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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up & head off to Murchison Falls National Park with enroute Rhino tracking
Pick up & head off to Murchison Falls National Park with enroute Rhino tracking
Set off from your pre-booked hotel in Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park, a 3840 sq km park and home to one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls –Murchison Falls. The park extends in the 4 districts; Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Buliisa, offering refuge to more than 451 species of birds, and more than 76 mammal species.
En-route to Murchison Falls NP, you will branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos. Expect to explore more than rhinoceros at Ziwa. Multiple of other mammals survive within this sanctuary including bushbucks, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, bush pigs, duikers, bohor reedbucks, and many birds. After a remarkable trek with Ziwa rhinos, proceed to Masindi for lunch and later, go check in at the lodge in Murchison Falls NP.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Experience the morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
Experience the morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
Board your comfortable 4×4 safari car fully ready to embark on a morning game drive along the Northern section of Murchison Falls NP. This is one of the best sections of the park to witness diversity of mammals and birds. Get great sightings of African bush elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, leopards, lions, Kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest and multiple birdlife.
Embark on a thrilling launch/boat cruise along the Victoria Nile connecting up to the bottom of the falls. The 2-3 round recreational experience comes with remarkable sightings of aquatic species such as hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Set off for unforgettable primate adventure in Kibale National Park
Set off for unforgettable primate adventure in Kibale National Park
Meet your driver guide after a hefty breakfast and you will set off to Kibale National Park in Kabarole district. Experience the breathtaking landscape in the countryside through Hoima and on arrival at Fort Portal tourism city, expect to have lunch in one of the finest restaurants. Proceed to the respective lodges for a night stay and prepare everything ready for tomorrow’s activities.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale with a guide & Bigodi nature walk
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale with a guide & Bigodi nature walk
It is a special day to embark on a great adventure through Kibale Forest in search for habituated chimpanzees and other multiple primates. First, you will get briefed at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre and after, set off for actual chimpanzee trekking through Kibale Forest National Park with a guide.
Enjoy one hour exploring more about chimpanzee behaviors and also take as many pictures as you can. Begin trekking back and you will be offered lunch at the lodge, and then continue with a guided nature walk through Bigodi wetland.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibale, drive to Queen Elizabeth Park –go boat cruise in the afternoon
Kibale, drive to Queen Elizabeth Park –go boat cruise in the afternoon
A delicious breakfast will be had at the comfort of your lodge and after, leave Kibale side for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Plenty of natural beauty awaits you en-route to Queen Elizabeth NP including the scenic Crater Lakes and Rwenzori Mountains at the backdrop.
Arrive at the park early, settle for lunch and you will proceed for a leisurely launch/boat cruise on Kazinga channel. The 2-3 hours launch cruise excursion includes sighting diversity of aquatic life including birds, hippos, and crocodiles.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive Kasenyi Plains & at Ishasha en-route Bwindi
Game drive Kasenyi Plains & at Ishasha en-route Bwindi
After breakfast, leave the lodge very early in order to catch up with early risers as they become active for the day. Drive through the park’s Kasenyi plains in a 4×4 vehicle with a guide and keep eyes on waterbucks, buffaloes, elephants, Kobs, warthogs, lions, leopards and plenty of birds.
Return while observing more wildlife and you will have early lunch then proceed to Bwindi. Drive via Ishasha area where you stand a chance to come across the tree climbing lions, topis and other unique birds. From Ishasha, proceed to the lodge around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a leisurely dinner and preparation for the next day’s experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Go trek Bwindi National Park gorillas & enjoy a cultural experience
Go trek Bwindi National Park gorillas & enjoy a cultural experience
Get up early to enjoy your delicious cup of tea/coffee and after, leave for briefing at the park offices at Buhoma area. Meet the park officials who will provide insight into gorilla trekking safety measures, allocate gorilla groups and park guides. At 8:00am, begin the 2-6 hours trek via the mist rainforest of Bwindi with a park guide in search of mountain gorillas in the wild.
A special one hour will be allocated for you to observe how gorillas behave in the wild and maximize this time for taking pictures as well. Make your way back to the lodge and you will have a leisurely lunch, relaxation and then continue to the Batwa community for a thrilling African cultural experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Drive by car to Lake Bunyonyi, a traditional canoe ride
Drive by car to Lake Bunyonyi, a traditional canoe ride
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and today, your next destination will be Lake Bunyonyi. Located in Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi is Uganda’s deepest lake and excellent place for you to swim from free of worries of bilharzia and crocodiles. This lake has 29 islands spread across it and using a traditional canoe, you will visit one of them.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo, afternoon game viewing
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo, afternoon game viewing
A hefty breakfast will be followed by check out of the lodge and you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park. Take between 6 and 7 hours driving in the spectacular Southwestern countryside, arrive early and you will check in at your respective lodges. At Lake Mburo NP, embark on an afternoon game viewing with the park guide expecting to see lots of zebras, giraffes, impalas, kobs, leopards, buffaloes and birds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning game drive and depart
Morning game drive and depart
Early in the morning, have breakfast and head off for a memorable morning game drive. The beauty about today’s game drive is that you will be guaranteed of exceptional sightings of early risers in Lake Mburo NP and after, return to Kampala/Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
