EAST African Safari Itineraries

Tour PackageS

6 Day Murchison Falls Safari (Big Five Game)

On the 6 Day Murchison Falls Safari you get to share the nights with the hippos, hike to the top the falls for the out-of-this-world view, take a boat safari and game drive in the park where primeval crocodiles and prehistoric shoebill share their home with the largest troop of chimpanzees in Uganda.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the last White Rhinos in Uganda at Ziwa and stay in the stylish Bakers Lodge on the banks of the Nile
    • Some of the best (and biggest) Tiger fish and Nile Perch in Africa
      • Big game, Africa’s largest crocodiles and the elusive Shoebill
        • Follow chimps racing through the treetops in nearby Budongo Forest

  • Day 1: Arival at Entebbe
  • Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park (Flying/Driving)
  • Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
  • Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park
  • Day 5: Murchison Falls National Park
  • Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park – Entebbe
  • Entebbe — Papyrus Guest House — B&B
  • Bwindi — Baker’s Lodge — Full Board
  • Accommodation and full board basis
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Internal local flights
  • Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
  • Transfers as detailed
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Transfer to Papyrus Guest House for overnight.

Drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to catch a glimpse at the last White Rhinos in Uganda.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park and is divided by the Nile. Its landscape varies from dense rainforest in the south west to savannah in the north west. There is prime game viewing here, especially along the Buligi Circuit. You’ll also find the world-famous Murchison Falls, where you can see the Nile tumbling 40 metres into a gorge below.

Murchison Falls Boat Trip

Today you will join a shared boat excursion venturing upstream to the base of the falls. Game viewing along the riverside is prolific as well as birding including the possibility to see the unusual shoebill stork found in some areas of the delta. Once at the falls the boat will dock and you will be expected to climb up the path to the car park where your guide and vehicle will be waiting.

You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board

Murchison Falls Game Drive

Take a game drive today in Uganda’s largest national park, which is cut in half by the Nile. Explore a varied landsape from dense rainforest on the hilly ranges in the south-west to undulating savannah in the north-west. The prime area for game viewing is the peninsula between the Victoria and the Albert Nile’s, known as the Buligi Circuit, where the concentration of animals is the highest including an increasing number of excellent lion sightings along with the famous and elusive shoebill stork.

You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board

Full day Murchison Falls Activities

You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board

Full day Murchison Falls Activities

You will be staying at Baker’s Lodge, Full board

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6 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari – Flying

This 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari is set in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, flying from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip then drive to Bwindi one of the richest rainforests in Africa, over 25,000 years old and home to just over half of the worlds mountain gorillas, take a birds eye view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Walk through Bwindi misty rainforests and come face-to-face with a mountain gorilla
    • Search for 11 types of primates, including chimpanzee, colobus and a baboons
      • 350 bird species and 23 Albertine Rift endemics for bird watching lovers and over 200 types of butterfly
        • Enjoy spectacular views from Bwindi Lodge, with sunrise over the forest

5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Trip Summery

  • Day 1: Arival at Entebbe
  • Day 2: Fly Entebbe – Kihihi – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Day of Gorilla Trekking
  • Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Second Day of Gorilla Trekking
  • Day 5: Fly Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Entebbe
  • Entebbe — Papyrus Guest House — B&B
  • Bwindi — Bwindi Lodge — Full Board
  • Accommodation and full board basis
  • Internal local flights
  • Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
  • Transfers as detailed
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Transfer to Papyrus Guest House

Fly Entebbe to Kihihi

Drive from Kihihi to Buhoma Lodge

Leave Kihihi and travel to Buhoma Lodge on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is approximately an hour away.

Covered in thick tropical rainforest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas. Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys it looks the part and having survived the last ice age is considered one of the most diverse forests in Africa. The birding here is big and colourful, the forest dark and inviting and the sense of adventure palpable.

Choice of Activities

As exciting as the gorillas may be, Bwindi is a place that has plenty to keep you busy, without making the leg muscles ache too much. Time spent at the welcoming communtiy hospital offers the chance to meet many of the people who call this remote region home and the challenges they face. If the rainforest is the draw, the forest walks offer some of the best birding in the region, with turaco’s and green broadbills flashing through the trees, but for a more relaxed adventure, head off to the sparkling water fall found nearby. Failing this, simply relax at the lodge, looking out over the forest and admire the view…

You will be staying at Bwindi Lodge, All inclusive

Day of Gorilla Trekking

Head out early to meet your rangers for a briefing, before stepping into the park to search for one of the gorilla families that inhabit Bwindi’s forests. Track the gorillas across the steep hills they call home, through dense jungle, with the rangers clearing the way.The mud, sweat (and sometimes tears) are worth it and coming face to face with the gorillas is like no other wildlife experience out there. Bring plenty of memory cards, lots of water and strong legs. Leave any bags with the porters, and spend an hour close to the group, before trekking back, out of the trees.

Afterwards, spend the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps arrange a visit to one of the nearby villages.

You will be staying at Bwindi Lodge, All inclusive

Second Day of Gorilla Trekking

Today there is another opportunity to track the gorillas. After another early start, you will receive your briefing again at the park headquarters and then head out with the team to hopefully find a different group. It is important to remember here that every gorilla group is different and every trek is different. Whereas your first trek may have been a relaxed affair, with some of the younger gorillas playing, this second trek may be a much more thrilling experience, with the silverback displaing his strength. The forest will be different, the atmosphere of the group is different and hopefully you will allow the overall experience to sink in that much more after your initial hour with them already on the previous trek.As before, afternoon activities are kept flexible depending on when you return from the forest.

Bwindi Community Walk

Time permitting, you can explore the area this afternoon at your leisure, visiting a number of the local communities who call the area home.

You will be staying at Bwindi Lodge, All inclusive

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4 Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience (HEX)

This Unique 4 Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience safari offers a fantastic opportunity to spend more time with wild mountain gorillas, rather than the typical gorilla trekking to an all-too-brief hour. The safari experience gives you enough time for up to 4 hours with mountain gorillas, observing and photographing them for an unforgettable wildlife journey.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Spend 4 hours amongst a family of wild mountain gorillas
    • Watch them interact, play, and groom one another
      • Have enough time to capture the perfect photograph
        • Take part in the valuable task of habituating gorillas to the presence of humans

  • Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
    Day 2: Fly Entebbe – Kisoro Airstrip  – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Day of Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience
    Day 4: Fly Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Entebbe

Entebbe

  • Papyrus Guest House for Budget
  • 2 Friends Beach Hotel or The Boma Entebbe for Midrange
  • Hotel Number 5 for Upmarket.
  • Bwindi —
  • Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for Budget
  • Four Gorilla Lodge for Midtrange
  • Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for Upmarket 
  • Accommodation in Entebbe on BB and FB while in Bwindi
  • Return Domestic flight to Kisoro
  • Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
  • Transfers as detailed
  • GHEX gorilla permit per person
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Meet and greet and transfer to your preferred hotel in Entebbe, overnight on Bed and Breakfast

Papyrus Guest House for Budget

2 Friends Beach Hotel or The Boma Entebbe for Midrange

Hotel Number 5 for Upmarket.

Pick up at 06.00am transfer to the airport, check in for your 07.00am (one hour) flight to Kisoro Airstrip, where you will find your guide for a transfer to Bwindi forest national park. Check in at your lodge. Overnight on Full Board.

Covered in thick tropical rain forest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas. Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys it looks the part and having survived the last ice age is considered one of the most diverse forests in Africa. The birding here is big and colorful, the forest dark and inviting and the sense of adventure palpable.

After arriving, relax at the lodge or take an afternoon stroll through the local community. Overnight at the Lodge of your Choice

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for Budget

Four Gorilla Lodge for Midtrange

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for Upmarket 

Start your Uganda gorilla habituation experience adventure at 5:15 am and drive to the park headquarters, which are about an hour away, for an introductory briefing. Afterwards, head into Bwindi Forest, towards the area where the gorilla family were last seen.

Trek behind the rangers as they follow footprints, dung, chewed bamboo and abandoned nests in search of the family. Once the gorillas have been located, leave any bags with the porters and quietly approach the family.

Spend four hours with the gorillas, as they become comfortable in the company of humans. Observe as they go about their daily routine, almost oblivious to the presence of outsiders. Watch them eat, play, sleep and groom one another.

Unrushed and completely immersive, this habituation experience is ideal for both wildlife lovers and photographers. Witness the social hierarchy of the family and the complex interactions that take place throughout the day, whilst also having the time to get that perfect photograph. Overnight at your Lodge

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for Budget

Four Gorilla Lodge for Midtrange

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for Upmarket 

After breakfast transfer back to Kisiro for your flight back to Entebbe. connect to your outbound international flight.

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10 Day Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari

This 10 Day Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari takes you treeking in search of gorillas in Uganda’s mountain forests of Bwindi; encounter these iconic primates, whose very existence is under threat. Afterwards, fly north to the fertile plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara, home to a mesmerising array of wildlife.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Trek twice with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    • Stay at the award-winning Gorilla Forest Camp – occasionally visited by mountain gorillas
      • Explore the Masai Mara, home to a proliferation of East African wildlife
        • Stay at the tranquil Olonana Camp, which sits beside the Mara River

  • Day 1: Arival at Entebbe
    Day 2: Fly Entebbe – Kihihi – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Day 3: Bwindi Day of Gorilla Trekking
    Day 4: Bwindi second Day of Gorilla Trekking
    Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Day 6: Bwindi – Kihihi – Entebbe – Nairobi – Masai Mara
    Day 7: Masai Mara
    Day 8: Masai Mara – Spend a further day exploring the Masai Mara.
    Day 9: Masai Mara – Take a final game drive
    Day 10: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Back home
  • Entebbe — Papyrus Guest House — B&B
  • Bwindi — Gorilla Forest Camp — Full Board
  • Masai Mara — Olonana Camp — All Inclusive
  • Accommodation and full board basis
  • One Gorilla Permit per person
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Internal local flights
  • Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
  • Transfers as detailed
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Transfer to Papyrus Guest House for overnight.

Travel from Entebbe to Kihihi (Air Transfer Journey)

Drive from Kihihi to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Road Journey)

Covered in thick tropical rainforest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas. Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys it looks the part and having survived the last ice age is considered one of the most diverse forests in Africa. The birding here is big and colourful, the forest dark and inviting and the sense of adventure palpable.

You will be staying at Gorilla Forest Camp, Full board

Day of Gorilla Trekking

Head out early to meet your rangers for a briefing, before stepping into the park to search for one of the gorilla families that inhabit Bwindi’s forests. Track the gorillas across the steep hills they call home, through dense jungle, with the rangers clearing the way.

The mud, sweat (and sometimes tears) are worth it and coming face to face with the gorillas is like no other wildlife experience out there. Bring plenty of memory cards, lots of water and strong legs. Leave any bags with the porters, and spend an hour close to the group, before trekking back, out of the trees.

Afterwards, spend the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps arrange a visit to one of the nearby villages.

You will be staying at Gorilla Forest Camp, Full board

Second Day of Gorilla Trekking

Today there is another opportunity to track the gorillas. After another Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari early start, you will receive your briefing again at the park headquarters and then head out with the team to hopefully find a different group. It is important to remember here that every gorilla group is different and every trek is different. Whereas your first trek may have been a relaxed affair, with some of the younger gorillas playing, this second trek may be a much more thrilling experience, with the silverback displaing his strength. The forest will be different, the atmosphere of the group is different and hopefully you will allow the overall experience to sink in that much more after your initial hour with them already on the previous trek.

As before, afternoon activities are kept flexible depending on when you return from the forest.

You will be staying at Gorilla Forest Camp, Full board

Choice of Activities

As exciting as the gorillas may be, Bwindi is a place that has plenty to keep you busy, without making the leg muscles ache too much. Time spent at the welcoming communtiy hospital offers the chance to meet many of the people who call this remote region home and the challenges they face. If the rainforest is the draw, the forest walks offer some of the best birding in the region, with turaco’s and green broadbills flashing through the trees, but for a more relaxed adventure, head off to the sparkling water fall found nearby. Failing this, simply relax at the lodge, looking out over the forest and admire the view.

You will be staying at Gorilla Forest Camp, Full board

Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kihihi (Road Journey)

Travel from Kihihi to Entebbe (Air Transfer Journey)

Fly Entebbe to Nairobi

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara (Air Transfer Journey)

The Masai Mara is an iconic safari destination. Famous for countless wildlife documentaries, the wildlife viewing here remains the best in Africa. Over the course of a few days, it is possible to see almost every animal indigenous to the region, with notable highlights being the well-established prides of big cats and the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events.

There will definately be something to see on this Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari with spectacular wildlife drama – the open plains and endless skies are a photographer’s dream.

Adjoining the Serengeti in Tanzania and forming the northern end of the great migration ecosystem, this is the traditional land of the Maasai people. A visit also offers a chance to encounter this nomadic tribe, who offer a fascinating cultural dimension to the area.

Everybody has an opinion on the Mara, but it remains the best place in Africa for consistently superb big game viewing and should not be missed.

You will be staying at Olonana Camp, All inclusive

The rest of the days at Olonana

Over the next few days, spend time exploring one of Africa’s foremost wildlife destinations. Drive across the plains of the Masai Mara, accompanied by an expert guide. Game drives in open vehicles are the best way to explore this fascinating ecosystem, but it is also possible to visit local Maasai villages and take guided nature walks.

From the safety of the vehicle, admire this phenomenal landscape, packed with a myriad of animal species. Watch prides of lions stalking gazelles, spot cheetahs hidden amongst the long grass, scour the treetops for the tell-tale spots of a resting leopard and hear the clash of tusks as young elephants tussle. Rich with sights and sounds, this landscape is alive with wildlife.

You will be staying at Olonana Camp, All inclusive

Spend a further day exploring the Masai Mara.

You will be staying at Olonana Camp, All inclusive

Take a final game drive, before perhaps visiting a Maasai village.

You will be staying at Olonana Camp, All inclusive

Travel from Masai Mara to Nairobi (Air Transfer Journey)

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8 Day Chimps Gorillas and Savannah Wildlife

This 8 Day Chimps Gorillas and Savannah Wildlife Uganda holiday offers the most diverse wildlife experience in Africa – wild savannah, Congo rainforests, volcanic craters and snow-capped Mountains. This could well be another planet

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Watch groups of gorillas appear from the mists in pre-historic Bwindi
    • Follow chimpanzees in the shady forests of Kibale and Kyambura gorge
      • Big game, dazzling birdlife and dramatic scenery, dotted with traditional villages
        • Perfect mix of adventure and exploration, softened by authentic, stylish lodges

Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale
Day 3: Chimps Trekking in Kibale Forest
Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Entebbe

  • Entebbe — Papyrus Guesthouse for Budget | 2 Friends Beach Hotel for Midrange | Hotel Number 5 for Upmarket on Bed and Breakfast.
  • Kibale Forest – Isunga Lodge for Budget | Turaco Tree Tops for Midrange | Ndali Lodge for Upmarket on Full Board
  • Queen Elizabeth — Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for Budget | Buffalo Safari Lodge for Midrange | Elephant Plains for Upmarket — Full Board
  • Bwindi — Ride4 a woman for Budget | Buhoma Haven Lodge for Midrange | Mahogany Springs for Upmarket  — Full Board
  • Private Transfers
  • Accommodation in Entebbe on bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation on Safari on Full Board
  • Transport in a Safari Landcruiser or Safari Min Van
  • Nature walk in Bigodi/ or a visit to the crater lakes area
  • Chimp Permit in Kibale
  • Chimp Permit in Kyambura Gorge or Karinzu Forest
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Game drives
  • Boat ride on Kazinga Channel
  • Gorilla Permit
  • Visit to Ride 4 a woman project
  • One way Kihihi to Entebbe flight
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Arrival at Entebbe Airport Pick up and transfer to your hotel for overnight on Bed and Breakfast.

Papyrus Guesthouse for Budget | 2 Friends Beach Hotel for Midrange | Hotel Number 5 for Upmarket

Travel from Entebbe to Kibale (4-5 hours)

Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best safari destinations in Uganda. The park plays host to 13 primate species including the red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkey. The most accessible of Uganda’s major rainforests, Kibale’s major attraction is its chimps. Tracking these noisy apes as they squabble and play in fruiting trees is a thrilling experience. There are also 335 species of bird here and other rare animals including the forest elephant and the giant forest hog. Overnight at your Lodge on Full Board.

Isunga Lodge for Budget | Turaco Tree Tops for Midrange | Ndali Lodge for Upmarket 

Chimpanzee trekking

Gorillas are all very well, but chimpanzees are their raucous, misbehaving cousins ready to show off at the drop of a hat. Head into the forest at first light. Depending on where the chimpanzees nested the night before, it may take anything from ten minutes to over an hour to reach them – sometimes longer.

Silhouettes of chimpanzees appearing in the trees as troops forage and explore is mesmerising, but the pant hoots and calls between troops of up to 60 individuals is when the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. If playing Tarzan for the day appeals, then all day chimp trekking can be arranged…

Depending on what time you return, the afternoon can be spent relaxing at the lodge, or exploring the nearby crater lakes and villages. Overnight at your Lodge on Full Board.

Isunga Lodge for Budget | Turaco Tree Tops for Midrange | Ndali Lodge for Upmarket 

Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A journey time of around 2-3hours.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley, and encompasses Lake Edward and Lake George. This is a park with an incredible variety of habitats, which in turn are home to an astonishing diversity of wildlife. From volcanic craters and grassy plains to stunning tropical forests, wetlands and rivers, there is something different to see at every turn. Overnight at your Lodge on Full Board

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for Budget | Buffalo Safari Lodge for Midrange | Elephant Plains for Upmarket 

Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge

The steeply forested walls of Kyambura are home not only to chimpanzees but also to the red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus, giant forest hog and many bird species. A half day walk down to the Gorge is a rewarding experience, not only for seeing chimpanzees but also to explore the beautiful river valley.

Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Kazinga channel connecting Lakes Edward and George. Overnight at your Lodge on Full Board.

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for Budget | Buffalo Safari Lodge for Midrange | Elephant Plains for Upmarket 

Morning Game Drive in QENP then Travel to Bwindi

Take a traditional game drive in the Q.E.N.P, passing through the Ishasha area looking out for the famous tree climbing lions and other game in this spectacular park. Continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you cross the equator, through scenic open savannah, dotted with giant Euphorbia trees and traditional villages.

Covered in thick tropical rainforest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas. Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys it looks the part and having survived the last ice age is considered one of the most diverse forests in Africa. The birding here is big and colourful, the forest dark and inviting and the sense of adventure palpable.

Ride4 a woman for Budget | Buhoma Haven Lodge for Midrange | Mahogany Springs for Upmarket 

Set off early to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to track one of three habituated gorilla groups – Habinyanja, Rushegura or Mubare. On the trek, clients will be split into two groups of seven. One group will be escorted by Dr Mike Cranfield from Gorilla Doctors while the other group will be escorted by wildlife photographer, David Lloyd. You will also be escorted by a local guide and park rangers who will give a thorough briefing before you set foot into the park. Walking through the forests at first light is a thrilling experience and as the mists disappear to reveal prehistoric plants towering above, follow the trail of the gorillas hidden in the shadows. The mud, sweat (and sometimes tears) are worth it and coming face to face with the gorillas is like no other wildlife experience. Bring plenty of memory cards, lots of water and strong legs. Overnight at your Lodge on Full Board

Ride4 a woman for Budget | Buhoma Haven Lodge for Midrange | Mahogany Springs for Upmarket 

Travel from Bwindi to Entebbe

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14 Day Ultimate Uganda Highlights Safari

This 15 Day Ultimate Uganda Highlights Safari itinerary offers our most comprehensive safari package in Uganda. Over the course of the 14 nights your own private guide will drive you to all of Uganda’s greatest parks and regions, all the way through Murchison Falls to Bwindi.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kigali – Rwanda’s historical capital – city tour including the Memorial Centre (Genocide Museum)
    • Volanoes National Park – home to the endangered mountain gorilla.
      • Ruhengeri – gateway to the Volcanoes National Park

Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 5: Murchison Falls National Park – Kibale Forest
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest Reserve
Day 7: Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8: Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 9: Ishasha Sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 10: Tree Lion Safari in Ishasha Sector
Day 11: Isasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 13: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 14: Bwindi – Entebbe
Day 15: Return Flight Back Home

  • Entebbe — Papyrus Guest House — B&B
  • Murchison Falls — Baker’s Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Sambiya Lodge — Full Board
  • Kibale Forest — Primate Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge — Full Board
  • Queen Elizabeth N.P — Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge — Full Board
  • Ishasha Sector — Ishasha Wilderness Camp — Full Board
  • Bwindi Forest — Mahogany Springs/Bwindi Lodge — Full Board
  • Accommodation and full board basis
  • Rwanda gorilla permit (US$1500) per person
  • Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
  • Park entrance fees
  • Transfers as detailed
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

DETAILED ITINERARY

Arrival at Entebbe and overnight at Papyrus Guest House – Bed and Breakfast

Meet your driver/guide at the airport and set off, with a picnic lunch, for the Murchison Falls National Park. The journey will take you through rural scenery and colourful villages. This is a full day’s drive, and a great introduction to the varying landscapes of Uganda. Settle into your room at the Nile Safari Camp and relax for the rest of the afternoon.

Accommodation at Bakers Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge or Sambiya Lodge – Full Board

You can spend today enjoying game-drives in the national park, searching for elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and more. In the afternoon you will go on a boat cruise on the river, getting up close to the falls themselves.

You’ll be staying at Bakers Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge or Sambiya Lodge – Full Board

Today you will go on a hike to the top of the Murchison Falls to enjoy the waterfall from a different perspective. After lunch, head off on an afternoon game-drive to enjoy more wildlife in this pretty national park.

You’ll be staying at Bakers Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge or Sambiya Lodge – Full Board

Depart south for the Kibale Forest, a full day’s drive, taking picnic lunches with you. On the right hand side you should enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance, known as the Mountains of the Moon.

You’ll be staying at Primate Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali Lodge – Full Board

Spend the morning tracking chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest – one of the best places in Africa to see these lively primates. In the afternoon you will visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for birdlife and butterflies.

You’ll be staying at Primate Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali Lodge – Full Board

Set off further south today for Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey of around three to four hours. Settle into your room at Mweya Safari Lodge, which overlooks the park and in the afternoon go out on a game-drive to explore the surrounding area.

You’ll be staying at Mweya Safari Lodge or Katara LodgeKatara Lodge – Full Board

This morning you can go on a game-drive on the Kasenyi Track, an area which is one of the best places to look for big cats, as well as herds of elephants and solitary buffalos, and of course the fairly common Ugandan kob. This afternoon you will do a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, which is a lovely change of scene from being in a vehicle, and is best in the afternoons when animals such as elephant and waterbuck come to the water to drink. Birdlife along the shore is equally impressive, including malachite kingfishers, saddle-billed stork and pink-backed pelicans.

You’ll be staying at Mweya Safari Lodge or Katara LodgeKatara Lodge – Full Board

You will game-drive through the national park today to reach the southern Ishasha sector – famed for its tree-climbing lions. There are also good populations of elephant, buffalo and hippo here, and with only one camp in the area, you can really enjoy the wildlife to yourselves.

You’ll be staying at Ishasha Wilderness Camp – Full Board

The Ishasha Plains in the southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park are incredibly beautiful, with driving trails weaving between lantana bushes and looping around sycamore fig trees. The area is famous for tree-climbing lions, but they aren’t the only animals to see here! The area is filled with buffaloes, elephants, Ugandan kobs and unusually large herds of topi along with a huge variety of bird life and black and white colobus monkeys.

You’ll be staying at Ishasha Wilderness Camp – Full Board

Depart the national park today and head into the rolling hills of south-western Uganda. It will take around four to five hours to reach the Buhoma area of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you will search for the gorillas tomorrow.

You’ll be staying at Mahogany Springs or Bwindi Lodge – Full Board

Gorilla tracking day! You will have a briefing at the park headquarters nearby before being driven to the trailhead for your trek. The walk will take between one and three hours to find the gorillas and you can spend an hour with them once they’ve been located, watching them groom, eat and play. You will then trek out of the forest and be driven back to your lodge for a well earned hot shower and hearty dinner.

You’ll be staying at Mahogany Springs or Bwindi Lodge – Full Board

On the edge of Bwindi is a village called Buhoma, home to a large community of people. You will spend a few hours learning how to weave baskets with the women while you enjoy a cup of tea and snacks. The women use basket weaving as a social activity and often to start a career. This is a great opportunity to interact and experience everyday life for women in this area.

You’ll be staying at Mahogany Springs or Bwindi Lodge – Full Board

You’ll be taken to the local airstrip, where you’ll board a light aircraft plane bound for Entebbe. Say goodbye to forested Bwindi and enjoy your last night in Uganda with a relaxing meal set in the pretty gardens at The Boma Guesthouse.

You’ll be staying at The Boma Guesthouse or Papyrus Guest House – Bed and Breakfast

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