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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe
Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our exclusive agent and transferred to your hotel for dinner (cost not included) and your overnight stay. For the next nine days, you will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver-guide across Uganda.
Entebbe is an attractive, verdant town that served as the capital city during the early years of the British protectorate. However, it is the relaxed pace of life and natural attractions, rather than any notable colonial relics, that give the city its charm. Entebbe also has several inviting beaches on the shores of Lake Victoria, most with white, powdery sand. Overall, Entebbe makes a nice introduction to Uganda.
Just 10 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, Karibu Entebbe is a boutique hotel set on the grounds of a former Presidential Residence. Established in 2012, Karibu has become one of Entebbe’s most popular hotels for leisure and regular business travelers alike.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Karibu Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Entebbe - Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe - Murchison Falls National Park
This morning, we head directly to Murchison Falls, also known as Kabalega Falls, a waterfall between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on the Victoria Nile in Uganda. You will stop at the amazing Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will encounter the magnificent rhinos and have lunch before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. After checking into your lodge, you will have the afternoon to relax and enjoy being pampered by the friendly lodge staff.
At the top of Murchison Falls, the Nile forces its way through a gap in the rocks only seven m (23 ft) wide and tumbling 43 m (141 ft) below before flowing westward into Lake Albert. The outlet of Lake Victoria sends around 300 cubic meters (11,000 ft³/s) of water per second over the falls, squeezed into a gorge less than 10 m (33 ft) wide.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Twiga Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for a 4x4 safari with a picnic lunch in hand to admire the beauty of the north bank of the River Nile. Cross the park, which is home to a wide variety of wild animals, including elephants, lions, buffalo, Ugandan antelopes/kobs, Rothschild giraffes, and colorful birds that are perfect for photography. You may be lucky enough to see a solitary leopard roaming the savannah.
In the afternoon, enjoy the landscapes and wildlife along the mythical River Nile. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Twiga Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart with your driver-guide towards Fort Portal in western Uganda. A lunch break will be included during the journey.
Fort Portal is situated in the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon and is a region of vast tea plantations! From Fort Portal we continue to Kibale Forest National Park and the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, head north towards Queen Elizabeth National Park (an approximately three-hour drive).
For an optional activity, at an extra cost of $250 USD per person, you can enjoy a fabulous walk through Kibale Forest to see the chimpanzees. In small groups and accompanied by park guides, the walk allows observation of chimpanzees in their natural habitat, where adult males can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. You will also have the chance to admire colobus monkeys swinging from branch to branch, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and a rich variety of butterflies and exotic birds.
After this wonderful walk, you’ll return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kasese, with the Rwenzori Mountains on your right and the green valley on your left. Enjoy a game drive on the way to your accommodations in the middle of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will enjoy a safari with a guide to observe the wonders of the park and its wildlife in their natural habitat, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, Ugandan antelopes/kobs, and a rich variety of birds. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat trip along the Kazinga Canal, which connects Lake Edward to Lake George.
The stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park, with spectacular views of the Rift Valley, is situated between Lake Edward and Lake George. In 1979, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. In addition to being an immense animal reserve with about 95 species of mammals and more than 600 species of birds, the park features savanna plains, humid tropical forests, and natural crater lakes where flamingos gather.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are home to one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, dating back more than 25,000 years and comprising about 400 plant species. Bwindi is also home to more than half the world’s population of mountain gorillas, with over 300 individuals living in the park.
The main lodge building at Mahogany Springs is perched on a hillside, offering spectacular views of Bwindi from its panoramic terrace. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the spacious restaurant while enjoying a variety of internationally inspired food and drinks. Private dining is also available by the river or on your own balcony.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
For an optional activity, at an extra cost of $800 USD per person, you can enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants. After breakfast, you will transfer to the national park offices, where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of eight and assigned a gorilla tracking guide. Bring your passport for registration, waterproof hiking boots, and a light raincoat. A small waterproof backpack is useful for carrying a light snack, bottled water, and protection for your camera.
The duration of this activity is unpredictable, lasting anywhere from 2-8 hours (or longer). Upon sighting the gorillas, you will spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life—feeding, moving, playing, raising their young, and sometimes wrestling by the juveniles. It is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Alternatively, you can relax at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Entebbe
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Entebbe
After breakfast, you will transfer from Bwindi to the Kihihi Airfield for your flight to Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our exclusive agent for a tour debriefing.
This will conclude our services.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
