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Enjoy Uganda's utmost adventure from the magnificent Murchison falls, chimp tracking in Kibaale National Park, Best Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park to the endangered Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and more Game at Lake Mburo National park.


Day 1: Arrival

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by TATS team to transfer to your Accommodation, Your Driver/guide will advise you on where to change your money and in case of any local purchases for the Safari.

Day 2: Kampala- Murchison Falls

Start the journey from the most beautiful area in Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival in the national park in the afternoon, we will visit the magnificent Top of the Falls where you can marvel at the mighty Nile. Dinner and overnight at Red Chilli Rest Camp / Sambiya River Lodge or Paara Lodge.

Day 3: Game Viewing and Boat Cruise

After an early morning Breakfast we start the day with a game Drive on the Northern Bank of the Nile, with chances of seeing Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Hartbeests, Leopard and different bird species.
In the afternoon the Safari will continue with a Boat Cruise on the River Nile for Game Viewing at close quarters, here you will see the Mighty crocodiles, Hippopotamus and many water birds. Return in the evening for Dinner at your accommodation.

Day 4: Murchison Falls to Fort Portal

We depart after breakfast head towards Fort Portal, through Hoima Town with stunning views of small homesteads and Local Markets. Fort portal rests in the shadow of the Fabled “Mountains of the moon” and its famous for the ever green lashing Tea Plantations and also known as the Crater Lake region. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest house, a former colonial Tea Plantation with stunning morning views of Kibaale Forest/ Ndali Lodge for up-market accommodation or Primate Lodge within the Park.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking

After Breakfast report to the Park Headquarters for Briefing as the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others.

After a hearty lunch we transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Return to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 6: Explore the Crater Lake Region

After breakfast we head off for an exploration of the crater lakes. Enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views on the “Top of the world”. Take a hike at Lake Nkuruba to encounter different species of primates and birds, and visit the Mahoma Falls.


Meet the local people as you walk through their villages, learn about the customs of the Batoro tribe and enjoy the panoramic views of the Rwenzoris. Return to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 7: Kibaale to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After an early breakfast we start journey further west with a day hike of the majestic Rwenzoris as we learn and explorer the local culture, enjoy a local made meal and proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park Overnight at Ishasha wilderness Camp/Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 8: Game Viewing and Boat Cruise

Early Morning Breakfast and for game drive and head for the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. A search for the tree climbing Lions, elephants, buffaloes, if luck the Leopard and many bird species.


Return to your accommodation for Lunch/ or a packed lunch will have been provided in the morning. In the afternoon we proceed for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George. Enjoy abundant birdlife such as such as African Fish eagle, Grey headed king fisher, Swamp flycatcher, Grey capped Warbler, Red chested sunbird, Black-headed gonolek, Great White and Pink backed Pelican, Great and long tailed Cormorants, Common Squaco Heron, African open billed stock, Malachite and Pied kingfishers, Black crake, swamp fly catcher among others and the hundreds of hippos that are cooling off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari. Return to your accommodation at 5:00pm and enjoy beautiful sunset.


Day9: Queen Elizabeth to Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest)

After breakfast we will take you for a walk through the Maramagambo Forest, known for the Blue Lake and the Bat and Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to have a close look at the bats and maybe even the rock python and forest cobras that feed on the bats. The same walk will provide you with views of different bird species, primates and trees. In the afternoon depart for Bwindi National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge or Buhoma Community Bandas.

Day 10: Gorilla Tracking

After breakfast proceed for Briefing at 7:30am before heading out with the Park ranger Guides for spectacular encounter with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience!

Those who prefer not to participate in the gorilla tracking can go for a guided forest walk or explore the surroundings with the Buhoma Village Walk. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge / Bwindi View Community Bandas.


Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi

After Breakfast we depart for Lake Bunyonyi the deepest Lake in Africa-locally known as the lake of many birds. This is time for pure relaxation, take a cool swim or go for a canoe trip while watching beautiful sunset over the rolling hills of Kabale. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or Bushara island.

Day12: Lake Mburo

In the morning we leave the beautiful lake behind us and continue to the east, towards Mbarara. A beautiful route will take you to the hidden, rural farm of Nshenyi. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Ankole Kingdom and experience the traditional way of living with stops at local Markets, will have a Lunch stop at Agip Motel to enjoy Ugandan Buffet before proceeding to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy Boat trip on Lake Mburo, you will have a chance to see the Africa fin foot one of the rarest birds only found here, Pelicans, Black Crake, Heron, Fish Eagle Cormorant and you may also see the rate Shoebill Stork. Overnight Mihingo Lodge or Rwoyo Rest Camp.

Day 13: Lake Mburo to Jinja the Source of the Nile

After an early Breakfast, take on a morning game drive. Lake Mburo National Park is a very special place; every part of it is alive and contians an extensive wetland. You are likely to see Eland, Impalas, Waterbucks, warthogs, Topis and Zebras. We proceed towards Masaka with a Toilet Break at the Equator then proceed directly to Jinja. Overnight at Nile Porch/The Haven

Day 14:Raft the Nile

Ready for a full day of adventure? Then start rafting at the Source of the Nile! Early morning After receiving some instructions, you will start peddling and enjoy the beautiful scenery and thundering rapids at its fullest! And don’t forget to watch the incredible birdlife as you drift quietly between the
rapids of the river.

Those who do not wish to go for rafting can choose for a calm boat ride at the Source of the Nile or kayaking on the Nile. Overnight and Dinner at the Nile Porch/The Haven.

Day 15: Jinja to Kampala

Visit the Source of the Nile after breakfast before proceeding to Mabira Forest for Guided Nature Walk and Visit to Sezimbwa Falls before heading to Kampala and your accommodation in Entebbe. The Boma Guest House / Entebbe Travelers Inn/ Gately Inn / Entebbe Airport Guest House.

Day 16: Departure

Depending on the time of your flight, day of relaxation in Entebbe can be organized before transfer to the Airport


 

 
     
 

 

 
 


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