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Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (Visit Top of the Falls) via Ziwa for Rhinos
Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (Visit Top of the Falls) via Ziwa for Rhinos
You'll be picked up and embark on a journey to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest park where you will have the chance to view lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. Then, you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others. You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. You'll have another stopover at Kabalega Dinners Restaurant near Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your late lunch before you continue to Murchison Falls NP. On arrival at the park, you'll go to the top of the falls to experience the strongest falls in the whole world.
Accommodation: (Paraa Safari Lodge-Luxury and comfortable Level) | Meals: Lunch and Dinner| Transfer Time: 4 hr 27 min.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls
You'll have breakfast in the morning before going on a game drive in the park’s northern area in search of some of the Big Five (buffaloes, lions, elephants, and possibly leopards). Other animals you might see include Rothschild giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, waterbucks, and a variety of antelopes. You'll return to your accommodation for lunch and a brief repose. After lunch, you will embark on a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the fall. This trip allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. You'll cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles, and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls. You will have an opportunity to take thousands of pictures, so carry your camera with you if you like.
After the boat cruise, you will drive slowly back to the lodge while having some game drives.
Accommodation: (Paraa Safari Lodge-Luxury and Comfortable Level)| Meals: All meals | Transfer Time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you'll embark on a transfer that will see you stay overnight at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival at the accommodation, you'll check in and just relax. #Optional (extra cost 15$ pp): If time allows and you’re interested, you can proceed with the Crater Lakes excursion. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views all over. Otherwise, just enjoy your rest at the facility.
Accommodation: (Chimpundu Lodge-Luxury and comfortable Level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner, and breakfast| Transfer time: Approx. 4 hr 27 min.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpundu Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, you will track the most famous inhabitants of the Kibale, the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share 98% of the human genes making them our closest living relatives. Today, in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees left in the wild. The chimpanzee trekking experience here is done on several well-maintained walking trails. There is also a wonderfully diverse concentration of other primates, more than any other forest in East Africa. In fact, besides our colorful cousins, the chimpanzees, you can find red Colobus, red-tailed guenon, white-nosed monkey, gray-checked mangabey, blue monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, and the black and white Colobus monkey. Afterward, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a night game drive. If you have time, you may also have an evening game drive.
Accommodation: (Mweya Safari Lodge- Luxury and comfortable Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 2-3 hrs.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. You'll return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive. Thereafter, you'll return to the lodge.
Accommodation: (Mweya Safari Lodge- Luxury and comfortable Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: N/A.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Relaxed Breakfast, Drive to Ishasha Sector and then Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Relaxed Breakfast, Drive to Ishasha Sector and then Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then head to the Ishasha Sector (Southern Queen) in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions stands at about 60-70% but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, you'll embark on the final leg of your journey taking you to the accommodation situated right at the edge of Bwindi National Park. Once at the lodge, you can choose to just relax or (at an extra cost of 25$ pp.) move out for the late afternoon-to-evening local community and cultural encounter. This involves cultural dances from the local people of the community and also participating in some activities e.g. traditional cooking, and weaving among others.
Accommodation: (Four Gorilla Lodge - Luxury and comfortable Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Four Gorillas Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and 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 with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long-savored. You'll return to your lodge for some rest time and lunch. Thereafter, you will embark on a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation, relax, and enjoy your dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: (Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi – Mid-range and comfortable Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 2 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer Back to Entebbe for Your Flight
Transfer Back to Entebbe for Your Flight
You'll have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular views of the Bunyonyi hills just right in front of you. Thereafter, you'll embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buy some art pieces of interest. You'll proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for a drop-off at the airport. We hope to see you (or any referral) when you next visit, and thanks for choosing Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.
Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 8 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
