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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe, Karibu Uganda & Transfer to hotel
Arrival in Entebbe, Karibu Uganda & Transfer to hotel
When you land at Entebbe International Airport, a member of our Nyumbu Beyond Journeys warmly will welcome you. After check in, you will be driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend in any way you like as you explore this fascinating city. Our team will set up a car or boat for you if you want to see the Mabamba Wetland or Ngamba Island.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
After a delicious breakfast, the first part of your journey will take you from Uganda's capital- Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. After being briefed by the ranger, you will drive to a place where the rhinos can be seen; the remaining distance to this area will be on foot. In most cases, you will be able to see the rhinos from very near, but always listen to the rangers! After rhino tracking and lunch, you will drive to Murchison Falls National Park where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive to the Delta and Boat Safari to the Bottom of Falls
Game Drive to the Delta and Boat Safari to the Bottom of Falls
You will rise up early, enjoy breakfast and then take off in time to cross the bridge over the Nile. On the northern part of the Nile, you will start your game drive safari looking for wildlife. It is hard to predict which animal you will see first, will it be the elephant, lion, giraffe or the elusive leopard? In the afternoon, the game drive will conclude and you will head back to the ferry to cross back over the river to have lunch. After lunch, you will take a boat cruise on the mighty Nile to the world famous Murchison Falls where you will be dropped off to take a hike to the top of the falls. Here you will be picked up and taken to Murchison River Lodge where you will have dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
TRansfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community walk
TRansfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community walk
After your morning breakfast, we head out to enjoy the row power of nature as we hike to the top of the worlds most powerful water- Murchison falls watch the rainbow and the overview view of the falls, later continue to the primate capital of world-Kibale
The journey from Murchison Falls to Kibale is long but beautiful. The road meanders through the greenest hills you have ever seen with truly breathtaking views. After checking in at the lodge, We'll set out on a community tour in the late afternoon, taking you through rural areas, marshes, and tea plantations.
At Bigodi Wetland, you can learn how to manufacture crafts and herbal medicines from the people in this area. You will get the chance to sample some of the best gins, beers, and coffees that are produced locally. Nevertheless, the highlight of these walks is the transition to see at least five different species of monkeys and catch a glimpse of the blue turaco.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Time to search for the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. First, you visit the Ranger's post in the park for a briefing, then the walk starts in the rainforest. The walk can be heavy at times, so wear good shoes and bring a poncho. Try to keep quiet as you’ll have a better chance of meeting the chimps. The Rangers are experienced in tracking so the chances are very high to spot them within a short time.
After the tracking, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy fantastic park vistas and views of the Rwenzori Mountains upon arrival at your camp and an evening we embark on an evening game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Early morning game drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Early morning game drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
After an early breakfast you will enjoy a game drive to Kasenyi plains, this area is home to most of the predators in the park.
After a morning game drive embark on a mid-morning boat ride on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Here you will see very many different bird species and large mammals. Return to the lodge for lunch and later transfer to the Ishasha sector for an evening game drive in search for the famous tree-climbing lions and continue to the lodge for dinner & overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embogo Lodges
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Batwa Cultural Experience
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Batwa Cultural Experience
After a morning game drive in Ishasha it is time to move to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the famous mountain gorillas. Check in at Bakiga lodge and prepare for yet another highlight of this amazing trip: tracking mountain gorillas!
later in the afternoon, we will take a visit to the Batwa community to learn about their way of living and historical ways of living with the mountain gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla trekking & transfer to lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla trekking & transfer to lake Bunyonyi
You'll have breakfast and with a packed lunch, go for gorilla tracking for 4 to 5 hours. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park inhabits almost half of the world’s 650 mountain gorillas. You'll start climbing early with a tracker even though seeing gorillas depends on their day’s movements. Gorillas are naturally reserved and non-violent animals. It’s a memorable and thrilling moment to watch them and possibly photograph these mild giants at a close range. After the gorilla trek, the guide will transfer you to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. You may do a boat canoe on the lake (price not included). You'll enjoy a relaxed evening as you sip a cold drink. Later, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at Sharp island lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sharp Island Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morning Canoeing on lake Bunyonyi & transfer to Lake Mburo
Morning Canoeing on lake Bunyonyi & transfer to Lake Mburo
Another day of canoeing and hiking around the lake for great views, this hike takes about 2 to 3 hours. After this Adventure, you will continue to Lake Mburo National Park. Depending on your arrival time you can do a short game drive or relax at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Walking Safari and transfer to Entebbe or Kampala
Walking Safari and transfer to Entebbe or Kampala
Your last day starts with an on-foot guided safari in Lake Mburo National Park. You will be accompanied by a ranger and he will explain to you all about the park and its Wildlife. The walk will take 2 to 3 hours, and after the walk, you will drive back to Entebbe where your Adventure started. On your way back you will stop at the equator line. At the end of the day, you will be dropped at the airport and it is time to say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa!
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
