$5,135 to $5,355 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Uganda | Transfer To Sipi Falls | Hiking Sipi Falls | Community Tours
Arrival In Uganda | Transfer To Sipi Falls | Hiking Sipi Falls | Community Tours
On arrival in Uganda, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Entebbe International Airport and be transferred to Sipi Falls.
Situated at an elevation of 1,775m on the western slopes of Mt Elgon, the 99m-high Sipi Falls is a notable beauty spot set in lush green countryside that offers grandstand views over the plains below.
On arrival at Sipi Falls, you will go for hiking. You will first be briefed by the local guide about the does and don’ts
while hiking. You will be able to view the different falls at different stages during the hiking. The beautiful view
will leave you amazed.
After the hike, you will return to lodge to freshen up then later go for a community tour. You will explore the villages around during the community tour. During the community walk, you will engage with the locals and learn the way of life and culture of the Sabiny people.
Dinner and overnight Casa Sipi Falls Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Casa Sipi Falls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer To Jinja | Visit The Source Of The Nile
Transfer To Jinja | Visit The Source Of The Nile
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jinja where you will visit the source of the Nile.
Jinja was Uganda's second-largest city prior to the mid-1990s. The characterful town center has some fine examples of colonial-era Indian architecture, while the lush residential suburbs lead down to Lake Victoria at the source of the Nile.
Dinner and overnight at Brisk Hotel Triangle.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Brisk Hotel Triangle
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer To Kampala | Kampala City Tour | Gaddafi Mosque, Kasubi Tombs And Local Markets
Transfer To Kampala | Kampala City Tour | Gaddafi Mosque, Kasubi Tombs And Local Markets
After breakfast, you will be driven to Kampala.
Occupying a series of low hills and marshy valleys that roll northwards from Lake Victoria, Kampala has been an important political entity since the mid-19th-century reign of King Suuna II of Buganda. Despite being steeped in traditional and colonial history, Kampala today is a bustling modern capital city situated at the heart of Uganda's road network.
On arrival, you will have a city tour visiting places like Gaddafi Mosque, Kasubi Tombs and Local Markets.
Dinner and overnight at Humura Resorts.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Humura Resorts
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Travel To Murchison Falls | Stopover At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls
Travel To Murchison Falls | Stopover At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
On your way to Murchison Falls National Park, you will branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking.
After the Rhino Tracking, you will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park. Your first tourist attraction in the park, is the Top of the falls.
The Top of the falls tour is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice below. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows.
You will have an evening game drive en route to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Parkside Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Parkside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive.
The famous Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area. Besides being home to many animal species, there are about 451 bird species, of which 23 are endemic to the Albertine Rift.
After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will embark (between 2:00pm - 4:00pm) on a 3-hour boat cruise on the Nile. This boat cruise offers an amazing view of the falls from the bottom angle. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the river's shores.
After the boat cruise you will return to the lodge and later in the evening go for an evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Parkside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer To Kibale National Park | Visit The Bigodi Swamp | Community Walk
Transfer To Kibale National Park | Visit The Bigodi Swamp | Community Walk
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park.
Today, we enter the prime chimpanzee country of Kibale National Park. This immense forest is renowned for its rich diversity of primates, but it is chimps – humankind's closest genetic relative – that top the wish list of most visitors. On a good day in Kibale, you might also see half-a-dozen different monkey species, including the extremely localized Uganda mangabey.
In the evening, you will head out to visit the Bigodi Swamp. You’ll go on a guided walk in the community-managed
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary bordering Kibale National Park. Here, you stand a good chance of spotting up to five monkey species. The forest birding is excellent, with a long list of colorful regulars that includes great blue turaco, papyrus gonolek, yellow-spotted barbet and blue-throated roller.
Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park | Boat Ride | Evening Game Drive
Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park | Boat Ride | Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you and your guide will head out with packed lunches to the park head quaters for a briefing about the do's and the don'ts of chimpanzee trekking.
The tracking will start early and take about two to three hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees.
After the trek, you will go to your next destination, Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a huge park where wildlife and people co-exist in harmony.
You will have a stopover at the equator on your way.
On arrival, you will have a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Expect to see large numbers of buffalos, elephants, and hippos.
Dinner and overnight at Songbird Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morning Game Drive | Transfer To Ishasha Sector For Tree-Climbing Lions | Transfer To Bwindi
Morning Game Drive | Transfer To Ishasha Sector For Tree-Climbing Lions | Transfer To Bwindi
After an early breakfast, you will have a morning game drive and then be transferred to the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth.
We visit the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, whose celebrated tree-climbing lions tend to favor a few specific acacia and fig trees well known to our knowledgeable guides.
After, you will be driven to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla Trekking | Batwa Cultural Visit
Gorilla Trekking | Batwa Cultural Visit
After breakfast, head out with packed lunches to the park head offices with your guide. You will have a briefing about the do's and don’ts while in the park with the gorillas. Afterward, head out for the gorilla trekking through the misty rainforest.
Trekking can take between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the location of the gentle giants. Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets.
After, return to your lodge and relax.
In the evening, you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that has lived in the forest for 500,000 years, enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.
Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi | Local Market Tour | Optional Activities
Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi | Local Market Tour | Optional Activities
After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi.
You will have the local Market tour. A market tour here will give you a glimpse of local life and offer the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of goods, including fresh produce, handcrafted items, and textiles. You can experience local food, spices, and even handmade crafts that represent the region’s.
In the evening, you can either choose to participate in optional activities or relax. The optional activities include ninja-warrior, kayaking, canoeing and zip-lining and each is at USD 40 payable at the location.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Eco-Hub.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Visit The Akampene (Punishment Island) | Optional Activities | Relaxing
Visit The Akampene (Punishment Island) | Optional Activities | Relaxing
On this day, you will visit Akampene (Punishment Island), unmarried girls who became pregnant were thought to bring shame to their families, so they were brought to a small island and left to die.
You will have a number of optional activities on this day.
Whether you're into kayaking between islands, hiking in the hills or chilling out on the beach, Lake Bunyonyi is a truly idyllic retreat. One of the few lakes in Uganda that's safe for swimming, thanks to the absence of hippos and crocodiles, Bunyonyi also lives up to its alluring name, which means ‘Place of Little Birds’. The optional activities are USD 40 each.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Eco-Hub.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Last Day In Uganda | Transfer To Musanze | Dian Fossey Center Tour | Visit Iby'Cultural Village
Last Day In Uganda | Transfer To Musanze | Dian Fossey Center Tour | Visit Iby'Cultural Village
After breakfast, you will be driven to Musanze.
Given that it ranks as the third-largest town in Rwanda, Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri) comes across as unexpectedly low-rise and suburban in character. A comfortable mid-altitude climate and scenic setting in the shadow of the Virungas make it a popular springboard for gorilla tracking and other activities in nearby Volcanoes National Park.
On arrival, you will visit the Dian Fossey Center (Karisoke Research Center).
After that, you will visit the Iby’iwacu village for community interaction and to enjoy the Rwandan culture, which includes traditional dancing.
Dinner and overnight Classic Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
The Last Day With Us | Golden Monkey Trekking | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
The Last Day With Us | Golden Monkey Trekking | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
After breakfast, you will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing in the morning, together with your trekking gear and drinking water, and ascend in the forest to track the golden monkeys.
While participating in golden monkey trekking, you will get to find out interesting facts about golden money that will make your Rwanda tour interesting.
After golden monkey trekking, you will be driven to Kigali for a local market tour. Here you can explore a lively arts scene, traditional markets, several museums and memorials, and tempting restaurants representing most global cuisines.
Later in the evening, you will be driven to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
