Tour 10-Day Murchison Falls Including Big 5, Chimp, Gorilla Trekk

Guide

Services of a fulltime English speaking driver/guide.

Transport

Ground transportation in a comfortable safari car. All launch (boat) trips as on the itinerary. USD 30/Trip. All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.

Meals

All Meals as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

All accommodation as per the itinerary.

Others

Applicable park entrance fees. USD 40/Entry. Bottled water while on safari. Bwindi gorilla trekking permit USD 600 per person. Kibale chimp trekking permit USD 150 per person. Zziwa rhino tracking fee USD 50 per person. All activities as stipulated in the itinerary.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Phone calls and bar bills. Driver guide’s gratuity. All other Services of a personal nature. Laundry. Entry visa into Uganda. All kinds of drinks except water.

Optional

If interested, you may opt for the hot air balloon safari (instead) at an extra cost as may be specified on the ground. After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Pick Up And Overnight At The Booked Accommodation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Pick Up And Overnight At The Booked Accommodation

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be received by a Home to Africa assigned driver/guide who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the booked accommodation. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you can proceed to visit the Entebbe Botanical Garden. The Garden is one of the places around Entebbe where you can spot many species of birds and a few primates such as: the black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys. It is also a place of tranquility and peace, a feast for the eyes and there is notable absence of people and you simply immerse in nature, the sounds of birds breaking the stillness of the moment.

Accommodation: Lake Victoria View Guesthouse Meals: Dinner Drive Time: 10 – 15 minutes.
Day 2 Day 2: Transfer To Murchison Falls Np With Rhino Tracking In Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Transfer To Murchison Falls Np With Rhino Tracking In Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, the assigned driver (guide) will pick you from the hotel and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. En route, make a visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for your first Big 5 experience where you will have an hour of rhino tracking. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check in to your accommodation to relax for the Evening.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive Time: 6-7 hours exclude time in Zziwa.
Day 3 Day 3: Murchison Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip To The Base Of The Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Murchison Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip To The Base Of The Falls

Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park and look out for: lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.

OPTIONAL: If interested, you may opt for the hot air balloon safari (instead) at an extra cost as may be specified on the ground. After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Day 4: Exit Murchison Falls National Park And Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Exit Murchison Falls National Park And Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda. You won’t get bored at all.

Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae). On your chimpanzee trails, these can be seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive Time: 7-8 hours.
Day 5 Day 5: Chimp Tracking Kibale And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chimp Tracking Kibale And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have breakfast and head to the rangers’ post where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you chimp tracking (Kibale Forest) and you will be amazed by the presence of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. You will return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive in the evening and overnight at your booked accommodation.

Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive Time: 2hrs 30mins – 3 hours.
Day 6 Day 6: Undertake Morning Game Drive & Later Go On A Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Undertake Morning Game Drive & Later Go On A Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for: Lions, Elephants, Bush bucks, Cape Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda kob, among others. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Day 7: Exit Queen, Transfer To Bwindi Np With En Route Game Viewing In Ishasha (South)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Exit Queen, Transfer To Bwindi Np With En Route Game Viewing In Ishasha (South)

Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions.

The chance of spotting these lions

is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland

looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular!

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population) including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. Check in your accommodation,

With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive Time: 5-6 hours.
Day 8 Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation, Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation, Sightseeing

After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return for lunch then drive off to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake 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: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive Time: 1hr 30mins – 2hours.
Day 9 Day 9: Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy A Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community Etc.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy A Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community Etc.

After breakfast, you will have the option of visiting and interacting with the local community who inhabit areas surrounding Lake Bunyonyi. Alternatively, you could opt for a canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi which will introduce you to the major islands and their rich history but also there will be some great time spent in the traditional dugout canoe. Return to your accommodation for lunch and relaxation probably reflecting on your trip so far...

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Exit Bunyonyi And Return To Entebbe Airport To Catch Flight Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Exit Bunyonyi And Return To Entebbe Airport To Catch Flight Back Home

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. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Home to Africa!

Accommodation: Excluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Drive Time: 7-8 hours.

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10-Day Murchison Falls Including Big 5, Chimp, Gorilla Trekk

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Itinerary of your trip 10-Day Murchison Falls Including Big 5, Chimp, Gorilla Trekk

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Pick Up And Overnight At The Booked Accommodation

Day 2: Transfer To Murchison Falls Np With Rhino Tracking In Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 3: Murchison Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip To The Base Of The Falls

Day 4: Exit Murchison Falls National Park And Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park

Day 5: Chimp Tracking Kibale And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6: Undertake Morning Game Drive & Later Go On A Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel

Day 7: Exit Queen, Transfer To Bwindi Np With En Route Game Viewing In Ishasha (South)

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation, Sightseeing

Day 9: Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy A Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community Etc.

Day 10: Exit Bunyonyi And Return To Entebbe Airport To Catch Flight Back Home

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