Luxury Uganda Safari: Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Big 5 in Style
Duration
Destinations Included
Kibale Forest National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Itinerary
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Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). You will be met by yourTulivu Holiday Deals representative and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe, a peaceful town on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Afternoon: Settle in and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you might enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), or explore the Botanic Gardens.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in Entebbe.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Hotel in Entebbe (e.g., Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, Lake Victoria Hotel Entebbe)
Meals: Dinner
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Morning: After breakfast, embark on your journey northwest toMurchison Falls National Park (approximately 5-6 hours drive). You’ll drive through diverse landscapes, including the famous Luwero Triangle. An optional stop can be made at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking (extra cost, time permitting) to see Uganda’s only wild rhinos, part of the Big 5.
Afternoon: Upon arrival, proceed directly to the dramaticTop of Murchison Falls. Witness the incredible power of the Nile River as it squeezes through a 7-meter wide gorge, plunging 45 meters with a thunderous roar. This is a spectacular photo opportunity.
Evening: Transfer to your lodge, check-in, have dinner, and prepare for tomorrow’s adventures.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Murchison Falls NP (e.g., Paraa Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning: Start your day with an earlymorning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Explore the Buligi game tracks, known for excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, oribi, and if lucky, leopards. The wide-open savannah offers superb visibility.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a fantasticboat safari to the bottom of Murchison Falls. This 3-hour cruise on the Nile River offers incredible wildlife viewing, including large numbers of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a spectacular array of waterbirds like Goliath herons, African fish eagles, and kingfishers. You’ll also see elephants and buffaloes drinking by the water’s edge.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Murchison Falls NP (e.g., Paraa Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning: After an early breakfast, begin your journey south towardsKibale National Park (approximately 7-8 hours drive). This is a long but scenic drive, taking you through varying landscapes, rural towns, and past tea plantations.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest. Check-in and relax amidst the sounds of the forest.
Evening: Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge near Kibale (e.g., Primates Lodge Kibale, Kyaninga Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning: After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing before your thrilling chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park, known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” Spend a captivating few hours tracking habituated chimpanzee communities, observing their playful antics, grooming, and social structures.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch. Afterwards, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approximately 3-4 hours drive). The drive offers stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains (weather permitting).
Evening: Arrive at your lodge within or near Queen Elizabeth National Park, check in, and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP (e.g., Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning: Embark on an exciting early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime game-viewing area in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This sector is famous for its vast savannah and excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and various antelopes.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch.
Late Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing and incredibly rewarding boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This natural channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of hippos. You’ll also see crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an astonishing variety of birdlife along the shores.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP (e.g., Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning: After breakfast, begin your journey south toBwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 5-6 hours drive). You’ll traverse through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for itstree-climbing lions (game drive here is optional, time permitting).
Afternoon: Continue through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa,” with terraced hillsides and stunning views.
Late Afternoon/Evening: Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi. Check-in and attend a briefing about the upcoming gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Bwindi (e.g., Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tour Price Includes
- Accommodation as specified (or similar) on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- One Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale National Park.
- One Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- All park entrance fees for Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP, Lake Mburo NP.
- Boat safari on the Nile (Murchison Falls) and Kazinga Channel (QENP).
- Top of the Falls hike.
- Lake Bunyonyi boat/canoe trip.
- Game drives and walking safari (Lake Mburo).
- Bottled drinking water during safari activities and transfers.
- Airport transfers.
Tour Price Excludes
- Accommodation as specified (or similar) on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- One Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale National Park.
- One Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- All park entrance fees for Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP, Lake Mburo NP.
- Boat safari on the Nile (Murchison Falls) and Kazinga Channel (QENP).
- Top of the Falls hike.
- Lake Bunyonyi boat/canoe trip.
- Game drives and walking safari (Lake Mburo).
- Bottled drinking water during safari activities and transfers.
- Airport transfers.
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