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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

Tour of Ellen Degeneres Dian Fossey Campus, transfer to Bwindi

Tour of Ellen Degeneres Dian Fossey Campus, transfer to Bwindi

Our Journey starts at 7:30am with a pickup from your hotel. You enjoy a drive on the winding road of the country of 1000 hills. We shall head to Ellen degeneres Dian fossey campus to learn about the remarkable work of Dian Fossey towards the conservation of the mountain gorillas. After that we shall head to Migano cafe for a snack then head to Chanika border where you will supported with documentation at the immigration posts of Rwanda and Uganda. We shall then head to Bwindi. You will check in the hotel.

Dinner will be served and our guide will come brief you on the next days activity.

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:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is your gorilla trek. In the morning we’ll proceed to the park gate for registration and a briefing. Participants will then be assigned a trekking group with a guide and rangers. From here your gorilla trek will begin, lasting between 30 minutes to two hours (depending on the gorillas' location). Participants are then granted an hour to observe the gorillas before being asked to return to the briefing point, where they will receive a trekking certificate from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast will be served at 6:30am, and our journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park begins promptly at 7:00am. Upon arrival at the lodge, we will have lunch and then go on an evening game drive to observe the wildlife in the park. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimp trek and Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

Chimp trek and Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

After at 6:30am breakfast, we’ll embark on our journey to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for the chimpanzee trek. After a briefing, we’ll spend 2-3 hours trekking the chimps and then return to the hotel for lunch. At 2:00pm we’ll go on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and then return to the hotel to rest.

Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Murchison Falls National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Murchison Falls National Park

After a 6:00am breakfast, we’ll travel to Murchison Falls National Park through the Kyenjojo District. Upon arrival, we will check in at the hotel and have lunch. In the evening, we will pay a visit to the top of Murchison Falls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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:
Sambiya River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast at 7:30am, we’ll embark on a 2–3-hour morning game drive in the national park. Later we’ll return to the hotel to rest and have lunch. At 2:00pm we’ll go on a two hour boast cruise on the Nile river before returning to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Sambiya River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Murchison Falls National Park Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary head to Jinja

Murchison Falls National Park Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary head to Jinja

After an 8:00am breakfast we’ll head to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit with the white rhinos for 1-2 hours. Following the sanctuary visit, our journey continues to Jinja town with intermittent stops for lunch, bathroom breaks, and shopping at supermarkets for any necessary supplies.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Explorers River Camp
  • Budget lodge located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Jinja

Jinja

Today features grade five white water rafting. Get wet! Get wild! Get rafting! You have no idea how much fun you are about to have. Recognized as one of the best one-day white water trips globally, no safari to Uganda would be complete without experiencing the Nile from its source. Committed to safety, quality, and value for your money, Nile River Explorers is dedicated to offering our clients a fully inclusive Nile experience. We personally attend to every detail of your day to ensure your time with us remains truly unforgettable. Enjoy free photos as our expert photographers capture all the smiles and action, allowing you to relive the adventure for years to come.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Explorers River Camp
  • Budget lodge located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Jinja - Entebbe

Jinja - Entebbe

Breakfast will be served at 8:00am, after which we will return to Entebbe. You will be dropped off at the airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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 Santaviva , not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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