Africa Runners Company ARC

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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

Arrival in Uganda

Arrival in Uganda

Upon your arrival at the airport in Uganda, you will be warmly welcomed by our dedicated driver/guide, who will be eagerly awaiting your arrival. He will greet you with a friendly smile and assist you with your luggage, ensuring a seamless transition from the plane to your ground transportation and transfer you to our villa in Kampala. Upon reaching the Villa, you'll be welcomed by the friendly staff who will orient you to your cozy and comfortable room, where you can unwind and recharge after your travels. With the airport pickup and first-night stay in Kampala all taken care of, you can look forward to the adventures that await as you explore the wonders of Uganda in the days to come.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
ARC Villa
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, our guide/driver will pick you up from the Villa and set off to Murchison Falls National Park.

This is Uganda’s best-known and biggest nature reserve. Its most memorable feature is an incredibly powerful waterfall. A boat safari during your stay will offer a closer look at the majestic falls while providing ample opportunity to see some of the incredible wildlife that the park is known for along the way.

You will visit the top of the falls and later go to the lodge for Lunch and an overnight stay.

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:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

You will wake up very early in the morning for a game drive before animals go into hiding to look out for Lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, and many more. Later return for breakfast, relax, and after lunch, go for the afternoon boat cruise to see the bottom of the falls, hippos, crocodiles, birds and elephants, buffalos drinking water on the water backs.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Fortportal and Kibale National Park

Fortportal and Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will check out and embark on the long, winding drive to the lush Kibale National Park. As you depart your accommodation, a sense of anticipation will build, knowing that the journey itself promises to be a highlight, offering ample opportunities to soak in the ever-changing vistas of the Ugandan countryside. Along the way, you'll relish the chance to make strategic stops, allowing you to stretch your legs, explore local points of interest, and indulge in a relaxing lunch amidst the charming rural scenery.

Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale National Park is the best place for chimpanzee tracking because the forest has high population densities and sightings are most common here. This walk will take you through the jungles of rainforest in search of them for about 2-5 hours depending on their location. While your chances of encountering chimpanzees are high during your tracking excursion, it is never 100% guaranteed. These are, after all, wild animals with wills and minds of their own! Later after your lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited game reserve and arguably the most scenic. The national park protects the vast savannah plains, bushland, wetlands and forests that lie at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain range. On your first game drive you will explore the park along a 200-kilometre network of well-maintained game viewing tracks.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
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

Game drive and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel

Game drive and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel

In the morning we offer you an opportunity to do a game drive in search of one of the lion prides, Leopards, herds of Elephants and Buffaloes in the park.

Later in the day when the sun is high in the sky and the animals make their way to the lake for a drink, we will head to Kazinga Channel for a boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can imagine. Herds of elephants and buffalo will also wander down to the shoreline to bathe in the cooling waters. A boat safari is a fantastic way to get close to wildlife and for many visitors, the boat safari is the highlight of their visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Stay at the same 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 7

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your journey today will continue southwest toward Bwindi Forest. This is one of our favorite drives in Uganda. The roads wind through lush rainforests, skirting hilltops (keep your eyes open for the volcanos!)

Gorilla Tracking is the main highlight of a visit to the southern parts of Bwindi Forest, but you are also in the perfect place for volcano hikes, birding, nature, and cultural walks. The sunset scenes are unforgettable so make sure to find your way to the veranda in time for sundowners.

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:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Encountering the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas is an experience of a lifetime. Half of the world’s population of gorillas live under the mist-covered canopies of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. In the company of an experienced park ranger, you will be tracking the whereabouts of one of the habituated family groups who live in the park. Later transfer to Obumwe Conservation Village.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
ARC Home Stay
  • Budget guest house located near Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Obumwe Conservation Village

Obumwe Conservation Village

Spending a day at Obumwe Conservation Village promises an immersive and enriching cultural experience. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the warm hospitality of the local community and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging activities that showcase their way of life. Venture out on a scenic hill hike and explore the area's diverse agricultural operations, from coffee, tea, and banana plantations to witnessing the traditional process of local gin and winemaking. Get hands-on by helping to tend the tea fields or visiting a goat or cow farm to learn about animal husbandry practices. Throughout your explorations, you'll have the chance to interact with the friendly villagers, gaining insights into their daily routines and time-honored customs. This vibrant community offers visitors a rare opportunity to step off the beaten path and truly connect with the heart and soul of the region.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
ARC Home Stay
  • Budget guest house located near Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator

Transfer to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator

After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to the lush landscapes and friendly locals of the Ugandan countryside and make the journey back to the lakeside city of Entebbe with a stop at the equator for lunch, photos, and souvenirs. Later proceed to the airport in Entebbe for your flight to your next destination.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Africa Runners Company ARC, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.