10 DAYS BIG FIVE SAFARIS MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK AND ZIWA

Our 10 days safari to the North Western Uganda takes us to the land of BIG FIVE that’s Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Lion, Elephants, Buffalos and Leopards at Murchison Falls National Park. We shall also enjoy a Nile cruise to Bottom of the falls which is so interesting.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

You will be welcomed by a representative of FRIENDS NATURE SAFARIS who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Depending on the time of arrival, our guide will take you on a city tour for an exciting introduction in the capital. Visit some interesting and historical sites like Mosques, Uganda Museum and African Craft Village buying souvenirs. We also advise you to have money changed today. Dinner and overnight at

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: 2 FRIENDS HOTEL

LUXURY: NUMBER 5 HOTEL

DAY 2: KAMPALA –ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY –MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast we board on our safari van to the North western part of Uganda, we shall pass through known Luwero triangle to Nakasongola district then branch off, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for tracking Rhinos after that we have late lunch (You note that this sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can see Rhinos in wild since they we poached to extinct), after that we shall continue to Safari Lodge.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE

LUXURY: CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

DAY 3: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE

Early morning, we go with our packed breakfast for a game drive we shall pass in Tangi Gate  to the northern bank  to see animals it’s the highlight of our safari, we hope to see animals like  Bufallos,Lions,leopard ,Girffes,Elepants and many more, we shall have a picnic  breakfast then drive to Paraa Safari Lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, we do a Nile cruise also interesting to the bottom of the falls, we may see animals we missed to see on a game drive here on boat since they come to River banks to drink water ,Your guide will serve you snacks and drinks. At the bottom we shall leave the boat and hike to the Top of the falls to see the Mighty River being squeezed in a Seven Meter Gorge which forms rainbow and causes rain to drop at this place all the time, after that we shall find our driver and return to  Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE

LUXURY: CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

  DAY 4: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK (CHIMPANZEELAND).

Depart for KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK in the western part of Uganda and is which is known for 13 species primates. It will take approximately 3-4 hours, In the morning, Travel from Queen Elizabeth National Park to tourism city Fort- Portal, taking a scenic drive through the crater lakes region upon arrival in Fort Portal have lunch then drive to KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK and retire to our hotel for dinner and accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON

LUXURY: PRIMATE LODGE KIBALE

  DAY 5: TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK (CHIMPANZEELAND).

After breakfast we get briefed from our centers about Chimpanzee Tracking then we enter the Forest in Search of the Chimps, Kibale Forest is known for harboring the 13 different species of Primates in Africa, we find them take pictures with them. Then after that we travel to back to our hotel for Lunch and Evening at leisure.                             

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON

LUXURY: PRIMATE LODGE KIBALE

    DAY 6: FROM KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.

After warm Breakfast we drive toward south western part of Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is the most visited in Uganda among others. It will take approximately 9-10 hours on road having a stopover at Lake Albert to view the Albertine Rift Valley from there we continue to Gate we enter the pay may see animals on our way to the lodge like  Lions,Kobs and many more. We check in at the lodge, dinner and overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: SIMBA SAFARI CAMP

LUXURY: KATARA LODGE

DAY 7: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.  (GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE

At the park, early morning, wake up take a cup of tea and head for the thrilling game drive at 6:00am. Game to view Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Hyena and a variety of Antelope species. After lunch enjoy the unique 2-hour boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. You will have a chance to view Hippos on close range, have a boat cruise at kazinga channel, watch other bird species and there after transfer back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight at

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: SIMBA SAFARI CAMP

LUXURY: KATARA LODGE

DAY 8: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK BWINDI IMPENETRABLE

Afterwards we depart to BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK. We will pass the southern sector of the park, called Ishasha and known for the tree-climbing lions and here we expect to see some of the lions resting on the branches of trees. As we are getting out of this beautiful park to continue to Bwindi, Finally we arrive and check in at our Lodge.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: HAVEN LODGE

LUXURY: GORILLA FOREST CAMP

DAY 9: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

In the morning we take our breakfast and assemble for briefing according to the group which we are going to trek/track about the does and donots.This activity is one of highlight of our safari, meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi, Especially hikers will love the gorilla trekking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take two to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But we found these creatures it is very rewarding and interesting as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes. After the trek we return back to lodge for lunch and evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Lodge

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: HAVEN LODGE

LUXURY: GORILLA FOREST CAMP

DAY 10: FROM BWINDI  IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK TO KAMPALA

In the morning after a relaxed breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch on the way, stop at the craft shops to souvenirs and in evening we enjoy Kampala by Night Tour

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: ACCASIA

LUXURY: KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL

DAY 11: KAMPALA TO JINJA ADVENTURE CITY

After breakfast we drive to Eastern part of the country passing through Mabira Tropical Rain forest finally we arrive Jinja Adventure City we do a boat cruise on the Nile to see the real Point of the Source of the Nile, after that we can choose to do either Tubing Nile, Bungee Jumping, Water Slides and white water Rafting on the Nile, done with the desired activity we transfer back to Kampala for Dinner and overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION MID RANGE: ACCASIA

LUXURY: KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL

DAY 12: KAMPALA TO AIRPORT

Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on the time of departure you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing you again.