Mermar Safaris

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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

White Water Rafting at the Nile

White Water Rafting at the Nile

Home to the source of the Nile, Jinja is one of the oldest cities in Uganda. You will walk through the streets with iconic historical and architectural buildings, traverse the touristic shopping streets, as well as feel the freshness and calmness of the Nile on a boat cruise. You'll enjoy the best white water rafting experience in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

You'll enjoy the road trip through the vibrant towns in Uganda to the home of the most powerful and strongest waterfalls in the world. You will start with a rhino tracking experience that will take you to the story of how rhinos at one point became extinct in Uganda, and the journey on how they were reintroduced, and the conservation efforts that are being taken today. You'll proceed to the world's strongest waterfalls in Murchison.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drives and Boat Cruise

Game Drives and Boat Cruise

Let sunrise find you on a morning game drive so that you enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the various wildlife species. In the afternoon, surrounded by the lush greenery and wildlife, enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the mighty waterfalls as you drift along the Nile. Spot hippos as they gracefully swim, buffalo as they wallow, elephants as they cool off, as well as various bird species along the way. Feel refreshed by the mist from the cascading water as you admire the beauty of nature.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Through diverse landscapes, you'll enjoy a scenic journey that takes you to the prime capital of the World. You'll enjoy sightseeing and a tea experience along the way. You'll expect to see rolling hills, lush forests, and traditional villages. Keep an eye out for baboons near forested areas.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

You'll engage in an exciting wildlife adventure that involves trekking through the forests to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You'll learn about the chimpanzee behavior and spend an hour observing them. In the afternoon, you'll explore the culture of the people in the region by taking part in a cultural experience.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Through Kasese town, which is located at the foothills of the Rwenzori mountains, capture the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks on a bright and clear day. Let your photographic eye freeze the moment in time for an everlasting moment in your life. You'll spend a geographical moment at the equator. You'll enter the park and enjoy a game drive.

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:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drive and Boat Ride

Game Drive and Boat Ride

You'll watch the sunrise as you enjoy the delicacy of various cuisines, including the African delicacy for breakfast.
You'll enjoy the cool breeze on the windward side as you traverse the park for game viewing. Live life in the moment as you explore the stunning views of the beautiful crater lakes, landscapes, and big game in the park.
Summarize your day as you cruise along the natural channel that connects Lake Edward to Lake George. You will have the opportunity to see herds of elephants, buffalo, and hippos cooling off in the water.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Ishasha Sector

Transfer to Ishasha Sector

You'll transfer to another sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy game drives that will show you the diverse wildlife in the area. You may have chances of seeing the tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. You'll enjoy breathtaking sunsets with golden hues illuminating the plains.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Enjojo Lodge (Cottage)
  • Mid-range lodge
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will leave Ishasha for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a 6-hour journey passing through the Kigezi Highlands, an area known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. The journey takes you through terraced hills and winding roads to the Bwindi Forest. You will have a stopover along the way for lunch.

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:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants, the rare mountain gorillas.
For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity, such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.
Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them, after which you will be led back to the starting point.
In the evening, you will go for a community visit and cultural experience of the local Bakiga and Batwa tribes that live close to Bwindi. You will learn about their lives, history, and traditions.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After having your breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
You will reach the park early enough to do both a wildlife game drive. You will be able to see animals like zebras, elands, buffalo, and oribi, among others.
Birdwatchers will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found in Lake Mburo, including Papyrus Gonolek, Brown-faced Lapwing, Carruthers Cisticola, the extraordinary White-winged Warbler, and the Bare-Faced Go-Away bird.

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:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Drive to Entebbe

Drive to Entebbe

By this time, you have had the best of Uganda in this safari. You still have one more moment in the wild to see the beautiful zebras, the giraffes, the famous impalas, plus other wildlife in Lake Mburo. This final sunrise game drive will allow you to savor every mile, especially and uniquely, that will leave a mark in your heart and memory. We are glad to have taken each step of your safari with you and are looking forward to your future safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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