Day notes
After your arrival at Entebbe airport you will be picked by the driver of the hotel, he will drive you to the hotel in 15 minutes.
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 an early breakfast it is time to start your adventure! The first stop is at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary - home to the White Rhino's.
Here you will be briefed by a ranger and then start your on-foot Rhino trekking. Then it is time to continue to Kidepo, you will arrive at the lodge in the early evening.
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 Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Guided Transfer
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Check-in to Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Day notes
At 07.00 the walking safari begins. Together with a guide, you will walk about 5 kilometres through the hills that surround the park. At the end of the afternoon, you will also go for a game drive to explore other parts of the park and hopefully spot some wild animals! Kidepo Valley is especially famous for its magnificent landscape and its large herds of buffalo, but also for the relatively large number of predators such as the lion, leopard and Cheetah. At the end of the trip its possible to visit one of the surrounding villages.
Day notes
Before leaving Kidepo you will do a short game drive and continue to Murchison Falls NP - the journey takes 6 to 7 hours.
Check-out from Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Guided Transfer from Kidepo Savannah Lodge to Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
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
Full day of travel to Kibale Forest NP
Check-out from Murchison River Lodge
Guided Transfer from Murchison River Lodge to Isunga Lodge
Guided Transfer
Murchison River 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
After lunch it is time for a walk through the marsh, during this walk you will spot many different birds and perhaps even some monkeys.
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
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
The day starts with a Lion tracking experience, you will join a research team and try to track lions.
This is an initiative run by the Ugandan Carnivore project : https://www.uganda-carnivores.org/
The afternoon can be spent at leisure or you can go for another game drive.
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. After the game drive you continue to the most southern part of Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha. This area is known for tree-climbing lions. After arrival in Ishasha you will also look for the best climbing trees and maybe you’ll see lions in them.
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.
NOTE: if there was no time or option to visit the Batwa there is time to plan this today.
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.
Check-out from Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Guided Transfer from Buhoma Gorilla Camp to Mutanda Lake Resort
Guided Transfer
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Mutanda Lake Resort
Check-in to Mutanda Lake Resort
Day notes
Lake Mburo has relatively the highest number of Leopards, during the evening game drive you have the biggest chances of seeing this elusive animal.
Check-out from Mutanda Lake Resort
Guided Transfer from Mutanda Lake Resort to Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer
Mutanda Lake Resort
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.
Lake Mburo Boat Cruise
Included:
All activities
Day notes
Via a stop over at the equator you will drive back to Entebbe.
You will go to Entebbe airport to check in for your return flight.
Check-out from Rwakobo Rock
Guided Transfer from Rwakobo Rock to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
Guided Transfer
Rwakobo Rock
Entebbe International Airport [EBB]
