We leave Kampala in the early morning to get out of the busy city before traffic gets too bad. Continue the roadtrip to Ziwa rhino sanctuary and wildlife Ranch where you go for On foot Rhino Trekking to see these fascinating animals. Then continue the journey to the lodge by Murchison Falls National Park having lunch along the way.

Accomodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge

In the morning we set off for a game-drive in Murchison Falls national park.  On the broad savannah you search for Big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, plus more as the checklist of mammals reaches 76. We continue browsing the circuits to the delta point for a cocktail of birds and mammals. In the afternoon you go for the 2pm boat ride on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls where you get to see the Hippos (You have never seen more hippos yawning, grooming in their Pods anywhere else than here- Believe me you), Nile Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder this might be your magnet to catch them. When reaching the falls, you jump of the boat and go with a guide to the top of the falls. It is a beautiful hike that takes you to see the falls close up as an explosive dash of water at close range gushes through a narrow crevice before the Nile continues its journey towards the Mediterranean. Your guide picks you at the top of the falls and you continue to your hotel (The hike to the top of the falls includes a steep trail so might not be suitable if you have some health issues.)

Accomodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge

Start the day with an early game drive after taking some hot coffee or tea. Look for more games into the giraffe paradise before hitting the road to Hoima via the escarpment. At this point, you can see beautiful views of Lake Albert and some parts of Democratic Republic of Congo. After game viewing, we transfer to Hoima for hot lunch and to relaxed evening at the hotel.

Accomodation: Kikonko Lodge

After breakfast transfer towards the crater lakes area by Fort Portal. It’s a long drive with our target to have lunch at the lodge as the distance was cut yesterday the pressure and fatigue is lessened. A punctuation of stopovers at sceneries like the typical African village setup in the far countryside and tea plantations along the drive offer us chances of stretching. We check in afternoon to an area with an amazing display of lovely scenery. Afterwards, we shall have a guided nature walk to the top of the world. On a clear day, you can see the Rwenzori mountain ranges and the surrounding crater lakes.

Accomodation: Isunga Lodge

With an early breakfast, head into the forest of the Primate City of Kibale in the morning for chimpanzee trekking. This is a three-hour experience. As an option you can upgrade to participating in Chimpanzee habituation, where you get to follow the chimps for the whole day, a truly exclusive experience (this is an optional activity that is not included in the stated price. Inform us when booking if you wish to do the habituation). Kibale Forest national park is a rainy forest and a home to over 1500 Chimpanzees. Here you have the chance to see the chimps close up and capture shots of our closet cousins in the jungle in their frenzy exciting moods as they are grooming, building relationships, bringing up young ones, think and sharing food, plus rare bird species following them. In the forest 9 different species of Monkeys are found so you have chances of seeing red colobus, red tailed monkey and bush babies on a great day. After the trek your guide picks you and takes you back to the lodge. Relax for lunch and in the afternoon Bigodi nature walk.

Accomodation: Isunga Lodge

Crater exploration with a walk to crater lake, if you are lucky you might see different species of Monkeys, such as red colobus, red tailed monkey and bush babies. More in the forest canopy colored aviation creatures-butterflies various bird species like the native Great blue Turaco, joyful greenbul, olive long tailed cuckoo, the superb black bee eater. Then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Option to drive further southwards with the Rwenzori ranges (Longest in Africa) in view or drive through the Crater lakes in the Hills through to sample out the surprising diversity of Savannah trees and wildlife! In the late evening, we shall take on a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga channel that links lake Edward and George. Look out for the hippos, elephants, buffaloes without forgetting the Nile crockdile and many water birds like the pied kingfisher, fish eagle among others. Head and check in at your lodge and retire the day.

Accomodation: Pumba Safari Cottage

Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning with an early game drive that exposes us to diverse animals. Possibility to see Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas and many more species that are residents to this park are spotted along the Circuits as we drive along. There is a rich bird life especially our version of storks in the wetland sports as we reach the Flamingoes in the salt lakes. Continue the drive towards the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha sector) very famous for the tree climbing lions.

Accomodation: Topi Lodge

We will drive off in the adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasa area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest. Transfer on to Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do the walk and mix with the locals or relax at the lodge.

Accomodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Spend a day tracking the endangered mountain gorillas, spending up to an hour with them. See mothers keeping infants close as they knucklewalk on three limbs. Watch scampering toddlers reined in by an attentive father, whose job is to protect his family. When you encounter a mountain gorilla in the wild, there is no mistaking the bond that exists between primate and man — and no escaping the poignant fact these creatures lie on the brink of extinction.

Accomodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

With breakfast at leisure as we enjoy the great views of Lake Bunyonyi and the famous Virunga Mountains as we do a canoe ride on the lake, we shall then drive through the rolling hills of Kabale until we reach the savannah plains of Lake Mburo National park. On our way we shall be able to see some savannah animals like the zebras grazing together with the Ankole long horned cattle, the impalas, buffaloes, topis among others. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock Lodge overlooking the endless views of Lake Mburo national park

Accomodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Early morning safari walk from the lodge. Get early up for chance to see zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in their day break jungle life! After the walk it is time for breakfast at the lodge before you start the drive to Entebbe. Have at the Equator and take the chance for some photo poses where the southern- and northern hemispheres meet. We have reached the end of the Uganda safari and drive back through to Entebbe for flight in the evening/night (if flight next day possible to add an extra night).

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