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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
You will be picked up by our driver-guide, who will transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay. He will brief you about the tour and what time to pick you up on day 2. Also, if time allows, you can visit the Entebbe heritage sites, but this is not included in the tour package.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Rhino Tracking & transfer to Gulu
Rhino Tracking & transfer to Gulu
After an early breakfast, you will set off for Kidepo Valley National Park. Along Masindi road, you will stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit the reintroduced white rhino. You'll have lunch here, then proceed to Kidepo, which ranks among Africa's finest wildernesses. You'll be arriving at Church Hill Courts in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game walk, Game drives & cultural visit
Game walk, Game drives & cultural visit
After an early breakfast, you'll depart from Gulu and leave for Kidepo Valley. Upon arrival, a game drive will be conducted in the Kidepo Valley National Park. From Apoka, in the heart of the national park, a savannah landscape extends in all directions. It reaches far beyond the gazetted area of 1,442 km2, toward horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges. The park inhabits one of the most exciting faunas of any Ugandan park. It is home to over 80 species of mammals, several of which are endemic to Kidepo National Park, like cheetah, striped hyena, and caracal. You will also find over 465 bird species, including ostriches. Another game drive will be conducted in the afternoon. The rest of the evening, you can be taken on a tour of Karimojong village and culture.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Murchison & Evening game drive
Transfer to Murchison & Evening game drive
After an early breakfast, you'll leave for Murchison Falls National Park (the northern sector) with lunch along the way. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45 m over the remnant Rift Valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls. The falls are the centrepiece of the park and the final event in an 80 km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river’s energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the Rift Valley floor into Lake Albert. There are a lot of animals to see on your way to the hotel, such as elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and aquatic birds are permanent residents here. Upon arrival, a short game drive will be conducted in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game drives & Boat trip on River Nile
Game drives & Boat trip on River Nile
After an early breakfast, you will go on a game drive. Look out for lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and many more animals. Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and aquatic birds are permanent residents here. In the afternoon, another game drive will be conducted. Afterward, you can enjoy the rest of the evening at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nile delta cruise, Top of the falls & Relaxing
Nile delta cruise, Top of the falls & Relaxing
You will go on an early morning boat trip. The boat will take us downstream to the delta, the place where the Nile enters Lake Albert. This trip of 5 - 6 hours will show you all the beauty of this national park, especially the delta with its variety of birds. You have a good chance to see the elusive shoebill stork. In the afternoon, you'll visit the top of the falls with a wonderful view.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Fort Portal
Transfer to Fort Portal
After breakfast in the morning, you'll depart murchison falls National Park for Fort Portal.
You will arrive in fort portal in the afternoon.
The drive is almost eight hours, but it will provide you with some stunning views as you pass small African villages and banana plantations.
You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing ahead of tomorrow's activities.
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Nyaika Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Nature walks, Hotsprings & game drive
Nature walks, Hotsprings & game drive
After breakfast, you'll embark on the activities of the day. After arriving in the protected area, a ranger will accompany you on a beautiful nature walk through the Ituri Rainforest. You'll enjoy the peacefulness of the forest, look out for the rich birdlife at the swamp, and boil an egg in the hot springs that have become an interesting natural attraction. It will be completed with a picnic lunch provided by the guide, while you explore the real Africa.
In the evening, you will arrive at Kibale Forest, falling asleep with the sounds of the tropical rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Community walk
Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Community walk
At 8 am, you will start with the 4-hour chimp walk.
In addition, 10 other primate species can be seen. The park is also known for all its butterflies and birds.
In the afternoon, you'll take a walk through the Bigodi community and the swamp. You need to be physically fit to be able to walk through the forests.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Queen & Kyambura Gorge
Transfer to Queen & Kyambura Gorge
After an early breakfast, you'll depart for Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal. You'll reach Buffalo Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park by midday, with a stunning, beautiful view over the Kazinga Channel.
In the afternoon, you'll go to Kyambura Gorge. Here, you can go for a 3 to 4-hour walk into the gorge to meet the chimpanzees.
The rest of the evening will be spent at the lodge relaxing.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Game drives & Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Game drives & Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Begin your day with an early morning game drive, giving you the chance to explore the incredible wildlife and landscapes on the plains of Queen Elizabeth with thousands of Uganda kobs, lions, elephants. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a private boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, which lasts about 2 hours. The cruise will take you to the base of the spectacular waterfall, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view and animals on the water side.
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon to relax.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Tree climbing Lions in Ishasha
Tree climbing Lions in Ishasha
After breakfast, we will drive to ishasha sector in search of the tree climbing lions where we will spend the whole day.
All day game drives will be conducted in Ishasha sector and many animals will be spotted including tree climbing lions.
The rest of the evening will be spent relaxing at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Embogo Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail
Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Trail
In the morning, we will make a short game drive while in ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions as we drive out of the park for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.
We will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi in time for lunch.
In the afternoon we will have a batwa community experience the rest of the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking
This is the day of gorilla tracking. At 7.45 am, you will be at the office of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a pre-briefing, and at 8.30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them. All visitors are expected back at the starting point by 7 pm. Being physically fit is recommended.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Golden Monkey Tracking
Golden Monkey Tracking
This is the day of golden monkey tracking. At 7.45 am, you will be at the office of the office of Mgahinga national park for a pre-briefing, and at 8.30 am, you will start the trek. After finding the gorlden monekys, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them.
You will be transferred to Lake bunyonyi for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Canoeing & Relaxing
Canoeing & Relaxing
This will be a relaxing day with activities on the deepest lake with stunningly scenic islands.
You will have an opportunity for canoeing/boat trip on this lake, Relaxing or taking nature walk and this area is great for bird watching.
The rest of day will be spent relaxing at the resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afetrnoon game drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afetrnoon game drive
Early morning transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National park, it will take 3-4hours drive from Lake bunyonyi to Mbarara.
You will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara before continuing to the park, a smaller but unique park and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras.
We will conduct an afternoon game drive upon arrival with the community tour afterwards to experience Bahima culture and tradition if time allows.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Game walk & transfer to Entebbe Airport
Game walk & transfer to Entebbe Airport
Early morning, we will go for a game walk and after breakfast we leave Lake Mburo National Park for Entebbe International Airport.
On the way back after Masaka there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and have lunch.
We will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for your onwards flights.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
