$2,915 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will be picked up from Entebbe to continue to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the Kampala-Gulu highway to track some of the surviving wild Rhino population. Thereafter, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park with another stopover in Masindi for lunch and arrive in the evening to hike to the top of the falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Breeze Bamboo Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
You'll have an early morning breakfast and set off for the morning game drive where you will have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes and warthogs among others. You will return to the lodge for lunch before setting off for the main highlight of the park —the Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the Park.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nile Breeze Bamboo Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison to Kibale National Park
Murchison to Kibale National Park
Before you set off for Kibale Forest National Park, you will first have breakfast and then check out of the safari lodge. Your journey will involve transversing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Lunch will be in Hoima Town. You'll arrive at Kibale Forest National Park in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Guest Cottages
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You'll converge at the Visitor Center at 7:00 am after breakfast for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoests monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies, and tree species of interest. You'll return to the lodge for lunch and check out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
You'll wake up to an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains where you are likely to spot the African lions and the elusive leopards, Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks, and warthogs in addition to at least 200 bird species. After this amazing 2-3 hours activity, you'll head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare to go for the boat cruise.
The boat cruise will be conducted within the Kazinga Channel where hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and shoebill storks, can be spotted.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll have breakfast at leisure then check out of the lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will pass through the Ishasha sector to see the tree-climbing lions as well as the buffaloes, elephants, and Uganda Kobs. You'll have a lunch stop at Savannah Resort Hotel (Kihihi) and arrive at Bwindi in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience
Due to the physical demands of gorilla trekking, you will need a hefty breakfast before proceeding to the park headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. You'll continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forest covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours and once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family to study their behavior and take photos then proceed to the Lodge to relax. In the afternoon, you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained in their traditional dances.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Cruise
On this day, you will have your usual breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with a lunch stopover at Igongo Cultural Center to have a taste of their signature traditional dishes. You'll arrive at the park in the afternoon for the boat cruise to spot the hippos, Nile crocodiles as well as aquatic bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morning Drive and Departure
Morning Drive and Departure
You'll wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and embark on the game drive conducted through varying landscapes (rocky outcrops, acacia woodland, and hillsides among others) where you will get the chance to see a variety of wildlife species including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, topis, elands, waterbucks, bushbucks in addition to the bird species that call the park home. You'll depart for Entebbe Airport after the game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
