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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

Rhino tracking & afternoon game drive

Rhino tracking & afternoon game drive

After an early breakfast, you will set off for Murchison Falls National Park. Along Masindi road, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit the reintroduced white rhino. Here, you will enjoy lunch, then proceed to Murchison. Murchison Falls ranks among Africa's finest.

Upon arrival in the late afternoon, you will conduct a short game drive.

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:
Entikko Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Game drives & boat trip on river nile

Game drives & boat trip on river nile

The day will be spent on game drives. You will leave early in the morning and go on a game drive from 8 am to 12 pm. You will see several animals including lions, elephants, leopards and giraffes. In the afternoon (2 to 5 pm), you will go on an impressive launch trip on the Nile up to the falls. This gives you the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and many different bird species.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Entikko Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Top of the falls & Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal

Top of the falls & Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal

You will have an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls with a visit to the top of the falls as you depart for Kibale Forest.

You will pass close to Lake Albert. On a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert Rift is spectacular.

In the afternoon, you will arrive at Kibale Forest, where you will fall asleep to the sounds of the tropical rainforest.

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:
Chimpundu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi community Walk

Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi community Walk

At 8 am, you will start the 4-hour chimp walk after a pre-briefing. In addition, 10 other primates can be seen. The park is also known for its variety of butterflies and birds.

In the afternoon, you will take a walk through the Bigodi community and Swamp (physical fitness is encouraged).

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Chimpundu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Transfer to Queen & Afternoon game drive

Transfer to Queen & Afternoon game drive

After a tasty breakfast, we leave Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park the oldest & second largest national park in Uganda located at the base of the massive Rwenzori Mountains, adjacent to lakes Edward & George. Covered by savannah plains that provide an abundance of game viewing like Elephants that trumpet when you get too close, lazy leopards laying in the sun, abundant gazelle and bush back, lions, buffaloes, hippos and others.

You will arrive at the lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park in time for lunch and after which you will embark on an afternoon game drive in this beautiful park.

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:
Elephant Plains Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Game drives & Boat trip on kazinga channel

Game drives & Boat trip on kazinga channel

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, giving you the chance to explore the incredible wildlife and landscapes on the plains of Queen Elizabeth with thousands of Uganda kobs, lions, elephants. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, which lasts about 2 hours. The cruise will take you to the base of the spectacular waterfall, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view and animals on the water side.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon to relax.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Elephant Plains Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail

Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail

In the morning, we will make a short game drive from 8am to 11am while in ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions as we drive out of the park for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.

We will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi in time for lunch.

In the afternoon we will have a batwa community experience the rest of the evening.

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:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

This is the day for gorilla trekking. At 7:45 am, you will be at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest office for a pre-briefing, and at 8:30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them. All visitors are expected back at the starting point by 7 pm. Being physically fit is recommended.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon game drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon game drive

Early morning transfer from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National park, it will take 3-4hours drive from bwindi to Mbarara.

You will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara before continuing to the park, a smaller but unique park and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras.

We will conduct an afternoon game drive upon arrival with the community tour afterwards to experience Bahima culture and tradition if time allows.

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:
Kigambira Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Game walk, cross the equator & transfer to Entebbe airport

Game walk, cross the equator & transfer to Entebbe airport

Early morning, we will go for a game walk and after breakfast we leave Lake Mburo National Park for Entebbe International Airport.

On the way back after Masaka there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and have lunch. We will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for your onwards flights.

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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  • This tour is offered by The Shuttle Hospitality, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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