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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from your Giant Holiday Safaris guide in Entebbe. After introductions, you’ll head north toward Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you’ll stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where rhinos roam freely in the wild. After tracking these endangered giants, continue the drive with a lunch stop en route. Later, you’ll enter Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile dramatically squeezes through an 8-meter gorge, creating one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile
Rise early for breakfast before setting off on a game drive across the savannah plains. Expect sightings of lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, and countless antelopes. After a rewarding drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the banks, you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and elephants cooling off, alongside an abundance of birdlife. The cruise offers unforgettable photography opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its dense primate population. The scenic drive passes through lush countryside, with a lunch stop in Hoima or Fort Portal, depending on timing. Arrive in the late afternoon, where playful baboons may greet you along the way. Dinner and overnight at your lodge near the forest, preparing you for the next day’s chimpanzee trek.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, head to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Accompanied by rangers, you’ll venture into the rainforest in search of a habituated chimp community. Once found, you’ll spend up to an hour observing their playful and social behavior.
Later in the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed project rich in birdlife, primates, and cultural encounters. Here, you’ll learn how the locals contribute to conservation efforts while enjoying a guided nature walk. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
Enjoy breakfast, then set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse safari destination. After checking in and having lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous birds along the shores.
In the evening, head out for a game drive, where you may spot lions, leopards, Uganda kobs, and more before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, check out and drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions. This is one of the few places in Africa where these big cats are regularly seen perched in fig trees. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check in at your lodge for dinner and rest, ready for the highlight of your safari the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up early for breakfast, then proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking regulations. In groups of eight, you’ll be guided into the dense rainforest to track a gorilla family. Spending an hour in the presence of these gentle giants is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. After the trek, receive a gorilla trekking certificate as recognition of your contribution to conservation.
Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most scenic lakes, surrounded by rolling hills and dotted with 29 islands. Dinner and overnight by the lakeshore.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
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Itambira Island
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a canoe excursion on Lake Bunyonyi, discovering the islands’ unique history and spotting local birdlife. Afterwards, check out and continue to Lake Mburo National Park, a small but wildlife-rich savannah reserve. On arrival, take a game drive, spotting zebras, elands, buffaloes, and more. Dinner and overnight at your lodge inside or near the park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morning Game Drive – Return to Entebbe
Morning Game Drive – Return to Entebbe
On your final day, enjoy an early game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a chance to see animals you may have missed previously. After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe, approximately 3–4 hours away. Depending on your schedule, you’ll be transferred to either your hotel or directly to Entebbe International Airport for your departure. This marks the end of your 9-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
