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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

To Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

To Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, you will set off for Murchison Falls National Park. Along Masindi road, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit the reintroduced white rhino. Here, you will enjoy lunch, then proceed to Murchison. Murchison Falls ranks among Africa's finest. A short game drive will be conducted upon arrival in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

In Murchison Falls National Park

In Murchison Falls National Park

The day will be spent on game drives. We will leave early in the morning and go on a game drive from 8 am to 12 pm. You will see several animals including lions, elephants, leopards, and giraffes. In the afternoon (2 pm to 5 pm), we will go on an impressive launch trip on the Nile up to the falls. This gives you the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and many different bird species.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

To Kibale National Park

To Kibale National Park

You will have an early morning game drive in Murchison falls as you depart for Kibale Forest. We will pass close to Lake Albert. On a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert Rift is spectacular. In the afternoon we will arrive at Kibale Forest, falling asleep with the sounds of the tropical rainforest.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimp Walk

Chimp Walk

At 8 am, we will start with the 4-hour chimp walk after a pre-briefing. In addition, 10 other primates can be seen. The park is also known for all its butterflies and birds (physical fitness is encouraged).

In the afternoon, You will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal. We reach Mweya in the evening in Queen Elizabeth NP and relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

In Queen Elizabeth National Park

In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning a game drive will be conducted on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, with thousands of Uganda Kobs, Lions, Elephants etc. Also on the programme is a two hours launch trip on the kazinga channel where we will see all the animals from the waterside in the afternoon. A late afternoon game drive will be conducted after the launch trip.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning game drive will be conducted in Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth as we drive out of the park as we leave for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

This is the day of gorilla tracking. At 7.45am you will be at the office for Bwindi impenetrable forest for pre-briefing and at 8.30am you will start the trek after finding the gorillas you will spend with maximum 1 hour. All visitors are expected back to the starting point by 7pm. Being physically fit is recommended. After we will leave and sleep in Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

In Lake Bunyonyi

In Lake Bunyonyi

After the challenging and strenuous hike in Bwindi the previous day, some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake are most welcome. The options here are birding, nature walks, swimming or canoeing. You can decide on which activity to undertake on this day.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

To Lake Mburo National Park

To Lake Mburo National Park

We will leave early in the morning for Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch in the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara before you continue on your trip. Lake Mburo National Park is a smaller, but unique park and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras. Upon arrival, a short game drive will be conducted in the park.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

To Entebbe Airport

To Entebbe Airport

You will go for a game walk early in the morning. After a late breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring us back to Kampala or Entebbe airport. We will stop in Masaka for lunch, then continue with a stopover at the equator for a tea/coffee break and to buy souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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