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7-Day Tour To Ziwa Rhino Sanctury And Murchison Falls National Park
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Sightseeing, Wildlife

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a 7-day tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to connect with wild rhinos and Murchison Falls National Park for the enriching birding expedition to Northwestern Uganda, dedicated to discovering the region's endemic species while savouring the thrill of encountering the Big 5. Delve into the world of forest and savanna birds alongside captivating waterfowl while relishing Africa's iconic wildlife.

Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in a bird-watching paradise at Murchison Falls National Park
  • Savour the thrill of encountering the Big 5 at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Indulge in the Forest expedition to the "Royal Mile" for diverse bird species
  • Day 1: Transfer To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary expand_more

    On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our guide-driver will pick you up and briefly discuss Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. We shall have an early breakfast before driving to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. We shall keep making bird-watching stops along the way for some rare species of the region. On arrival at Ziwa, we shall rest at the lodge, and as the heat of the day begins to dissipate, you will go for your rhino trek. 

    You’ll spend around 2 hours walking to and watching the rhinos. Although guarded 24/7, the rhinos live in the wild, and this is a unique opportunity to spend some time with these giants while supporting their reintroduction to the wild in Uganda.

    After your rhino trek, you will go on a dusk birding walk. With over 300 species of woodland, savannah and wetland species in the sanctuary, you will surely be satisfied. Dinner will be served in the peaceful environs of the lodge. Main 

    Destination: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Accommodation:

    • Ziwa Rhino Lodge
    • Mid-range lodge located in or near Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary 

    Meals and drinks: 

    • Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included) 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 2: Early Morning Bird Watching And Transfer To Masindi expand_more

    A very early rise to the day as we head out into the sanctuary's wetlands on foot and by canoe in search of the shoebill and other water species of the Ziwa wetland. The chances of sightings here are excellent, and we hope to be able to spend some quality time watching these incredible birds. Late in the afternoon, you will have a hot lunch at the lodge before transferring to Masindi and your hotel for the night. 

    Main Destination: Masindi (Town) 

    Accommodation: 

    • Kabalega Resort 
    • Mid-range lodge located in Masindi Town

    Meals and drinks: 

    • Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included) 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 3: Bird Watching Royal Mile expand_more

    Off early through the thick forest to the famous "Royal Mile", where our expert guides will help you search out for different forest bird species like hornbills, kingfishers, rollers, woodpeckers, barbets, spinetails, sunbirds and much much more. We'll continue along the scenic route close to Lake Albert to your lodge in time for lunch.

    You can have a guided birding walk around the lodge grounds and a short evening birding. On the banks of the Nile, situated in woodland but adjacent to farmland, your lodge is home to many bird species, including flycatchers, weavers, sunbirds, kingfishers, kestrels, owls, hornbills and more. 

    Main Destination: Budongo Forest (Chimps) 

    Accommodation:

    • Budongo Eco Lodge 
    • Mid-range lodge located in Murchison Falls National Park

    Meals and drinks:

    •  Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included)
    •  Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 4: Birding Watching Nile Delta expand_more

    Your scheduled boat will collect you from the front of the lodge shortly after dawn, and you will head downstream to the "delta" of the river in search of a shoebill. Although harder to find here, given their vast expanse, there is still a good chance of seeing them and a great deal more along the way. You will return to your lodge for lunch and have the afternoon to explore the area or go on a short evening game drive. 

    Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park 

    Accommodation :

    • Budongo Eco Lodge
    • Mid-range lodge located in Murchison Falls National Park

    Meals and drinks: 

    • Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included) 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 5: Game Drive Murchison Falls National Park expand_more

    An early wake-up and full breakfast before heading to Paraa to cross the Nile for our morning game drive in search of lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, hartebeest and more. We will spend around 4 hours driving around the rolling savannah, riverine forest and marshland of the northern section of Murchison Falls National Park before returning to Paraa. After lunch back at your lodge, we’ll take the scheduled cruise to Murchison Falls, with abundant water birds on view, then walk to the top of the falls, where your driver will be waiting for you to take you to your lodge for dinner. 

    Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

    Accommodation :

    • Pakuba Safari Lodge 
    • Mid-range lodge located in Murchison Falls National Park

    Meals and drinks :

    • Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included) 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 6: Transfer To Entebbe expand_more

    We shall have an early rise to transfer from the park to Entebbe at our hotel airport. We shall have our early breakfast at around 7:30 am and then travel for about 3-4 hours, and then we can relax and enjoy the shore birds at our lodge as we enjoy our meals. 

    Main Destination: Entebbe (City) 

    Accommodation :

    • Airport View Hotel Entebbe 
    • Mid-range hotel located in or near Entebbe

    Meals and drinks:

    • All meals included 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Day 7: Botanical Gardens Birding and End of Trip expand_more

    We shall have an early rise depending on our departure time at the airport. We shall have a great bird watching at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens. Here, we stand a chance of seeing the orange weaver and other bird species before we end our trip. Our guide will help us transfer to the airport a few hours before we depart from Uganda back home. 

    Main Destination: Entebbe (City) 

    Accommodation:

    • No accommodation (End of tour)

    Meals and drinks:

    • Breakfast and lunch (dinner not included) 
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
What's Included
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional) 
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade) 
  • A professional driver/guide 
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional) 
  • All taxes/VAT 
  • Roundtrip airport transfer 
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) 
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
What's Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home) 
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour 
  • Tips (tipping guideline is US$30.00 pp per day) 
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) 
  • The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
Meeting Point

Airport / Hotel

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 5300 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 5300 / person