Santaviva

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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

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Our journey today commences at 7:30am from your hotel, with a 25-minute stop for breakfast and a bathroom break at Shell Kayabwe. Next, we’ll pause at the Equator landmark to experience the earth's rotation on its axis. Another stop in Biharwe involves a brief hike to the Eclipse monument, followed by lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre for an hour. As we drive to Kabale, we’ll take in an aerial view of Lake Bunyonyi at the sightseeing viewpoint for 15 minutes. Continuing towards Kisoro, we’ll stop at the Mt. Muhavura Volcanoes viewpoint for 15 minutes. Finally, we’ll travel to Rushaga in Bwindi, where you will spend a night at the Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable 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. Breakfast will be served at 7:00am. We recommend bringing a packed lunch and approximately 1.5 liters of water for your journey today.

Following breakfast, we’ll proceed to the park gate for registration and a briefing. You’ll then be assigned a group for trekking along with a guide and rangers. Finding the gorillas takes approximately 30 minutes to two hours, depending on their location. Once you locate the gorillas, you will have an hour to observe them before returning to the briefing point. At the briefing point, you 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 Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi

Breakfast will be served at 7:30am, after which we’ll depart at 8:00am for Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and eat lunch before embarking on a boat tour of the lake. During the tour, we’ll visit the renowned Punishment Island and observe a diverse array of birds in the highlands. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast will be served at 6:30 am, after which we’ll begin our journey to the Kingfisher Lodge in Queen Elizabeth at 7:00am. After arriving at the lodge and having lunch, you’ll go on an evening game drive in the national park for a wildlife experience. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Breakfast will be served at 6:30am, after which we will depart at 7:00am for our chimpanzee trek in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve. After a briefing, we’ll trek with the chimpanzees for approximately 2-3 hours. Lunch will be at the hotel. At 2:00pm we’ll go on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kalinzu Forest Reserve - Murchison Falls National Park

Kalinzu Forest Reserve - Murchison Falls National Park

Breakfast will be served at 6:30am, after which we’ll depart at 7:00am for Murchison Falls National Park via the Kyenjojo District. Eat lunch after checking into the hotel. In the evening, we’ll visit the top of Murchison Falls and then return to the lodge.

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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
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 7

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

Breakfast will be served at 7:30am, after which we will depart at 8:00am for a 2–3-hour morning game drive in the national park. Afterward, we ‘ll return to the hotel for rest and lunch. At 2:00pm, we’ll go on a 2-hour boat cruise on the Nile and then return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
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 8

Murchison Falls National Park - Jinja

Murchison Falls National Park - Jinja

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am. We’ll then embark on a tour of the rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which will take 1-2 hours. Afterward, we’ll proceed to Jinja, with a few stops along the way for lunch, bathroom breaks, and shopping. Upon arrival, we’ll check into the hotel.

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

Day 9

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:
Nile River
Accommodation:
Explorers River Camp
  • Budget lodge located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Jinja - Entebbe

Jinja - Entebbe

Breakfast will be served at 8:00am, after which we will depart for Entebbe at 9:00am. We will drop you off at the airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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 Santaviva , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • 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.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Santaviva .