At 3840 sq km, The Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area. The Murchison Falls National Park is cut in half by the mighty River Nile as it squeezes itself through a seven-metre gap in a cleft of rock, creating an explosion of white water.
A boat safari down the river offers superb game viewing, with plenty of hippo and some of Africa's largest crocodiles, thanks to the menu of big fish. It’s also one of the few places in the world to spot the rare shoebill stork. You don’t need to be a bird watcher to get excited at seeing one; the metre high birds are without doubt the most extraordinary of East African birds. Solitary and silent, these monstrous birds have huge beaks capable of crushing small crocodiles.
Day 1: Entebbe
After your arrival in Entebbe you will spend the day relaxing at the Lake Victoria Hotel before setting off on your safari the next day.
Meals : BB
Accommodation : Windsor Lake Victoria hotel
Days 2- 4: Murchison Falls National Park
A 6-7hr drive takes you to the Murchison Falls National Park where you will overnight at the Nile Safari Camp, a luxury tented camp or Paraa Lodge.
Murchison Falls, the most powerful natural flow of water anywhere on earth, is a place to enjoy game drives and boat cruises, and explore the southern region of the park close to the Budongo Forest. On day 4, visit Kaniyo Pabidi Eco-tourist site.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Nile Safari Camp
Paraa Lodge
Masindi
Days 5 - 6: Kibale Forest
A full day’s drive takes you to Kibale Forest to enjoy chimpanzee trekking and bird watching for the next 2 days where you can overnight in a guest house, upgrade to a luxury tent or Ndali Lodge.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ndali Lodge
Luxury Mobile Camp
Days 7- 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a 3-4hr drive you will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park to spend another 2 days enjoying game drives, boat cruises, chimp trekking and bird-watching.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Mweya Lodge
Days 9 - 10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A 6-8 hour drive takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (or Rwanda) where you can enjoy gorilla trekking and overnight at Kabale. Overnight at Buhoma Guest Lodge or upgrade to Gorilla Forest Camp, a luxury tented camp.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Buhoma Camp
Day 11: Entebbe
Return to Entebbe via the Kampala markets and curio stalls and overnight at Lake Victoria Hotel.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Windsor Lake Victoria hotel
Day 12: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
This morning you can opt to visit the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary or go on a bird-watching excursion in the Entebbe region of Lake Victoria; transfer to the airport in the afternoon to catch your onward flight.
Meals : B
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