Itinerary

1. Day 01: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

   • Have breakfast and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, driving through the Luwero Triangle and Budongo Forest in the western arm of the Rift Valley while enjoying splendid countryside views.
   • Arrive at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, have lunch, and track Southern white rhinos on foot with experienced rangers while observing these endangered animals in their natural habitat.
   • Proceed for a game drive and expect to see several animals, with chances of spotting lions and leopards around Delta Point where the Nile flows north out of Lake Albert.
   • Check in to Fort Murchison Lodge or Red Chilli Hideaway Camp or Hornbill Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight stay after the afternoon game drive.

   Meals: Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

2. Day 02: Morning Game Drive, Boat Safari and Evening Game Drive

   • Have an early breakfast before sunrise and begin your morning game drive during the golden hours when wildlife is most active, with chances to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and leopards.
   • Return to the lodge for lunch and later enjoy a three hour boat safari upstream on the Victoria Nile towards the falls while observing crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, water birds and other wildlife along the riverbanks.
   • Disembark near the waterfall and hike for about one to one and a half hours to the top of the falls while enjoying scenic views.
   • Continue with a short sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

3. Day 03: Top of the Falls Walk and Transfer to Kibale National Park

   • Enjoy your last sunrise and breakfast in the park followed by a walk to the top of Murchison Falls for about 30 minutes to one hour while witnessing the powerful Nile forced through a narrow gorge and creating a dramatic waterfall and rainbow spray.
   • Begin your journey to Kibale Forest National Park via Fort Portal, enjoying scenic views of the Mountains of the Moon, tea plantations and beautiful landscapes with several stopovers along the way.
   • Arrive in Fort Portal for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey.
   • In the afternoon, go for a guided Crater Lakes and Plantation Walk through picturesque landscapes featuring deep crater lakes, villages, tea plantations and waterfalls.
   • Check in to Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite or Kibale Forest Camp or Kibale Forest Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

4. Day 04 : Visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth for Afternoon (Sunset) Game drive

   • After breakfast, go for a community swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you will explore a rich ecosystem home to primates, bird species, butterflies, reptiles and diverse plant life including papyrus, fig trees and wild palms.
   • Return for lunch and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying scenic landscapes along the way.
   • Arrive in the afternoon and proceed for an afternoon sunset game drive with opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, bush pigs and various antelope species.
   • Check in to The Bush Lodge or Tembo Safari Lodge or Pumba Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay after the game drive.
   • Optional chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park is available at an additional cost.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

5. Day 05: Morning Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Boat Safari and Evening Game Drive

   • Set out early in the morning for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and explore its diverse landscapes of plains, forests, rivers and volcanic craters while spotting wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topis and bushbucks.
   • Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before continuing with afternoon activities.
   • Head to Kazinga Channel for an exciting boat safari where you will observe large numbers of hippos, elephants, buffaloes and various animals gathering along the shoreline, along with abundant birdlife.
   • Enjoy a short sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

6. Day 06: Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

   • Wake up early and have breakfast before heading for a morning sunrise game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may spot the famous tree climbing lions resting in sycamore fig trees.
   • After the game drive, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi while enjoying scenic views of the beautiful countryside along the way.
   • Arrive for lunch and later enjoy a canoe or boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting several of its 29 islands including the floating island and the historic Punishment Island.
   • Check in to Itambira Island or Seeds of Hope Hotel or Bunyonyi Overland Resort for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

7. Day 07: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

   • After an early breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kabale Town while enjoying scenic countryside views along the journey.

   • Enter the park and observe herds of zebras, buffaloes, elands and various antelope species grazing across the savannah landscape.

   • Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch and proceed for an afternoon game drive with opportunities to spot zebras, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, waterbucks and a variety of bird species including kingfishers, fish eagles, weavers, starlings, herons, pelicans and shoebills.

   • Check in to Hyena Hill Lodge or Eagles Nest Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water included.

8. Day 08: Walking Safari, Equator Experience and Departure

   • Enjoy your final sunrise followed by a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park where you will observe zebras, giraffes, elands, topis, antelopes and Cape buffaloes at close range.
   • Continue the walk to higher viewpoints if time allows and take in panoramic views of Lake Mburo and the surrounding lakes within the park.
   • After the walking safari, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe while enjoying scenic landscapes along the way.
   • Stop at the equator for a unique experience and photo opportunities before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for drop off at least three hours before your departure time.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and drinking water included.