Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up from the Entebbe airport by our representative/driver, who will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Then, on the first day of your safari, you will meet our driver-guide early in the morning and begin your journey to Murchison Falls. You will stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route, where you will go on a guided rhino tracking with an experienced ranger, giving you the unique opportunity to see rhinos up close.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
In the early morning, the sun is not yet so bright, and the temperatures are cooler. This makes it the best time to spot wild animals. After an early breakfast, you will go on a game drive to explore the northern area of the park. You will get a spectacular view of African animals such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelopes, and many tropical birds during the game drive. Be sure to keep your eyes open!
In the afternoon you will take a boat safari up the Nile River to the 43-meter-high base of Murchison Falls. You will be watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, water birds, monkeys and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts.
After the boat cruise you will hike (or drive) to the top of the falls. From here you will have a wonderful view of where the water rapidly drops below with a thunderous sound.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
Today you will transfer to Kibale National Park. The long drive is incredibly scenic, passing through tea plantations and the lush green countryside that characterizes so much of Uganda. Kibale Forest is in west-central Uganda just east of the Rwenzori Mountains, near the town of Fort Portal. It features predominantly evergreen rainforest and ranges between 1100 and 1600 meters in elevation. Here you can find the largest chimpanzee population in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
Today you will wake up early and head to the park’s main offices for a briefing about your chimp tracking experience. Kibale National Park hosts 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 them.
An experienced ranger will lead you in chimp tracking. You might also see other monkey species that live in the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour to observe them and take as many pictures as possible. In the afternoon, you will go on a thrilling 4.5-hour long walk around Bigodi Swamp, where you will have a chance to spot rare bird species such as the 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
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a relaxing breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and proceed to the Kasese District where Queen Elizabeth National Park is located. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, so you will be at the lodge by lunch time.
After you have freshened up in the afternoon, you will head out on a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. This two-hour boat ride gives you a chance to view most of the aquatic wildlife, including crocodiles, water birds, and hippos.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you wake up a little before sunrise, have a cup of coffee or tea, and then head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light peak over the horizon. You will search for all the wildlife in the park. We’re 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. Later we’ll set out for the Ishasha sector, which is the home of the tree climbing lions.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Topi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will drive through the plains interspersed by fig trees, which provide perfect covers for the 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 have extensive view of their territory. 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, which is home to mountain gorillas. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla tracking. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hosts half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. It is also home to five other primate species, 113 mammal species, over 200 butterfly species, and 360 bird species.
Tracking the gorillas can take anywhere between two to seven 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 truly a humbling and emotional experience. You’ll 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:
- Bunyonyi View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Mburo National Park, which is one of Uganda’s smallest savannah parks, but certainly not one to be underestimated. It is the only park in Uganda (besides Kidepo Valley) where you can find zebras, elands, and impalas, as well as to an abundance of other wildlife – not to mention the lake itself, which has plenty of hippos and crocodiles. Giraffes and buffaloes can also be seen here.
After lunch, you will head to the lake for a thrilling boat ride. The drive back to your hotel will take you through an open savannah dotted with acacia trees, which is a perfect habitat for wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Today you’ll wake up early enough to have some tea as you prepare for an early morning game drive. The Kazuma track offers amazing views of the park, including the rolling hills and all five lakes. We will explore the deeper parts areas of the park for encounters with zebras, eland, water bucks, bush bucks, warthogs, impalas, klipspringer, and many other mammals. This morning game drive will also allow you to spot nocturnal hyenas, leopards and jackals.
In the afternoon you will be driven to the park's gate, where you will be picked by a ranger for a guided nature walk. This will give you an opportunity to watch animals at a close range. Later you will return to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala/Entebbe
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala/Entebbe
Today you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the equator for lunch, photos, and a bit of souvenir shopping.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
