Riso African Safaris

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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 in Entebbe

Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver/guide. Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the Botanical Gardens or enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria.

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

Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park via ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park via ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, drive northwards with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for exciting rhino tracking. Continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge for an evening of relaxation.

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:
Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Rise early for a thrilling game drive across the northern bank of the Nile. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Nile to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls, where the river squeezes through a narrow gorge. For adventure lovers, an optional hike to the top of the falls awaits.

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

Day 4

Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park

Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park

Today you journey to the south through the Albertine Rift Valley with beautiful scenery, tea plantations, and crater lakes en route. Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its primates, and settle into your lodge for the night as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking.

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:
Kibale Forest 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 Wetland Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Head into the lush Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. The forest is also home to red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for birdwatchers and community interaction.

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

Day 6

Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse and visited parks. Stop at the equator line in Kikorongo for memorable photos before entering the park. In the evening, enjoy a short game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi sector, known for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Later, take a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species thrive along the water shores.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi

Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi

Drive through the scenic Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions after the game drive have stopover for lunch. Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas.

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:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

This is the highlight of the safari – gorilla trekking. After a briefing at the park headquarters, venture deep into Bwindi’s dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants. In the evening, enjoy cultural entertainment by the Batwa community.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, transfer to the magical Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s deepest and most scenic lakes with 29 islands. Relax at your lodge, go canoeing, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the lake or you can hike around the lake for the most scenic views.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration

Spend the day relaxing and exploring Lake Bunyonyi. Activities include canoe rides, birdwatching, hiking, and visiting local communities to learn about their culture. This is the perfect place to unwind after gorilla trekking or take a book and read relaxing at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Today, head to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest savannah park but home to zebras, giraffes, impalas, and elands. In the evening, take a game drive or a walking safari for a closer look at the wildlife and game viewing explore much more as you get close to the end of 14 days safari around Uganda.

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:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe

Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe

Start the morning with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo, where you can see zebras, giraffes, and antelopes up close. Later, drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and souvenir shopping and have your lunch at the equator then after continue to Entebbe.

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

Day 14

Departure

Departure

Depending on your time, relax at your hotel or explore Entebbe town. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, marking the end of this incredible 14-day safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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