Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Hotel
Arrival and Transfer to Hotel
Upon arriving at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by our tour driver-guide and will be transferred to your lodge to rest. On your journey to the lodge, you will be able to view the largest freshwater lake in Victoria and the famous boda boda (motorcycles) famously used for transport in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Cassia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up by our tour driver-guide and begin your journey northwards to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will visit the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place you’ll see black and white rhinos in Uganda. You'll proceed to Masindi and stop for lunch. You'll continue your journey to the park arriving in the evening. You’ll proceed to the top of Murchison Falls for a chance to feel the power of the strongest waterfalls in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tilenga Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drives and Boat Cruise to Albert Nile
Game Drives and Boat Cruise to Albert Nile
After an early breakfast, you'll embark on an exciting guided game drive in the unspoiled grasslands of the Nile delta which has the highest concentration of wildlife species, or along the Buligi game track which offers superb views of animals down in the Nile valley. At 20 km long, the Delta circuit track offers the longest game drives in Uganda though other tracks like Queen’s track, Victoria and Albert Nile tracks pass through woodlands and forests opening you to a variety of species in their differing habitats. Animals you may spot include giant giraffes, large herds of elephants and buffalos, Uganda kobs, duikers, bushbucks, warthogs, lions and if lucky, you may spot the leopard.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tilenga Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
You'll depart for Kibale Forest National Park in Fort Portal. This journey will take you 6 hours journey. Kibale Forest National Park harbors the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. Not less than 13 different species are living in this small area of 560 sq. km, including black-and-white Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys. More importantly, the dense forest hosts a population of more than 1,000 chimpanzees, allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in their natural environment.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
Today morning the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimpanzee tracking experience. After breakfast, you will report to the Kanyanchu tourist center at 8.00 am for a briefing before tracking the chimpanzees. Kibale forest is home to up to 13 species of primate including the infamous chimpanzee and over 370 bird species recorded making it a Uganda tour destination worth exploring for nature lovers and avid birders. During the trekking, you will spot lots of chimpanzees, black, white & red Colobus monkeys, white-cheeked mangabey, olive baboons, blue monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys to mention but a few. Notable birds to watch out for include the African Pitta, blue-breasted kingfisher, African grey parrot, purple-breasted sunbird, black-capped Apalis, black bee-eater, crowned eagle, and so many more beautifully colored birds.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise
You'll embark on an early morning breakfast in Kibale National Park before being transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The natural beauty in Queen Elizabeth National Park is overwhelming and diverse: green savannah plains with small acacia and euphorbia trees gave way to sunken crater lakes and swamps, bounded by the snow-covered peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. The park is home to 95 types of mammals, including Uganda Kobs, lions, elephants, and the giant forest hog. Moreover, with a bird list of over 600 species, it has the highest number of bird species found in any national park in Africa! On the shores of the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George, you will encounter large herds of hippopotamus and many crocodiles. Chimpanzees can be tracked in Kyambura Gorge, while the famous tree-climbing lions are found in the southern part of the park, called Ishasha. Upon arrival, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise and game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Via Isasha Sector
Transfer to Bwindi Via Isasha Sector
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi passing through the Ishasha sector for a chance to see the rare tree-climbing lions. You'll proceed to Bwindi.
Of the over 800 mountain gorillas worldwide, Bwindi National Park is home to almost half of the gorilla population. There is no better place to observe these gentle giants from a close distance! Thanks to the wildlife conservation program, the number of gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest only has increased from 300 to 400 in recent years, which includes nine different families that are habituated for tourism purposes. Apart from the famous residents, the dense forest hosts 9 other primates. There are different trails in the park, including the Munyanga River Trail and Waterfall Trail, leading through the pristine rainforest to three sparkling waterfalls.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Kabale district to visit Lake Bunyonyi —Africa’s second deepest lake and a popular spot for relaxation, swimming, and dugout canoe rides around the islands. You'll check in and head out to the Batwa community for a chance to interact with the pygmies. You will return to the lodge for lunch, relax, and enjoy the superb scenery of the sunset behind the islands of Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Lodge, Habuharo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, you will embark on your journey back home after days of jangle adventure. En route, you will pass the Equator where you will make a stop for lunch, photos, and souvenir shopping. In time, you will be dropped off at Entebbe Airport for your international flight. (B-L).
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
