game drive, you will find wildlife like zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds. Later in the evening, take a guided nature walk. This walk takes you to the salt lick area which offer a chance to see at least four different species of animals at any one point while they lick the salty soil. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer from Lake Mburo to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer from Lake Mburo to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, you will set off for the south western part of the country, heading to Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim.
The landscape around the lake is made up of terraced hills protruding from the water’s edge. Bunyonyi means “place of little birds” and as the name suggests, there is plenty of bird life around the lake. Check into your room before taking a canoe ride. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Explore the Treasures of Lake Bunyonyi and Later Transfer to Bwindi
Explore the Treasures of Lake Bunyonyi and Later Transfer to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, you will set out for a boat ride at Lake Bunyonyi. After the boat ride, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for lunch.
Post lunch, you will have a Batwa cultural experience. You will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed at the way they skillfully cultivate the hill sides and how they care for their animals (cows) that are a prime source of pride. Later check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Broadbill Forest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Ishasha of Queen Elizabeth
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Ishasha of Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides. Depart with picnic lunch boxes to start gorilla trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the mountain gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. Hence you will have packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures—the mountain gorillas.
Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. You will later transfer the Ishasha Sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening. You may do an evening game drive in the Ishasha sector. Later, check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Topi Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
After your breakfast, you will be taken to Ishasha Sector, famous for the tree climbing lions lounging on the tree branches while keeping a close eye on herds of Uganda kob, their favorite prey. You may have a chance to spot some tree-climbing lions and afterward, proceed to your lodge.
In the afternoon, you will take a boat cruise along the amazing Kazinga Channel to see, at close range, the water animals to including hippos, buffalos, crocodiles and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the water banks especially the famous shoebill, pelican and Jacana. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning Kyambura Gorge Tour and Evening Crater Drive
Morning Kyambura Gorge Tour and Evening Crater Drive
After breakfast, you will take packed lunch and head for another rewarding nature walk in the Kyambura Gorge of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will be rewarded with an impressive hike and you will experience the tranquility of a true tropical jungle and the soothing river beneath—it’s a rejuvenating walk!
On a lucky day, you will see the chimps play on trees as they get down and up which offering you heaven short lived on earth. They will make a lot of hooting which makes it very easy to locate. Later in the evening, have an opportunity to have a scenic archeological view of the crater lakes zone. The huge round basins scattered across the equator are evidence of the Albertine Rift’s bubbling volcanic activity. You will have a chance to go to the salt lakes as well. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, you will take packed lunch and head for another rewarding game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to increase your wildlife animal view counts and see Africa’s highly famed “Big Five”, bush bucks, giant hogs, antelopes, waterbucks and plenty of birds.
Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park famous for chimpanzee trekking. It is also referred to as the “Primate capital of the world” as it’s a habitat to not only chimps but also other primates. You will encounter them during the treks. Later check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimpanzee Trekking and Evening Walk in Bigodi Swamp
Chimpanzee Trekking and Evening Walk in Bigodi Swamp
After the day`s activity you will be transferred with your certificate and get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay. You will relax and get ready for the next day activities where you will need enough relaxed mind.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will set off at 6:30 am, cross to the northern bank of River Nile and head for a sunrise game drive to see the Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest and waterbucks. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, warthog and bush pig plus large carnivores including lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. Crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the banks of the Nile.
You will return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before setting off in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. En route you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buck and a wide variety of birds. The boat stops just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron” for pictures to be taken of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Morning Big Game Search and Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls
Morning Big Game Search and Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls
You will set off at 6:30 am, cross to the northern bank of River Nile and head for a sunrise game drive to see the Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest and waterbucks. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, warthog and bush pig plus large carnivores including lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. Crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the banks of the Nile.
You will return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before setting off in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. En route you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buck and a wide variety of birds. The boat stops just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron” for pictures to be taken of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will set off at 6:30 am, cross to the northern bank of River Nile and head for a sunrise game drive to see the Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda Kob, hartebeest and waterbucks. You may also spot oribi, bushbuck, warthog and bush pig plus large carnivores including lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. Crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the banks of the Nile.
You will return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before setting off in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the falls. En route you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buck and a wide variety of birds. The boat stops just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron” for pictures to be taken of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls. Later, get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
