$6,167 to $6,169 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and transfer to the lodge/ hotel in Kampala
Arrival and transfer to the lodge/ hotel in Kampala
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and your English driver guide for your transfer to Kampala city to check-in at your reserved hotel, briefing about your 15 Days Best Of Uganda Wildlife Safari, dinner and an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
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Fairway Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking
After savoring a delectable breakfast, your Ugandan adventure begins with a journey northwest towards Masindi and the expansive Murchison Falls NP. This vast expanse offers a diverse tapestry of landscapes, from sweeping grassland acacia savannah in the north to lush tropical forests in the south.
Your first stop is a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; a vital breeding project dedicated to preserving Uganda's endangered white rhinos. Here, amidst the sanctuary's natural habitat, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close as they roam freely. After a delectable lunch, head to Murchison Falls NP. Spot 76 mammal species and 451 bird species, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and various primates. Marvel at the breathtaking sight of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging 45 meters into the pool. Retire to a lodge for an overnight stay, surrounded by the African wilderness's tranquility.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
Awaken at 6 am for an exhilarating day in the heart of nature. Start with a quick coffee and snack to energize, grab your packed breakfast, and hop into your safari vehicle for an early morning game drive safari. The dawn hours offer prime opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including nocturnal animals and predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas in their active state. Keep your camera ready to capture antelope species, giraffes, buffaloes, and the abundant Nubian Giraffes that call Murchison Falls NP home. After a brief breakfast break, relax at the lodge before a 3-hour afternoon boat cruise on the Nile at 2 pm. Marvel at crocodiles, hippos, and birds, and spot elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes along the riverbanks. Enjoy a leisurely evening before a night game drive, encountering nocturnal creatures like lions and leopards. Reflect on the day's adventures during a peaceful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Embark on a day of adventure starting with an early morning rise and loading bags into your safari vehicle. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, check out, and leisurely drive through Murchison Falls National Park.
Next, head to Kibale Forest National Park for a chimpanzee tracking experience. Encounter various primate species such as black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and more. The park also houses forest elephants, antelopes, and boasts 370 bird species.
En route to Kibale, relish the views of tea estates and forests where olive baboons roam. The majestic Rwenzori Mountain provides a stunning backdrop. Make a stop in Fort Portal City for lunch before reaching your lodge for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi community walk
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi community walk
Prepare for an extraordinary chimpanzee trekking adventure with a hearty breakfast, followed by a briefing at the park's information center on safety measures and regulations. Embark on a forest walk to search for chimpanzees and other primates like L'Hoest monkeys and olive baboons. Keep an eye out for diverse wildlife and bird species.
Uganda, home to over 1500 chimpanzees, offers unparalleled opportunities for viewing. The trek can last from 30 minutes to 4 hours due to the primates' agile nature. Spend an hour observing and photographing the chimpanzees, guided by knowledgeable park staff.
After the encounter, receive a certificate at the information center before enjoying lunch. Conclude the day with a community walk in Bigodi, experiencing African homesteads, traditional healers, handcraft making, and cultural dances. Retreat to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, filled with memories of cultural exploration and scenic wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Katwe community and Salt Lake Experience
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Katwe community and Salt Lake Experience
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most popular national parks, renowned for its diverse ecosystems. These include sparkling lakes, humid forests, sprawling savannas, and fertile wetlands, which attract a wide array of wildlife species, both birds and mammals. The park is also famous for the Kazinga Channel and for harboring tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Before checking into your booked lodge, visit the Katwe community known for its major economic activities, such as fishing on Lake Edward and salt mining on Katwe Salt Lake. Your local guide will provide deeper insights into salt mining and take you through the traditional mining process of salt pan and salt rock mining from the lake, including details about the salt grades. Finally, drive to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise and eveninggame drive
Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise and eveninggame drive
Wake up in the morning and savor your coffee before embarking on an exhilarating game drive through the Kasenyi plains. Here, you'll have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife, including Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Uganda Kob, Lions, Hyenas, Leopards, and a plethora of bird species. After your game drive, return to the lodge for a relaxing lunch before setting off for an adventurous boat safari on the renowned Kazinga Channel. This channel boasts the highest concentration of hippos in Africa, along with a large number of Nile crocodiles. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the hundreds of bird species found along the channel's shores. Keep an eye out for other mammals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, and Antelopes. After the boat safari, take a short break to unwind before embarking on an evening game drive, focusing on spotting the park's big predators like Lions, Leopards, and Spotted Hyenas. Finally, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
Transfer to Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, your guide will drive you to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known as the Ishasha sector, for the chance to encounter the famous tree-climbing lions unique to this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda boasts four prides of these remarkable lions, a feature also found in Lake Manyara, Tanzania, and Kruger National Park in South Africa. During your exploration, keep an eye out for the park's rich birdlife, as Queen Elizabeth is home to an impressive 612 species of birds. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot various other animals such as topis, Defassa waterbucks, Elephants, Buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. After the excursion, enjoy a leisurely lunch and relax, anticipating a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Topi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this day, have breakfast and leave Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park via Ishasha sector for your mid-morning game drive to search for the tree climbing lions and other missed animals during your previous game drive. Then continue with your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park – home to the remaining half mountain gorillas in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Community walk
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Community walk
Prepare for a mountain gorilla trek with early rising and appropriate attire. After breakfast, gather your packed lunch and attend a briefing at the park information center. Joining a group of eight, you'll be assigned a gorilla family to track, accompanied by armed rangers and a guide. The trek can vary from 45 minutes to 6 hours, requiring mental and physical preparedness.
As you traverse the terrain, encounter diverse wildlife and birds, guided by your knowledgeable guide. Upon meeting the gorilla family, spend an hour observing and photographing them respectfully. Return to receive your trekking certificate.
Wind down at your lodge or engage in a community walk in the Batwa communities and learn about how they survive, history traditional dances, reflecting on the memorable encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas and the rich cultural heritage in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and boat ride
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and boat ride
After breakfast, we will make our scenic journey through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape to Lake Bunyonyi, Given the inevitable rigorous day at Bwindi, most clients will cherish some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. You will enjoy an evening canoe ride on the lake. Dinner and peaceful overnight stay at the lodge besides lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, your guide will make your scenic journey through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape to Lake Mburo National Park,
This park is well known for zebras, impalas, antelopes, kobs, bushbucks, and you will enjoy an evening game drive to spot wild animals.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Awaken to the call of adventure and prepare for an exhilarating morning game drive. After a hearty breakfast, set out to explore the park's diverse wildlife, from graceful zebras and majestic Nubian giraffes to elusive leopards and hyenas. Keep your eyes peeled for the elegant waterbucks, Impalas, and imposing buffaloes that roam these plains. Following the morning game drive, return to your lodge for a satisfying lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise. Glide along the tranquil waters, where you'll encounter an array of aquatic birds such as the striking Papyrus gonolek, graceful herons, and fascinating Hammerkops. After the boat cruise, return to your lodge for an evening of relaxation, accompanied by a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Nature walk and transfer to Jinja via Kampala
Nature walk and transfer to Jinja via Kampala
Rise and shine early to savor a delicious breakfast before embarking on an exciting adventure. Dive into the unique experience of nature walk within Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll have the rare opportunity to spot wildlife while walking. Capture unforgettable moments with your camera as you traverse the picturesque landscape. After two hours of thrilling nature walk, journey to Jinja for an adrenaline-pumping bungee jumping experience. Along the way, make a stop at the equator to participate in the water experiment, exploring the hemispheres and the Coriolis effect. Capture memories at the equator monument before continuing your drive to Jinja. Upon arrival, check in at your reserved lodge for a cozy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, reminiscing about the day's adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Bungee Jumping experience
Bungee Jumping experience
After a healthy breakfast at your hotel in Jinja, go for bungee jumping. This activity is good for adventure and adrenalin experience. After the experience drive to Entebbe and if time allows drive around Kampala for city drive and later proceed for departure at Entebbe airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
