Welcome to the beautiful Pearl of Africa! On arriving at Entebbe International Airport, our company representative (your private driver) will be waiting to receive and transfer you to your place of accommodation. Having checked-in and settled, be ready to explore the capital of Uganda but this will only depend on the time of arrival at the airport.

Have breakfast this morning and get picked up by your driver for a transfer to Murchison falls National Park. Situated about 6-7 hours from the Capital, this treasure trove is an area of woodlands, savannah grasslands, waterfalls, stunning Nile River stretch, wetlands and others.

The journey involves making a stop at Nakasongola district, branching off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the giants that call this Area home.

After exploring this Sanctuary, your private driver will proceed with the journey to Murchison falls National Park where the rest of the evening is free to explore the Lodge’s surrounding. Lunch is along the way (possible at Kabalega Diners) but dinner and overnight is at the Lodge in Murchison Fall national park. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

On this day, the driver will lead you into the heart of Murchison falls National Park where a game drive is undertaken in the company of a park Ranger.

Consider stops at some of the wildlife-rich areas as recommended by the Ranger with views of lions, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, leopards, spotted hyenas, Lelwel’s hartebeests, Defassa waterbucks, serval cats, African bush elephants, Olive baboons, Cape buffaloes, Topis, bushbucks, vervet monkeys, duikers, Roan antelopes, to mention but a few. Take break from this game drive after 3-4 hours to have lunch and prepare for the second leg of Murchison falls National Park discovery.

Join the boat cruise by assembling at Paraa jetty for a briefing from the Ranger and thereafter begin cruising through the calm waters towards the bottom of the falls.

Look out for the birds-African bush elephants, great white and pink-backed pelicans, grey crowned cranes, Pied and Giant kingfishers as well as animals in form of Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. Later in the evening retire back to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

This day takes you to the Primate Capital of the World, as Kibale Forest National Park is fondly known and it is one of the must-visit safari destinations in the country.

It is about 6-7 hours’ drive from Murchison falls National Park, which is undeniably a long journey but you will be blessed with jaw-dropping views of green tea and banana plantations, the countryside and snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains before being ushered into Fort Portal Town for lunch.

Simple excursions here include Crater Lake tours before checking into the Lodge and spending the rest of the evening unwinding. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Center after breakfast and join other trekkers for briefing on the dos and don’ts of trekking chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Be allocated to any of the chimpanzee troops and begin walking for about 1-4 hours searching for these Great Apes. Watch them go about their day-to-day activities for an hour and have a picnic lunch within the jungle or hot meal at the Lodge.

In the afternoon, visit Bigodi wetland Sanctuary to discover the 6 primate species and birds that call this Protected Wetland home, as well as its history of establishment. Close the day with a sumptuous meal and later overnight at the comfort of the Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This day, make the three to four-hour trip to the medley of Wonders (Queen Elizabeth National Park). Upon arrival, be welcomed by sights of Topis, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, Defassa waterbucks and so much more.

Make way to the Safari Lodge for Lunch. After a delicious lunch, continue for a cultural visit and enjoy traditional dinner before resting. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Arise early to witness life of the nocturnal animals before they return to their hideouts and this is through the game drive.

Not only will the spotted hyenas, leopards, lions, serval cats and jackals be possibly spotted but also African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, Topis, Uganda Kobs, giant forest hogs, warthogs, Defassa waterbucks, Topis and Banded mongoose among others. You will return for lunch at the Lodge before driving back again to the Park (this time at Mweya Peninsula) for another activity.

In the afternoon, cruise through the beauty of Kazinga Channel where African bush elephants, Hippos and Nile crocodiles are spotted along the banks

These animals will be going about their activities under the watchful eye of flying African fish eagles. Also expected birds during the cruise are Pelicans, Kingfishers and many others. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Early morning, hop into the waiting Safari vehicle from the Lodge and embark on a countryside tour to Bwindi impenetrable national park.

This drive involves stopping at Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions then lunch at Savannah Resort in Kanungu. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Bwindi for overnight and dinner. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Depart for the Park Headquarters after breakfast and arrive by 7:00am, followed by a pre-tracking briefing.

Go through the guidelines of trekking and spending time with the Giant Apes, and then at 8:00am begin searching for them in the company of armed Ranger and guide. Enjoy a magical one-hour encounter with the Giant Apes and return to the Lodge to enjoy lunch.

In the evening, be prepared to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of surrounding local communities. Learn about their simple but heart-Warming ways of life before settling for dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Be up early to relish the delicious breakfast before undertaking a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, your perfect relaxation spot after the non-stop adventure in the savannah and jungle.

Enjoy views of the terraced rolling hills and secluded villages before being ushered into your place of lodging on the shores. After the lunch, take a canoe ride through Africa’s second deepest Lake and drive back to the Lodge to enjoy dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Following a leisurely breakfast, start your Lake Bunyonyi explorations on a boat ride, stopping at outstanding Islands like the Akampene and Bucuranuka among others

Proceed with the tour until mid-morning when you get back to the Lodge for lunch. Afterwards, tour the nearby village through a nature walk where the customs and traditions of the people are learnt by tourists. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Arise early to watch the sunrise over Lake Bunyonyi and afterwards embark on the journey to Lake Mburo National Park, the whispers of the Wilderness.

The roughly five-hour drive will be broken up with a number of stopovers for lunch. Spend the afternoon on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo and this is after having lunch at the phenomenal Lakeside Lodge.

While driving to the restaurant, expect to see zebras, giant elands, warthogs, Defassa waterbucks, impalas, Cape buffaloes and Topis but for the boat ride, there will be views of Hippos and Nile crocodiles. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Set out to drive through Lake Mburo National Park this morning with the open-roof safari vehicle to catch a glimpse of more animals that call this Park home. After lunch, be driven back to the Capital, where dinner and overnight will be provided. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Today is another fun day where you will get to see the most exciting bird at Mabamba. You will wake up very early in the morning and go take a boat Mabamba. You will spend the whole morning there and later return to your lodge or nearest restaurant for lunch. If at all you never did the Kampala city tour on day one, this is the day you will do it in the afternoon hours. Please not that Kampala is the city that never sleeps and there is a lot to enjoy in this city from the food, culture, shopping and the night life.  At the end of the day, refresh yourself with a cold drink and dinner at the comfort of the Lodge. And if you wish to enjoy the night life, please talk to your guide to take you around the night spots in Kampala or Entebbe. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Today is another fun day where you will get to see the most exciting bird at Mabamba. You will wake up very early in the morning and go take a boat Mabamba. You will spend the whole morning there and later return to your lodge or nearest restaurant for lunch. If at all you never did the Kampala city tour on day one, this is the day you will do it in the afternoon hours. Please not that Kampala is the city that never sleeps and there is a lot to enjoy in this city from the food, culture, shopping and the night life.  At the end of the day, refresh yourself with a cold drink and dinner at the comfort of the Lodge. And if you wish to enjoy the night life, please talk to your guide to take you around the night spots in Kampala or Entebbe. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 15: Depart Kampala and take a flight back home

Relish the sunrise views the city, followed by breakfast before getting transferred the Airport. But before going to the airport, you will visit the Entebbe botanical gardens if you wish too and also visit some of the craft shops around Entebbe to purchase souvenirs for your friends and family back home. Later if you still have time, you will be transferred to one of the beaches on the shores of Lake Victoria as you will enjoy fresh fried Tilapia and wave bye to Uganda. When it’s your check in time, your guide will drive you to the airport for departure. This will be the End this this amazing Uganda safari.

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to make an extension of your stay or wish to have Jinja source of the river Nile included in this tour, let us know so that we can include it.

Inclusions;

• Game drives.
• Gorilla permit at $800 per person
• Chimpanzee permit at $250 per person
• Boat rides.
• Rhino tracking permit.
• Entrance fees to the National Parks, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and others.
• Ground transport by a 4X4 Safari vehicle.
• 14 nights’ accommodation.
• English-speaking private safari guide.
• Nature walks.
• Cultural experience.
• Lake Bunyonyi boat/canoe ride.
• Birding
• All meals as specified and plenty of water or soda

 Exclusions;

• Insurance
• Laundry fees.
• Telephone calls.
• Tips to porters, drivers and Park Rangers.
• Porter fees.
• Visas if required.
• International flights
• Juices, coffees and alcoholic drinks

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that this price is based on the current dates. And we will review the prices again in 2025 to match it up with the current prices by then.