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Arrival
Day 1
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Welcome to Uganda – The Pearl of Africa! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after a morning breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will meet our driver guide. He or she will brief you on the safari. Embark on the 6 to 7-hour drive along Kampala – Bombo – Masindi Road to Murchison Falls National Park. You will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhinoceros tracking experience. Here you will learn about the stories of the rhinos and how they were on the verge of extinction before the establishment of the sanctuary. Therefore, they are still categorized under the world’s endangered species. Continue with lunch in Masindi and reach Murchison Falls National Park. Check in to your earlier booked lodge upon arrival, for relaxation, dinner, and sleepover.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning game drive in northern Murchison Falls, afternoon Boat cruise, and hike the top of the falls
Morning game drive in northern Murchison Falls, afternoon Boat cruise, and hike the top of the falls
Early morning breakfast at around 6:30 am. You will then meet your guide and go for a wonderful game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time for seeing at least half of the big five animals (lion, leopard, buffalo, or elephant).
During this game drive, you will see quite several bird species, some of which include Rift Valley endemics while others can never be seen elsewhere in the world. Some of these birds include but are not limited to the following: Abyssinian ground hornbill. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Later, go for afternoon boat cruise at the Nile River for another spectacular experience. This comes with photographic moments and mesmerizing experiences down the bottom of the falls. You will encounter several aquatic animals such as the Nile crocodile and hypotenuses and other bird species. Continue and hike to the top of the falls and see how the water roars like hungry lions as it cuts through the gorge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park as you explore the views of the countryside
Transfer to Kibale National Park as you explore the views of the countryside
After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch en’ route in either Hoima or Fort Portal depending on time. The journey takes you through banana and tea plantations as well as scenic views of the Rift Valley. You will then visit the Amabeere ga nyinamwiru caves and Nyakasura Falls a few kilometers from Fort Portal town after lunch and have a short Fort Portal city tour if possible. During the tour, you will explore the Karambi royal tombs as well as the Toro Kingdome palace for traditional encounters. Continue to Kibale Forest National Park. Check in to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Undertake chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Undertake chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a morning breakfast, you will go to the visitor’s center for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. From there, you will enter the forests of Kibale and start on the search for these human-like chimps. Upon encountering the chimps, you will have an hour in their presence while taking pictures. Return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
After lunch, check out of the lodge and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey is a blessing for you to see lush green vegetation cover, rolling hills, and scenic views of crater lakes and the mighty Rwenzori Mountains.
Check in to the lodge, upon arrival, have dinner, relax, and spend the night over.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
-
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early Morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. You stand a high chance of seeing night hunters such as leopards before they go back into hiding. It is also a moment of enjoying the views of sunrise as they spread on top of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. The area is home to multiple species of both birds and animals. You will encounter animals such as elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and leopards, to mention but a few.
Return to your lodge for a late breakfast before you go for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.
During the boat cruise experience, you will enjoy views of the surrounding areas while sailing the waters. You will see many animals converging at the channel to drink and several water animals such as hippos and crocodiles.
Return to your lodge for a late lunch and embark on an amazing evening game drive. During this game drive, you will see multiple tree and bird species among which include the yellow bill, Robin-chat.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, game drive in Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, game drive in Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions
After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and go for an en’ route game drive via the Ishasha sector. This is the best moment for you to have a glance at the kings of the jungle. These tree-climbing lions are found only in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Meeting them on a hunt or during the mating season is always a remarkable experience. Our guides are experienced enough so that they can help you see these lions without trouble. You will enjoy them as they lie in the acacia tree branches.
Continue to Bwindi's impenetrable national park – the home of mountain gorillas. It is a rough ride in the hills of Kabale and Kisoro. Check in to the lodge for relaxation upon arrival. You can go for a guided nature walk and visit Batwa communities in the evening hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the day that many of you will have been waiting for. We will embark on a full-day adventure to track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules to ensure the safety of both the guests and the gorillas. We will then start the trek into the Impenetrable Forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park. We will follow the expert guides, looking for signs of the gorillas and changing direction accordingly until we find them. After this rare and memorable experience is over, we will spend the rest of the day and night in Bwindi National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Community Activities in Kisoro & Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Community Activities in Kisoro & Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Today is a unique opportunity to learn about the tragic history of these local communities through a variety of activities. Choose between the Batwa cultural experience where you visit a local community and learn about their way of life. Other activities include canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda and a coffee-making experience, where you can try your hand at the local industry. After the local activity, drive to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda via the Kyanika border.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Dian Fossey Museum
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Dian Fossey Museum
This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national park’s history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Visit Kigali Genocide Museum, City Tour and Depart
Visit Kigali Genocide Museum, City Tour and Depart
After a relaxed morning breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on the drive to Kigali city – Rwanda’s capital city. Enjoy the views of the surrounding areas. You will visit the Rwanda genocide memorial Center and see the names and remains of thousands of lives who succumbed to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. Have lunch at any hotel in Kigali and the driver will drop you at either a hotel or lodge in Kigali.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
