Arrive Entebbe and transfer to Lake Mburo NP. Walking safari and continue to Queen Elizabeth
NP. Expect game drive/safari, chimp tracking, and Boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Connect
to Bwindi via Ishasha sector – famously known for its tree-climbing lions. Then enjoy the gorilla
experience and proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. On 6th Day, return to Entebbe to catch
flight out or be dropped off at a hotel of your booking.
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP from airport or hotel
Upon arrival, Our assigned professional tour guide will pick you up and
thereafter head off to Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to 350 bird species as well as animals such as: zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, hippo, and the elusive leopard. On arrival, we shall check in and if we still have some time available, we can proceed for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive. Otherwise, we shall check in and have the evening at leisure – relaxing.
Accommodation: Eagles Nest
Meals: Lucnh and Dinner
Day 2: Morning walk safari (Mburo) and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
After an early morning breakfast, you will move out for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others. You may take the Trail to the top of the hills to see Lake Mburo and beyond. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and embark on a transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. We expect to reach the accommodation in Queen in time for
lunch, short rest and then proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, we have opportunity to encounter; herds of buffalos or elephants, lion pride, elusive leopard, warthogs, a number of antelopes among others. Thereafter, we shall return to the accommodation and you will take rest.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge and afternoon boat trip
After breakfast, we shall head out for the Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge. The gorge is home to habituated Chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys and also bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees here. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. After the boat trip, you can proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Morning game drive – then connect to Bwindi
Be up early and proceed for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge and check out then head to Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is undeniably memorable. From Ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi National Park (Ruhija sector) – arriving in the evening (around 5 or 6pm). Optional (extra cost USD 120$): You may consider experiential lion tracking that will see you
join a member of the predator research team who will eventually lead you to this expedition.
Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla trekking at Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you will move to the ranger’s post where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills
that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.
Accommodation: Itambira Island-Tree House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Depart Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe Airport to catch flight
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route lunch and a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.