Upon your arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked and then be transferred to lodge
Early morning, you will head to the Murchison Falls National Park: Uganda's largest national park, approx. 3,893 sq. km., bisected from east to west by the Nile.
However, you will have a detour visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary first to experience life with the white rhinos. After tracking the rhinos, you will proceed with the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Overnight stay at the lodge in Murchison
You will start the day with an early-morning game drive in the northern circuit of the park. There, among the beautiful, rolling plains, you may encounter lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalos, elephants, bushbuck, spotted hyenas, wild cats, leopards as well as many other mammals residing in the park.
In the afternoon, you will go for a boat trip to the bottom of the Murchison Falls where you will admire the Nile as it thunders through a small, 7-meter gap down to the delta.
Early morning, you will embark on the road drive to Kibale forest. You will however have a detour visit to the top of the falls where you will enjoy seeing the waters of the Nile forcing itself into a 7 meter gorge creating strong waterfalls.
After visiting the top of the falls, you will embark on 6 hours’ drive to Kibale forest national park.
In the morning, you will have the opportunity to observe chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. With a DNA composition that is 98.7% similar to humans, chimpanzees are known for their intelligence, sociability, and ability to use tools.
After chimpanzee tracking, you will travel to Queen Elizabeth national park with your overnight stay at a lodge of your choice in Queen Elizabeth national Park
Early morning, you will conduct a game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you will see various animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes and Antelopes. Due to the elusive nature of the big cats in this park we shall conduct an experiential game drive to enhance chances of sighting them
Later you will go for a boat trip along the kazinga channel home to thousands of elephants and hippos then after return to the Lodge for dinner and night stay
After breakfast you will head to Ishasha sector for exploration of the southern sector with unique treasures like topis, elephants at ishasha River, elephants and different bird species. Upon arrival you will check-in at the lodge, have lunch then go to the park for for a game
In the morning you will another game drive to enhance chances to more sightings then proceed with the journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest home of mountain Gorillas
Early in the morning, you will embark on your gorilla trekking adventure. This unique activity takes you through densely forested, steep hills until you finally meet these tranquil giants. The moment you set eyes on them will be etched in your memory for life, and the emotions cannot be described in words.
Once gorillas are located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour at their vicinity, before walking out of the dense forest. Overnight at the lodge in Bwindi
Early morning, you will embark on 8-9 hours of road drive to Entebbe airport for your departure flight. I recommend a departure flight that leaves Entebbe between 21:00 and 23:00 hours. Or spend a night in Entebbe and fly back the next day
This itinerary can be customized according to your interests and preferences.
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