Tour Plan

• DAY 1 - 3

  Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

  Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild-Giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelope, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles.

  
• DAY 1 - 3

  Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

  Description

  Pakuba Safari Lodge is located in North West of Uganda on the Eastern Bank of the Albert Nile. The tastefully furnished rooms offer comfort, style and serenity. Here you can enjoy a variety of excursions and activities; from exhilarating Safari drives to boat trips along the River Nile, ending at the foot of Murchison Falls. For the more adventurous, one can trek up to the top of the falls and marvel at the views through the mist.

  Experiences

  Day 1

  PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE • MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

  Day Notes

  After your early morning breakfast drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park via the Rhino Sanctuary where you will have an opportunity to trek Rhinos. There are 15 Rhinos which were reintroduced after their extinction in the 1970s through poaching. A local ranger guide will lead you on foot to an up-close encounter with the rhinos and it may take about 1 and half hours. Proceed to Masindi Town for lunch and later continue to Murchison Falls National Park arriving at your lodge late afternoon. Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  basis. (LDBB)  

  
• Day 2

  Murchison Falls National Park

  Day Notes

  Arise very early in the morning for your game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile in your open-roof vehicle which will give you an excellent opportunity to view and photograph the diverse wildlife. Your guide will help you spot elephant,lion, cape buffalo, Roth child’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reed buck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. After lunch, go for a boat cruise upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just few of meters from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’, marvel at the schools of hippos, crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see elephant, waterbuck and Uganda Kob. This is also the zone of many birds, species like goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelicanbee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. After taking shorts of the photogenic Murchison Falls, you may choose to continue to the top of the falls, where you will have the amazing view of the falls! Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  basis. (LDBB)

  Murchison Falls National Park

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild-Giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelope, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles.

  Murchison Falls Boat Trip

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  Launches run from Paraa to the base of the Falls. The three hour return journey is for many a highlight of a trip to Murchison. Along the river there are thousands of hippos, enormous crocodiles, amazing bird life a possible sighting of the rare shoebill. A boat trip from Paraa to the Delta where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Albert offers excellent game viewing and birding opportunities and takes about five hours.

  Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive

  ACTIVITY • PLANNED

  The Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive takes place in the Murchison Falls National Park. The main areas of the drive are the Delta, Buligi Peninsula and the southern section which is known as the heart of Murchison. The Delta allows visitors an opportunity to see Lions, while the triangle of grassland in the Buligi Peninsula provides an opportunity to see elephant, buffalo, antelopes, and giraffes. This grassland is bound by the Victoria Nile entering Lake Albert with the Albert Nile flowing out of it. Lions, leopard, and waterbirds along with hippos can also be spotted here. Much of the southern part is populated with dense bush and forest, where lions and giraffes can also be seen.

  
• DAY 3 - 4

  Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

  Kibale Forest National Park, situated in Western Uganda, is famous for its high density of primates, breathtaking crater lakes, and thick, beautiful jungle. Thirteen primate species inhabit the beautiful tropical forest, including red-tailed monkey, L’Hoest's monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus, and black and white colobus monkeys. Visitors may spot some of the 300 bird species and 250 butterfly species, and buffalo, forest elephants, leopards, bushbucks, and sitatungas also live in the park but are generally shy. The area is decorated by around 50 enthralling crater lakes and numerous pristine hiking trails. Several cultural tours are on offer which delve into the rich traditions of the Batoro people, giving travellers a chance to see Batoro dancing, singing and traditional healing up close.

  
• DAY 3 - 4

  Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

  Description

  Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is located at the edge of Kibale National Park only 22 kilometres from Fort Portal on the Kamwenge Road. The lodge offers comfortable rooms and cottages with modern amenities, including western-style bathrooms with hot water and panoramic views of Kibale Forest National Park and the surrounding tea plantations. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast and percolated coffee every morning. Guests can take part in activities such as chimp trekking at the parks Kanyanchu Tourist Centre.

  Your Stay

  1 Night Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

  Experiences

  Day 3

  CHIMPANZEE FOREST LODGE • KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

  Day Notes

  After your morning breakfast, begin your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. Drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside passing through traditional homesteads, farms and Tea Estates. You will have a stopover for lunch en-route. You will arrive at you lodge in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  basis. (LDBB)

  
• DAY 6 - 7

  Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge

  Description

  Bakiga Lodge is situated in Ruhija, Bwindi, a one and a half hour drive north of Kabale town and just 1km from the Gorilla tracking meeting point. With stunning views across the valley onto Bwindi forest, Bakiga Lodge is an ideal location to base your Gorilla trekking or bird viewing tour, while at the same time supporting community development. The Lodge offers accommodation of 2 twin tents and 2 family Cabins, all self-contained with en suite bathrooms. Facilities at Bakiga Lodge include onsite parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  Your Stay

  1 Night Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

  Experiences

  Day 6

  BAKIGA LODGE • BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

  Day Notes

  Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi NP through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! Continue to Bwindi National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda; harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which   can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.   Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  basis. (LDBB)

  
• DAY 7 - 8

  Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

  Located in southern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is said to be the second deepest lake in Africa and is home to a variety of water birds, giving it the name ‘place of little birds’. This spectacularly scenic lake is dotted with gorgeous misty islands and surrounded by verdant, undulating, terraced hillsides. It is also a popular stop-off on the way to the famed gorillas that live nearby and unlike many lakes in East Africa, it is crocodile, hippo and bilharzia free. Highlights include camping on one of the islands, swimming in the lake’s crystal clear waters, bird watching, canoeing, and hiking.

  
• DAY 6 - 7

  Destination Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

  Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities - the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges. The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance, and aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot, and a variety of brightly-coloured butterflies to identify. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes, three of which are still active.

  
• DAY 7 - 8

  Accommodation Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

  Description

  Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort is an eco-resort on the banks of Lake Bunyonyi which is strategically situated with the best views of several islands on the lake, and the Muhabura Mountain on the boarders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The resort offers a wide range of accommodations that are suitable for all types of travelers; from spacious luxury cottages with stunning views of the islands to affordable non self contained rooms. And regardless of which type of room you staying in, experience world class service from their friendly staff.

  Your Stay

  1 Night Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

  Experiences

  Day 7

  LAKE BUNYONYI ROCK RESORT • LAKE BUNYONYI

  Day Notes

  After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas in the impenetrable forest, and discover their natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before sloping down back to your lodge. Later, after lunch, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.   Overnight on Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  basis. (LDBB)  

  
• Day 8

  End of Itinerary

  Day Notes

  Entebbe, the air gateway to Uganda, could hardly be more different in character to the nearby capital Kampala. Better suited to bird-watchers than to partygoers, it is an attractive small city set on jungle-lined Lake Victoria. We have no doubt that you have enjoyed an incredible safari in Uganda, but sadly it now comes to an end. We wish you a safe onward journey and look forward to seeing you again next time you go on safari. END OF ALL SERVICES