Itinerary Highlights
Itinerary highlights: Entebbe | Jinja | Murchison Falls | Kibale Forest | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Bwindi Forest | Lake Mburo | Entebbe
DAY 1: Arrival
On arrival at Entebbe International airport and transfer to the resort for overnight. Meals & overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel. Lake Victoria Serena resort is beautifully situated on the shores of Africa’s largest fresh water body lake- the Victoria. The property celebrates its surroundings with an experience steeped in Tuscan country charm and is 35 minutes from the metropolitan city of Kampala and Uganda’s only international airport in Entebbe.
DAY 2: Mabamba Swamp and sunset Cruise
After a hearty breakfast, join your naturalist driver guide and transfer to Mabamba Swam. On arrival embark on a canoe as you navigate waterways of Lake Victoria’s papyrus swamp to spot the elusive shoebill stock. Drive back to the resort and relax by the pool side followed by hot lunch. Later in the afternoon you will transfer to Entebbe for the behind the scenes experience at the Uganda Wildlife Centre and followed by the sunset cruise on Lake Victoria. Meals & overnight at the resort
With a striking high-ceilinged lobby leading out to expansive terraces, Emburara Farm Lodge is lavishly spacious. Suites are bright and airy with interiors inspired by classic nomadic lifestyle, including netted four-poster beds and leather steamer trunks. Meals and overnight at the Emburara Farm Lodge
DAY 3: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the nile
Late breakfast and check out for your transfer to Jinja“ the source of the Nile” driving through Kampala City. You will spend a portion of your day ticking off Kampala city highlights and sampling local dishes. Later proceed with your drive to the breathtakingWildwaters Lodge for dinner and overnight. Wildwaters Lodge is situated in a luxuriant rainforest on its own private island, mid- stream in the mighty Nile. The expansive, canvas walled, traditionally thatched rooms have private decks with elegant free-standing baths and wash basins carved from the local pink granite.
DAY 4: Breakfast at the source of the nile
Transfer to the pier and embark on a motorised boat to the source of the Nile with breakfast served on board. Later in the day, you have an option of riding horses along the Nile or ride a bike.
Meals & overnight at the Lodge
DAY 5: Transfer to Murchison National Park
Check out and embark your transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziiwa Rhino Sanctuary – a proud home of the only wild white rhinos in Uganda. Proceed with your drive to Paraa Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. Situated on the bank of the Nile River, Paraa Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. The lodge has a great location and views, as well as excellent facilities such as a swim-up bar. Paraa Safari Lodge offers a choice of fine dining throughout one’s stay, and the Explorer’s bar is the ideal watering hole after a day of wildlife discovery in Murchison Falls National Park.
DAY 6: Murchison Falls Highlights
Early breakfast, start your day with a morning game drive in Buligi area to spot the big cats and a boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. Meals & overnight at the lodge
DAY 7: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Early rise, check out with picnic lunch and transfer to Kibale National Park driving along the escarpment of the western arm of the rift valley arriving at your host lodge in time for dinner and overnight. Situated on the shores of Lake where it derives its name, Kyaninga Lodge cottages are crafted from hand carved logs, superb dining and a wealth of adventures await.
DAY 8: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Another early rise and breakfast, prepare to transfer to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee habituation experience. On arrival, report to Kanyunchu ranger station for briefing and your guide for a walk inside the forest on a full day chimpanzee habituation experience. You will follow them closely as the play throughout the day until when they nest returning back to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast and check out followed by hot lunch. Driving at your own pace, transfer to host lodge in Queen Elizabeth with a sunset game drive in Kasenyi plains. Proceed with your drive to Mweya Safari Lodge arriving in time for dinner and overnight
DAY 10:Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start your day with the Lion research experience followed by a drive to the pelican point. This remote grassland enjoys excellent views across Lake Edward and you will appreciate why it was proposed the park’s first lodge before the construction of Mweya Safari Lodge. Meals and overnight at the lodge
DAY 11: Safari to Bwindi Forest National Park
Check out and embark on a safari drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector to spot tree climbing lions in their natural habitat. With hot lunch break on the bank side of the seasonal Ishasha river then set off for Bwindi enjoying the evening sunset arriving drive to your host lodge in Bwindi Lodge arriving in time for dinner Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is the finest luxury lodge at Bwindi. With dramatic intense views of the forest canopy across a serene stream, it is one of Africa’s unique properties. The gorillas frequently come to relax in the verdant bush around the lodge! The lodge is perfectly located for a Uganda jungle gorilla tracking experience
DAY 12: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is famous for Mountain Gorilla population and one of Uganda’s most national park and home to roughly half of the world’s last remaining gorillas. Term permitting, you will visit the Gorilla Health and community conservation centre and join veterinary doctors to analyze samples from gorillas. Meals and overnight at the Lodge
DAY 13: Transfer to Emburara Farm Lodge
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Emburara Farm Lodge through the rolling hills of south western Uganda arriving in time for late lunch. Emburara Farm Lodge is a 27 suite boutique property set on a cattle farm in Mbarara, Ankole, in Western Uganda. It overlooks undulating landscapes and lush greenery. With a striking high-ceilinged lobby leading out to expansive terraces, Emburara Farm Lodge is lavishly spacious. Suites are bright and airy with interiors inspired by classic nomadic lifestyle, including netted four-poster beds and leather steamer trunks. Meals and overnight at the Emburara Farm Lodge
DAY 14: life of the ankole herdsman
Emburara Farm Lodge has an inspiring story about a day in the life of an Ankole herdsman. It is the only country Lodge that is home to the long horned Ankole Cattle. Start the day with tea or coffee and join the farm guide who will take you through the Ankole Herdsman farm dictionary as you spend a portion of your day on the farm following the cows with meals served in the bush. A portion of your accommodation fees are proceeds invested back into the local community. Meals Overnight at the Lodge
DAY 15: Onward to Entebbe and horse ride at Lake Mburo National Park
Check out for your transfer back to Entebbe driving via Lake National Park for horseback safari. In the middle of an extensive rich acacia woodland lies one of Uganda’s most spectacular and breathtaking game parks in Uganda; Lake Mburo. The park is remarkably different from other parks. It is the best park to view the gigantic eland antelope, impala, zebras and acacia associated birds. Common mammal species include Giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo, Water bucks, Oribi, Defassa. Later proceed with your drive back to Entebbe arriving at the resort in time for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Resort
DAY 16: Relaxation and onward flight
Late breakfast, you will spend the morning relaxing by the poolside followed by farewell lunch. Your driver guide will collect you from the resort and transfer back to Entebbe International airport in time for your onward flight back home.