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Day 1: Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomes by your guide, who will drive you to your hotel. (You will be required to present a negative PCR result valid for not more than 72 hours from the time the test is taken, when you arrive at Entebbe Airport).

Sunset cruise on Lake Victoria from Entebbe in the late afternoon towards the equator line or local islands to view the sunset. Watch the fisherman cast their nets and enjoy the snacks and drinks provided on board.

Hotel No.5

Day 2: Murchinson Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will be collected by your guide for the full day guided drive (approximately 6 hours) to Muchinson Falls.  Stopping en route to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.  This afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchinson Falls National Park (this is Uganda's largest 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Safari Lodge

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile River Cruise

After an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive. This is a beautiful drive across savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north. Drive in the open African savanna in search for Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest.  Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, and enjoy spotting various Bird species such as Black Chested Snake Eagle, Marshal Eagle, Swallow Tailed Bee-eaters and many more. In the afternoon, go for a boat ride up the Nile to Murchison Falls, whence the park derives it's name.  Enjoy these spectacular Falls.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Safari Lodge

Day 4: Fly to Kibale National Park

Have the morning at leisure or go for another game drive. Transfer to Pakuba Airstrip for your flight to Kasese Airstrip. Drive to Kibale National Park. Along the way you will pass many tea plantations. On the way you stop in Fort Portal. In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation and have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Straddling Uganda’s lush equatorial rainforest, Fort Portal is a striking designated tourism city of Uganda that rests in the Western Region of the country, north-west of the bustling city of Mbarara. Perched at an elevation of around 1500 metres, Fort Portal offers sublime scenery with views over the Ruwenzori Range and the Mufumbiro volcanoes, as well as flourishing landscapes with it being a verdant tea-growing area. This friendly town's central location makes it a convenient base from which to explore the scenic surrounding landscapes. Adventure seekers and nature lovers alike can track the chimps in the magical Kibale Forest National Park, explore the enchanting Crater Lakes or enjoy the delightful hot springs and dynamic central African wildlife of Semuliki National Park. Don't miss culturally significant Kabarole Main Mosque.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kyaninga Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, Bigodi Swamp Walk

Today you will experience the Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale Forest National Park. You will arrive at the park Head-quarters at 06h30 for the briefing. Led by an experienced Ranger Guide, you will head off into the forest to find the Chimps as they start waking up and moving around. Thereafter you will follow a Chimpanzee family, observing how they hunt, feed, mate, play with their young, interact and rest. You will get to learn to identify them as individuals by their markings, scars and other unique features that make them stand apart from the rest. There are 4950 chimpanzees within Uganda; Kibale Forest alone has the most with almost 1500 Chimpanzees.

In the afternoon after tracking, you the opportunity to take a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi or in a nearby village.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kyaninga Lodge

Day 6: Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasese Airstrip for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip which is the southern park of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park has the highest Biodiversity of plants and animals in the world. You will have a game drive in search of the unique tree-climbing lions. This sector is notably known for its resident tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction to this park.

Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishaha sector is home to tree-climbing lions who spend long lazy days dozing in the pretty fig trees. The Uganda Kob, which they watch from the branches, graze the plains. Around Lake Edward, enjoy fishing and more game watching - make sure to look out for chimpanzees, elephants, crocodiles, and perennial and migratory bird species.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Day 7: Game Drive in Ishasha, Drive to Bwindi National Park

Have another morning game drive and later depart for Bwindi National Park the home of the mountain gorillas. This park is also refuge to elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys and various small antelopes, aswell as 23 bird species.

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 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. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes, three of which are still active. 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking

This morning is an early start as you head out for gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting and thrilling wildlife experiences on earth.

The trek will take between 2 to 6 hours, but it is so well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will explain the interesting facts about flora and fauna aswell as the lifestyles of the Gorillas.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 9: Fly back to Entebbe and Depart

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. On the flight enjoying the beautiful aerial view of south western Uganda; the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals.

On arrival at their airport you will be transferred to a COVID-19 testing center for your PCR test which is required for your departure. You will wait approximately 1.5 hours for your results and thereafter be transfer back to the airport for your onward flight.

Continue on your flight home or onto another destination with Anywhere in Africa Safaris (suggested add on would be a safari in Kenya)

Breakfast

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Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Guided Tours, Boat Trip, Murchison Falls, Bwindi Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Nile, Tree climbing lions