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 – Transfer to Hotel

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Hotel

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your safari guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation after your journey. Optional activities depending on arrival time include a visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Lake Victoria sunset views.

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

Day 2

Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls NP

Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls NP

Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot the tracking will take about one hour then after go for lunch. After lunch, continue to Murchison falls with a stopover at the top of falls and settle into your lodge.

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 & Boat Safari – Murchison Falls

Game Drive & Boat Safari – Murchison Falls

Start the day with a sunrise game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, elephants, and buffalo. In the afternoon, cruise along the Nile River to the base of the falls, observing hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. Optional hike to the top of the falls.

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 – Transfer to Kibale Forest

Murchison – Transfer to Kibale Forest

Travel south through the scenic Albertine Rift Valley to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world. Enjoy views of tea plantations, crater lakes, and traditional homesteads along the way with stopover for stretching you legs. Overnight near the forest.

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 & Bigodi Wetland Visit

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Visit

After breakfast Go for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale’s tropical rainforest, home to 13 primate species. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birding, monkeys, and a cultural walk through the local community where you can have coffee experience.

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse park go through numerous crater lakes and Rwenzori ranges. After lunch, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Overnight inside or near the park.

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:
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 & Transfer to Ishasha Sector

Game Drive & Transfer to Ishasha Sector

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, looking for lions, leopards, elephants, and more. Afterward, head south to the Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions after checkin at the lodge relax as you prepare for evening Game Drive. Overnight in a lodge close to the wilderness.

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

Day 8

Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive in Ishasha where you may see tree climbing lions, Elephants topi's before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in the afternoon and prepare for the gorilla trekking adventure the next day.

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 – Bwindi

Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi

Today is the highlight of your safari. After a briefing, trek into the dense forest for a life-changing encounter with a mountain gorilla family. Spend an hour observing their behavior and interactions. Later, relax or opt for a visit to a Batwa pygmy 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 Retreat

Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi Retreat

Transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, a stunning highland lake with terraced hills. Spend the day at leisure: swim, canoe, or visit local islands and communities or relax reading a book while at the Island. It’s the perfect place to unwind after gorilla trekking.

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 – Transfer to Lake Mburo NP

Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburo NP

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park. After check-in, Relax at the lodge as you prepare for the next activities, enjoy a guided nature walk close the animals or an evening game drive. The park is known for zebras, impalas, elands, and rich birdlife.

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 12

Safari Walk – Return to Entebbe

Safari Walk – Return to Entebbe

Take an optional morning game drive, bush walk, on Lake Mburo. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs and hot lunch then after continue to Entebbe. Drop off at the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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 Riso African Safaris, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Riso African Safaris.