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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe
Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to a local hotel. Depending on your arrival time and how you're feeling, you can go birdwatching in the city. The lush grounds of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens are excellent for this. You can see both forest and lakeshore birds. Some of the bird species you may see include the palm-nut vulture, great blue turaco, eastern gray plantain-eater, African pied hornbill, splendid glossy starling, and the rare orange weaver, slender-billed, golden backed. Later, head to the hotel and get ready for the next day's safari. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Entebbe - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls
Entebbe - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls
You will be picked up from the hotel early in the morning after breakfast and set off for Murchison Falls National Park. On the way to the park, you will branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. White rhinos became extinct in Uganda’s national parks in 1980, but conservationists and the government (through the Uganda Wildlife Authority) took the few that had remained and transferred them to the sanctuary for better protection. There are about 18 rhinos in the sanctuary now, and there is a plan to reintroduce them to Uganda’s game parks in the future.
Have lunch at the sanctuary and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Relax a bit at the lodge and head out for an evening game drive. During the game drive, expect to see some animals like buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, Rothschild giraffes, oribi, kobs, and waterbucks. If you are lucky, you might see lions and leopards. Later, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, you will head out on a morning game drive to catch the early risers. During the drive, you may spot buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, Rothschild giraffes, oribi, kobs, waterbucks, and various bird species, some of which may be feeding alongside the larger animals. Later, you will head to the Paraa cruise point for a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile.
You will have a private boat for a cruise to the bottom of the falls. This trip lasts approximately three hours, during which you can see Nile crocodiles, numerous hippos, and various bird species. After the cruise, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relax at the pool as you wait for the evening game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Budongo Forest
Budongo Forest
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive to see African elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and up to 76 other animal species. We will continue along the drive circuit to the delta point.
After lunch, you can rest and prepare for an evening nature walk in the cool, tropical forest. This is a great place to listen to the “sounds of the night:” birds, primates, and frogs. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Budongo Forest (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Budongo Eco Lodge
Wildlife in Budongo Forest
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you will head to the top of the falls to view them from above. Here the Nile River forces its way through a gap in the rocks that is only eight meters wide, and tumbles 43 meters below before flowing westward into Lake Albert.
Later, you will drive out of the park through the southern gate, heading to Kibale National Park via Hoima and Fort Portal, where you will have lunch before heading to the park. Upon arrival at your lodge in the park, you will go into the rainforest with a ranger guide for an evening nature walk. The nature walk will give you a closer encounter with the natural diversity of the park, from the big trees, flowers, and vegetation to the butterflies and several monkey species (such as the red colobus, olive baboons, and L'Hoest), plus several bird species. Afterward, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
-
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
After a relaxed breakfast, you will visit Fort Portal town and then transfer to the Rwenzori base camp to get ready for tomorrow’s adventure: beginning your climb of the Rwenzori Mountains. You will have dinner and spend the night at the Rwenzori base camp.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nyakalengija - Nyabitaba Hut
Nyakalengija - Nyabitaba Hut
At the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Headquarters at Nyakalengija (1,646m), you will receive a briefing from the guides and have the option to purchase equipment. The hike begins through the plantations and homes of the Bakonjo people, gradually ascending through garden plots and elephant grass. You will follow the Mobuku River, eventually crossing the Mahoma River. The trail continues through open bracken fern slopes and the Podocarpus forest, leading to the Nyabitaba Hut (2,652m), which is the destination for the day. This hike will take approximately 5-6 hours. From Nyabitaba Hut, you will have a view of the Portal Peaks (4,627m) to the north and Mount Kyniangoma to the front. During the day, you may encounter monkeys, the Rwenzori turaco, and hear chimpanzees.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Nyabitaba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Nyamitaba Hut - John Matte Hut
Nyamitaba Hut - John Matte Hut
From Nyabitaba Hut, you will cross the Kurt Shaffer Bridge and traverse a muddy area along the Mubuku River. The trail then ascends through a bamboo forest, leading to a steep rocky section that takes you to Nyamuleju Hut. This marks the beginning of the giant lobelia and groundsel zone. The path continues through a bog filled with typical plants along the Bujuku River. The destination for the day is John Matte Hut (3,414m), where you will spend the night. The trek from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte takes approximately six hours. Here, you can enjoy views of Mount Stanley and the snow-capped Margherita and Elena Peaks.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- John Matte Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
John Matte Hut - Bujuku Hut
John Matte Hut - Bujuku Hut
From John Matte Hut, you will cross the Bujuku River and enter the lower Bigo bog, a grassy area that you will navigate by jumping from tussock to tussock. You will then reach Bigo Hut and then enter the upper Bigo bog. The trail here leads to Lake Bujuku, where the landscape transitions into the alpine savannah zone with sparse vegetation. Finally, you will arrive at Bujuku Hut (3,962m). Today’s hike can take up to five hours. From Bujuku Hut, you will have views of Mount Stanley, Mount Baker, and Mount Speke.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Bujuku Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Bujuku Hut - Elena Hut
Bujuku Hut - Elena Hut
From Bujuku Hut, you will climb through moss-draped groundsel vegetation to Scott Elliot Pass (4,372m), situated between Mt. Baker and Mt. Stanley. At this point, you will divert to Elena Hut (4,540m) to spend the night before attempting the climb of Mt. Stanley. After reaching Elena Hut, you will rest and relax in preparation for the next stage of your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Elena Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Elena Hut - Kitandara Hut
Elena Hut - Kitandara Hut
From Elena Hut, you will ascend the final stretch of rock and ice that leads to Margherita Peak on Mt. Stanley, which stands at 5,109m. The climb typically takes about three hours to complete. Margherita Peak was first climbed by the Duke of Abruzzi at 9:30am on June 18, 1906. After reaching the summit, you will descend to Upper Kitandara Lake and then through thick mud to Lower Kitandara Lake, where Kitandara Hut (4,023m) is located. You will spend the night at Kitandara Hut. The hike to reach it from Lower Kitandara Lake takes about three hours. From Kitandara, you can opt to continue climbing Mount Baker or Mount Luigi di Savoia, as well as enjoy the view of Mt. Luigi di Savoia from the hut.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Kitandara Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Kitandara Hut - Guy Yeoman Hut
Kitandara Hut - Guy Yeoman Hut
From Lake Kitandara, you will ascend to Freshfield Pass at 4,282m. This section involves traversing a long, flat stretch of high alpine mossy glades. From the pass, you will descend along a circuit that passes through rocky and boggy areas. The panoramic view is dominated by the glaciers of Mounts Stanley and Baker, as well as Mount Luigi di Savoia. Following a muddy trail, you will pass by Akendahi, Bujongolo, and Kabamba rock shelters, which mark the beginning of the Kabamba valley leading down to Guy Yeoman Hut at 3,261m. This part of the trek can take up to six hours. The hut is situated amidst a beautiful landscape of mountains, vegetation, and rivers.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Guy Yeoman Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Guy Yeoman Hut - Nyakilengija Hut
Guy Yeoman Hut - Nyakilengija Hut
The final descent back to Nyakalengija is a scenic one, following the valleys of the Mobuku and Kichuchu rivers. This area is rich in plants and flowers of the heather zone, and you will pass through a bamboo forest before reaching Nyabitaba Hut. Along the way, you will also see Kabamba Falls. The hike to Nyabitaba Hut takes about four hours.
From Nyabitaba, you can take a 40-minute trail to see Lake Mahoma before returning to the hut. After this, you will descend to the park headquarters, which takes an additional 2-3 hours. At the finishing point, your safari guides will meet you and take you to a lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can rest after your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with a jungle walk to discover the fascinating forest and meet the chimpanzees. After the chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest, head back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometer channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George. This channel is known for having the world's largest concentration of hippos. You'll see both land and water-adapted hippos yawning and displaying their slashing canines, as well as Nile crocodiles basking along the banks. Keep an eye out for warthogs—the savanna version of Pumbaa from the award-winning movie "The Lion King"— as they are common in this area.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you'll embark on a thrilling game viewing experience in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is renowned for its resident tree-climbing lions. The likelihood of spotting these lions is around 70%, although they can be elusive at times. If you're lucky enough to see them, it will be a spectacular sight! Along with the tree-climbing lions, you'll also have the opportunity to see other wildlife such as Uganda kob, Cape buffaloes, elephants, and warthogs.
After the game drive, you'll be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the evening, you may opt to go for a nature walk or visit the local community. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
On this adventurous day, you'll start with an early breakfast before heading to the Bwindi Park headquarters for a short briefing with the ranger guide. Then, you'll venture into the montane forest for an encounter with the mountain gorillas.
Listen for their voices and watch the young gorillas swing from tree to tree. The sheer size of the dominant male, the silverback, is truly impressive. The rainforest's beauty is striking, with its steep, dense landscape crisscrossed by animal trails. Spotting these endangered species depends on where they nested the previous night.
You'll have one hour with the gorillas once you find them. Afterwards, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale for some relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a leisurely day by beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. You have a variety of activities to choose from, such as canoeing, visiting village islands, swimming in the lake, or simply relaxing with a good book. For those interested in hiking, the Bushara trail offers a scenic route along the lakeshores. Later, you can return to the hotel and unwind. In the afternoon, consider a canoe ride along the lake or a visit to the Pygmies. Bird enthusiasts will find Lake Bunyonyi a delight, with its array of resident and exotic bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
Depart from Lake Bunyonyi and drive through the hilly terrain, leaving behind the vast savanna dotted with acacia trees and shrubs. The goal is to reach the lodge in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Look out for zebras, topis, warthogs, cape buffaloes, and impalas as you drive along the tracks.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala
Get up early for a chance to see leopards, waterbucks, zebras, and birds before daybreak on a jungle walk. Afterward, enjoy breakfast and a boat cruise on the lake. Check out and embark on an exciting road trip back to Kampala, stopping at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara for lunch and a visit to the equator line. You’ll arrive in Entebbe in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Entebbe
Entebbe
After breakfast you’ll pay a short visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens, then transfer to Entebbe International Airport (depending on your departure time).
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
