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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or airport and give a briefing before heading to Murchison Falls in northern Uganda. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola to see rhinos being reintroduced to the wild, trek the sanctuary, and enjoy lunch and a short break. Continue your road trip to Murchison Falls, arriving in the evening.
Check in at the lodge, then join your guide for an evening game drive in the park to spot lions, leopards, hyenas, and more before returning for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Hike to the Top of the Falls
Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Hike to the Top of the Falls
After an early morning tea or coffee, transfer to the northern bank for a game drive in search of lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, enjoy a 3-hour Nile boat ride to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, elephants, a variety of bird species, crocodiles, and riverside wildlife. Later drive to the top of the falls for panoramic views, then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is long but scenic, passing charming villages, lush countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations. Kibale is famous for its diverse primates, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys. During the chimpanzee trek, observe them swinging through trees and foraging.
Upon arrival at your lodge, check in, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimp Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimp Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast before heading to the ranger’s post for a detailed chimp trekking briefing, covering all rules and safety tips. Then, embark on an exciting trek through Kibale Forest with an experienced guide to locate the chimpanzees. Once found, enjoy a full hour observing these fascinating primates interacting naturally in their habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before continuing your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening for an overnight stay at your reserved accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishwa Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Rise early and enjoy breakfast before heading out on a morning game drive to Kasenyi Plains to spot Cape buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards, and more. Return to your lodge afterward for rest and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a two-hour boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, linking Lakes George and Edward. Observe hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and a variety of birds along the banks.
Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Ishasha Plains
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Ishasha Plains
After breakfast, journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, with about a 70% chance of spotting them. Continue to Bwindi, home to roughly 400 mountain gorillas, about half the world’s population. Several habituated groups await trekking.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and unwind, soaking in the forest’s atmosphere as you prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After a hearty breakfast, drive to the Bwindi ranger's post. Following this, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is truly spectacular!. The time required and the terrain encountered will vary depending on the movements of these magnificent primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence. The thrill of observing these gentle yet endangered giants is an unforgettable experience.
Afterward, you will return for lunch before driving to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is bordered by lush, green terraced hills that rise to heights of 2,200 to 2,478 meters, but it is the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that lend it an almost magical quality.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy an early breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and then embark on a journey to Entebbe Airport via the Equator point where you will have lunch and then proceed to Entebbe.
We look forward to welcoming you (or any referrals) on your visit. Thank you for choosing Valverde Safaris!
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
