$4,000 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kampala City Tour
Kampala City Tour
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and safari guide who will transfer you to the hotel reserved for you in Kampala. The 10 days game viewing combined with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari briefing will be done right before dinner at the hotel where you will be spending the night. The next early morning, we will begin this adventurous safari you have all been preparing for.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, begin the panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. En-route, you'll stop to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place where you can meet these members of the Big Five family in the wilderness. This visit will provide you with an opportunity to go closer to these peaceful giants to have a clearer view and photo moment. Later, proceed to Masindi Town for lunch and then drive to Murchison Falls National Park to explore the top of the falls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls NP – Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive
Murchison Falls NP – Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evening Game Drive
Enjoy breakfast and head out for a morning game drive. Your guide will help you to spot elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. You'll then go for a lunch break. Afterwards, proceed to an afternoon boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the Devil’s Cauldron. Marvel at the toothsome hippos, home of crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the zone of many birds, species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, the rare shoebill stork and by chance you might meet the lakeshore hunters. Take shots of the photogenic Murchison Falls. After this amazing boat cruise safari, make a simple evening game drive specifically in search of the big cats. You'll then return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale National Park – Evening Nature Walk to Bigodi Swamp
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale National Park – Evening Nature Walk to Bigodi Swamp
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale Forest National Park with a morning game drive through Murchison Falla Park. This will award you with an opportunity to see some animals you missed during the previous game drive. The drive takes you through little towns and villages as you observe the African rhythm of life. On arrival, check in to your preferred accommodation to relax and later go for an evening nature walk at Bigodi Sanctuary Nature Walk. Kibale Forest National Park is proudly known to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species are the chimpanzees, our closest relative. Kibale has 1450 chimpanzees, representing Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay are at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking -Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking -Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have breakfast then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, lhoestes and butterflies. After tracking the chimps go to the lodge for refreshments and lunch. Then start the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, nestled between two lakes, George and Edward, with the Kazinga Channel joining the two. Its lush savannah offers prime grazing ground for the African buffaloes, African elephants and various antelopes. The park also hosts over 600 bird species. Drive straight to the lodge, check in and go for the evening nature walk to explore the crater lakes. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Early Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise - Evening Game Drive
Early Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise - Evening Game Drive
You'll rise up early today at 6:00 am, grab your breakfast and head out to catch the lions and hyenas hunting before they disappear into the thickets. Other animals to see on the game drive are; Cape buffalo, the handsome Uganda kob, warthog, elephant, leopard and waterbuck. At 3:00 pm, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a haven for over 600 bird types, hippo, crocodile and Cape buffalo. Later, go for another evening game drive through Kasenyi and this will be specifically to search for the big hunters of the park such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and many others. The evening is their prime time to look out for their survival so you can expect to find them in action. Later on, return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning Game Drive through Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Morning Game Drive through Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
You'll wake up and have breakfast before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the half of the world’s mountain gorillas. You'll have a game drive through the Ishasha sector to search for the amazing tree climbing lions. After collecting memories here, continue with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the thrilling mountain gorilla experience. On arrival, check in, relax and go for an evening village walk or souvenir shopping in the local craft shops if time allows. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Evening canoeing
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Evening canoeing
After 6:45 am breakfast, head to the information center for a briefing before embarking on the long-awaited trek. Gorilla trekking may last from 3 hours to 8 hours or more of the day. Sometimes with rain overhead so be prepared with sturdy hiking boots and a waterproof jacket. After a satisfactory trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved hot shower and lunch. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for evening canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game Drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game Drive
After breakfast with great memories of the mountain gorillas, depart Lake Bunyonyi heading to Lake Mburo National Park. It's the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. On arrival at the park enjoy the drive en-route to your overnight accommodation. Wildlife here includes the elusive leopards, jackals, hyenas, zebras and the newly introduced giraffes among others. Drive straight to the lodge to have lunch and relax as you view the park. In the evening, go for an amazing game drive in search of the wildlife of the park. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda with few predators and it is the best for biking and nature walk safaris. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo N/P –Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo N/P –Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
You'll wake up for breakfast before going out on a walking safari in the park accompanied by an armed ranger. This is one of the best since you get the opportunity to get closer to the inhabitants of the park and have a photo moment. Return to the lodge for check out and then embark on the drive to Entebbe with a stopover at Kayabwe Equator point. Enjoy the water experience, get to buy souvenirs and have lunch. Later, drive straight to Entebbe International Airport for your return back home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
