Day notes
After arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met by the driver who will take you to the guesthouse. The guesthouse is near the airport, after arrival you can enjoy the Ugandan evening air while enjoying a welcome drink.
Guided Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
The Guinea Fowl
Check-in to The Guinea Fowl
Day notes
After breakfast, it is time to travel. Together with the guide you drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, here you go on foot in search of the White Rhino! Ziwa is the only place where the rhinoceroses have 24 hour surveillance. The trip to Ziwa takes about 2 - 2.5 hours. After lunch you drive to Murchison Falls National Park where you check in at Murchison River Lodge.
Check-out from The Guinea Fowl
Guided Transfer from The Guinea Fowl to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Guided Transfer
The Guinea Fowl
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Guided Transfer from Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Murchison River Lodge
Check-in to Murchison River Lodge
Included:
All activities
Day notes
At 6am the alarm goes off and at 7 you are on your way to spot the game in the park. After the ride through the park you go back to the lodge for lunch. At 2pm the boat trip on the Nile starts, to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. This boat trip takes about 3 hours and during the tour you will see a lot of wild animals, such as Hippos, Buffalo, Crocodiles and perhaps some Elephants. For people who are in good physical condition there is the possibility to be deposited at the bottom of the Waterfall and to take a hike up, along the Waterval. This hike is pretty steep and slippery. After the boat trip / hike it is time for dinner at the lodge.
Included:
All activities
Day notes
Today you will leave after a late breakfast and enjoy the scenery driving along the shores of Lake Albert.
The afternoon is at leisure at the lodge.
Check-out from Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer from Murchison River Lodge to Kikonko Lodge
Guided Transfer
Murchison River Lodge
Kikonko Lodge
Check-in to Kikonko Lodge
Day notes
Today the journey continues to Kibale National Park, from Hoima to Kibale it is a ride of 2 to 3 hours. The journey is long but also very beautiful with a beautiful varied landscape, the hills and mountains you drive through are become greener and greener, until you come to the tea plantations of Fort Portal!
Check-out from Kikonko Lodge
Guided Transfer from Kikonko Lodge to Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer
Kikonko Lodge
Isunga Lodge
Check-in to Isunga Lodge
Included:
All activities
Day notes
Time to look for the Chimpanzees in Kibale National park. You first go to the rangers in the park for a short explanation. Then the walk starts in the rainforest, the walk can be quite heavy, take good shoes and possibly a poncho. There will be a lot of time to listen carefully to see if you can hear the Chimps, the rangers are trained in this so chances are that you will find the Chimpanzees! After the Chimp trek you can relax in the garden of the resort. If you still feel like a walk then you can go to "top of the world" where you have beautiful views over the area with a number of crater lakes
Expert tips:
When going for Chimp trekking keep in mind there are some rules to abide to:
Abide by the Ranger’s instructions and input at the orientation and during the Trek.
Keep a Distance of at least 8 meters between you and the chimpanzees
No Provoking of our closest cousins.
No consuming of food or drinks, no smoking in the presence of the primates.
Visitors with flues, colds, diarrhea or other illnesses cannot trek Chimpanzees.
No Flash Photography since that will startle Chimpanzees.
Included:
Chimpanzee trekking
Bigodi swamp walk
Day notes
Today you will continue the safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After lunch you will go for a boatride on Kazinga Channel , the boatride wil take 3 hours and during the boatride you will see many Hippo's , Crocodiles, Buffalo , water birds and maybe even some Elephants!
Check-out from Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer from Isunga Lodge to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Guided Transfer
Isunga Lodge
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Check-in to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Included:
All activities
Day notes
Today you get up early for the game drive to Kasenyi. This is the area with the biggest chance to spot lions, but there are many more animals. During the game drive will also visit you and crater with salt lake.
Excluded:
An optional activity is the Lion tracking experience @ 110 usd per person
Day notes
In the morning you will do a game drive looking for the tree climbing lions!
Check-out from Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Guided Transfer from Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge to Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Check-in to Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Day notes
Today is the day for Gorillas. After breakfast you go to the rangers post for the briefing. After the briefing, the search begins for the Mountain Gorillas. Depending on the location of the family you are going to visit, the trip can take a few hours. The landscape is mountainous so take good walking shoes. After this exciting experience, it's time to relax at the lodge and view your photos.
Expert tips:
When you are with the gorillas:
- A 7 meter (21 feet) distance should tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
- You must stay in tight group whey you are near the gorillas.
- Keep your voices down at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
- Do not smoke, drink or eat when you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the risk of food/drink morsels/droplets falling, which could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
- Sometimes the gorillas charge. Follow the guides example (crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes and wait for the animals to pass). Do not attempt to run away because that will increase the risk.
- Flash photography is not permitted! When taking pictures move slowly and carefully.
- Do not touch the gorillas. They are wild animals.
- The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. However, if the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit early.
- After the visit keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the gorillas.
General health rules:
Remember that mountain gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases. The following rules are ways to minimize the risk your visit might poses to them:
- Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission and stress to the group.
- If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying a contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your money.
- If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the spread of bacteria or viruses.
- Always stay 7 meters (21 feet) away from the gorillas. This is to protect them from catching human diseases.
- Do not leave any rubbish (eg. food wrappers) in the park; foreign items can harbor diseases or other contaminants.
- If you need to go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide to dig you a hole with his panga. Make sure the hole is 30 cm deep and fill it in when you are finished.
What to bring on your Gorilla Safari:
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes.
- Carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water.
- Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent.
Day notes
Lake Bunyonyi is 3 hour away. One of the highest lakes in East Africa. Because of the altitude it is a lot cooler here than in other parts of Uganda. Bring a new sweater for the evening. During the day you can swim or canoe. It is also possible to visit the Batwa Pygmeeen.
Check-out from Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer from Buhoma Gorilla Camp to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale
Guided Transfer
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale
Check-in to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale
Excluded:
Golden monkey trekking @ 90 usd per person
Day notes
Today you go to Lake Mburo National park, the park is famous for its large herds of zebras and recently groups of Giraffes can be seen. At the end of the day you check in at Rwakobo Rock.
Check-out from Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale
Guided Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale to Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Kabale
Rwakobo Rock
Check-in to Rwakobo Rock
Included:
All activities
Day notes
In the morning you will do a walking safari in the park.
In the afternoon it is time to relax at the pool.
Included:
All activities
Day notes
Today is your last day in Uganda.
Depending of your outbound flight there are several options for today:
- Go to Kampala for a City tour
- Just relax, and prepare for your journey back home!
Check-out from Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer from Rwakobo Rock to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
Rwakobo Rock
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
