SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE
8 Days
Murchison Falls ⇾ Kibale Forest ⇾ Queen Elizabeth National Park ⇾ Bwindi Impenetrable ⇾ Entebbe
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DAY 1 : Entebbe To Murchison Falls
- Morning departure from Kampala/Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park.
- Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an up-close rhino tracking experience, bringing you face to face with Uganda’s only rhinos.
- Proceed to Murchison Falls, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge.
- In the afternoon, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge, creating the world’s most powerful waterfall.
- Dinner and overnight stay at a luxury lodge or safari camp.
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DAY 2: Game Drive and Boat Ride at The Nile
- Early morning game drive on the northern sector of Murchison Falls, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes.
- Return for breakfast and relaxation at the lodge.
After lunch, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile, where you’ll spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the riverbanks.
Optional hike to the top of the falls for a more adventurous experience.
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DAY 3: Murchison Falls To kibale Forest
- Enjoy breakfast with scenic views before driving to Kibale Forest National Park, a lush rainforest home to over 13 primate species, including chimpanzees.
- En route, pass through tea plantations, rolling hills, and scenic crater lakes.
- Arrive in Fort Portal for a late lunch, then check in at your lodge.
- Evening nature walk around a crater lake or relaxation at the lodge.
- Dinner and overnight stay in a luxurious eco-lodge near Kibale Forest.
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DAY 4: Chipanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Early breakfast, then transfer to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a chimpanzee trekking briefing.
- Head into the dense Kibale Forest with expert trackers to find and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
- Spend one magical hour with the chimps, watching them play, feed, and interact.
- Return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary visit – a birder’s paradise and home to rare primates like the L’Hoest’s monkey.
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DAY 5: Kibale Forest To Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Breakfast and departure for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse wildlife reserve.
- Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at a stunning lodge with savannah views.
- Afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a wildlife hotspot where elephants, buffaloes, and hippos gather at the water’s edge.
- Evening game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
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DAY 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park To Bwindi Impenetrable
- Early morning game drive in Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
- Capture stunning photos of lions lounging in giant fig trees.
- Continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Arrive in time for a late lunch at the lodge, followed by relaxation.
- Dinner and overnight stay deep in the Bwindi forest.
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DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking
- Early breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
- Set off on an exhilarating trek through the dense jungle, guided by expert rangers.
- Upon finding a gorilla family, spend one breathtaking hour observing them in their natural habitat.
- Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Optional community visit to the Batwa pygmies for a cultural experience.
- Farewell dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
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DAY 8: Scenic Flight To Entebbe
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before transferring to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip.
- Board a scenic domestic flight back to Entebbe, avoiding long road transfers.
- Upon arrival, connect to your international flight or relax in Entebbe before departure.
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INCLUDED
- Park fees to visited Parks.
- Unlimited water in the vehicle.
- Service of a professional driver/guide
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle.
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EXCLUDED
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Highly recommended)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Fluctuations in government imposed taxes and/or park fees