Wildlife and Nature Exploration
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport from Kenya. Transfer to your hotel in Kampala. Relax and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning departure for Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the park, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. Boat safari on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Return to accommodation for overnight stay.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park sits on the shore of Lake Albert, in northwest Uganda. It’s known for Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop. Park wildlife includes elephants and hippos, and there are chimpanzees in the Kaniyo Pabidi mahogany forest. The Lake Albert Delta is home to rare shoebill storks. There are game fish in the cascades of Karuma Falls.
Murchison Falls.
Murchison Falls National Park is best known, though, for the most powerful waterfall in the world. Every second, the equivalent of 200 bathtubs full of water is forced through a gorge less than seven paces wide. The pressure is so great that the ground trembles around it.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Optional evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Overnight stay in the park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is in the Western Region of Uganda, spanning the districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, and Rukungiri. The park is approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) by road south-west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.The city of Kasese lies to the northeast of the park, while the town of Rubirizi is to the southeast.[citation needed] The park adjoins Kyambura Game Reserve to the east, which itself adjoins the Kigezi Game Reserve (including the Maramagambo Forest) and thus the Kibale National Park to the northeast. The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lies across the border to the west. Together, these protected places completely encircle Lake Edward. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda lies not far to the northwest.
The Kazinga Channel
The Kazinga Channel in Uganda is a wide, 32-kilometre long natural channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George, it is a dominant feature of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Gorilla trekking experience, encountering these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Evening relaxation at the lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a large primeval forest located in south-western Uganda in the Kanungu District. The Bwindi forest is on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, at elevations ranging from 1,160 to 2,607 metres.
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the "Switzerland of Africa." Relax by the lake, go for a canoe ride, or explore the surrounding hills. Enjoy a farewell dinner with breathtaking views of the lake and its islands.
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale, and it is close to the border with Rwanda. The lake appeared from 2004 to 2009 on the USh 5,000/= note under the title "Lake Bunyonyi and terraces.
Day 6: Departure
Return to Entebbe for your departure to Kenya. Cost Estimate: Approximately $1500-$2000 per person (excluding international flights).
