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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali
Kigali
Your safari starts here, and we're so excited to be here with you. Meet your guide and ask any questions you may have. Then let's go out together and go on the safari you've been waiting for.
A fast-expanding capital known for its hilly setting and litter-free avenues, Kigali promises an enjoyable introduction to urban Africa. Here you can explore a lively arts scene, traditional markets, several museums and memorials, and tempting restaurants representing most global cuisines. An attractive central location places Kigali within half a day of all the country's tourist hot spots.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel des Mille Collines
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Early Morning Transfer, Volcanoes N Park
Early Morning Transfer, Volcanoes N Park
Volcanoes National Park protects the Rwandan portion of the Virungas, a chain of nine freestanding volcanoes that includes Africa sixth-highest mountain Karisimbi and supports over half the world's mountain gorillas. The jagged outline of the volcanic peaks dominates the skyline in all directions, and may seem familiar if you've seen the movie 'Gorillas in the Mist', which was filmed here. In order to protect the park’s unique highland habitats, access is limited to a menu of thrilling guided
foot excursions that leave in the morning. These include tracking to see habituated groups of mountain gorilla or golden monkey, and hikes through the jungle to the lofty volcanic calderas.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Kivu
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park
Another day spent on the slopes of Volcanoes National Park.
Our morning activity entails tracking golden monkeys in the Virunga Mountains. Named for their striking gold and black coats, these playful bamboo-eating monkeys were once widespread in the highland forests of the Albertine Rift Valley, but are now more or less confined to this one mountain range.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Kivu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Protecting a pristine landscape of steep forested hills bordering the Congo, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known for harboring around 45% of the global mountain gorilla population. In our experience, visiting these gorillas in their forested home is quite simply the most exciting wildlife encounter Africa has to offer. But this biodiverse UNESCO World Heritage Site provides you with an opportunity to look for plenty of other rare wildlife, ranging from acrobatic troops of Rwenzori colobus to the multicolored Rwenzori three horned chameleon and 20-odd bird species unique to the forests of the Albertine Rift Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
We return to the lushly forested landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we're sure you'll enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Whether you're into kayaking between islands, hiking in the hills or chilling out on the beach, Lake Bunyonyi is a truly idyllic retreat. One of the few lakes in Uganda that's safe for swimming, thanks to the absence of hippos and crocodiles, Bunyonyi also lives up to its alluring name, which means ‘Place of Little Birds’.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Set on the Rift Valley floor in view of the snow-capped Rwenzori peaks, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers plenty of variety to safari goers. On the Kasenyi and Ishasha Plains, large herds of Uganda kob, the national antelope, stand on constant guard for the lions that feed on them. Lakes Edward and George, together with the connecting Kazinga Channel, support around 5,000 hippos and an abundance of waterbirds, as well as being a magnet for thirsty elephant and buffalo herds.
You'll love the warm light and cooler temperatures as we take you out to explore on your evening game drive. This time of day is when both predators and prey are most active and it can feel as though anything could happen at any moment. This is when you'll most enjoy being on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enganzi Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Back in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you get the opportunity to look for some of the wildlife you missed first time around.
Put on some warm clothes and enjoy an early morning game drive. This is the perfect time to experience the wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit. The light is soft and warm – perfect for photography – and most animals are out and about, and active. If you’re not an early riser, you’ll definitely want to make an exception here.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enganzi Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
Welcome to Kibale National Park, one of Uganda’s most extensive and atmospheric protected rainforests. The forest interior here is rattling with wildlife, most notably a habituated community of chimpanzees, but also a wide variety of monkeys and colorful birds, and a small but elusive elephant population. Ask your guide to show you some of the many forest-fringed crater lakes that further enhance the scenic beauty of the national park and its environs.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
We return to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. You join other trackers at the briefing point to start your journey to our very own brothers. Chips are believed to 98% human. Once you spot them, you will be with them for one hour.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Described as the most exciting thing to happen to the Nile along its 6,000km journey from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean, the 43m-high Murchison Falls is also the centerpiece of Uganda's largest and oldest national park. Here you might encounter four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo), along with the world's largest population of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, and several types of antelope and monkey. Particularly noteworthy among 550-odd recorded bird species are the hulking great shoebill and Abyssinian ground hornbill, and the beautifully marked and very localized white-crested turaco and red-headed lovebird.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe through Ziwa
Transfer to Entebbe through Ziwa
Entebbe and its international airport provide a wonderful introduction to Uganda. The airport is practically lapped by the waters of Africa's largest lake, while the town’s jungle-like setting gives it plenty of atmosphere. Once you're settled in here, you can enjoy some fabulous bird watching – fish eagles shriek overhead and turacos chatter in the forest – or head to any of several waterside restaurants for a relaxed meal or drink.
Rhino tracking, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Second only to elephants when it comes to bulk among African land mammals, white rhinos are intimidating creatures, as you'll see for yourself when you track them in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. This admirable Rhino breeding project is home to plenty of other wildlife too, but Uganda's only population of rhinos does tend to steal the show, and it is a real thrill to
encounter these peaceful grass-cropping giants on foot.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Victoria Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Entebbe
Entebbe
We return to Entebbe, the lakeshore site of Uganda's
only international airport.
Birding, Mabamba Swamp
Today we visit Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar wetland known for its aquatic birdlife. Gliding through the papyrus in a small boat piloted by a local guide, our main objective is to locate the localized shoebill. Expect to see a wide range of other species including African pygmy goose, saddle-billed stork and various herons, egrets and ducks.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Victoria Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer by Road, Entebbe to Entebbe International Airport
Transfer by Road, Entebbe to Entebbe International Airport
We have no doubt that you have enjoyed an incredible safari in Uganda, but sadly it now comes to an end. We wish you a safe onward journey and look forward to seeing you again next time you go on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
