A gentle journey through Uganda's heartland, seeing varied game and diverse landscape of three game parks, primates in the forest and the mighty Murchison Falls.
Day 1
From Kampala, optional half-day tour of the city. Overnight Sheraton-Grand
Imperial.
Day 2
Depart southwest, crossing the Equator at Kayabwe, heading for
Lake Mburo National Park, with its gentle hills and wooded acacia
reminiscent of Serengeti. Game-drives in the park. Watch the sunset
and the wildlife by the Lake. Overnight Lake View Hotel at Mbarara.
(FB)
Day 3
Depart for Queen Elizabeth NP, driving westward to the rim of
the Rift Valley escarpment. Lunch at the renowned Mweya Safari
Lodge, with commanding views of Lake George and Edward and the
Rwenzori Mountains in the background. Afternoon cruise Kazinga
Channel. Overnight Mweya Safari Lodge. Game drives. Overnight
Mweya Safari Lodge. (FB)
Day 4
Game drives. Overnight Mweya Safari Lodge. (FB)
Day 5
Before sunrise, depart for Kyambura Gorge or Isinga Island and
to view chimps. Afternoon tour to Ibanda at the base of the Rwenzori
Mountains and stroll in the foothills. Overnight Mountains of
the Moon Hotel, Fort Portal. (FB)
Day 6
Drive to Masindi through Hoima. Lunch at Masindi Hotel. Afternoon
at leisure. Overnight Masindi Hotel. (FB)
Day 7
Depart for Murchison Falls NP game-viewing en route. Game drive
before sunset. Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Inn on the Nile/Sambiya
River Lodge. (FB)
Day 8
Go upstream on the Nile River to the Murchison Falls and experience
one of the most breathtaking sights in Africa as the torrential
River Nile plunges through a narrow gap to the rocks below. View
the river wildlife and crocodiles. Lunch and game drives. Overnight
Lodge. (FB)
Day 9
Depart for Kampala with visit to Lake Albert and lunch at Masindi
Hotel en-route. Overnight Sheraton, Imperial or Lake Victoria
Hotel. (FB)
Day 10
Transfer to Entebbe. (B)
Itinerary includes transfers, meals, accommodation, Driver/Guide, portage, boat trips, park fees, and permits where appropriate. Itinerary excludes items of a personal nature, entry visas, gratuities, laundry, airport taxes and all drinks.