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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe airport
Arrival at Entebbe airport
You will be met by an Apes booking vacations guide/driver who will welcome you to Uganda—the Pearl of Africa upon your arrival at Entebbe airport. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation where you will have dinner and overnight as you get ready for your trip the next day. You will stay in a nice lodge and have the beautiful views of Lake Victoria.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Airport Link Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Jinja via Ssezibwa falls
Transfer to Jinja via Ssezibwa falls
You will have an early breakfast at the hotel in Entebbe, then afterwards you will drive eastwards to Jinja through Entebbe Kampala High way you will stop at Sezibwa Falls in Mukono you will enjoy the finest air and the good view of the falls and you will be able to learn about its unique cultural significance.
Later continue to jinja for lunch, afterwards head for a boat cruise at the source of the Nile, enjoy the beautiful sun set views and then transfer to your lodge for an overnight and dinner, as you prepare for the next day. You can also opt to have an evening walk around jinja town.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Source of the Nile Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Visit Sipi falls
Visit Sipi falls
You will have an early breakfast and set off to sipi falls. A drive through the northeastern part of Uganda, to the foothills of Mount Elgon, you'll reach a plateau 1800m above sea level where the beautiful Sipi Falls is located. This green area has a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. There are three falls separated by steep hillsides. It is quite cool here compared to the other parts of Uganda with temperate weather conditions. You will relax and enjoy the fresh air and the calm environment away from city hustles and traffic. Later in the day, a coffee tour and community visits are some of the activities you can enjoy besides the hikes.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer from sipi to Moroto
Transfer from sipi to Moroto
On this day after breakfast at the accommodation facility, you will be transferred from Sipi area to Moroto via Pian Upe game reserve. The drive can take around 3hrs or more, you will arrive at the lodge, check-in and have lunch. You will visit the local community, basically the nomadic pastoralists around that area by visiting their Kraals and also perform for you different cultural interactions with their animals (cattle) which is really interesting and later return to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Moroto (Karamoja)
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer from Moroto to Kidepo National Park
Transfer from Moroto to Kidepo National Park
After a morning refreshment, you'll drive to Kidepo National park. The Kidepo region offers rich cultural experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in the local traditions and lifestyles.
You'll have lunch on the way and have an evening game drive in the park. This park is well known for cheetahs and ostriches that are not found anywhere in Uganda. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Zebra Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Wildlife viewing and Karamoja exploration
Wildlife viewing and Karamoja exploration
You'll have breakfast early in the morning and go for a wildlife viewing in the park. A lot can be seen here like giraffes, elephants, cheetahs and more. Later, you'll have lunch at the lodge and go for the evening community walk in the community of Karamoja. While on your walk, you'll be able to learn more about how they live, cultural dances, traditional songs and more. You'll go back to the lodge for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer from Kidepo to Murchison falls National Park
Transfer from Kidepo to Murchison falls National Park
On this day you will have a drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Gulu City. You'll have lunch on the way. Later, you'll check in at the largest national park in Uganda around the evening. You'll have dinner at the lodge as you prepare for the new day tomorrow in the park.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile
Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile
You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge and go for the morning game drive in the largest national park in Uganda. A lot can be seen here like lions on your lucky day, elephants, giraffes, etc. Later, you'll have lunch and go for the afternoon boat cruise on the Nile. It takes over 3 hours to cruise on the waters. And later drive to the top of the falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your early morning breakfast, today you will have a long day in the car transferring from Murchison Falls National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have lunch at Fort Portal tourism city along the way. View the countryside through the windows. Reach for dinner and overnight with more beautiful wildlife views along the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning game drive and boat cruise
Morning game drive and boat cruise
After you have enjoyed your breakfast, you will be taken for a morning game drive in time to see the sunrise. The morning is the best time for a game drive as the African animal kingdom tends to be most active during the golden hours of the first sunlight touching the savannah. You will continue the search for all the wildlife; elephant, buffalo, lion, waterbuck, leopard, Uganda kob, warthog and do not forget about the birds and the primates.
After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: buffalo, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Chimpanzee trekking at Kalinzu- Transfer to Bwindi
Chimpanzee trekking at Kalinzu- Transfer to Bwindi
On this Day, you will wake up early, have breakfast together with your packed lunch and set off for the chimpanzee trekking experience at Kalinzu forest reserve. You will spend an hour with the chimps and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, drive through the beautiful nature views of hills and forests and later arrive, check-in for dinner, overnight and relaxation as you prepare for the next day adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
-
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Gorilla trekking and Encountering the Batwa
Gorilla trekking and Encountering the Batwa
After a cup of tea or coffee, set out to the park head offices with your safari guide have a briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park with gorillas conducted by the park warden. After set for gorilla trekking in the mist rain forest, trekking can go for 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the mountain gorilla family you are assigned too. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers as they observe and learn about their behaviors, lifestyle and traits. Make sure you have your picnic packed lunch, enough water, trekking shoes, rain jackets, non-flash cameras, and walking sticks. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation. In the evening, go for the Batwa community walk where you will visit the local people, Batwa pygmies are an indigenous group of people who have lived in this forest for many years, enjoy traditional dances from them. Transfer back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy your relaxed breakfast and embark on the drive to Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa and famous for its numerical islands and the stunning views doubled with the rolling terraced hills along the shores and 29 islands in water, the water here, is safe for swimming since it is Bilharzia and crocodile free. Its name Bunyonyi means a lot young birds in the local language and this creates an opportunity for the best bird watching adventure in Uganda. Upon arrival you could go for canoeing on the lake and later have lunch at the lodge and some relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer to lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to lake Mburo National Park
After having your breakfast, you all drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, check-in, relax and refresh, have lunch and then head for an evening Game Drive where we expect you to see animals like zebras, hippos, crocodiles, elands, antelopes, impalas and a variety of bird species. After you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Nature walk and Boat cruise at Lake Mburo
Nature walk and Boat cruise at Lake Mburo
What sets Lake Mburo National Park apart from others is that nature walks can be taken anywhere within the park with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide at your side. On an early morning guided walk, you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. At the same time, you can often see hippos returning from grazing during the night and returning to Lake Mburo to keep cool during the day and protect their sensitive skin from the sun. On a nature walk, you will often see zebras, giraffes, eland, topi and other antelopes, buffalos, birds, and butterflies. Take the trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point you have a great view of 9 of the regional lakes found in the area. In the afternoon, having a boat ride on Lake Mburo gets you in touch with the flora and fauna of the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Exit Lake Mburo and transfer to Kampala
Exit Lake Mburo and transfer to Kampala
After breakfast at your lodge in the morning, you will have more beautiful views of Lake Mburo National Park as you transfer to Kampala the capital city of Uganda. You will have a stopover for lunch at the Equator, and a great opportunity to take some photoes, buy some African craft sovereigneirs and more, you will then proceed to your lodge for dinner and Overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Airport Link Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Kampala city tour
Kampala city tour
After your morning breakfast, You will be picked up to head to Uganda’s capital, enjoy a city tour you will explore Kampala city, visit the monuments, historical places, markets around Kampala and the communities around, learning about their culture. Afterwards, have lunch and later head back to your lodge to prepare for the next day and Overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Airport Link Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
In the morning after breakfast at your lodge with all the beautiful views of Lake Victoria, you will be picked up depending on your departure time and be transferred to the airport for your departure. This will mark the end of your amazing 20day Uganda tour.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
