$4,202 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative driver (guide) from Valverde Safaris will greet you and welcome you to Uganda, often referred to as the Pearl of Africa. Following this warm welcome, you will be transferred to your pre-booked accommodation in Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jet Villas Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit the Top of the Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit the Top of the Falls
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive you toward Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, stop at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your first Big Five moment as you spend an hour tracking rhinos. Continue to Kabalega Dinners for lunch before proceeding to the park.
You will enjoy views of the top of Murchison Falls and the sweeping savanna, home to lions, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. The journey offers beautiful scenery, and upon arrival, you will check in to your lodge, unwind, and relax for the evening before settling in for the night!
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drives and Boat Cruise on The Nile River to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
Game Drives and Boat Cruise on The Nile River to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
You'll begin with a hearty breakfast before an early morning game drive across Uganda’s largest national park. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including lions and leopards, while birdwatchers can enjoy the variety of species along the way. Return to your lodge for rest and lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip to Murchison Falls’ base to spot hippos, elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, waterbirds, etc, before returning to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive, though long, offers spectacular scenery, passing quaint villages, rolling green countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations that define this beautiful region. Kibale is renowned for its rich primate diversity, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys.
Upon arrival, complete check-in, enjoy a delicious dinner, and rest for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You’ll begin your day with breakfast before heading to the ranger’s post for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of chimp trekking. Afterward, you’ll set off into Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide to track chimpanzees. Witness these incredible primates up close, spending a full hour observing them in their natural environment.
Later, return to the lodge for lunch before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll spend the night at your reserved accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
You will start your day with an early breakfast before heading out on a morning game drive, where you may encounter the Big Five—elephants, buffalo, lions, and leopards—alongside hyenas, warthogs, and many other wildlife species. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting storks in the wetlands and flamingoes at the salt lakes.
After lunch, you will be guided to a 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and a rich variety of birds along the scenic riverbanks before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Plains
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Plains
After breakfast, you'll depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its remarkable tree-climbing lions, which can sometimes remain hidden in the grasslands. Continuing to Bwindi, home to around 400 mountain gorillas—half of the global population.
You will arrive at your lodge, check in, and take time to unwind, enjoy the stunning surroundings, and prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure scheduled for the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi
After a hearty breakfast, head to the ranger’s post for a briefing before entering the gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is breathtaking, with steep, dense forests crisscrossed by numerous trails that allow visitor access. Trekking time varies depending on the gorillas’ movements, and once located, you’ll spend an hour observing these gentle giants—an unforgettable experience.
After lunch, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a magical spot with terraced hills, 29 islands, and excellent opportunities for birdwatching, relaxing, and enjoying the serene landscape. Check in at your lodge and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You'll start your day with a hearty breakfast before setting off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara town. You will arrive in the early afternoon, providing ample time to relax before embarking on the late afternoon or evening game drive.
During the game drive, you can expect to see magnificent wildlife, including the majestic elands, zebras, topis, giraffes, impalas, Uganda kobs, and Cape buffalos, among others. Later, unwind at your accommodation for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning Nature Walk Safari & Transfer to Entebbe Airport
Morning Nature Walk Safari & Transfer to Entebbe Airport
You'll start with an early breakfast before a morning safari walk in Mburo Park, guided by an armed ranger from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Encounter zebras, giraffes, elands, topis, antelopes, and Cape buffalo up close. Ascend the hills for stunning views of Lake Mburo, spotting nine of the twelve lakes.
Afterward, return to your accommodation, check out, and then transfer to Kampala via the Equator point, where you will have a stop for a brief photo moment and souvenirs before proceeding to Entebbe Airport, reaching it in time for your departure.
Thank you for choosing Valverde Safaris!
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
