Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a Tubale Safaris guide/driver who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you may opt to go out and tour Kampala City.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Papyrus Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with Rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with Rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your driver/guide will pick you up 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, and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants.
Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and 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 and check into your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison morning game drive and afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Murchison morning game drive and afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Have your breakfast, and 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, 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 of reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
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. 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.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
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 humans closest relation with the wild and witness them nesting, de-nesting, feeding, playing, etc. while getting a first-hand explanation from the experts on the ground. Later, return to the accommodation for relaxation with a spectacular view of Kibale features right in front of you.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and proceed for the afternoon (evening) game viewing
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and proceed for the afternoon (evening) game viewing
After breakfast, you will exit Kibale Forest NP and continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth NP. Queen is one of the country’s most frequented tourist destinations. The park features a diverse ecosystem s called home to a variety of wildlife species – ten primate species (including chimpanzees), more than 600 bird species, and classic big games. You will reach Queen early enough to rest, have lunch and later go for an afternoon(evening) game viewing where you will expect to see games like the Bushbucks, Cape Buffalos, Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, and Uganda kob among others. Return to the accommodation for some relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen’s Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Queen’s Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains during which you will expect to see Lions, Elephants, Bush bucks, Cape Buffaloes, Defassa Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, and Uganda kob, among others. Return to your accommodation, and have your lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable with en route game viewing in the Ishasha area
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable with en route game viewing in the Ishasha area
Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector 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.
Continue 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, and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla trekking Bwindi, Batwa Cultural Experience and Transfer to Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking Bwindi, Batwa Cultural Experience and Transfer to Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain varies 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. Thereafter, embark on a transfer to Mutanda Lake Resort for an overnight stay. Perched on a Lake Mutanda peninsula in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains, the resort offers comfortable accommodation combined with the most spectacular views on planet earth.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Bunyonyi Sight seeing and transfer to Lake Mburo
Bunyonyi Sight seeing and transfer to Lake Mburo
After your breakfast, and a brief visit to Kabale town, you will start your journey to Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo is a small national Park but should certainly not be underestimated. This is the only place in southern Uganda to see zebras and the only park in the country with impalas, slender mongoose, and giant bush rats. You can also look for hyenas, leopards, topis, elands, and the beautiful Rothschild’s giraffes, not to mention the lake itself which is teeming with hippos and crocodiles.
There are a lot of wonderful activities on offer, such as horse riding, bush walks, a boat safari on the lake, and a mountain bike safari. It is exciting to approach the wildlife at such close range, especially combining the fresh air with the beautiful scenery of Lake Mburo National Park. En route, lunch in Mbarara town and visit the Igongo cultural center.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Nature walk and boat cruise
Nature walk and boat cruise
What sets Lake Mburo Park apart from others is that Nature walks can be taken anywhere within the park with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide at your side. On an early morning guided walk you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl at the same time you can often see hippos returning from grazing during the night and returning to Lake Mburo to keep cool during the day and protect their sensitive skin from the sun.
On a nature walk, you will often see Zebras, Giraffes, Eland, Topi, other antelopes, and buffalos. Birds, butterflies. Take the trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond, from this vantage point you have a great view of 9 of the regional lakes found in the area. In the afternoon, a boat ride on Lake Mburo gets you in touch with the flora and fauna of the lake. Along the bank, you will see lots of animals coming to the water, especially during the dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Exit Lake Mburo and Transfer back to Kampala
Exit Lake Mburo and Transfer back to Kampala
Early in the morning have a guided nature walk again, and return to the camp for a healthy breakfast. After, you will start your journey back to Entebbe. You will go cross the equator and experience being in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere at the same time and also have time to take photos. Buy a few souvenirs in the craft shops and have a quick picnic lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
