Mugenyi Eco Tours

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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 and City Tour

Arrival and City Tour

Upon arrival at the airport, you will receive a warm welcome from our tour guide of Mugenyi Eco-Tours. Following a brief overview of your thrilling safari adventure, you will be escorted to a nearby hotel for some relaxation. Should your energy and schedule allow, you may proceed with a captivating city tour of Kampala, Uganda's dynamic capital.

This city tour provides a unique perspective on the vibrant life of an African city. Attendees will have the chance to explore the grand Kabaka Palace, the historical Buganda Palace, and the renowned Old Mosque. Each location is steeped in history and culture, offering an intriguing look into Uganda's legacy. The tour concludes with a sampling of Ugandan cuisine.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
  • Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls

After breakfast, you'll head to Sipi Falls for a scenic hike to the stunning waterfalls. Later, you can experience a unique coffee tour in nearby villages known for producing some of Uganda's best coffee. This area is famous for its Sipi Falls and its proximity to Mount Elgon National Park.

Cultural experience- The local Sabiny and Bagishu communities are known for their hospitality. You can learn about their traditional farming practices and way of life.

Adventure activities- For the more adventurous, there's the option to abseil down the waterfalls for a thrilling up-close experience.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Rafiki Lodge Sipi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Travelling to Kidepo Valley National Park

Travelling to Kidepo Valley National Park

After a morning refreshment, you'll drive to the Karamoja area in Kidepo, The Kidepo region offers rich cultural experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in the local traditions and lifestyles. You'll visit local markets where you can get handmade crafts, fresh produce, and other local goods. This is a great way to support the local economy and engage with the community.
You'll have lunch on the way and have an evening game drive in the park. This park is well known for cheetahs and ostriches that are not found anywhere in Uganda. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget Tent)
  • Budget lodge bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Wildlife Viewing and Karamoja Exploration

Wildlife Viewing and Karamoja Exploration

You'll have breakfast early in the morning and go for a wildlife viewing in the park. A lot can be seen here like giraffes etc. Later, you'll have lunch at the lodge and go for the evening community walk in the community of Karamoja. While on your walk, you'll be able to learn more about how they live. You'll go back to the lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)
High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

On this day you will have a drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Gulu City. You'll have lunch on the way. Later, you'll check in at the largest national park in Uganda in the evening. You'll have dinner at the lodge as you prepare for the new day tomorrow in the park.

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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge and go for the morning game drive in the largest national park in Uganda. A lot can be seen here like lions, elephants, etc. Later, you'll have lunch and go for the afternoon boat cruise on the Nile. It takes over 3 hours to cruise on the waters.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Kibale and Top of the Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Kibale and Top of the Murchison Falls National Park

You'll have breakfast and drive to Kibale via Hoima Road. Later on the way, you'll visit the top of the falls on the Nile. You'll have lunch on the way. Later, you'll have a swamp walk in the nearby community. This swamp walk gives you the opportunity to see lots of birds and primates.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

You'll have a cup of coffee and later go to the park headquarters for the briefing about the chimps trekking in the forest. Once the chimps are seen you are given 1 hour to watch them this forest is the primate capita in Uganda where other primates like red-tailed monkeys, and black and white colobus monkeys can be seen. Later, you'll have lunch at the lodge and relax.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Community Walk

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Community Walk

After breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the foothills of Rwenzori Mountain. You'll have lunch at the lodge and go for a community walk and twin lake walk in the nearby community or sundowner on the twin lakes. This gives you a chance to encounter with the community. Your dinner and overnight stay will be 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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge. Later, you'll go for a morning game drive in the northern sector of the park; Kasenyi Plains. It takes over 2 hours according to the program of the day. Later, you'll have lunch at the lodge and drive to Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Travelling to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travelling to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You'll have breakfast and drive to Bwindi via Ishasha road and have a short game view for the search of tree-climbing lions. The southern sector of this park is well known for the tree-climbing lions and its diverse wildlife like topi. Later, you'll check in at the lodge.

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:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation

You'll have a cup of coffee and drive to the nearby park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking. In the forest, you are given 1 hour to watch the gorillas. Later, you'll drive to the lodge for lunch and drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation on the lake.

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

Day 13

Canoeing and Relaxation in Lake Bunyonyi

Canoeing and Relaxation in Lake Bunyonyi

On this day, you'll have relaxation on the deepest lake in Uganda. You can have a simple canoe on the deepest lake in Uganda as you relax about the days you had in the field, or you can have a small walk on one of the 29 islands that are found on this lake. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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

Day 14

Travelling back to Entebbe

Travelling back to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will drive to Kampala via Kabale Mbarara Road. You'll have different stopovers on the way like at the equator for photography. You'll have lunch en route and reach Kampala in the evening.
Here marks the end of our trip, thank you for choosing Mugenyi Eco-Tours.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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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  • This tour is offered by Mugenyi Eco Tours, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.