$4,158 to $4,455 pp (USD)
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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
Your driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for your first Big Five experience with an hour of rhino tracking. Enjoy lunch here before continuing to the park.
In Murchison, spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and hartebeest. Experience the world's most powerful waterfall and explore this birding haven with over 450 species, including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf kingfisher, white-thighed hornbill, and goliath heron. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive, Boat cruise on the Nile
Game drive, Boat cruise on the Nile
Start your day with an early breakfast before exploring the northern section of Murchison Falls National Park, known for its dense wildlife. Enjoy exceptional game viewing and photography opportunities with sights of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, lions, and leopards, alongside a variety of bird species.
After lunch, embark on a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the falls, a highlight of Murchison. Cruise past massive pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and countless aquatic birds along the riverbanks as you approach the thunderous falls.
If water levels allow, proceed for a rewarding hike to the top of the falls. Though challenging, the breathtaking views make it truly unforgettable. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, bypassing tea plantations
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, bypassing tea plantations
After breakfast, drive to the top of Murchison Falls (if you didn’t hike earlier) for a breathtaking view of the falls as they thunder through a narrow gorge. Otherwise, depart directly for Kibale Forest National Park.
Kibale is renowned for its rich primate life, including chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and mangabeys. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, relax, and enjoy the serene forest atmosphere. End the day with dinner and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
After an early breakfast, head to the forest head office for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trek with a ranger at 8:00 am. Kibale Forest National Park is home to the world’s highest concentration of primates, including over 5,000 chimpanzees in Uganda’s wild, making it an ideal location to encounter these fascinating creatures.
Once you locate the chimpanzees, enjoy a magical one-hour experience observing their behavior up close. Return to the lodge for lunch before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, and unwind with dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game drive and afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Morning Game drive and afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Start your day with an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering breathtaking views of open plains, valleys, and terraced hills. Spot a variety of wildlife, including reedbucks, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs, elephants, lions, and buffaloes among others. Return to the lodge for a relaxing break and enjoy a well-deserved lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Marvel at the large schools of hippos, basking Nile crocodiles, and the vibrant birdlife along the shores, including pelicans, kingfishers, saddle-billed storks, and occasionally the majestic crowned cranes.
Return to your lodge in time for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Ntional Prk via Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Ntional Prk via Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. With an 80% chance of spotting these unique lions, keep your eyes peeled as they rest on fig tree branches—though sightings can sometimes be elusive.
Continue to Bwindi, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing in preparation for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the impenetrable Bwindi Forest. 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 varies 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-savoured.
Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical you could admire them all day. It's also considered the 3rd deepest lake in Africa at 900m deep.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Drive to Entebbe via the Equator
Drive to Entebbe via the Equator
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge, taking in the spectacular views of Lake Bunyonyi and its charming little islands. Afterward, begin your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Along the way, make a stop for lunch and pause at the iconic Uganda Equator line for photos and a chance to explore local crafts.
Continue your journey, arriving in the late afternoon or evening for drop-off at the airport. This marks the end of your incredible Ugandan adventure, filled with unforgettable memories.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
