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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

Pick up from the Airport and Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala

Pick up from the Airport and Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International airport, Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala for a Bed and Breakfast overnight stay. This will be a great opportunity for you to rest and relax after a long flight.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Kaazi Beach Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Pick up early in the morning after your breakfast at 7:00 is by Arcadia Safaris guide from your hotel and you embark onto you amazing adventurous journey to Bwindi National Park located in Kabale District in the southwestern part of Uganda. Approximately a 539-kilometer drive by road from Kampala via Masaka. However, the long drive will provide you with a very adventurous and marvelous scenic drive view of the western vast land.

You will have a stopover at the equator for brief photography which will provide future memories about the wonderfully scenic drive to western Uganda. Have an enroute lunch at Agip Motel in Mbarara for brief refreshment for the long journey. And proceed with your adventurous drive to Bwindi later in the day arrive at Rushaga in the evening for relaxation and dinner at the lodge.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and visit the Batwa Community

Gorilla Trekking and visit the Batwa Community

After an early morning breakfast pickup by the guide to the park headquarters to meet your guide. And game ranger of the day who will take you through the park guidelines and precautions. Before you begin your gorilla trekking experience in the thick Bwindi forest.

Trekking requires a little more effort since it takes some good time. You might also require carrying along with you some light food staff and drinking water. To keep you on track with the trekking experience since it usually takes between 1 hour to half of your day inside the thick forest depending on the gorilla family you are tracking. On reaching the gorillas, you are given an hour to watch these gentle primates as they carry on with their daily routine.

In the evening you will have a guided community walk to visit the Batwa tribe or forest habitats. Then transfer back to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi and then Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi and then Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing. This lake is dotted with 29 small islands which makes it a unique and beautiful destination while you cannot miss out on while in South Western Uganda. Among the islands visited is the Punishment Island where girls who got pregnant before marriage were dumped and starved to death, other notable islands include the upside-down islands and many more.

After the canoe, you will have Lunch at Arcadia Lodge with beautiful views of the Lake and then Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. You will reach the Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Early Morning Game Drive and a Boat Ride on Lake Mburo

Early Morning Game Drive and a Boat Ride on Lake Mburo

After breakfast, go for a game drive through the park in search of various animals like the Hyenas, Zebras, buffaloes, Impalas, Antelopes, Elands, and Giraffes among others as they return to their hideouts to hide from the scorching sunshine during the day. Return to the lodge for lunch, as you prepare for an evening boat cruise on Lake Mburo.

Immediately after lunch drive to Lake Mburo in the heart of the Park for a boat trip. You will have a chance to see various water games such as Hippos, crocodiles, birds, and sitatunga antelopes inhabiting papyruses surrounding the Lake. Having a cup of tea while watching the Golden skies during the sunset over the Lake is one most magical moment on Safari in Uganda. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Nature Walk in Lake Mburo NP and Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe

Nature Walk in Lake Mburo NP and Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe

Wake up very early in the morning and get ready for a morning Nature walk. This gives you an encounter of the wild on foot. During this walk you will be able to spot Zebras grazing freely with the long-horned cattle, different birds can also be sighted during this morning walk. After the walk, get back to the lodge for late breakfast and check out of the Lodge and drive back to Kampala to End the Safari. You will stop at the Equator once again for Lunch; either the Packed Lunch from the lodge or you may decide to buy some hot Lunch at Cafeterias around. Buy some crafts Souvenirs to carry back home.

This will be a great opportunity for you to reflect on your amazing adventure in Uganda and to make plans for your next trip.

Thank you for choosing Arcadia Safaris and we hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit!

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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 Arcadia Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.