13-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorillas, Chimps and Lake Bunyonyi

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Day 01

Arrival and Sezibwa Falls Nature Walk

• Our company representative will pick you up and then head to Sezibwa Falls in Jinja District. Upon arrival at Sezibwa Falls, you will be struck by the beautiful scenery and the gentle waterfalls.
• The falls are believed to have been born by a human, and they hold importance in Buganda's culture and beliefs. At Sezibwa Falls, you will go for a nature walk where you will have an opportunity to spot wild species like vervet and red-tailed monkeys, snakes such as the African cobra and green mambas, otters, mongooses, and wild cats, among others.
• Take pictures and head for lunch at Sezibwa Falls Resort. Then continue to your reserved accommodation, have dinner, and retire for the day.

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Day 02

Ziwa Rhino Trekking and Murchison Falls Transfer

• Have an early breakfast, then drive northwards to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. Set out for a hike in the sanctuary to track the white rhinos.
• In addition to the rhinos, the sanctuary harbors several other wildlife species, including hippos, bushbucks, oribis, and lots of birds.
• After close to two hours of trekking, get back on the road and continue to Masindi for lunch. Thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, check in at your accommodation, and then head out for a brief game drive.

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Day 03

Murchison Game Drive, Nile Cruise, and Transfer to Kibale

• Wake up early, have your breakfast, and set off for the game drive. Expect sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson's hartebeest, reedbucks, Uganda kobs, oribis, warthogs, lots of savanna birds, and wonderful scenery. After close to four hours, return to your accommodation for lunch.
• Later, set out for the afternoon launch cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. There are lots of wildlife sightings along the Nile, including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and lots of water birds.
• Pack and leave for Kibale. Check out of the lodge and continue to Kibale National Park. Check in to your accommodation situated just outside the park. Nothing much will be done on arrival except relaxing at the lodge to get ready for the next day's activities.

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Day 04

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

• After breakfast, you will head to Kibale Forest to view the primates. The activity begins at 8:00 am with a briefing on the rules for trekking the chimpanzees, after which you'll set off to search for them in the forest.
• The exercise takes half a day, and along the way, you will see other primates such as grey-cheeked mangabey, phoestes, red colobus, and the blue-tailed and red-tailed monkeys swinging in the branches of this thick forest.
• Your guide will give you informative briefings on the lifestyles of the primates. You will also come across plants, insects, and butterflies in this forest to ensure that the trek is not only enjoyable but informative as well.

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Day 05

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Wake up early enough for breakfast, check out of the lodge, and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will stop over in Fort Portal town for lunch.
• Arrive at the park and drive to the lodge while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of beautiful crater lakes dotted across the lush landscape.
• You will get to your accommodation in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the beautiful nature across the park.

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Day 06

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise

• Have an early cup of tea or coffee at 6:00 am and set out for an early game drive. Wildlife to see includes lions, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, kobs, and topis.
• The scenery is amazing, with crater lakes and grassy hills. After close to three hours, return to the lodge to rest and have lunch.
• After lunch, set out for the boat safari on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. The channel attracts a plethora of wildlife, including hippos, buffaloes, elephants, monitor lizards, lots of water birds, and wonderful scenery. Dinner and your overnight stay are at your accommodation.

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Day 07

Ishasha Wildlife Viewing and Transfer to Bwindi

• Have breakfast early, check out of the accommodation, and travel to the southern area of the park called Ishasha.
• This area is popular for tree-climbing lions, and if you're lucky, you may see them. Other big game in this area includes elephants, topis, and buffaloes, among others.
• Lunch will be served in Ishasha.
• Thereafter, travel southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Check in at your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 08

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Visit

• Wake up to an early breakfast at 6:30 am, pick up your packed lunch, and transfer to the park offices for a briefing by the rangers. You'll be assigned a gorilla group to track.
• At 8:00 am, transfer to the start of the trek and head into the forest to find the mountain gorillas. You are allowed no more than an hour with them.
• Then you'll return to meet your driver. Get back to the lodge for a snack and refresh, and later visit the local Batwa community to see the indigenous ways of living. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 09

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Zip Lining

• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience. You'll get to your accommodation in time for lunch. After lunch, relax a bit, then later go for a zip-lining experience where you will swing above the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Africa.
• The experience will offer you a fresh feeling of cold breeze and excellent views of local communities, islands, and the rolling hills of Kigezi. Head back to your accommodation and rest.

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Day 10

Lake Bunyonyi Nature Walk and Canoeing

• After an early morning breakfast, you will head out for a nature walk through the islands, where you will sight a number of birds, enjoy the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, and meet the locals who live on the islands. Head back to your accommodation for lunch.
• Later, go for a canoe ride on one of the deepest lakes in the world. You can choose to ride the canoe yourself or use a guide to paddle for you. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 11

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Evening Game Drive

• Have breakfast, check out, and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Get to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, check in to your accommodation, and then have lunch.
• After lunch, relax and later go for an evening game drive in the park. Get to see a really beautiful sunset over the plains. Afterwards, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 12

Lake Mburo Nature Walk and Boat Ride

• Wake up for an early morning nature walk in the park for a chance to catch some nocturnal wildlife at close range. You are led by an armed ranger.
• After the walk, return to the lodge, relax, refresh, and have lunch. Later, set out for a relaxing evening boat ride on Lake Mburo. This gives you a chance to view wildlife including hippos and several birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 13

Return to Entebbe via the Equator

• After an early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and travel back to Entebbe to catch your evening flight back home.
• Lunch is en route. You will also make a stop at the Equator point for some picture moments.
• Then drive straight to Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 13-day exploration of the wonders of Uganda.