Day 15 Explore Uganda
Day 1:
Entebbe – Kampala
Arrive at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you.
Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
Day 2:
Kampala – Murchison Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. In Murchison Falls we visit the top
of the falls if time allows. On our way we visit the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the white Rhino.
Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Day 3:
Murchison Falls.
Early morning games drive in this beautiful national park. Afternoon boat ride
on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls. The boat is the perfect
platform to see and photograph many different bird species.
Day 4:
Murchison Falls – Hoima
Early morning game drive or boat trip on the Nile to the delta into Lake Albert
or visit Budongo Forest for a jungle walk. In the afternoon we drive to Hoima
town.
Day 5:
Hoima – Kibale Forest
After breakfast we drive to Kibale Forest. You can make a walk through the
forest around the lodge in the afternoon. It is also possible to make a night
walk through the forest to see the animals of the night, like bush babies (both
activities optional).
Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle, with 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white Colobus, red Colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.
Day 6:
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon. For people interested
in primates and birds and willing to make another walk we can make a community
walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary as well. It is also possible to visit the
local people or the crater lakes.
Day 7:
Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator
where we will make a stop. Game drive in the afternoon.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Day 8:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
Day 9:
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha
After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha
sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon in search of the tree climbing
lions.
In Ishasha there are 4 prides of lions that climb the trees daily. Unique in the world! The other attraction of Ishasha is the Topis, not found anywhere else in Uganda.
Day 10:
Ishasha – Bwindi
Today we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting
villages and have some breath taking views of the mountains.
Bwindi
Impenetrable is
a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the two places in
the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas!
(Driving time depends on the area in Bwindi we stay)
Day 11:
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla tracking!!! Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one
of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla!
You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you
will never forget.
Day 12:
Bwindi Impenetrable
Day for relaxation. Optional activities: make a nature walk through the
national park, go for a primate or bird watching walk, or visit the local
people or pygmies. It is also possible to do a second gorilla tracking on this
day.
Day 13:
Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi; the deepest and most beautiful lake in Uganda. We
sleep on one of the beautiful islands. Possible activities: make a nature walk,
go for a birding walk, go for canoeing, take a swim or visit the local
community (all activities optional).
Day 14:
Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Game drive or boat trip
on the lake in the afternoon. In the evening we make a night game drive with
high chances of seeing leopards.
Lake Mburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda. There are no elephants and lions, so walking safaris are possible.
Day 15:
Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe
Game drive or game walk in the morning. On our way back we can make a stopover
at the Equator for photos. Transfer to the airport for your departure.
Flight (End of service)

