OverviewDay by DayRatesInclusionsGetting ThereOffered By
Highlights – Shoebill Boat Safari – Rhino Tracking as guided walking safari – Murchison Falls NP: viewpoint Top of the Falls, Nile Boat to the falls, 1 day and 1 special night game drive – Kibale Forest NP: walking safari – see endemic monkeys – Queen Elizabeth NP: Kazinga Channel Boat Safari, Chimpanzee Tracking, 1 evening game drive – Mgahinga NP: Included is Golden Monkey Tracking or Volcano Climbing – Optional is Gorilla tracking instead Golden Monkeys for only 700 USD extra.
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport and shuttle to your Entebbe Guesthouse
You will be picked after arrival at the airport. It is only 15 Minutes to Secrets Guest House, which is located close to Lake Victoria in a safe and lush area of Entebbe. Secrets has a roof top restaurant and an excellent kitchen. As they use the slow cooking method, you should order lunch and dinner a couple of hours before.
Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Secrets Guest House
Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 2
Shoebill Boat Safari in Mabamba Swamps
Relax in the morning or explore the shores of Lake Victoria near the Guesthouse. Our Guide will pick you you a quarter to 1 pm for your Shoebill Boat Safari which starts at 1pm. Mabamba Swamps near Entebbe is the best place to spot this rare, prehistorical looking big bird.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Secrets Guest House
Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 3
Ziwa Rhino Sactuary
After breakfast at about 8 am your roundtrip will start, on the way you will have the chance to stop at Victoria Mall, for money exchange, buying a sim card, some snacks for the trip at the supermarket before your transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
You will start there with a late lunch.
Then relax. Option: you may decide for an optional Nature Walk late afternoon for wildlife, birds. With luck you as well spot the first rhinos. Price 20 USD.
Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch – Guest House
Budget guest house located in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
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Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 4
Rhino Tracking, then to Murchison Falls NP
After breakfast your guided walking Safari with Rhinos starts at 8 am. Watch the White Rhinos very close during their morning activities before they hide and rest deep in the bushes for the rest of the day.
After this breathtaking experience you will proceed to the view point top of the Murchison Falls in Murchison NP, where the River Nile need to squeeze via a 7 m wide and 44 m deep rocky gorge. There you will have time for lunch (your driver will organise snacks for lunch during transfer)
Your first game drive in Murchison Park is planned for the late afternoon. The park has lions,. leopards, buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, Uganda Kob Antelopes, Hartebeasts, monkeys and more. With luck you finish to spot all BIG FIVE within 24 hours.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit
December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
Chimpanzee
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
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Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Overlooking the Camp
Safari Tents
Basic Banda
Selfcontained Banda
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Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 5
Murchison NP with Nile Boat Safari and one Day- and one Night-Game Drive
Early morning game drive at the Northern shores of the Nile in Murchison Falls NP. The park is famous for Elephants, Rothshield Giraffes, Pattas Monkeys, Lions, Leopards, Uganda Kob Antelopes, Hartebeast and lots of beautiful birds.
Lunch break in the lodge.
At 2 pm you will enjoy the spectacular Nile boat safari to the Murchison Falls. You may expect elephants, crocodiles, lots of hippos and beautiful birds before you reeach a point on the Nile where you can see the mighty Falls from down. Please choose a seat in the upper deck on the left side.
As your lodge is situated inside the park, we included after dinner a guided night Game Drive. You may spot lions and leopards easier during a night game drive as well other night active animals.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 6
From Murchison to Kibale Forest NP
Early morning you will be transfered to your next destination Fort Portal, near Kibale Forest NP.
Before you reach your lodge you might stretch you legs by hiking along some crater lakes near Fort portal. The guided easy hike is included in the package price.
Main Destination:
Fort Portal (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Kaswa Lodge
Mid-range guest house located in Fort Portal (Town)
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Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 7
Bigodi Wetland Walking Safari in Kibale
You start after breakfast with your luggage to the morning activity, the Bigodi Wetlands Walk with a local guide. You will see endemic monkeys, birds and more and get explanations about the nature, the plants and their use – after this experience enjoy a local lunch at Tinka. The food is delicious and you get explanations and background information about Ugandan food and traditions.
In the afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP along some crater lakes. You might stop at a Vanilla Plantation Project or a school, if you are interested. Our Guide will give you detailed information.
Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit
December to February and June to July
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
June to July and December to February (Least rain)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
Chimpanzee
Common
Elephant
Occasional
Buffalo
Occasional
Leopard
Very Rare
Hippo
Rare
Lion
Rare to None
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Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth NP with 3 Highlights Today
At 7 am you start to the briefing point of the Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge. The guided track will bring you a short downhiill path into the gorge, where you will track the chimpanzees.
Lunch will be either packed or hot lunch from the Lodge.
At 2 pm the next highlight, the famous Kazinga Channel Boat Safari awaits you. Please take a seat at the upper deck of the boat on the left side. Lots of elephants, buffaloes, birds, hippos can be ssen.
As this lodge as well is situated inside the park, we took the chance to book a second night game drive after dinner for you. The best chance to see lions and leopards in action in this part of Uganda.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
Chimpanzee
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Leopard
Occasional
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Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 9
Transfer to Mgahinga NP the home of Gorillas
Full day transfer to Kisoro – Mgahinga NP along a scenic road. Lunch during transfer.
Your driver will stop at scenic view points. If you are interested, you may visit Kitagata Hotsprings. This is a natural spa for Ugandans. This short detour will cost about 5$ entrance fee for those you want to visit it.
Lunch local lunch during transfer.
Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit
June to August and December to January
High Season
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather
Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
Gorilla
Common
Chimpanzee
None
Elephant
Occasional
Buffalo
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
White Rhino
None
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Accommodation:
Mondi Lodge Kisoro
Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
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Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 10
Golden Monkeys, Volcanoes, Gorillas
Kisoro is the entrance to Mgahinga National Park. It belongs to the Virunga Mountains and is the home of the endangered Mountain Gorillas and the here endemic Golden Monkeys. Other recommeded activities here is Volcano Climbing to either Gahinga (6-8hours), Muhambura or Sabinyo (both about 12 hours)
Included in the package price is Golden Monkey Tracking or climbing up to one of the volconoes.
Option: You might decide to do the Gorilla tracking instead of Golden Monkeys or volconaoe climbing. This is possible and costs only 700 USD extra instead of the usual tracking fee of 800 USD.
Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mondi Lodge Kisoro
Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 11
To Kigali Airport and OUT
Transfer to Kigali International Airport and out – this works for all departures after 3pm. If your departure is before 3 pm, you need to add one night on meal plan BB in Kigali for 50 USD pp. We as well can book additional nights for you if you want to explore Kigali after the trip.
Lunch: packed lunch from Mondi Lodge.
Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
