Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Transfer Airport/ Hotel to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer Airport/ Hotel to Murchison Falls National Park
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up from Entebbe airport by a our Company representative/ Safari driver who will drive you to the Hotel of your choice. Then on the first Day of your 11 days Safari, you will meet our Safari driver/ guide early morning and you start off your journey to Murchison Falls. En route, you will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will go for guided rhino tracking with an experienced ranger, which gives you a unique opportunity to view the rhinos from a close distance.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive and Boat cruise (River Nile)
Game drive and Boat cruise (River Nile)
Today you will wake up very early. In the early morning hours animals are the most active, the sun is not yet so bright and temperatures are cooler. It offers the best time to spot wild animals. After an early breakfast you will go on a game drive to explore the northern part of the park.
You will get a spectacular view of the African animals like elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelopes and many tropical birds may all be spotted during the game drive. So keep your eyes open.
In the afternoon you will take a boat safari up the Nile River to Murchison Falls. You will be watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts, you will reach the base of the 43-meter high Falls which approach with a thunderous sound.
After the boat cruise you will hike to the top of the falls. From here you will have a wonderful view of the Falls drop straight down at a high speed.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Today you will start off your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. The long drive is incredibly scenic, passing through tea plantations and the lush green countryside which characterizes so much of Uganda.
Kibale Forest National Park is located in west-central Uganda just east of the Rwenzori Mountains, near the town of Fort Portal. The 766 Km² Park predominantly covers evergreen rain forest and ranges between 1100 and 1600m in elevation. Kibale Forest National park hosts the largest population of Chimpanzees in the World
You will have packed lunch en route, arriving in the evening for overnight and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimps trekking and Bigodi wetland
Chimps trekking and Bigodi wetland
Today you will wake up early to go to the park head offices for briefing about your chimp tracking experience. Kibale Forest National park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it an ideal destination to track Chimpanzee.
An experienced ranger will lead you in chimp tracking in the morning. You might also see other monkey species that live here. Once you locate the chimpanzees you will have a full hour of eye-to-eye contact with them taking as many pictures as possible life time memories. In the Afternoon you will engage in a thrilling 4.5 long swamp walk where you will have a chance to spot rare bird species such as Yellow- billed barbet, Papyrus Gonolek, Great blue turaco and other swamp endemics.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
You will check out of the Lodge after your breakfast and your safari guide will drive you to Kasese District in which Queen Elizabeth National Park is found, the journey takes 2-3 hours, therefore you will be at the lodge by lunch time. Then in the afternoon when you have freshened up you will head out to the boat trip. This 2 hour boat ride gives you a chance to have eye-eye contact with most of aquatic wildlife like crocodiles, water birds and Hippos wallowing on the showers. Thereafter you will head back to the Lodge for an Overnight and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game drive and transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning Game drive and transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you wake up early a little before sunrise coffee or tea will be served in the lounge before we head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, and many Warthogs.
A well-deserved brunch will be served back at the lodge in the late morning. Then later set out for Ishasha sector the home of climbing lions, Ishasha does not only host tree climbing Lions but enjoys a number of other wildlife species like Tops, Elephants and Uganda cobs.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tree climbing Lions and transfer to Bwindi
Tree climbing Lions and transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast you will drive through the plains interspersed by fig trees which provide perfect covers of climbing lions.
Ishasha is home to the famous tree climbing lions. While lion cubs around the world frequently climb trees for fun, adults rarely do. The adult lions in Ishasha are an exception to this. It is thought that they sit in the branches to get away from the tsetse flies and to enjoy a cool breeze. If you are lucky you might spot a few during your game drive.
Lunch will be at the lodge
After lunch you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to Mountain Gorillas.
You will get there in time for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today after early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park head quarters for briefing about gorilla tracking. You will encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park boasts mountain gorillas and also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds.
The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. Then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda and a perfect place for relaxation, nature walks and canoeing.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s smallest parks, but certainly not to be underestimated. It is the only Ugandan national park (besides to Kidepo Valley National Park.) which is home to zebras, elands and impalas, as well as to an abundance of other wildlife – not to mention the lake itself, which has lots of hippos and crocodiles. Giraffes, buffaloes will also be available for viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game drive and guided nature walk
Game drive and guided nature walk
Wake up early enough to take your tea as you prepare for an early morning game through the park. The Kazuma track offers amazing views of the park including the rolling hills and all the five lakes. The game drive will involve exploring the deeper parts of the park for encounters with Zebras, Eland, water bucks, bush bucks, warthogs, impalas, Klipspringer and many other mammals. This morning game drive will allow you to sport the night creatures and predators like hyenas, leopards and jackals. Then in the afternoon you will be driven to the park's Gate where you will be picked by a ranger guide for a guided nature walk. This will give you an opportunity to watch animals at a close range, you return to the lodge later after your spectacular walk.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer back to Kampala
Transfer back to Kampala
After, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport) stopping at the equator for the requisite snapshot and a bit of souvenir shopping.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
