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Arrival
Day 1
Pick-up and Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
Pick-up and Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
Having had an early breakfast, you will be picked up and briefed by an Apes booking vacations guide/driver to start your journey to the world’s strongest waterfall in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track some of the surviving white Rhino population. After this rewarding experience, you will then have lunch and embark on your journey to the largest national park in the pearl of Africa. Upon arrival at the park, you will specifically drive to the top of the falls. Enjoy the beautiful views and then after you will head to your lodge and check in.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive and boat cruise at Murchison falls National Park
Game drive and boat cruise at Murchison falls National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will set off for the morning game drive. Here, you will also have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes among others. This rewarding experience of seeing the animals in the wild can go as far as 3 hours which after you will then return to the lodge for lunch and freshening up.
In the afternoon after lunch, you will set off for the main highlight of the park-the Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the park. After the cruise, you will then head back to the lodge and relax as you enjoy the lodge facilities.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive to Kibale forest National Park
Drive to Kibale forest National Park
After your breakfast, you will check out of the safari lodge to embark on your drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Your journey will certainly involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Eventually, you'll have lunch en-route and arrive at Kibale National Park in the evening, check-in as you prepare for the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee tracking - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for man's closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies, and tree species of interest.
You will then return to the lodge for lunch and shortly check out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Meanwhile, you will be able to view the glamorous ranges of the mountains of the moon.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game drive and Afternoon boat cruise
Morning Game drive and Afternoon boat cruise
You will wake up to have an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains where you are likely to spot the African tree-climbing lions and the elusive leopards, Uganda kobs, Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks and warthogs in addition to at least 200 bird species. Lastly, after this amazing 2-3 hours activity, you'll head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare to go for the boat cruise
In the afternoon, you will go for the famous launch trip on the Kazinga Channel where hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and shoebill storks, can be spotted.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, head out of your lodge and drive through Ishasha sector at Queen Elizabeth National Park. You might have a good chance to catch sight of the early risers. Expect to see a number of elephants, buffaloes, lions, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, leopards, hyenas on your lucky day. Thereafter, we will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla trekking and cultural walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking and cultural walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early breakfast before proceeding to the park headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. You'll then continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forests covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours. Once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family while studying their behavior and taking photos then proceed to the lodge to relax. Suppose time allows or in case you are still energetic you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained by their traditional dances.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tour Lake Bunyonyi
Tour Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you will embark on a canoe ride to enjoy the serene ambiance and breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi. You can also go on a village walk and immerse in the African community and culture. Apart from its beauty, Lake Bunyonyi is also known as a place for little birds. In fact “Bunyonyi” translates to “place of many little birds” and encircles 29 islands of various shapes and sizes. After your visit, you will return to the resort for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer Back to Entebbe
Transfer Back to Entebbe
You will wake up to the beautiful views of lake Bunyonyi, have your breakfast, then set-off back to Entebbe. You will have lunch along the drive, stopping at the Equator for the chance to take some breathtaking pictures, and then proceed to Entebbe International airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
