YOUR 13 DAY SAFARI
A 13-day safari in Uganda promises an unforgettable adventure through diverse landscapes and rich wildlife with gorillas, teh Big Five and chimpanzees.
DAY 1: Arrival
- You will be welcomed and collected from the airport
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the hotel. GTD AFRIKA Tour’s guide will warmly welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe.
You will enjoy the fresh breeze from Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world. You will get a good night’s rest as you wait for your adventure the following day.
Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: Protea Hotel
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Today you will have an early breakfast and set off for Murchison Falls National Park. The journey is full of adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos.
You will continue to Murchison Falls and witness the Nile at the gorge, with a thunderous fall before your very eyes.
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 3: Early Morning Game Drive
This morning, we will start our day with an early morning game drive on the northern banks where vibrant wildlife roams the savanna plain.
We expect to see many spectacular wild animals like elephants, giraffes, oribis, lions, hippos, and many different singing birds.
Our drive will lead us to the afternoon boat cruise.
After the two-hour boat cruise on the River Nile, this relaxed boat cruise provides more chances of spotting a variety of animals and birds as you watch the waters of Murchison Falls.
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Today we will depart for the home of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Kibale Forest is home to 13 species of primates, with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking.
This journey offers stunning views as you pass through small villages, local markets, and several bird species. Enjoy a packed lunch or have lunch in town en route.
Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is well known as the Primate Capital of the World. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you through the tropical forest across streams of water.
You may also have beautiful sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and wonderful singing birds.
With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimpanzees. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed. After lunch, visit Bigodi village and the swamp, known for its rich diversity of birds and primates.
Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, your tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a medley of wonders. Enjoy views of several crater lakes and the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Ranges on your way.
On arrival in the park, you shall have a small game drive as you continue to the lodge for lunch and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This boat cruise offers great and amazing photo sessions in a wonderful, relaxed way with beautiful birds on the shores, crocodiles, hippos, and elephants.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 7: Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will observe animals in their different families, clans, and groups as they start their day. Notice the difference between animals in their natural habitat and those caged in zoos.
Enjoy a game drive in Kasenyi Plains, then proceed to Ishasha, well known for the tree-climbing lions, and search for them with the help of game rangers. Lunch will be at the lodge.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
On this day ,you will start the journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi. This fulfilling journey will take you through the kigezi highlands well known as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ with great amazing green terraced hills.
Lunch will be a long on the way of the hotel depending on the time of arrival.You will relax at the lodge as you prepare for the next day’s Trek.
Destination: Bwindi National Park
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals And Drinks: all meals included and all drinks excluded
DAY 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
On this day, You will be meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi impenetrable National park: ‘The Ultimate Gorilla experience’. You will enjoy The fullness of the impenetrable forest with several species of singing birds and butterflies, mammals and primates.
With the help of your your guide who is a park ranger, you will find yourself With face to face with the the rare lovely mountain Gorillas.
The trekking experience will give you an everlasting memories. You can have only one hour with the Gorillas to capture your finest pictures. To those not intrested in Gorilla tracking can visit the community village walk or short guides forest walk.
Destination: Bwindi National Park
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla lodge
Meals And Drinks: all meals included and all drinks excluded
DAY 10: Lake Bunyonyi
On this day you will have a break fast and later drive to lake Bunyonyi,the place of little birds,the deepest lake in Africa shaking around 29-islands-a drive for about three tours.
We will check in to the lodge and prepare for an afternoon lake Bunyonyi your. We will later on the evening relax at the lodge and enjoy an evening camp fire.
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Arcadia cottages (a great Lodge with Spectacular views over the Lake Bunyonyi)
Meals And Drinks: all meals included and all drinks excluded
DAY 11: Lake Mburo National Park
Today we will set off for Lake Mburo National Park, a whisper of the wild with beautiful landscapes, plantations, farms, and animals.
Visit the culture of the Bahima people who graze the Ankole long-horned cattle. Experience milking and enjoy milk products made in a traditional way.
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 12: Whisper of the Wild in Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, we will take a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
You will see giraffes, elands, beautiful birds, and much more. Later, proceed to Kampala with a stopover at the famous Equator line. Have lunch at the Equator depending on your arrival time and proceed to Jinja, the source of the River Nile.
Destination: Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded
DAY 13: Transfer to Entebbe for Connecting Flight
After an early breakfast, drive back to Kampala / Entebbe for your flight out later in the evening. This day is reserved for flights through Entebbe International Airport. If you request a post-night, please let us know in advance.
Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Safari)
Meals and Drinks: All meals included, drinks excluded