Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- Scheduled morning charter flight from Entebbe to Bwindi-Kihihi.
- Pick up by guide and transfer to Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge.
- Early lunch, community walk, and relaxation at the lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Early morning start for gorilla trekking with a packed lunch.
- Steep trek through densely forested hills.
- Return to Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Drive through the southern sector-Ishasha, known for tree-climbing lions.
- Game drive in Ishasha (time permitting).
- Hot lunch at Mweya and afternoon private boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
- Evening game drive and overnight at Elephant Plains Lodge.
Day 04: Flight to Murchison Falls National Park
- Morning transfer to Mweya/Kasese airstrip.
- Scheduled flight to Murchison Falls National Park via Entebbe.
- Guide pickup and transfer to Nile Safari Lodge.
- Late lunch, evening game drive, and relaxation at the lodge.
Days 05-08: Fishing Expedition in Murchison Falls National Park
- Four days of extreme sport fishing on the Nile River.
- Catch and release basis with experienced local fishing guides.
- Mix with morning and evening game viewing.
Day 09: Departure
- Early morning ground transfer to Entebbe (approx. 5-6hrs drive).
- Hot breakfast on the way.
- Day rooms at Hotel No.5 for freshening up.
- Transfer to Entebbe airport for onward flight.
Note: COVID-19 testing, if required, will be done upon arrival in Entebbe. Day rooms are available for use before departure. Check-in for the next flight starts three hours before departure. The journey concludes with fond memories of Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa.”
Day 01: Arrival Entebbe Airport to Transfer Bwindi Np:
Scheduled flight Departs 07:00hrs Arrival 09:25hrs (subject to final confirmation and routing of the day)
Transfer this morning to Entebbe airport for your scheduled morning charter flight to Bwindi-Kihihi. Guide will pick up and transfer to Lodge upon arrival.
Arrive to an early lunch, community walk and after a long day’s transfers relax at your lodge this evening.
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge x 2 nights
Day 02: Gorilla trekking today; early start, go gorilla trekking. You will have your packed lunch before departure. Today will be a very early morning start and transfer to park headquarters for briefing, then to the start point.
Walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation offers an exciting and inspiring moment! Trekking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Return to lodge late evening to dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Np approx. (4-5hrs drive): Today we exit the park driving through the southern sector-Ishasha. This beautiful extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park and is famous for its tree climbing lions.
Time allowing, we may have a game drive here enroute. It is a fantastic sight to see the lions draped from the tree and nowhere in Africa do you stand a better chance of seeing this than in the large low limbed fig trees of Ishasha. We will have a hot lunch meal at Mweya.
Later after lunch approximately 14:00hrs, get on to a private boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for an array of birds, Schools of Hippos thronged along the channel and more wildlife, head to lodge with an evening game drive. Enjoy an evening game drive and overnight.
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 04: Scheduled Flight transfer Murchison Falls Np Via Entebbe: (Approximate time: 2.5hr) Scheduled flight Departs 09:45am Arrival 11:25am: (connecting scheduled flight) Entebbe to Murchison Falls departs at 12:00pm arriving approximately 13:25hrs subject to final confirmation and routing.
This morning guide will transfer to Mweya /Kasese airstrip for Entebbe bound scheduled flight from where you will connect to Murchison Falls Np. Your guide will pick up and transfer to your lodge. Arrive to a late Lunch at your lodge and after a long day’s transfers relax at your lodge this evening. Enjoy an evening game drive for Giraffes, Lions, Elephants and so much more or simply rest for the evening at the lodge.
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge for 5 nights
Day 05-08: Spend the next 04 days on fishing expedition in Murchison Falls Np (08am for 08hrs daily): indulge into a battle of the wills as you experience the extreme sport fishing that the Nile River at Murchison has to offer. Either choose to use a fully equipped boat or just from the rugged rock outcrops on the riverside. Do cast a line in the thundering falls in your backdrop for the strong and agile Nile Perch; look out for a variety of catfish too. Fishing is done on a catch and release basis and anglers are accompanied by experienced local fishing guides. Mix this with game viewing early morning and late evening as you make your way back to the lodge.
Day 09: Departure today; Early morning ground Transfer to Entebbe: Depart Nile Safari Lodge 06:00am drive time approximately 05-6hrs
Early morning we trace our way back to Entebbe, Hot breakfast at a town of convenience.
Note: In case of Covid-19 testing if required, it will be done upon arrival Entebbe and results remotely received.
At Hotel No.5, We will have day rooms for use (10am-5pm usage time) for you to freshen up before transfer to Entebbe airport for your onward flight.
Check in for your next flight starts 03hrs before departure time. Our representative will be there to say good bye and to wish you on our company’s behalf a pleasant flight home, taking back unforgettable experience memories of “The Pearl of Africa”- Uganda
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Once-in-a-lifetime encounters with Uganda’s endangered gorillas await when you stay in one of these only ten private luxury tents in the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Ecologically respectful, contemporary-yet-classic in style, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp blends in sensitively with the dramatic African mountain landscape and, situated uniquely inside the national park, you are only minutes away from the start of your gorilla trekking adventure.
Nile Safari Lodge:
Nile Safari Lodge offers a magical escape in the most luxurious, tranquil and eco-friendly setting in Uganda. Explore the breathtaking views of the River Nile from every corner of our lodge.
Escape the ordinary and experience the awe-inspiring spectacles that the lodge has to offer on the banks of the world’s longest river and Uganda’s largest national park – Murchison Falls National Park.
Bwindi Lodge
Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy across a serene stream, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges.
The property has dramatic views of the impenetrable forest and is a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. Experience upgraded rooms either Deluxe or Standard, a spa, sauna, the lounge and library that have all the Luxury reimagined.
Elephant Plains Lodge
Set in 80 acres of pristine wilderness, a short drive to the Queen Elizabeth National park gate, nowhere else here can you sleep closer to the equator. Nestled next to beautiful lake Kikorongo this is where the open plains merge into the crystal waters and seeing large numbers of Elephants coming to drink from the water, hence the lodges name.
A short drive to the Kasenyi plains offers open savannah filled with various wild animals. This area has fantastic game viewing, a huge number of grassland birds and is a major breeding ground for the Ugandan Kob which readily attracts lions and other big cats to the area. The open plains and large number of wildlife mean photographic safaris are extremely rewarding.
The package includes:
- Ground transportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Airport transfers & transfers to & from Airstrips where applicable
- All meals except in Entebbe (Bed & Breakfast only) in En-suite mixed accommodations on double/Twin /Single occupancy (hotels and safari lodges)
- A window seat for easy game viewing
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages with water along the Tour
- Fulltime English speaking Driver/Guide
- Park entry fees and Government Taxes
- Private Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls & Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth Np
- 1Gorilla trekking permit per person
- Scheduled flights based on itinerary
- Fishing permits in Murchison Falls Np as per Itinerary x 4 fishing days
NOTE: Murchison Falls Fishing Includes; local fishing guide/skipper, drinking water on board and packed lunch on full day excursions. Basic Fishing Tackle for Nile Perch Trolling supplied with $100 deposit fee / rod before departure –any damages/loss to be paid for at ruling rates. No live bait arranged in advance –part of the fishing day’s activity
The package excludes any cost of personal nature like:
- Visa fees to Uganda ($50)
- Covid-19 PCR test
- Any Additional activities not agreed upon and not in Itinerary
- Any additional trekking if required but to be arranged in advance on booking
- Tips, Laundry in some lodges and Hotels,Souvenirs
- Batwa Cultural Tour extra in Bwindi
- Personal drinks and cigarettes
- International Air ticket and related costs
- Personal Comprehensive Insurance
- Any extras not on itinerary
