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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

Pickup from Entebbe Int Airport Transfer to Hotel

Pickup from Entebbe Int Airport Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative from Big Apes Africa Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, you can choose to have a detailed briefing of your travel itinerary. However you can go into the datils the next morning.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Airport Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Today, you will drive to the west to one of the most loved national parks. You will take a walking Safari to track the White Rhinos. You will have lunch along the way. Before heading to lodge, drive to the top of Murchison Falls, You can take a walk to the bottom of the falls and enjoy the amazing views. This is the most scenic part of the park and Murchison Falls is the most powerful waterfall in the world.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning game drive& Boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls

Morning game drive& Boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls

Today, you will have an early morning game drive. You will have an opportunity to search for elephants, hartebeests, antelopes and different lots of birds. On a good day, you are able to see the lions and leopard in one drive. After lunch, you will explore River Nile up to the bottom of the Falls where Queen of Africa Movie of 1951 was shot. You can choose to have an extra evening game drive or relax in the evening.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale with a visit to the Top of the falls

Transfer to Kibale with a visit to the Top of the falls

Today, you will drive to the top of falls. After enjoying this magnificent spot, proceed south to the jungle of Kibale. You will have lunch along the way. You can choose to relax at the lodge or take a guided walk through the community after the long drive.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Rweteera Safari Park
  • Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, transfer to QENP for a game drive

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, transfer to QENP for a game drive

Today begins with Bigodi Swamp walk offers some of the finest birding and monkey viewing in Uganda. This 4.5km circuit offers an opportunity to see forest and swamp special and a good number of monkeys. After here, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National park for a game drive in search of wildlife. Lunch en-route.

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:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chimp tracking in Kalinzu, Boat trip, game drive

Chimp tracking in Kalinzu, Boat trip, game drive

After breakfast, drive to Kalinzu forest managed by National Forest Authority where you will do chimpanzee tracking. After Chimpanzee tracking, you will have an UWA boat cruise and a game drive there after. You have a chance to see elephants, lions, leopard and many more!

Main Destination:
Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game drive (Ishasha tree climbing lions search) and Transfer to Bwindi NP

Game drive (Ishasha tree climbing lions search) and Transfer to Bwindi NP

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi NP. On your way, you will take a drive though Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree climbing lions. After the drive you will immediately proceed to Bwindi and you will have lunch along the way.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Mucha Riverside Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla tracking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

Gorilla tracking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to be enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a potter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. A rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. You will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi where you will take a swim in Uganda’s most beautiful lake or take a walk to enjoy nature and explore surrounding communities.

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 9

Tansfer to Entebbe

Tansfer to Entebbe

After your beautiful stay at Lake Bunyonyi, you will drive back to Entebbe to embark on your journey back home. You will have an opportunity to cross the Equator and do some souvenir shopping. Should you feel that you need to stay a little longer or do an extra activity, this is possible at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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 Big Apes Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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