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13-Day Western Uganda Classic Wildlife Safari
This safari takes you to Murchison Falls. Expect Big 5, launch trip to the bottom of the falls. Proceed to Kibale for chimp habituation and thereafter enter Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here, you expect more game drive and launch trip on the Kazinga Channel. The safari continues to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. Head to Lake Mburo National Park where you will enjoy a night game drive and Travel back to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
Meeting Point
Airport/Hotel
Day 1: Entebbe Airport Pick up
Meet, greet at Entebbe Airport and drive to the hotel to rest as you prepare for the next day’s journey.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
I will pick you up at the Entebbe hotel and drive northeastwards to Murchison Falls National Park with a planned 2hr stop at Ziwa rhinos sanctuary for the rhino sighting. We will have lunch and embark on the journey to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Game drive and Boat launch
Early morning, we shall go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and other wildlife. In the afternoon you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile and here you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos and a range of rare birds. You will also see for yourself the point where River Nile joins lake Albert, one of the major highlights of this trip.
Visit the top of the falls where you will have spectacular views of Murchison falls along the Nile river.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After early morning breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale National Park. The drive will go through western Uganda’s major cities, including Hoima, Kyenjojo, and Fortportal. There will be a scheduled stopover for lunch along the way.
Day 5: Chimpanzees tracking
You will head to Kibale Forest immediately after breakfast to trek chimpanzees in their Forest home. If you’re lucky on the trek, you may encounter other different species of monkeys in kibale Forest. These include black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park will go through the famous fortportal crater lakes.
Day 7: Game drive and Boat Cruise
Your will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards we proceed to to the famous Kasenyi plains to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast Savannahs of the Albertine rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure. Expect to encounter Lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, and bush bucks. While spotting the big five in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day you may site leopards to make it big four.
After lunch, join the Kazinga channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffalos, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
On the way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for the tree climbing lions. Unlike their counterparts at the Kasenyi plains, the lions at Ishasha have found a way to climb the fig trees to enjoy the warm temperatures available in the park. While the sighting of the tree climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit.
Day 9: Gorilla tracking
You will head to Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The National park guide will conduct the presentation covering what to expect during the trek and assign the gorilla trekking group during pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trekking, we shall drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
This is the day you will transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park. At 6:30pm, you will have an option to do a night game drive to spot the leopard that mostly hunt at night and other nocturnal animals. We shall come back to the lodge around 10:00pm for late dinner and overnight
Day 11: Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast we shall head to the National park for a game drive. The wildlife to see include Zebras, Impalas, warthogs, Giraffes, and Elands among others. Later we shall retire back to the lodge to have lunch and relax or take a cycling trip to the nearby village.
Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe
This day we shall transfer to Entebbe with a planned stopover at the equator for souvenirs shopping, photography and take Coffe. Later we shall embark on our journey to Entebbe.
Day 13: Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Stork tour
The Mabamba wetlands, located west of Entebbe, is one of the best and most convenient places to encounter the elusive shoebill and a prime birding site. After a few minutes in a small canoe, the papyrus reeds open up into the flat grassy wetland where shoebills are regularly sighted. The shoebills are most relaxed in the morning when they stork their main prey (fish or frogs) though they can be spotted all day. The shoebills May stand still for long periods awaiting the movements of their prey and then suddenly strike with astonishing speed.
After the Mabamba trek, you will drive back to the hotel to prepare for your flight. In the evening we shall drop off at Entebbe International Airport and depart to your next destination
Ending Point
Airport/Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Accommodation as per the itinerary
4WD Safari vehicle
Bottled drinking water/soft drinks
Lunches en-route
Gorilla tracking permit
Chimpanzees tracking permit
Park entry and activities fees
Services of an English speaking driver/guide
Return airport transfers
Alcoholic beverage
Laundry
Tips to local guides
Telephone expenses
Porter fees while trekking gorillas
Personal insurance
Flight tickets
Tour Important Information
This trip cost includes:
Accommodation as per the itinerary
4WD Safari vehicle
Bottled drinking water/soft drinks
Gorilla tracking permit
Chimpanzees tracking permit
Park entry and activities fees
Service of an English speaking driver/guide
Return airport transfers
The safari package excludes expenses of personal nature like:
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry
Tips to local guides
Porter fees while trekking gorillas
Personal insurance
Flight tickets
Available all days and pre-booking a must
Important message from the guide
I do tour planning and guiding in Uganda and Rwanda. Services include Mountain gorillas trekking, chimpanzees tracking, wildlife safaris, boat launch, mountain hiking, cultural and historical tours, honeymoon and relaxation tours, airport and hotel transfers, gorillas/chimpanzees permit bookings, hotel/lodge reservations etc
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
