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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport- Get transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport- Get transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from our company representative who will transfer you to your booked hotel, refresh and after meet your safari driver guide for the briefing about your 10-day safari. Later if time allows you will visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens for scenic beauty since its located along the Lake Victoria Shores, Africa’s Largest fresh water Lake. The gardens are home to several bird species such as Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, Grey Heron, African Fish Eagle, African Grey Parrot, Long-tailed Cormorant, Ross’s and Great Blue Turaco and primates like vervet monkeys. Return to your lode for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
The morning begins with breakfast and a drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a white rhino tracking experience. During the rhino tracking, you can see them close to their feet with a local site guide and take as many photos as you want. After the rhino tracking, you can relax and have lunch at Kabalega dinner.
Upon arrival, you will check into the Lodge and visit Murchison Falls National Park, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the falls and the river Nile's thunderous sound. After visiting the falls, drive to your booked lodge relax. Have dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Rise up early to have your breakfast and head out for a morning game drive where you will spot several wildlife species such as lions, spotted hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, elephants, Jackson hartebeest, topis, Uganda kobs and many others. Other animals to see include the secretive leopard, primates, hippos, waterbucks, oribis and several others. Return to the lodge for lunch and later in the afternoon head for the boat cruise on the Nile Delta up to the base of the falls, a scenic view that will leave you in awe. Along the water way, you will see several water and land mammals such as hippos, elephants, waterbucks and crocodiles with several bird species like Egyptian Goose, Kingfishers, African Fish Eagle, Pelicans, African Darter, Fish Eagle and many other species. Retire and return to the lodge and spend your night while relaxing, have dinner and an over night stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
The day begins with breakfast and a drive through the Nile River to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its large chimpanzee population and Africa's primate capital. The park is home to 13 primate species and East Africa's largest population of the L'hoest's monkey and red colobus monkeys. Visitors can see various primates, including black-and-white colobus, blue monkeys, red-tailed olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and over 375 bird species. After lunch, the journey continues to Fort Portal City, where guests can enjoy the stunning views of tea estates, forests, and the legendary Rwenzori Mountain Ranges. If time allows, you will drive to Bigodi Swamp for a nature walk and community experience. The swamp is managed by the local community, preserving the area for future generations. After the walk, guests will return to their lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking- Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the park information offices for a briefing on chimpanzees and their behaviour. You will embark on a guided forest walk to search for intelligent chimpanzees, sharing 98.8% of human DNA. You may encounter other wildlife species, including primates and bush pigs. After spending an hour with chimpanzees, you return to the starting point for lunch and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife. If time allows you will go to an evening game drive. Check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
You will have an early breakfast and head to a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus the big cats like lions and leopards (though hard to spot), among others. You will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. You will then embark on a boat cruise safari along the Kazinga Channel, a must-do activity in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The cruise will bring guests close to mammals like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. After the cruise, guests will return to their lodge for an evening of relaxation and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tree climbing Lions- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Tree climbing Lions- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early breakfast, then drive to the southern sector in Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, you will have lunch and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, known for its ancient rainforest and home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The park is home to around 500 mountain gorillas, 120 mammal species, numerous primate species, and over 350 bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking - Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking - Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
In the morning, prepare for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park by preparing necessary equipment, dressing appropriately, and having a breakfast. Meet your safari guide and be briefed about the park's regulations. Be allocated a mountain gorilla family to track, UWA ranger, and forest guide. Hire a porter for assistance. After the pre-mountain gorilla trekking session, start your forest walk to search for the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. The time taken to encounter the family is unknown, but it may take 45 to 4 hours. Carry enough water and snacks to stay hydrated and energy-dense. Spend one hour with the mountain gorilla family, capture photos and record videos, and return to the starting point to receive a certificate for conservation. Enjoy refreshments and lunch before driving to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara town. You will arrive in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding for the late afternoon/evening game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland, zebra, topi, impala, Uganda kob and Cape buffalo among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Optional: If you are interested, you can on the breathtaking Mburo night game drive (at an extra cost). During the night game drive, expect to see nocturnal creatures including snakes, hyenas, owls and elusive leopards (on a lucky day), among others.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning bush walk and Return to Entebbe International Airport
Morning bush walk and Return to Entebbe International Airport
Enjoy an early breakfast and head for the morning bushwalk in Mburo Park in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter, at close range, zebra, giraffe, eland, topi and other antelope, and Cape buffalo among others.
Take the trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the 12 lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe Airport for your flight out (recommended for 18h00 onward). We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit. Thanks for choosing Caracal Explorers.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
