$3,190 to $3,575 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
After arriving at the airport, you will transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This park is renowned for its roaring rapids and expansive plains, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. You'll also be captivated by the large populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the park's 450 bird species, including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf kingfisher, white-thighed hornbill, and the goliath heron. En route to the park, you'll stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, followed by a late lunch at Kabalega Dinners Restaurant. Upon arrival at Murchison Falls National Park, you'll first visit the top of the falls to witness one of the world's most powerful waterfalls before heading to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast you’ll embark on a game drive in the northern area of the park, where you'll search for some of the “Big Five” (buffaloes, lions, elephants, and possibly leopards). Keep an eye out for other wildlife such as Rothschild giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, waterbucks, and a variety of antelopes. Return to your accommodation for a delicious lunch and a brief rest.
In the afternoon, you’ll head out on a three-hour boat trip to the base of the falls, which is considered a highlight of any safari here. This cruise offers a close-up view of the aquatic wildlife, including huge hippo pods, crocodiles, and numerous aquatic birds along the north bank as you make your way to the mighty waterfalls. Don't forget your camera, as you'll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures. After the boat cruise, you’ll enjoy a leisurely game drive back to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart early for Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, you'll pass through picturesque tea and banana plantations, offering a glimpse into the local agriculture. There will be a stopover at a tea plantation for some photos before continuing to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
After an early morning breakfast, report to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for briefing by the senior park guide. Proceed to track man’s closest relative of all the apes in this vast forest. You are likely to encounter other primates like olive baboons, bonobos, red colobus, black and white colobus, red and blue monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey among others as well as wide diversity of birds. If time allows, you may take an optional swamp walk in Bigodi which awards you with various bird species and some animals. Retire for an overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, you will drive to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park and begin your morning game drive. With 200 kilometers of well-maintained game viewing tracks, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers a remarkable safari experience. The park is home to an impressive population of wildlife, including around 5,000 hippos, 2,500 elephants, and over 10,000 buffaloes. You can expect to encounter Africa’s iconic species such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Predators like lions, leopards, civets, genets, and serval cats roam the grasslands, while black-and-white colobus monkeys are often seen in the trees. Baboons, known for their bold nature, are also commonly sighted. After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out in search of tree-climbing lions. Afterward, you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a significant habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, with an estimated population of 400 (roughly half of the world's total) living here. The park is home to several habituated gorilla groups, allowing for gorilla tracking experiences. Upon arrival, you will check in to your accommodations and have a relaxing afternoon in preparation for the trekking experience scheduled for the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area features a dramatic, steeply forested landscape that is incredibly dense, crisscrossed by numerous animal trails accessible to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be savored long after. Return to your lodge for some rest and lunch. Later, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, check into your accommodations, relax, and enjoy your dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe
Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe
Have a relaxing breakfast, enjoying spectacular views of the Bunyonyi hills right in front of you. Afterward, begin your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and at the Uganda equator in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and souvenir shopping. You’ll arrive at the airport in the afternoon or the evening. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit and thank you for choosing Lulu Safaris Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
