Naleyo Tours and Travels

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$4,950 to $5,060 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel

Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Naleyo Tours and Travels driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you. They will provide a brief introduction, assist with your luggage, and escort you smoothly through immigration and customs. From there, you will be driven to your hotel, where you will enjoy a relaxing evening—dinner is included, relax and have time to unwind and recover from your journey before your adventure begins.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Early in the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and share a brief overview before setting off to Murchison Falls.
Your first stop will be the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where rhinos are being reintroduced into Uganda’s wild.

At the sanctuary, enjoy an on-foot rhino trek guided by expert rangers, allowing you to observe these magnificent animals in a semi-wild You will then have lunch and a brief moment to relax before continuing your journey to Murchison Falls.

You will arrive at the park by evening and check in at your lodge. After a short break, your safari guide will lead an exciting night game drive through Murchison Falls National Park.
This nocturnal adventure uses spotlight-equipped safari vehicles and trained guides to help you spot elusive wildlife such as lions, hyenas, leopards, civets, porcupines, bushbabies, and nightjars

After the night drive, return to the lodge for dinner and some well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a game drive on the northern bank of Murchison Falls National Park, where you will have the chance to spot a variety of wildlife such as lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a 2–3 hour boat ride on the Victoria Nile, heading to the bottom of the falls.
Along the way, you sight hippos and crocodiles in the water, and elephants, buffaloes, and waterbucks grazing or drinking along the riverbanks
Once at the bottom, you will disembark and hike to the top of the falls, a moderately challenging trek of around 45 minutes to an hour.
Enjoy the breath taking panoramic view of the Murchison Falls, where the Nile forcefully plunges through the narrow gorge
Afterward, you will return to your lodge to enjoy a relaxed evening, dinner, and a well-deserved overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After a nourishing breakfast, you will set off for Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 species of primates including chimpanzees, red colobus, Uganda mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and blue monkeys
Along the way, you will have an enroute lunch then proceed to your lodge so you can enjoy some downtime to unwind.

Later in the day, embark on a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, located just outside Kibale. This lush swamp rewards you with sightings of numerous primates—including olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, and colobus species—alongside an incredible diversity of over 138 to 200 bird species
After immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the wetlands, you will return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Walk

After your breakfast you will set off to Kibale National park known for hosting a remarkable diversity that includes over 1,500 chimpanzees and 13 other primate species.
You will trek through dense foliage, cross babbling streams, guided by experienced trackers to locate a habituated chimpanzee community. Along the way, you may also spot red‑tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, colorful butterflies, and melodious bird calls echoing from the canopy
Once the chimpanzees are found, you will have the opportunity to observe them closely watch as they feed, play, and interact, capturing precious moments through your lens.
If time allows in the afternoon, you will explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, Visiting Bigodi not only enriches your safari experience but also supports the local community—proceeds go toward vital projects such as building schools, supporting healthcare, improving water access, and offering interest-free loans to local residents.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Crater Lake Route

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Crater Lake Route

After breakfast, your journey continues toward Queen Elizabeth National Park through a scenic route dotted with volcanic crater lakes and framed by the majestic Rwenzori Mountains—often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon”
Upon entering the park, you will enjoy a short game drive across the renowned Kasenyi Plains, where vast herds of Uganda kob graze, drawing lions, elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, and a variety of birdlife into the early-morning light
After your wildlife introduction, you will proceed to the lodge for lunch, followed by a relaxing afternoon. The day concludes with dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

After a wholesome breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Keep an eye out for the iconic Big Five, buffaloes, elephants, lions along with other fascinating wildlife like giant forest hogs, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and waterbucks
In the afternoon, enjoy a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel a 32 km natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward where wildlife congregates in impressive numbers
During this 2–3‑hour journey, you will be treated to remarkable sightings of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephants along the banks, as well as buffaloes, waterbucks, and a dazzling array of water birds, including the elusive African shoebill
Following this unforgettable safari adventure, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha & Batwa Community Walk in Bwindi

Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha & Batwa Community Walk in Bwindi

You will journey through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions a rare behaviour where lions rest high in fig trees to escape ground heat and insects.
In this wild, open savannah dotted with topi and elephants, your guide will scan the treetops in hopes of spotting these extraordinary lions. After an exhilarating wildlife drive, enjoy lunch in Ishasha before continuing toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Silverback Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Begin your day with breakfast followed by a briefing from a park ranger.
You will be equipped with essentials like a packed lunch box then sets off into the misty, rugged terrain of Bwindi Impenetrable National park for an unforgettable gorilla trek.
The trek will last for 2 to 8 hours, depending on how far the gorillas are located within the dense, hilly rainforest
As you navigate steep, slippery slopes and thick vegetation, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure.
When you finally encounter a family of mountain gorillas, you will enjoy a one-hour observational window, keeping a respectful distance and adhering to strict rules no flash photography, no eating or drinking nearby, and maintaining silence not only for safety but also to minimize stress on these sensitive, endangered creatures
After this life-changing moment with the gorillas, you will return to your lodge to relax before continuing your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe Airport via the Equator Line

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe Airport via the Equator Line

After having an early breakfast, go for a morning horse back ride in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and many tropical bird species. Afterwards, check out of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe International Airport to readily catch your travel back home in the evening as you say farewell to the pearl of Africa! Along the way, you will make a stopover at the Equator line to have an authentic feel of standing at Latitude 00.

Main Destination:
Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Naleyo Tours and Travels, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.