Arrival
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:
-
Airport Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
To Kidepo Valley NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
To Kidepo Valley NP via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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. Have lunch here, then proceed to Kidepo, which ranks among Africa's finest wildernesses. Upon arrival a short game drive will be conducted in Kidepo valley National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
In Kidepo Valley NP
In Kidepo Valley NP
After an early breakfast, you will head out for a game drive 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 the tour of karimojong village and culture.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
To Murchison Falls NP
To Murchison Falls NP
After an early breakfast, 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 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 buffaloes. 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:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
In Murchison Falls NP
In Murchison Falls NP
After an early breakfast, we 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. After you can enjoy the rest of the evening at Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
In Murchison Falls NP
In Murchison Falls NP
We 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 us 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, we visit the top of the falls with a wonderful view.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
To Semliki National Park
To Semliki National Park
After breakfast in the morning, we depart for Semliki National park passing via Fort portal for lunch and we will arrive in the afternoon. We will make a short evening game drive upon arrival in Semliki National Park. The drive is almost eight hours but will provide you with some stunning views as you pass small African villages and banana plantations.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
In Semliki National Park
In Semliki National Park
After breakfast we embark on the activities of the day. After arriving in the protected area, a ranger will accompany us on a beautiful nature walk through the Ituri Rainforest. 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.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
To Kibaale Forest NP
To Kibaale Forest NP
We have an early morning departure for the journey to Kibale Forest. We will pass close to Lake Albert. On a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert Rift is spectacular. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Kibale Forest, falling asleep with the sounds of the tropical rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chimp, Community and swamp walk
Chimp, Community and swamp walk
At 8 am, we 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, we take a walk through the Bigodi community and Swamp. You need to be physically fit to be able to walk through the forests.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
To Queen Elizabeth NP
To Queen Elizabeth NP
After an early breakfast, we depart for Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal. We reach Mweya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunning, beautiful view over the Kazinga Channel. In the late afternoon, we will go on a game drive to see different types of animals.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
In Queen Elizabeth NP
In Queen Elizabeth NP
Early morning game drive will be conducted on the plains of Queen Elizabeth, with thousands of Ugandan kobs, lions, elephants, bushbucks, hippos, etc. Also on the program, is a two-hour launch trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon where we will see all the animals from the waterside. A short late afternoon game drive will be conducted as well.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
In Queeen Elizabeth NP
In Queeen Elizabeth NP
On our second day in this beautiful park, after a very early breakfast, we go to Kyambura Gorge. Here you can go for a 3 to 4-hour walk into the gorge to meet the chimpanzees. After the gorge, we will drive to the Ishasha Sector and have an evening game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
We will have a morning game drive in Ishasha sector of Queen elizabeth 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. Upon arrival you will spend the rest of the evening relaxing ahead of gorilla trekking the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
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:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
To Lake Mburo NP
To Lake Mburo NP
We will leave early in the morning for Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara. We then continue to Lake Mburo, a smaller but unique park, and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras. A short late afternoon game drive will be conducted upon arrival.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
In Lake Mburo NP
In Lake Mburo NP
Early morning, we will go for a game walk. In the afternoon, we go on a boat trip on Lake Mburo, followed by another game drive in the late afternoon. This little park hosts a variety of mammal species, including a large number of impala, zebra, Uganda kob, duiker, bushbuck, Ankole cattle, topi, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, waterbuck, warthog, and oribi.
There are 315 bird species, including shoebill stork, red-faced barbet, crested crane, and papyrus yellow warbler. The vegetation is mainly an open savannah with acacia trees, Olea and Boscia. Lake Mburo is a natural haven for fauna and flora. The bank teems with animals and birds. Crocodiles and hippos are permanent residents, and buffaloes come to drink during the dry season. The wide variety of resident birds includes malachite kingfishers, pied kingfishers, African fish eagles, rufous long-tailed starlings, blue-headed weavers, green-necked doves, hammerkops, pelicans, herons, cormorants and even rare shoebills.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
To Entebbe Airport
To Entebbe Airport
Early in the morning, the last part of the journey will bring us to Entebbe Airport. On the way back after Masaka, there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator for photos, to buy souvenirs and to have lunch. We will take you directly to Entebbe Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
