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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Hotel
Transfer from Entebbe to Hotel
We're as excited as you are to get started on your Ugandan safari. After an introduction to your guide and a few brief formalities, it's time to get out there and find the animals for which Uganda is so famous.
As the site of Uganda's main international airport, the small but historic town of Entebbe is the obvious springboard for travel elsewhere in Uganda. We always enjoy this appealingly low-rise town, with its sprawling colonial-era golf course, lovely botanical garden alive with tropical birds and monkeys, and leafy setting on the shore of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest inland sea.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
One of the few African safari destinations that can be explored by car, by boat or on guided walks, the 3,480km² Murchison Falls National Park is dominated geographically by the Nile River and the 43 m-high waterfall after which it is named. Here you can be confident of seeing elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, hartebeest, oribi, Uganda kob, crocodile and a good range of aquatic birds. With a bit of luck, you might also encounter lion, leopard, patas monkey and the bizarre stork-like shoebill.
Track Uganda's only Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here you will see the white rhinos, which are larger than the black rhinos, but are unaggressive.
Scenic drive through the savannah.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
More Adventure in Murchison Falls
More Adventure in Murchison Falls
Beyond its spectacular cascade, Murchison Falls National Park provides a diverse range of activities, making it one of Uganda's best safari locations. Visitors may take game drives over the undulating savannah to see elephants, lions, leopards, and the rare Rothschild's giraffes. Hippos, crocodiles, and innumerable waterbirds, including the rare shoebill stork, may be seen up close on a boat tour along the Nile. The park is also home to over 450 bird species, making it a birdwatcher's delight. Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest and guided nature walks provide further information about the park's different ecosystems. Murchison Falls provides a memorable safari experience with its unique combination of animals, stunning scenery, and river-based thrills.
Early Morning Game Drive: get up before the sun rises and head out for an early game drive. This is when most of the animals are active and the light is at its most beautiful.
Afternoon, a boat ride upriver to the base of the falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today, we enter the prime chimpanzee country of Kibale National Park. This immense forest is renowned for its rich diversity of primates, but it is chimps – humankind's closest genetic relative – that top the wish list of most visitors. On a good day in Kibale, you might also see half a dozen different monkey species, including the extremely localised Uganda mangabey. Other attractions include a bird checklist of 370 species, a kaleidoscopic variety of butterflies, and a scattering of beautiful crater lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Welcome to Kibale National Park
Welcome to Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park, in addition to its well-known chimp tracking adventures, has a diverse range of attractions that make it a must-see location for Otter African Safaris Limited guests. The park is home to 13 primate species, including red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys, as well as over 375 bird species, making it a biodiversity and birding hotspot. Visitors may enjoy guided nature walks in the beautiful tropical rainforest, see forest elephants and bush pigs, or take a cultural trip to the adjacent Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is recognised for its active community tourism programs. Kibale's natural beauty, biodiversity, and engaging activities provide for an amazing and well-rounded safari experience.
Morning, come with us on a forest trek to search for the chimpanzees and spend time with these amazing creatures.
Afternoon, go on a guided nature walk to understand more about the forest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, which protects more animal and bird species than any other area in Uganda, is one of Africa's most biodiverse safari destinations. Lions hunt antelopes that graze the green plains. Hippos and elephants are abundant near major lakes and canals. Flamingos and other wading birds use salt-encrusted crater lakes as a seasonal feeding area. There are also extensive areas of rainforest populated by chimps, enormous forest pigs, and other monkeys.
Drive through the crater lakes region of the park, and later in the afternoon, go on a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Continue your adventure in Queen
Continue your adventure in Queen
Beyond its famed fauna and tree-climbing lions, Queen Elizabeth National Park provides a diverse range of experiences for tourists. Guests can take a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which has one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, as well as a diverse array of birdlife. The park also has the breathtaking Kyambura Gorge, often known as the "Valley of Apes," where chimpanzee tracking is an exciting activity. Cultural exchanges with local communities in the park offer a real look at traditional life, crafts, and storytelling. Otter African Safaris Limited can help you discover these hidden jewels, resulting in a remarkable and well-rounded safari experience.
Early Morning game drive to get you up close to the animals when they are most active, and the landscape is at its most beautiful. Later on, go for a boat cruise.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Protecting a pristine environment of high wooded hills bordering the Congo, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is most recognised for housing around 45% of the world's mountain gorilla population. In our opinion, viewing these gorillas in their wooded habitat is the most fascinating wildlife experience Africa has to offer. However, this biodiverse Unesco World Heritage Site allows you to see a variety of other rare wildlife, including acrobatic Rwenzori colobus, the multicoloured Rwenzori three-horned chameleon, and 20-odd bird species found only in the Albertine Rift Valley forests.
Scenic drive via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive at the lodge, relax, and prepare for Gorilla trekking the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Face to Face with the Kigs of the Forest
Face to Face with the Kigs of the Forest
Beyond its famed mountain gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park provides a diverse range of adventures for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Otter African Safaris Limited guests may discover magnificent woodland pathways abounding with endemic bird species, colourful insects, and uncommon plants, making it a birdwatching and botany heaven. Cultural contacts with the Batwa community deepen one's awareness of the forest's old human legacy. Those choosing a calmer pace may experience the park's natural splendour through guided nature walks, waterfalls, and panoramic overlooks, giving an immersive retreat into one of Africa's oldest and most ecologically varied rainforests.
Early Morning Gorilla Trekking, after spending time relaxing or go on a community walk.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
The End of Your Safari with Us
The End of Your Safari with Us
We wish you could stay with us forever, but your safari in Uganda will now draw to a close. We do not doubt that we will have shown you the most incredible time here, and we look forward to seeing you again.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
