15 days Uganda Excursion
accommodation
During this tour you will sleep in the accommodation in our partner lodges. These accommodation are one of the best in Uganda not 5 star but comfortable and always placed in stunning locations. Close to the national park with a beautiful view from your own veranda. Our choice of accommodation has a lot to offer like wonderful meals, good staff, clean environment, security and good nature surroundings.
ITINERARY FOR 15 DAYS UGANDA EXCURSION
Day 1: To Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning we will pick you from the hotel or guesthouse of your choice and take you to Murchison Falls National Park. We will stop for lunch in Masindi and then drive for over 80 kms through the park till we get to the lodge. As we get to the park we will have a short evening game drive where we will have chance to see elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes etc. The day will close with a cool drink and a fabulous view over the river Nile, and the evening coming with all the noise of an African night.
Day 2: - In Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning after breakfast at 0600hrs we will set off for a game drive where we will have chance to see hyenas, lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, kobs, Jackson heart beast etc. From the game drive we will head to the lodge for lunch and after lunch we will have a 3hour impressive launch trip on the Nile to the Falls. Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants and many birds will be seen. From the boat we will hike to the top the top of the falls, hiking to the top can take about 40minutes taking photos of the falls at the different viewing points before getting to the top of the falls.
Day 3: - In Murchison Falls NP
Early in the morning the boat will take us downstream to the delta, where the Nile enters Lake Albert. This trip of 5-6 hours will show us all the beauty of this national park especially the delta with all the different birds. This is a good chance to see the elusive Shoebill Stork! In the afternoon you can relax, and if you are on the Luxury Tour you can swim at your respective Lodges.
Day 4: - To Kibale NP
Early in the morning we will leave for Kibale Forest National Park. We will pass close to Lake Albert: on a clear day the view from the top of the Albert rift is spectacular. In the afternoon we will arrive at Kibale Forest , where we will stay sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest.
Day 5: - Chimp walk and Swamp walk
At 8.00am we will start with the 4 hour chimp walk – during which you may also get to see 10 other primates! Kibale NP is also known for all the butterflies and birds. In the afternoon we will walk through Bigodi Swamp (home to a community based project).
Day 6: - To Queen Elizabeth NP
Early morning we will leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth NP at around midday, with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. You will check in at your accommodation and have lunch, and in the late afternoon (4.00-7.00pm) we will go on a game drive where we will have chance to see elephants, kobs, lions, waterbucks, buffaloes etc.
Day 7: - In Queen Elizabeth NP
Early morning after breakfast at 0630hrs we will for the game drive where we will have chance to see, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, kobs, lots of birds etc. From the game drive we will head back to the lodge for lunch and after lunch we will go for 3hours boat cruise on the kazinga channel where you will have chance to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, birds etc from the waterside.
Day 8: - In Queen Elizabeth NP
Early in the morning at 0630hrs after breakfast we will go to Kyambura Gorge. Here people can go for a 3-6 hour walk into the Gorge to meet the chimpanzees. After Lunch at we will drive for 2 hours to the Southern sector of Queen Elizabeth NP called Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree climbing lions. Game drive in the afternoon to search for the tree climbing lions.
Day 9: - To Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast we will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful place surrounded by the hills of Western Uganda. . The road takes us through a beautiful landscape called the “Switzerland of Africa”. Lake Bunyonyi is famous for birds, otters and delicious crayfish. We will spend the rest of the day here, have a swim if you want, try a canoe, or simply relax looking at the over 300 birds species you can sometimes see from the veranda (bring your binoculars)!
Day 10: - in lake bunyonyi
Early in the morning after breakfast at 0830hrs we will take a canoe boat to visit the batwa ( these are the ancient short people who used to live the the forest). As we get there we will be entertained by their cultural dances. After we will head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Day 11: - To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 11: – To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
In the morning we leave for Bwindi. The road takes us through a beautiful landscape called the “Switzerland of Africa”. We pass mountains, hills and lakes with cultivated terraces and tropical rainforest and bamboo forest. We will reach around midday at our place of accommodation.
Driving time: ± 4,5 hours
Day 12: - In bwindi impenetrable national park
This is the day of Gorilla tracking. At 0730hrs we will be at the starting point of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for briefing as well as enjoying the cultural dances from the local community dance groups and at 8:30 we will start the trek in the forest, after finding the gorillas we will spend with them for a maximum 1 hour. All visitors are expected back to the starting point by 7:00 P:M. The walks can take 3-9 hours depending on where you find the gorillas. It is a real hiking and being physically fit is recommended.
Day 13: - To lake mburo national park
Early morning after breakfast at 0830hrs we will start our journey to Lake Mburo National Park. A smaller but unique park, and the only one in the Western part of Uganda with impalas, plains zebras, hippopotamus, giraffes etc. As we get to the park we will check in at the lodge and after we have our lunch. We will have an evening game drive and a nature walk where we will have chance to see zebras, hippos, giraffes, impalas, monkeys, buffaloes, elands etc.
Day 14: - in lake mburo national park
Early morning afer breakfast at 0800hrs we shall go for a game drive and a game walk. Leopards, buffaloes, implas, Lions and Giraffes are among the animals which can be seen. After the morning game drive we will go for an afternoon 2hr boat cruise where you will be able to see hippos, buffaloes, waterbucks lots of birds etc.
Day 15: - Back to Entebbe
After a late breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring us back to Kampala. We will stop in Masaka for Lunch and then continue, after Masaka town we will stop at the Equator for Tea/Coffee break and buying souvenirs. We will bring you back to Hotel of your choice in Kampala for overnight. If you are continuing your journey somewhere else or back home, we will bring you to the airport for check in.
Driving time: ± 6,5 hours