Explore Uganda’s various parks where you will find plenty of wild animals such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees, many bird species and other animals including the big five. Visit Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Entebbe
8:30am
Your arrival will be a warm welcome by our company representative then taken for refreshments and depending on time of arrival, you will check in at your hotel then acclimatize. There is an option of going for a city tour or staying behind to relax while recovering jet lag. Briefing about your safari is also done today and final payments if any. Overnight at PAPYRUS HOTEL BB.
Early departure from Kampala to Murchison Falls which is about 5 to 6 hours with lunch en route. We will arrive in the national park in the late afternoon and our first visit will be the magnificent waterfalls called Murchison Falls. This is where the river Nile is being forced into a seven-meter crevice and forms a rainbow. It’s such a spectacular view, allowing you a chance to bird around and take memorable photos. Continue to your lodge for overnight. PAKUBA GAME LODGE FB.
*At extra fees there’s an option of stopping over at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking. *
Clients can choose to take an early coffee or tea then head on for the game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, with chances of seeing lots of wildlife in search for food; on list you may find giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeest and different species of birds. You will return for breakfast, then relax till lunch and in the afternoon the safari will be continued with a boat cruise on the river Nile for game viewing at close quarters. The Boat cruise takes you till the bottom of the falls which is a nice view and also to see are lots of Nile Crocodiles and Hippos. Return to dinner and overnight at – PAKUBA LODGE FB.
*At extra fees there’s an option of boarding off from the bottom of the falls, and hike to the Top of the falls, here you are
picked by your driver. *
We depart Murchison Falls and head towards Fort Portal which is about 8 hours, less or more. This long journey will be rewarded with stunning views as you pass small villages and local markets with en-route stop for lunch. Arrive early evening, check in and relax at Kibale National Park. Dinner and overnight at CHIMPANZEE GUEST HOUSE FB.
This day is full of exciting walks! In the morning we go in the forest to search for the chimpanzees, also to see are the red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and many other primates in Kibale Forest. The walk in the forest may last for the whole morning, returning only for lunch and then later we can take you for another local but interesting walk in Bigodi Village,we will visit the swamp, known for its rich diversity of birds, butterflies and rare plant species. Dinner and overnight at CHIMPANZEE GUEST HOUSE FB .
*At extra fees there’s an option of FULL day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience. *
Get a relaxed breakfast then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A view of the crater lakes is stunning then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on where you are sleeping tonight, a game drive as you enter the park can be rewarding. Dinner and overnight at BABOON SAFARI RESORT FB
Early coffee then begin your day by heading for the mating ground of the Uganda kobs where we may be lucky to spot some lions and leopards hunting. We will also look out for elephants and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Return for lunch and in the afternoon, we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy some more of the African wildlife. The Kazinga Channel is the place where we find the highest concentration of Hippos in East Africa. It’s a highlight of the safari and a must do activity as well. Overnight at BABOON SAFARI RESORT FB
The morning options are either a forest walk in Maramagambo or a chimp trek in Kyambura Gorge before we head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Forest is famous for the Blue Lake, Unique trees and Bat Caves while the Kyambura Gorge is famous for its view and wild Chimpanzees. One can choose to go in and search for the chimpanzees in Kyambura Wildlife Reserve which is a beautiful gorge completely covered with tropical rainforest (this option comes at extra fee). By late morning we will depart for Bwindi with a packed lunch; arrive at the home of the endangered mountain gorillas early evening then check in for overnight. RUSHAGA GORILLA CAMP FB
Early breakfast, then with packed lunch head for briefing about your gorilla trekking. This is the highlight of your safari indeed. Today you will meet with the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable National park! Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas and so you must be physically fit. It’s definitely worthwhile observing the gorillas closely while they feed, play and relax. Overnight at RUSHAGA GORILLA CAMP
Early breakfast then set off back to Kampala or Entebbe,this drive is long indeed (over 8 hours) but clients are so rewarded with stunning views of winding roads and hills, then a stop at various sites like the Uganda Equator and also the drum center and many more. As an option (at extra fees) clients can also charter a flight directly from Bwindi to Entebbe. Or the driver can drive you to the Airport depending on your Flight times.
