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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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, your driver-guide will meet and greet you. Shortly after the safari briefing, you'll depart and head north of Kampala through the districts of Luweero and Masindi to Murchison Falls National Park. You'll pass through the traditional farms and villages, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch for rhino trekking. You'll stop in Masindi town for lunch en route and to refuel. Afterward, you'll proceed and make a stopover at the top of Murchison Falls, the majestic falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7-meter gorge to fall 45m. The numerous scenic viewpoints are spectacular and the most impressive view is of the falls. The world's most powerful falls are one of the highlights of Murchison Falls National Park. Afterward, you'll proceed to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Early Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Early Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

You'll wake up for an early morning sumptuous breakfast so that intrepid explorers can begin with an early game drive in the peninsula between the Victoria and Lake Albert Nile. You'll catch the highest concentration of wildlife in the wilds of Murchison Falls. After lunch, you'll take a magnificent boat cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. The earth trembles to one of the world's most powerful falls of natural water while crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape before returning to the lodge. You'll have an overnight stay and dinner.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

A leisurely breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. This drive is incredibly scenic, going through the western Rift Valley floor and escarpments, tea plantations, sugarcane plantations, and lush green countryside that characterizes so much of Uganda. Kibale National Park is a habitat for over 13 primate species and you’re likely to encounter most of them during your visit time. Your overnight stay will be at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Uganda chimpanzee trekking experience is a unique opportunity that will allow you to follow a chimpanzee group in its daily activities. Accompanying Kibale reserve researchers & rangers, you will be on the forest floor to watch the chimps search for their fruits & vocalizing. Then you will follow them for an hour observing the full gamut of their behavior. You will be part of the Uganda Wildlife Authority initiative to trek the chimpanzees without changing their natural environment. It’s one of the great moments of your safari! This will be followed by a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a possible afternoon boat cruise Safari. Your overnight stay will be at Bush Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenentrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenentrable National Park

The Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is famously known for tree-climbing lions. After an early morning, you will have breakfast and begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with a stopover at Ishasha Sector for a game drive. Thereafter, you'll proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to Ranger Station, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary depending on the movements of gorillas. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long-savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. After your day experience, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Your overnight stay will be at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort or similar.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali

A leisurely breakfast will be followed by a transfer back to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda your driver-guide will be advised on the drop-off point and or at your hotel or at the airport targeting your outbound departure time. End.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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