$7,161 to $7,878 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be picked up by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you may be able to explore Kampala and the surrounding area this afternoon. We recommend visiting the Royal Mile (Lubiri Palace and Bulange Parliament), Ndere Cultural Centre, Kasubi Royal Tombs, and Kampala Central Mosque where you can take in the panoramic views of the city from the Minaret.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
Today, you will drive for seven hours through spectacular scenery to Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda. Depending on your arrival time, you may have an opportunity to explore the mighty Murchison Falls either on a boat trip or on foot.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
This morning you can enjoy a game drive on the plains of Murchison Falls National Park where you’ll have a chance to spot giraffes, spotted hyenas, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, buffalos, kobs, and hartebeests.
We also recommend you take a boat tour on the river towards the base of the waterfalls where it meets the Nile. On the banks of the river, you’ll see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and if you’re lucky, the elusive leopard. There is also prolific birdlife within the area, including the extraordinary-looking shoebill stork.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park
Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park
Today, you’ll have a long drive through the plantations and mountains that are synonymous with the Ugandan countryside. This afternoon you’ll arrive at your lovely lodge in Fort Portal, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains and the base of the Kibale Forest National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Ndali Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimp Tracking in Kibale National Park
Chimp Tracking in Kibale National Park
You’ll have an early start this morning as you must meet park rangers at 8 am for a briefing about your chimp trekking adventure. After the briefing, you’ll head deep into the Kibale Forest to track the troops of chimpanzees that live there. As you trek through the dense forest in search of the chimpanzees, you’ll hear them screech and hoot around you and it will feel as if the jungle has come alive. Once you’ve found a family of chimpanzees, you can spend one hour watching them swing through the trees, play on the forest floor, and build nests for their afternoon naps. It is a truly magical experience! The forest is also home to other primates, including Colobus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys, plus colourful giant butterflies.
We also recommend the 'swamp walk', a two-hour trek through the swamps to meet a local community living in this hostile environment. There is stunning scenery and some incredibly rare wildlife to spot en route.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Ndali Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast at your lodge in Kibale, you’ll travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. This spectacular national park is full of game and it is known for its large elephant population.
After checking in to your lodge, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive and a sundowner before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you’ll have a full day to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll have morning and afternoon game drives, plus you can also enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and a guided nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest. You can take an early morning hot air balloon over the savannahs of the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today, you’ll drive to Bwindi in southwest Uganda. Your stay at Buhoma Lodge for the next 2 nights is on a full board basis. This afternoon is free to spend at leisure, relax, or perhaps take part in optional activities (at additional cost) including forest walks, birdwatching, and village walks.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park HQ where you’ll begin your gorilla trek. You will be allocated to one of nine habituated groups. Your experienced guide and park ranger will lead you deep into the forest in search of your allocated family. Your trek could last from a few minutes to a full day, depending on the exact location of the specific gorilla family that you’re tracking.
When you meet the gorillas you’ll have the chance to spend up to one magical hour quietly observing them. The gorillas are likely to be just a few meters away from you and they will continue to go about their daily lives—feeding and interacting with each other, under the watchful gaze of the silverback.
In the late afternoon, you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation where you can spend the evening reflecting on your incredible encounter with the wild mountain gorillas of Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Visit the Batwa Tribe
Visit the Batwa Tribe
Today you’ll have a full day to explore Lake Mutanda, plus the nearby lakes and Virunga Volcanoes.
We highly recommend that you participate in the Batwa cultural experience. This fascinating full-day excursion offers an opportunity to hike in the forest with a Batwa guide and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the Batwa pygmies who inhabited the Bwindi forest for centuries.
- Main Destination:
- Batwa Experience (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Lake Matunda to Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Matunda to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive for around six hours to Lake Mburo National Park. This is a small but spectacular national park with plenty of African wildlife, including buffalos, leopards, lions, hyenas, warthogs, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles, plus over 350 bird species.
On arrival at the park, you’ll enjoy a game drive, plus you may also have the opportunity for a bush walk or a mountain bike or horse riding safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mihingo Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
International Inbound Flight
International Inbound Flight
Today marks your last day on your Uganda Highlights tour. Following your breakfast at the luxurious lodge, you will be transferred by a Wayfairer representative back to Entebbe International Airport. From there you will board your international flight back home to complete your magical Ugandan adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
