JM Jungle Safaris Uganda

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

We can either pick you up from the hotel or from the Entebbe Airport when you arrive. The Tour Driver-guide who speaks English will be assigned to pick you up and we will start our journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a small, convenient place that is close to the highway connecting Entebbe/Kampala to the parks in western Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a small savannah park in Uganda. It is home to many different types of birds and animals like zebras, impalas, buffalos, and hippos. There is also a rare leopard that lives there. When we arrive, we will go to the check-in desk. If we have extra time, we can go on a game drive in the late afternoon to evening. Otherwise, we will go to our accommodations and spend the evening relaxing without any plans or obligations.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Eagle's Nest Camp
  • Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nature walk and transfer to Queen Elisabeth

Nature walk and transfer to Queen Elisabeth

We will have breakfast early in the morning and then go for a walk in the Mburo morning park with a ranger-guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority who will be carrying a weapon. During this morning walk, you will get to see Zebras, Giraffes, Eland, Topi, and other antelope, as well as Cape buffaloes, and more animals up close. You can walk on the trail up the hills to see Lake Mburo and what's farther away. Afterwards, go back to where you are staying to check out. Then, get on a vehicle to go to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We plan to arrive at the place we'll stay in Queen in time for lunch. After eating and resting a little, we'll go out to watch animals. During the game drive, we might see groups of buffaloes or elephants, a family of lions, a shy leopard, pigs called warthogs, and various types of antelopes. After that, we will go back to where you are staying and you can relax.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

We will eat breakfast and then go find the chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge. The gorge is a place where Chimpanzees live, and there are also other animals like baboons, monkeys, and birds. Today, you will spend the beginning of the day following chimpanzees here. After that, go back to where you are staying to take a break and have lunch. After you finish eating, you will get on a boat and go on a trip for 2 hours. The boat will go on the Kazinga Channel, which is a waterway that joins Lakes George and Edward. While on the trip, you will be amazed by seeing giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as other wildlife. You will also find many different types of birds near the water. After the boat ride, you can go on a short game drive in the late afternoon and then go back to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable

Morning Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable

Wake up early and go on a morning safari in the Kasenyi plains. Keep an eye out for Cape buffalos, groups of elephants, lions, and leopards (although they may be difficult to see) among other animals. Go back to the lodge and check out. Then, go to Ishasha sector to look for lions that climb trees. The possibility of seeing these lions is around 70%, but sometimes they are difficult to see, especially when they are searching for food in the tall grass. If you are able to see them, the view is beautiful and easy to remember. After Ishasha, we will go to the place where we will stay near Bwindi National Park (specifically the Ruhija sector) and we will arrive in the evening, around 5 or 6pm. #Optional (extra cost $120): You can choose to participate in a lion tracking experience. This means you will join a member of the predator research team who will guide you on this expedition.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Eat breakfast and go to the ranger's station. You will get some instructions from a ranger guide on what you should and should not do while trekking. After that, you will go into the Bwindi Forest for your exciting experience. The amount of time it takes and the type of land they move through are different depending on how these big primates move. After finding a gorilla group, you can spend an hour with them. The excitement of having the opportunity to watch these kind and at-risk giants is something you will never forget. Go back to where you are staying, leave and go to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by beautiful hills covered in green plants. These hills are quite tall, ranging from 2,200 to 2,478 meters in height. However, what makes the lake truly special are the 29 islands scattered throughout it. These islands come in different shapes and sizes and are very enchanting to look at. You could spend hours admiring them.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Itambira Island
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer Back to Entebbe

Transfer Back to Entebbe

Enjoy a calm breakfast at your accommodation while taking in the stunning view of the Bunyonyi islands right in front of you. Afterward, start your journey back to Entebbe Airport. Anticipate having lunch on the way and stopping at the Uganda Equator line in Kayabwe. You can take some memorable photos there and also buy some artwork if you like. Go on the trip and arrive at the airport in the late afternoon or evening.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by JM Jungle Safaris Uganda, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.