If you’re short of time or not keen on driving for long time, but want to see the grass plains of Murchison Falls National Park and the might Nile River, trek the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas and plenty of time to explore and enjoy the wonderful views of the Impenetrable forest. Also visit the magical savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park this safari is designed just for you in mind.
Luxury accommodation, professional guides and custom made safari vehicles - this safari will be the trip of a lifetime.
Safari Highlights;
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by a Route Wild driver guide and transferred to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, a sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria can be arranged. This could also be arranged at the end of your safari if you prefer.
Overnight: Hotel No.5 / The Boma Guesthouse
After Breakfast at your lodge - Transfer to Kajjansi Airstrip for your scheduled KEA flight to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrivel, drive to the top of the falls. Then transfer to the Lodge, check in and relax a bit and have lunch.
In the afternoon, depart with your guide to the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, an area rich in wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, oribi, hartebeest, and countless reptiles and birds.
Overnight: Baker’s lodge/ Paraa Safari Lodge
Morning game drives in the northern section of the park.
In the afternoon, embark on a three-hour cruise with sundowner drinks to the head of Fajao Gorge at the base of Murchison Falls. Large resident populations of hippos float in the water along the way, groups of crocodiles bask on the shore, and herds of elephant, buffalos and other antelope can be seen moving along the riverbanks. The river offers a spectacular opportunity for bird watchers, with a wide range of water birds along the river’s banks.
Overnight: Baker’s lodge/ Paraa Safari Lodge
Transfer to Bugungu / Pakuba Airstrip for your morning scheduled flight to Kihihi / Kisoro, where you will be met by your Route Wild drive guide. Drive down to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
After having arrived and relaxed at Buhoma Lodge, you can go for a community walk in the afternoon, through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Optional activities can also be easily tailored to your individual Schedule and interests.
Following breakfast at the lodge, travel to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your gorilla tracking experience. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes.
You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent gentle giants, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. This is an experience you won’t soon forget! Following the trek, return to your accommodation.
Overnight: Buhoma lodge/ Clouds Lodge/ Chameleon Hill/ Bwindi Volcanoes lodge/ GFC
Following arrival at Ishasha – Queen Elizabeth National Game Park, check in the lodge, refresh and then enjoy a luxurious lunch. And thereafter, spend the afternoon enjoying Ishasha Wilderness on a game drive with a sundowner as the sun sets with a cold beverage and light snacks in the savannah plains.
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Experience an Ishasha bush breakfast, allowing you to savour the early morning sounds of the savannah while enjoying a cup of coffee with nature.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and otherwise just relax at the camp and keep your fingers crossed and eyes open for elephants coming down to the river to drink.
Hot beverages are available throughout the day on a self-service basis, and are delivered to your tent with early morning wake up calls if required.
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Following your breakfast from the lodge, check out and transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport for your connecting international flight and if not, our driver will pick you up from the airport and drop off at desired destination.
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A deposit of 40%-50% is required when booking this safari depending on the product to be booked. final payment will be required no later than 45-50 days prior departure. For any bookings made within mentioned days of departure, full safari fees, fares/amount will be charged upon booking.
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3B Nakasero Road,
Kampala Uganda
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