Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After an early breakfast, you be picked up by our professional guide to kick off your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kampala- Masaka highway. This 7-8 hour’s journey involves two stopovers and the first one is at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe here you spend at least 30 minutes taking photos of this remarkable landmark and experimenting with how water drains (clockwise or anti-clockwise) when placed in the Nothern and Southern hermispheres. You will continue with the journey until Igongo Culttural Centre and Country Hotel for your mouth-watering local/traditional and international dishes as well as an optional tour of the local Museum known as “Erijukiro” Museum to have a view on some of the original artifacts of the Ankole people. You will then continue through Mbarara the land of milk and honey, Bushenyi where the cool air and lush vegetation will leave you open- mouthed, yet your arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park will introduce you to real Paradise.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge/ Bush Lodge
Midrange: Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Wilderness Safari Camp
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Day 2: Game viewing and launch trip
Get up early for breakfast and start the game drive by 6:30 am for a chance to encounter the lions and leopards returning from their hunt. The Queen’s mile as well as Kasenyi tracks within the vast Savannah plains reward tourists with the opportunity of sighting numerous wildlife species including side striped jackals, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, bushbucks, waterbucks. A game drive doesn’t mean that your options will be limited to wildlife but also introduces you to the numerous bird species like Chapin’s flycatcher. Martial eagles, black bee-eaters and many others. Return to the Lodge to fresh-up, lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will head for the launch trip along the Kazinga Channel, lasting about 2 hours and will be filled with surprises like spotting huge Nile crocodiles and hippos lazing on the banks of the channel as well as Uganda kobs, elephants and buffaloes drinking or cooling their bodies during the hot sunshine. Birds in large numbers will also be spotted during the cruise and the must-see species are the African fish eagles, pink-backed pelicans, African skimmer and Martial eagles among others. Continue to the Lodge for a quick snack and have a brief evening game drive to spot the nocturnal mammals such as leopards, lions and hyenas.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge/ Bush Lodge
Midrange: Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Wilderness Safari Camp
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Day 3: Ishasha Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your early breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through sector, on the Southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through Ishasha sector guarantees you of encounter you of encountering the mysterious tree-climbing lions resting on fig tree branches and other animals especially Uganda kobs as well as buffaloes grazing within the vast savannah plains. You will have your lunch in Kihihi towards Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National park and check in at your lodge. Freshen up and relax.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation option:
Budget: Ride 4 A Woman/ Bakiga Lodge
Midrange: Silverback Lodge/ Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and evening Cultural visit
Breakfast will be served early so that you can find your fellow gorilla trekkers at the Park Headquarters at 7:00 am for briefing. Be briefed on how to behave when in the presence of Mountain gorillas and your expectations of the activity. Be assigned to the gorilla family and move or be driven to the trailhead to start the 1-7 hours’ trek in the thick jungles to search for the allocated gorilla family. The trek is usually challenging and involves going through muddy trails, scratching and misty vegetation but the face-to-face encounter with the mountain gorillas and spending one hour with them is a rewarding experience. After spending quality time with them, descend to the trailhead and back to the lodge for lunch.
After enjoying your lunch and relaxing, head for a relaxed evening walk to the nearby Batwa community to have an insight on how they lived in the forest before eviction. You will see their traditional houses; see how they use sticks to make fire and be entertained in their traditional dances.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation option:
Budget: Ride 4 A Woman/ Bakiga Lodge
Midrange: Silverback Lodge/ Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for your flight
Start the most important meal of the day from the Lodge earlier before checking-out and leaving for Kampala or Entebbe. This 8-9 hours’ journey involves one stopover in Mbarara Town for lunch and continuing straight to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport for your flight (if it’s at 21:00 hours and beyond). Alternatively, if your flight is earlier, you can depart through Kigali International Airport which is 3-4 hours away. The End of Gorilla Trekking Safari.
COST OF THE PACKAGE
Budget $1700 Midrange $2060 Luxury $3450 Minimum 5pax Per Person
PACKAGE INCLUDES
EXCLUDES
VISAS
HEALTH
FLIGHTS
VEHICLES
Extended 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser for Luxury and Mid-range
This Extended Toyota Cruiser can accommodate up to 7 passengers maximum, the customized safari vehicle features a pop-up roof that offers tourists a chance to pop their heads out and get clear views of the wildlife and nature during game drives but that is not all, it also comes with a cooler box for drinks plus well-spaced seats and back-up tyres.
4*4 Mini Land Cruiser for Standard Budget
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most used safari vehicle in Africa, its strong and its rugged and spacious. Of course, it looks good too. It is the supreme vehicle for a large group traveling like an institute traveling to watch wildlife. These cars are designed to accommodate a small number of people traveling together in a group of 5.
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS & ZZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY.
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you from your hotel at 7am. He will brief you about the 3 days Safari. You will take the route to Northern Uganda with a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek both White & Black Rhinos.
After the trek, you will continue with journey to Masindi and have lunch from there. After lunch, proceed to the park for an evening game drive and you travel to the lodge for check in and refreshment.
Have dinner and an overnight.
DESTINATION: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
ACCOMMODATION:
LUXURY: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Chobe Safari Lodge
MID-RANGE: Fort Murchison Lodge/ Pakuba Safari Lodge
BUDGET: Hornbill Safari Lodge/ Parkside Safari Lodge.
MEAL PLAN: Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 2: MORNING GAME DRIVE & BOAT CRUISE ON THE NILE
After an early breakfast/ packed breakfast, drive for the morning game drive by 7am. During the drive, we shall be in search for the big cats like the lions and leopards. We shall have sight of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, hartebeest, waterbucks, bushbucks and various bird species. Head to the hippo pool for the washrooms and have breakfast in case its packed.
By 11am, drive back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat, you will be able to see various Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants and bird species. On this launch, you will be able to come to the bottom of the falls and thus giving you a clear view of the mighty water falls. After the boat cruise, we shall drive back to the lodge for an evening, dinner and overnight stay.
DESTINATION: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Chobe Safari Lodge
MID-RANGE: Fort Murchison Lodge/ Pakuba Safari Lodge
BUDGET: Hornbill Safari Lodge/ Parkside Safari Lodge
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 3: TOP OF THE FALLS & DEPARTURE TO KAMPALA
After breakfast, through the park for the morning game drive as you head to top of the falls. Have photography and there after continue with the journey to Kampala with a stopover at Kabalega Dinners for lunch.
DESTINATION: KAMPALA
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast & Lunch
COST OF THE PACKAGE
BUDGET $800 MID-RANGE $1100 LUXURY $2300 Minimum 5pax Per Person
THOUGHT OF AN EXTRA DAY IN MURCHISON FALLS NP!
With this, you can visit the Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, this Southern region of the park is home to the biggest mahogany forest in East Africa and habitat to the largest number of Chimpanzees in Uganda. During your walk, in the forest you may also come across other primates like the Blue Monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys and Olive Baboons. This activity is optional at an additional cost of $110 per person. (The cost for an extra night are not included in this price).
EVER WANTED TO GO ON A HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI.
Discover Murchison Falls NP from above! Go for this optional activity to experience the most amazing views of the Nile river, L.Albert, the great Murchison Falls and of course to get a unique aerial view of wildlife below. The launch starts in the early morning while it is still dark, so that you can see the sun rise over the park. Upon landing you will watch the park wake up while you enjoy a champagne bush breakfast (included).
This activity is optional at an additional cost of $380 per person.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
EXCLUDES
VISAS
HEALTH
FLIGHTS
VEHICLES
Extended 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser for Luxury and Mid-range
This Extended Toyota Cruiser can accommodate up to 7 passengers maximum, the customized safari vehicle features a pop-up roof that offers tourists a chance to pop their heads out and get clear views of the wildlife and nature during game drives but that is not all, it also comes with a cooler box for drinks plus well-spaced seats and back-up tyres.
4*4 Mini Land Cruiser for Standard Budget
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most used safari vehicle in Africa, its strong and its rugged and spacious. Of course, it looks good too. It is the supreme vehicle for a large group traveling like an institute traveling to watch wildlife. These cars are designed to accommodate a small number of people traveling together in a group of 5.
