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Arrival
Day 1
Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
We will pick you up from a guest house in Entebbe in the morning and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. There is a scheduled stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Rhinos became extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s, and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for the black and white rhino. After the Ziwa Rhino stopover, we will then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, where we will have dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drives and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park
Game drives and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park
In the morning, you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile, where you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and a range of rare birds. You will also see the point where the River Nile joins Lake Albert, one of the major highlights of this trip. After the day activities, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Drive to Kibale National Park
Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Drive to Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast, we will depart the lodge and drive to the top of Murchison Falls for a short visit to see the actual falls. Afterward, drive southwards to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive to Kibale will go through the western towns of Hoima, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal. Arrival at Kibale Forest National Park is expected in the early evening. The driving time is estimated at 6 hours. A visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is also scheduled.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimp tracking at Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimp tracking at Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Starting in the morning at Kibale Forest National Park, you will go into the jungle to encounter chimpanzees and different monkeys like the red-tailed monkey, olive baboon, and black-and-white colobus monkey. After the chimp trekking, drive for 3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kasenyi Plains game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Kasenyi Plains game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
You will start the day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. The Kasenyi Plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topis, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may see leopards to make it to the "Big Four." We will return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Before driving to Bwindi National Park, there is an option to do additional game drives at the Kasenyi Plains or consider trekking the chimps for a second time at the nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve. After the morning activity, we will drive for about 5-6hrs to Bwindi National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Karungi Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park
Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park
You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast for a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Karungi Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and the various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. After the golden monkey trekking, drive for about 3 hours to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
On this day, transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park for additional activities. During the drive to Lake Mburo National Park, there will be a lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara City. After lunch, we will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and check in at the lodge. In the evening, a night game drive is planned at Lake Mburo National Park, with an opportunity to spot the famous leopards of Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Mburo National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Leopard Rest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game drives at Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe Airport
Game drives at Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe Airport
This will be the last day of the 10-Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari. The day will start with an early-morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, topis, and impalas. We will then travel from Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe International Airport from where you will continue to the next destination. We will stop at the equator crossing for coffee and handicraft shopping.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
