Discovery Journeys

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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

Arrival and Transfer to your Hotel

Arrival and Transfer to your Hotel

You will be picked up from the airport upon arrival and driven to your hotel for a rest. In case you arrive early and are not tired you can visit the Mabamba wetlands for birding where you will see the shoebill stork and other bird species. Later return to the Hotel for a rest.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (en route Rhino tracking) (5 hours drive)

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (en route Rhino tracking) (5 hours drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a drive to Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route stop over at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. You will then proceed to Masindi for a lunch break and then continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the top of the falls for photography and later proceed to your 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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drives and Boat cruise to the Bottom of the falls

Game drives and Boat cruise to the Bottom of the falls

Go out for early morning game drives in the northern sector of the park with the highest animal concentration. After seeing a variety of wildlife there, return to your lodge for a break, and in the evening go for a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Nature Walk (7 hours drive)

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Nature Walk (7 hours drive)

Start the day with an early pick-up from your Entebbe Hotel or airport for a transfer to Kibale National Park located in western Uganda. It takes a 6 to 7 hours drive to get there with en route stopovers for photography at places of interest. You will arrive in time for a lunch break and later can go for a nature walk or relax at your lodge.

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:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Hours drive)

Chimpanzee tracking and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Hours drive)

You will have breakfast and be taken for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking and then proceed to the forest. The forest is the primate capital with many other primates including monkeys and a number of birds most of which you will see while on the hike. On return, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in the evening for a game drive.

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:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Kasenyi Sector Game drives and boat cruise

Kasenyi Sector Game drives and boat cruise

After breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the Kasenyi Sector. You will see various wildlife species here including buffaloes, antelopes, Hippos, birds, and many others. You will return to your lodge for a lunch break and later can go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel where you will see several wildlife including hippos, and crocodiles.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi (4 hours)

Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi (4 hours)

You will have this game drive in the Ishasha sector of the park most famous for the tree-climbing lions, the Topi, Elephants, and Buffaloes among other wildlife species. If lucky you will spot the lions and other predators in the sector. You will have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi arriving in the evening.

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:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

On this most anticipated day head to the park for a briefing about the do's and don'ts about the gorilla trek. You will be led to the forest amidst sightings of the different wildlife in the forest. Once you get to the gorillas you will be allowed in their presence for an hour taking photos and getting to know more about them. Return and go for a community visit where you will get to know more about the local people's culture and later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive

Leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the morning for Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for lunch and can later go for game drives where you will see animals like giraffes, and zebras, among others. The park is among the smallest and diverse destinations in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Mpogo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Nature Walk and Departure (4-hours drive)

Nature Walk and Departure (4-hours drive)

Go for a nature walk to the salt lick where animals gather to take water. You will then have a game drive as you exit the park for a transfer to Kampala or Entebbe for a drop-off at the airport or Hotel depending on schedule.

End of Tour.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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