Renai Venture Safaris and Tours

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$3,630 pp (USD)

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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

Pickup from Entebbe Airport and transfer to Murchison Falls Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Pickup from Entebbe Airport and transfer to Murchison Falls Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Our English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe/Kampala hotel or airport, then drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Track the rare southern white rhinos in their natural habitat, enjoy bird watching, and relax. Afterwards, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the breathtaking top of the falls.

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:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Murchison's morning game drive and a boat cruise to the falls base in the afternoon

Murchison's morning game drive and a boat cruise to the falls base in the afternoon

After breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive in the park, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and more, including the elusive leopard. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later, enjoy a thrilling afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile, getting up close to hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife that come to drink water, refresh and cool themselves off the scorching sun.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Depart Murchison Falls NP to transfer to Kibale National Park

Depart Murchison Falls NP to transfer to Kibale National Park

Enjoy breakfast, then embark on a scenic 8-hour drive to Kibale National Park with your packed lunch, taking in the breathtaking views along the way, particularly around Lake Albert, where the Albert Rift offers stunning vistas on a clear day. Drive through Fort Portal town en route, arriving at the lodge late in the evening for a well-deserved rest and relaxation.

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:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking tour in Kibale forest, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee tracking tour in Kibale forest, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, meet your ranger guides at the park offices for a pre-trek briefing, then venture into the forest to track chimpanzees. Along the way, spot other primates like red colobus monkeys and various bird species. Witness the thrilling atmosphere as chimps swing through trees, vocalizing and interacting. After this exhilarating experience, return to the lodge for lunch, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in stunning landscapes and wildlife en route.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Game drive & launch cruise along Kazinga Channel

Game drive & launch cruise along Kazinga Channel

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, enjoy a scenic 2-hour boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, followed by an optional evening game drive or relaxation at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Tree climbing lions of Ishasha, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Tree climbing lions of Ishasha, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, head to Ishasha sector to spot tree-climbing lions (60-70% chance). Enjoy the picturesque view if you're luck. Optional: join a lion tracking expedition with a predator research team for an extra fee of $120. Then, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check-in at your accommodation, and relax for the gorilla trekking experience the next day.

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

Day 7

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi - transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi - transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax

After breakfast, head to the rangers' post for a briefing, then trek into Bwindi Forest to encounter mountain gorillas. You will be allowed to spend an unforgettable hour with these gentle giants. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by lush hills and 29 scenic islands.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Sharp Island Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

In the morning, you will set off on a scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park reaching in the afternoon for lunch. After lunch, relax at the lodge to recover from the long drive as you prepare for an evening game drive where you will have sights of animals like zebras, giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, elephants, buffaloe s, bush bucks, impalas among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. For an additional $40, opt for a thrilling night game drive to spot nocturnal animals under the stars.

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

Day 9

Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

After breakfast, embark on a morning bush walk escorted by an armed ranger guide in Lake Mburo National Park, spotting zebras, impalas, and various bird species upclose. Then, depart the park and transfer to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator line for a unique photo opportunity, and enjoying lunch en route before being dropped off at the airport or your destination in Kampala/Entebbe.

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 Renai Venture Safaris and Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.