$3,961 to $4,081 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to booked hotel from Entebbe airport
Transfer to booked hotel from Entebbe airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Vibrant Home Safari assigned Professional Tour Driver-guide will receive and welcome you to the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the booked accommodation. You will check in and take your rest – recovering from tiresome flight and adjusting to time difference. #Optional (extra cost): Just in case you reached early and interested in some activity, you may consider; a). excursion to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to sight a few primates and birds, b). excursion to Mabamba wetland in search of the prehistoric shoebill stork. Otherwise, check in and just take your rest.
Accommodation: (Via Via Entebbe-Budget Level) | Meals: Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 20 minutes.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel to Zziwa for rhino tracking and proceed to Murchison NP
Travel to Zziwa for rhino tracking and proceed to Murchison NP
Be up early, have breakfast and drive off to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Once there, you will proceed for an hour of on-foot rhino tracking. From the rhino tracking, head to Masindi where you will have a lunch stop. After lunch, embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely, the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you. #If interested and time allows, we can proceed for a late afternoon-evening game drive.
Accommodation: (Fort Murchison-TENT-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 6-7 hours exclude time in Zziwa.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Tent)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip upstream to the falls
Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip upstream to the falls
After breakfast, you will depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park and be on the look for wildlife including: lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. #Optional (extra cost 15$): If interested, continue with a hike to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Return to your accommodation and relax.
Accommodation: (Fort Murchison-TENT-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to the top of the falls and transfer to the edge of Kibale Forest NP
Drive to the top of the falls and transfer to the edge of Kibale Forest NP
After breakfast, we will head out for a drive to the top of the falls to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Murchison Falls. From the top, we shall embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at edge of Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is quite long but incredibly eye catching– passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax. #Optional (extra cost 15$): If interested, you can proceed for the crater lakes excursion. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views all over. Else, just enjoy your rest at the facility.
Accommodation: (Rweteera-Banda/Cabin-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer time: Approx. 7 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
-
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bigodi wetlands excursion and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, then game drive
Bigodi wetlands excursion and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, then game drive
After breakfast, you will proceed for the Bigodi wetlands excursion. The Bigodi wetland boasts of extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates’ species like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkey, and baboons. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the area is the Great Blue Turaco. From Bigodi, we shall embark on a transfer (about 2hrs) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will reach Queen early enough to have lunch, rest and then proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few. Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). Return to the accommodation and take your rest.
Accommodation: (Irungu Safari Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 2-3 hrs.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, afternoon boat trip - Kazinga Channel and some game drive
Chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, afternoon boat trip - Kazinga Channel and some game drive
After breakfast, you will drive out to the nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve. The Forest is home to habituated Chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys and also bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees here. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. After the boat trip, you can proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.
Accommodation: (Irungu Safari Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 1hr to/from Kalinzu.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Sunrise game drive – Kasenyi plains, head to Ishasha sector and then connect to Bwind
Sunrise game drive – Kasenyi plains, head to Ishasha sector and then connect to Bwind
Be up early and proceed for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge and check out then head to Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is undeniably memorable. From Ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi National Park (Ruhija sector) – arriving in the evening (5 or 6pm).
Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Broadbill Forest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you will move to the rangers’ post where you will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.
Accommodation: (Itambira Island-Tree House-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 2-3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
-
Itambira Island
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game drive
After breakfast, you will set off to Lake Mburo NP via Mbarara City. You will arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo in time and rest before moving out for an afternoon-to-evening game drive. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras, topi, impalas, Uganda kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night. #Optional (extra cost 30$): If interested, you may consider the night game drive to encounter nocturnal creatures which will be a rare sighting compared to the regular daytime sightings.
Accommodation: (Hyena Hill Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 4-5 hrs.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mburo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning walk safari in the park and return to Entebbe to catch flight
Morning walk safari in the park and return to Entebbe to catch flight
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others.
Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch flight (1800hrs or later).
Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
