$7,458 to $8,789 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pickup from Entebbe International Airport to Overnight Accommodation
Pickup from Entebbe International Airport to Overnight Accommodation
Arrival in Uganda, The Pearl of Africa.
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will find our team, which will help with immigration clearance, including clearance of airport protocols. Thereafter, our dedicated guide will transfer you to Hotel No. 5, a luxury accommodation, for an overnight stay, depending on your time of arrival. This hotel is located along Entebbe Kampala road and is perfect for an early departure to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel No.5
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Detour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Detour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, your driver-guide will brief you on the travel program to Murchison Falls NP with a detour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. It will take you about 6/7 hours of driving.
It is important to note, Murchison Falls is the largest National Park in Uganda, located in the Northwestern part of the Pearl of Africa. You will detour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an interactive learning experience about the southern white rhino and have an opportunity to see these creatures in their sanctuary before heading on to Murchison Falls National Park.
After lunch, you'll enjoy a restful afternoon relaxing at the lodge. After a delicious dinner, you'll settle into the sounds of the hippos and primates in anticipation of your wildlife drive early next morning (Time permitting, you will have an experience with the top of the falls in Murchison Falls NP.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Extensive Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on River Nile
Extensive Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on River Nile
You'll tour the north of the park, which teems with buffalo, waterbucks, giraffes, hartebeests, and elephants grazing in the grasslands. The diverse wildlife keeps us alert, seeking out one fascinating creature after another. The lucky seeker might even spot the elusive, nocturnal leopard. After lunch, you'll set out on a launch trip to the base of the falls. Buffalo, crocodiles, hippos, and a multitude of aquatic birds lounge at the riverbanks.
Birders are guaranteed to spot many of the 450 bird species at Murchison Falls, including the elusive shoebill, the dwarf kingfisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath Heron.
From the base of the fall, you'll begin your hike, headed for the top. The peak awaits with an unrivaled symphony of nature set to the crescendo of the waterfall
You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer From Murchison Falls NP to Kibale National Park via Hoima City
Transfer From Murchison Falls NP to Kibale National Park via Hoima City
After a sumptuous breakfast, you'll drive west, taking in the scenic views via Hoima city as we head to Fort Portal, a beautiful, quaint town nestled in the shadow of the legendary and mystical “Mountains of the Moon.”
You'll enjoy a short respite in this charming town before moving on to the idyllic formations of the crater lakes. From Fort Portal, you'll set course for the forests of Kibale National Park.
This trip will take you 6 to 7 hours. You will have a stopover for lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking with Afternoon Community Project with Bigod Swamp Walk
Chimpanzee Trekking with Afternoon Community Project with Bigod Swamp Walk
After an early organic farm fresh breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up and take you on a short drive to the chimp tracking briefing point at Kibale Forest.
The rangers will take you through the chimp tracking protocols, which covers important aspects like what to expect, length of the activity and how to act around primates. You'll then begin your walk through the mystical Kibale Forest to visit with our primate relatives.
Kibale National Park is also home to an impressive array of over 324 rare bird species, butterflies, amphibians, and other unique flora and fauna.
You'll return to your lodge for lunch. Later, you'll set out to Bigodi Swamp, an ideal place for bird lovers. After a satisfying day of exploration, you'll return to your lodge in time for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Drive through the Scenic Crater Lakes & into Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive through the Scenic Crater Lakes & into Queen Elizabeth National Park
You'll check out of our lodge and head out for a brief tour of Lake Nkuruba & Kasenda craters, where you will see magnificent views of the vibrant crater lakes, cradled in vegetation and gentle rolling hills.
After lunch, you'll head toward the iconic Queen Elizabeth National Park just in time for an evening game drive. Chances are you'll see warthogs, buffalo, waterbucks, and elephants before checking in for a night.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The crisp morning opens with a game drive to seek out various game. This is a great opportunity for wildlife sightings as animals tend to be more active in the wee hours.
You'll return from your adventure in the beautiful savannah to some much-needed relaxation and lunch before you head out on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Hippos, crocodiles, and other mammals, reptiles, and birds congregate at the shores in the afternoon heat.
You will take in the scenic views before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Through Ishasha and into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Through Ishasha and into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll depart from Queen Elizabeth, but not before attempting to set eyes on the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
You will traverse stunning landscapes before you reach Bwindi National Park, where you will seek out and encounter another rare creature, the mountain gorillas and their incredible families.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Community Cultural Experience
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Community Cultural Experience
You'll wake up early at 6:00 am to seek the camouflaged mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
You will head to the briefing point (after breakfast), where a dedicated team of the Uganda Wildlife Authority will brief you and give you more information about the behavior of gorillas, and watch a cultural dance performance before the start of your tracking.
Tracking will start as you climb up both steep and mild ranges of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest while on the course to look for the prized mountain gorillas. Tracking can take from 3- 8 hours. Once spotted, you will have a chance to view them for one hour while taking photos as well as learning about them from the dedicated team of Uganda Wildlife Authority.
The day will be climaxed with the culture-enriched Batwa Experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport with a Possible International Connecting Flight
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport with a Possible International Connecting Flight
This will be the end of the safari. After breakfast, you'll embark on a 7 to 8-hour drive, depending on traffic back to Entebbe. En route to the international airport, lunch and water will be provided. There is even an opportunity for a stopover at cultural shops to buy some souvenirs. Then, you will fly back home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
