15-DAYS WILDLIFE & CULTURE EXPERIENCE.

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Embark on an unforgettable 15-day’s journey through Uganda, a land of breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. This meticulously crafted tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and cultural immersion, allowing you to experience the very best of what this vibrant country has to offer.

From the moment you arrive in Entebbe, you’ll be captivated by the beauty and warmth of Uganda. The adventure begins with a visit to mabamba Ramsar site/wetland for the shoebill, city tour, rafting in jinja and the source of the Nile, then Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll witness the majestic rhinos in their natural habitat. The tour then takes you through the lush Budongo Forest, home to diverse flora and fauna, before heading to the spectacular Murchison Falls National Park. Here, you’ll marvel at the powerful Murchison Falls, embark on thrilling game drives, and enjoy a serene boat trip on the Nile.

Continuing your journey, you’ll explore the primate-rich Kibale National Park, renowned for its chimpanzee tracking experiences. The tour also includes a visit to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife and take a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

One of the highlights of this tour is the time spent in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you’ll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. The tour also takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offering more opportunities for gorilla and golden monkey tracking and the tranquil of lake bunyonyi  as well as relaxing amidst stunning landscapes.

As you journey towards the end of the tour, you’ll visit Lake Mburo National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and picturesque scenery. The final day includes a visit to Mabamba Swamp, a birdwatcher’s paradise, before concluding your adventure back in Entebbe.

This 15-days Wild & Culture Experience Tour is designed for those who seek to immerse themselves in the wild beauty and vibrant cultures of Uganda. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a nature lover, or a cultural explorer, this tour promises an enriching and exhilarating experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Included/Excluded

  • Accomodation
  • 4 x 4 Safari Private Transport
  • Meals (Full Board)
  • Bottled Water
  • Experienced tourist Guides & Drivers
  • Gorilla Permits
  • Park Entry Fees
  • Tour Fuel
  • All activities in tour description
  • chimpanzee permits
  • golden monkey permits
  • Uganda Visas
  • Air Tickets
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Porter (personal helper to carry bags while trekking)
  • Personal Insurance

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Entebbe international airport

You will meet our tourist guide who will pick you up from Entebbe international Airport, exchange of foreign currency and transfer you to your accommodation.

Meal plans: bed & breakfast (included)

AIRPORTLINK GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

 PAPYRUS GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

HORIZON HOTEL (Mid-luxury)

Day 02 Visit Mabamba swamp, city tour and Botanical gardens in Entebbe.

Waking up early morning rise, to a warm breakfast, depart on a 2-hour boat ride on Lake Victoria in search of the one of an endangered bird species that has survived decades THE SHOEBILL STOCK and other bird species that reside along on the shores of Lake Victoria and the Mabamba wetlands and still there is an option of a city tour where you visit various historical colonial site and the viewing of Uganda's daily life.

AIRPORT LINK GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

PAPYRUS GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

HORIZON HOTEL (Luxury)

Day 03 Rafting in Jinja

Early morning breakfast ,after which you will be transferred to Jinja for a white water rafting experience which can either take a full day or half a day depending on your choice. This is one of most exciting rafting trips on earth which goes up to 31 km and includes a fantastic barbeque lunch and complimentary drinks after the trip. In the evening, you will be transferred back to Kampala.

AIRPORT LINK GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

PAPYRUS GUEST HOUSE (Midrange)

HORIZON HOTEL (Luxury)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch &Dinner

Day 04 Drive to Murchison falls national park via Zziwa rhinos

Today, very early in the morning sunrise will begin your safari with a panoramic drive north-west through the busy subs of Kampala, viewing the busy mornings, the famous Luwero Triangle, and different markets. We shall have a stop at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino Tracking and later have lunch at the sanctuary. In the afternoon continue to Murchison falls National Park, and you will have a chance to stop for the view at ‘top of the falls’ where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! The Compresses from 50m to a 6m canyon –the devil’s cauldron, with a beautiful rainbow displayed near the water. Transfer to your accommodation with a short drive on the north bank of the park, where you will also get to enjoy the sunset.

MURCHISON RIVER LODGE (Midrange)

NILE SAFARI LODGE (Luxury)

PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE (Moderate)

Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 05 Murchison falls national park

Wake up to an Early morning sunrise, have your breakfast, your tourist guide will take you for a game drive/tracking on the northern bank of the River Nile spotting the elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Nubian giraffes, Lowell's hartebeest, Waterbucks, Oribi, bushbucks, bohor reedbuck, hyenas and if you are lucky, the leopard. Return back to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, head for a boat cruise to the downstream on the calm river Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. Have a chance to marvel at the hippos floating in water, crocodiles and you will see many animals over this 19 km stretch including elephants, waterbuck and Uganda Kobs. You will also get to see many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, Brown pelican, Red-throated bee-eater, various king fishers, fish eagles, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. After the boat cruise, you will return to your lodge for relaxation.

MURCHISON RIVER LODGE (Midrange)

NILE SAFARI LODGE (Luxury)

PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE (Moderate) 

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & Dinner (full board)

Day 6 Drive to Kibale forest national park 

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale national park passing through oil roads and towns including buliisa, Hoima town and fort portal with views of a lush green countryside, tea plantations, past traditional homesteads and farms. Fort-portal town rests in the shadows of the fabled mountains of the moon.

PRIMATE LODGE (Luxury)

ISUNGA LODGE (Midrange)

CHIMPUNDU LODGE (Mid-luxury)

KIBALE FOREST CAMP (Moderate)

Meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 07 Kibale forest national park

After an early morning breakfast, your tourist guide will lead you to a forest nature walk/swamp walk bordering the national park to enjoy a guided primate walk in search of 12 primates including l'hoest's, red colobus, blue, red-tailed monkeys, brown monkeys and gray-cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but on all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is informative and enjoyable and it will be combined with the community visits. After lunch, you will head off to the national park, for your afternoon chimpanzee tracking. Later return to your lodge for dinner & overnight stay.

PRIMATE LODGE (Luxury)

ISUNGA LODGE (Midrange)

CHIMPUNDU LODGE (Mid-luxury)

KIBALE FOREST CAMP (Moderate)

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board) 

Day 08 Explosion Craters, transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After breakfast, you will start the day with a drive through the numerous crater lakes. the lush green of the banana plantations, ascending to the mountain ranges of mount Rwenzori in Kasese, were we sight the famous river nyamwamba. We shall have lunch break and proceed to queen Elizabeth and crossing the equator to the southern hemisphere. In the evening the drive to Uganda’s second largest and visited national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying views of the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

ELEPHANT PLAINS (Luxury)

BUFFALO SAFARI LODGE (Mid-midrange)

KYAMBURA LODGE (Luxury)

AARDVARK SAFARI LODGE (Mid-midrange)

BUSH LODGE (Moderate)

Meals; Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 09 Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will go for an early morning game drive in this park. With the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, this provides excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant’s forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, Topis and bushbucks. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco- system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. After lunch enjoy the unique 2–3-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 600 resident species.

NB. there is an option of LION TRACKING EXPERIENCE

ELEPHANT PLAINS (Luxury)

BUFFALO SAFARI LODGE (Mid-midrange)

KYAMBURA LODGE (Luxury)

AARDVARK SAFARI LODGE (Mid-midrange)

BUSH LODGE (Moderate)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 10  Drive south of Queen Elizabeth national park ishasha.

Early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the southern sector of the park-Ishasha, which has mammalian specialties including Giant Forest hogs, Topi's, big herds of buffaloes and elephants, numerous bird species including one of Uganda's endangered species THE SHOEBILL and the legendary tree climbing lions. have an afternoon game drive.

ISHASHA WILDERNESS CAMP (Luxury)

ENJOJO LODGE (Midrange)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 11 Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

 After an early morning breakfast, today we drive from Ishasha to Bwindi which is a 5–6-hour journey passing through the “Switzerland of Africa “area known as the Kigezi highlands, with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi Forest. We have a stop-over on our journey for lunch and proceed to Bwindi.

FOUR GORILLAS (Mid-luxury)

NKURINGO SAFARI LODGE (Luxury)

GORILLA LEISURE LODGE (Luxury)

ICHUMBI SAFARI LODGE (Midrange)

RUSHAGA GORILLA LODGE (Moderate)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 12 Early morning entry into the Gorilla sanctuary

This is an incredible tropical rainforest, shrouded in mist and a home to more than 500 mountain gorillas, which is in fact, about half of the world’s population.it is an authentic paradise for visiting Uganda’s famous mountain gorillas. After breakfast, we shall have a short drive to the Bwindi visitors center for an informative interaction or brief about the gorillas. Then we are ready to start the trekking in search of the giants. To start with, we will be assigned to gorilla groups or families that are habituated and we will be guided by the professional park guide who will accompany you in the forest and take you through the tracking. A certificate is awarded after every successful gorilla tracking. In the evening, we shall have a cultural experience with the 'Batwa' a group of people who once live in the forest with our primates., showing us how their live hood was and also supporting their craft making.

NB: packed lunches, hiking boots, nature friendly attires, insect repellants will be required, porters were required.

FOUR GORILLAS (Mid-luxury)

NKURINGO SAFARI LODGE (Luxury)

GORILLA LEISURE LODGE (Luxury)

ICHUMBI SAFARI LODGE (Midrange)

RUSHAGA GORILLA LODGE (Moderate)

Meal plans; breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 13 Golden monkey tracking and transfer to lake bunyonyi

An early morning breakfast, morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing and later set off to the golden monkey tracking. With a small number of the remaining in the world, the golden monkeys can only be found in the foothills of the Virunga belt, in the volcanic mountains of mgahinga national park and volcanoes national park in Rwanda. These primates are characterized by their bright golden body, cheeks and tail. Your walk will start from the bamboo vegetation and the gorge on the lower levels of the volcanoes.

After tracking, you will be transferred to lake Bunyonyi which is the 2nd deepest lake in Africa. Lake Bunyonyi is found in Kabale also known as the ‘Switzerland of Africa’ because of its coldness and the eye-catching landscape. It's also a birding paradise where the name was derived from. Bunyonyi means birds. Lake Bunyonyi will give you magnificent views of the locally interlocking terrace hills which are used by local farmers. There is also an option of a boat ride, canoeing or spending your afternoon relaxing.

BIRDNEST (Midrange)

ARCADIA COTTAGES (Midrange)

Meal plans; breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day14  Transfer to lake mburo national park

After your morning early breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake mburo national park which is Uganda's smallest national park. The journey will take you through stunning sceneries and views of the Ankole kingdom with farm animals and different mixed farming plantations. arrive for lunch at your lodge in lake mburo . set out for an afternoon drive to look out for the mammals including the buffaloes, Topis, hippos, monkeys, zebras, giraffes, elands, impalas among others and a lot of bird species. overnight stay

RWAKOBO ROCK (Midrange)

MIHINGO LODGE (Mid-luxury)

KIGAMBIRA SAFARI LODGE (Luxury)

Meal plans; breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board)

Day 15 Return to Kampala via the equator/ Kigali

Departure after breakfast, have an early morning safari walk, getting closer to the wildlife like the giraffes, zebras, this walk is always guided by a ranger guide.  We shall have a stop at the equator experience, lunch, the best place for souvenir shopping. later your tourist guide will drop you back in Entebbe/Kigali.

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