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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa: Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by an Otter African Safaris guide at Entebbe International Airport from where you will transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. Depending on your arrival time you will have lunch before transferring to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will check in at the lodge at the sanctuary and you will relax, preparing yourself for the further adventure that awaits you in the Pearl of Africa. You will have dinner and night overstay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Amuka Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After your early morning breakfast you will head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters for the briefing of the do's and don’ts while rhino tracking. You will then head into the sanctuary and have an hour on foot rhino tracking. After rhino trekking you will check out of the lodge at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have an en-route lunch in Masindi. You will then proceed to the top of the Murchison falls where the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and you will have the breath taking views of the Nile. From the falls you will continue and check in to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tilenga Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise on the Nile
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise on the Nile
After your very early morning breakfast, you will embark on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park as early as 6am with chances for seeing Giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Oribis, Jackson Hartebeest, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Hyenas and if you so lucky you could spot leopards in the rolling plains of the park. After the game drive you will have time to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon you will enjoy a Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the water falls and you will spot different animal species like the crocodiles, hippos, Elephants and many bird species for the bird lovers. After the boat cruise return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tilenga Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Exit Murchison Falls National Park and Transfer to Fort Portal
Exit Murchison Falls National Park and Transfer to Fort Portal
After your breakfast at the lodge, you will check out of the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park and start your journey to Fort Portal. The journey to Fort Portal is a long one but an enjoyable one as you will enjoy the beautiful scenery on your way. You will arrive at the hotel in Fort Portal and you will have lunch afterwards you will check in. Dinner and Overnight stay
at the lodge.
Day 5
Sempaya Hot Springs Afternoon visit to the Amabere ganyinamwiru Transfer to Kibale National Park
Sempaya Hot Springs Afternoon visit to the Amabere ganyinamwiru Transfer to Kibale National Park
After your early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Bundibugyo to visit the Sempaya Hot Springs in Semliki Game Reserve which are both male and female and have high temperatures of up to 100 degrees Celsius. While here you will visit both and take as many pictures as you want. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel for lunch. After Lunch, you will visit the Amabere ganyinamwiru a cultural and historic site with rock formation of stalagmites and stalactites with a rich cultural history attached to them which form scenic caves and waterfalls. You will hike to the top of the world and you will also see
different crater lakes in Fort portal. You will then transfer to Kibale and check in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon visit to the Bigodi Wetlands
Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon visit to the Bigodi Wetlands
You will wake up early in the morning for breakfast and then report at the park headquarters at Kanyanchu at 7:30am for briefing by the guides about the dos and don’ts while with the chimpanzees. You will then embark on a trek for the search of the chimpanzees and once you have spotted a group, you will spend one hour with them observing their different behaviours and you will also spot other primates in the forest. After the chimpanzee tracking experience you will be awarded a chimpanzee tracking certificate and after you will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on a guided nature walk in the Bigodi wetlands and you have a chance to spot 138 bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel
After your breakfast early in the morning at the lodge, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive at the lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park just in time for lunch and then you will check in.
After lunch at the lodge, you will go for a 2 hour boat cruise trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, buffaloes, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Simba Safari Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon visit to the Twin lakes of Katinda and Mirambi
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon visit to the Twin lakes of Katinda and Mirambi
Have your breakfast very early in the morning, depart for an early morning game drive as early as 6am to the rolling plains of Uganda’s second largest National Park and look out for: lions, leopards, Elephants, buffaloes, hippos, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Hyenas, and Hippos. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. Return to the lodge for some rest time and lunch. In the afternoon you will head out to the twin lakes of Katinda and Mirambi and you will enjoy its views while on a small picnic.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Simba Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
After your early morning breakfast, you will checkout of the lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector. You will have a game drive in the Ishasha sector and you will have a chance to see the tree climbing lions that are seen resting in the fig trees. After that you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and you will have lunch along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking
After the early morning breakfast, you will proceed to UWA visitor’s reception where briefing is done before tracking at 7:30am about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas. Remember to carry your packed lunch and enough drinking water since you may stay in the forest up to afternoon in search of these gentle giants in their natural environment. Gorilla tracking exercise is physically demanding but an exciting activity! You may need to hire a porter to assist you during tracking and these are readily available at the park headquarters. Time allowed to spend with gorillas is 1 hour when you have found them and this is enough to ask all the questions about their behaviour. Return to the lodge after trekking and freshen up. In the evening, Batwa pygmies will be invited to entertain you with their dances, storytelling after you have dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Exit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
Exit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
After your morning breakfast at the lodge, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You will arrive at the lodge for lunch and afterwards you will check in as you wait for the Golden monkey tracking experience the following day. Dinner and Overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Golden Monkey Trekking and Afternoon Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden Monkey Trekking and Afternoon Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After your early morning breakfast, you will proceed to the visitors centre in Mgahinga National Park at Ntebeko where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the golden monkeys. After the briefing you will then head inside the forest to search for the golden monkeys and once you have identified a group, you will be given one hour to spend with the monkeys watching their behaviours and you will take as many pictures as you want.
In the afternoon, you will check out of the lodge in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi where you will relax as you end your day. Depending on the time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you will go for canoeing and explore the different islands on the lake like the famous punishment island. Overnight stay and dinner at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After your morning breakfast, you will exit Lake Bunyonyi and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest Savannah national park in Uganda. You will have a lunch break at Igongo Cultural Center. After lunch you will have an opportunity to tour the Igongo Museum that illustrates the culture of the Banyankole. You will also hike the Biharwe Eclipse
Monument at the centre. You will then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and check in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morning Guided Walking Safari and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
Morning Guided Walking Safari and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger in Lake Mburo National Park
as early as 7am where will have an opportunity to walk closer to the Giraffes, Zebras, impalas, Warthogs, among others in
the rolling plains of the park. After the walking safari you will have time to relax and have lunch.
In the afternoon you will go for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo and you will be able to spot mammals like crocodiles, hippos and many bird species. After the boat cruise you will return to the lodge and relax as you wait for dinner. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport
Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport
After your morning breakfast, you will have a morning game drive as you exit the park and set off to Kampala or Entebbe for your flight back home. Along the way you will have a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for memorable photos and the famous water experiment that show that earth is separated into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere and you will have a chance
to enjoy both the hemispheres as you will take so many pictures of the beautiful moments. You will have an en-route lunch and you continue your journey to Kampala or Entebbe for your flight. Do not forget to purchase a souvenir for yourself as a remembrance for this wonderful trip in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
