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Arrival 

• You'll be collected from the airport.

• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast you will drive towards north to Murchison Falls National Park. There will be a stopover in Masindi Town for lunch thereafter, and visit Kabalega-Baker Monument in Kijura.
The Kabalega-Baker monument is a site found near Masindi Town. This is where Omukama Kamurasi the King of Bunyoro Kitara at that time; met Sir Samuel Baker and his wife Florence who had come to Bunyoro from Egypt up to the R. Nile. Thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park for a night.

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

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Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive, Boat Cruise and community visit

After early morning breakfast set off for a Game Drive within the designated routes and return at the Lodge for lunch, then after go for a Boat Cruise in the afternoon. Visit the community group (Murchison Falls Community Eco-Tourism and Conservation) and learn their relationship with wildlife, get entertained by the music from Adungu dance.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Fort Portal Town

After early morning breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park with a stopover for lunch in Hoima Town. Stop at Pearson Memorial monument at the top of the escarpment. Get to know about the first great Elephant hunter and ranger with that great and clear view of Lake Albert and blue mountains of DR of Congo in the background. Drive to Mparo Tombs.
Drive to Mparo Tombs in Hoima, located about 2 Kilometres along Hoima – Masindi Road which houses the Burial grounds for Kings of Omukama Chwa II, Kabalega Sir Tito Winyi and several Princesses and Princes of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom; which was formerly Kabalegas’ Palace. Visit Karuziika the Kings’ Palace in Hoima town; the home of Omukama Rukirabasaija Solomon Agutamba Gafabusa Iguru. After lunch proceed to Kibale National Park.

Main Destination:

Fort Portal (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountains of the Moon Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Fort Portal

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Visit Amabeere ga Nyinamwiiru and Karuziika Palace

After early morning breakfast, drive to Amabeere ga Nyinamwiiru. This site is near Nyakasura School about 9 Kilometers west of Fort Portal Town in Kabarole District. It is a limestone site which has stalagmites and stalactites; learn about who Nyinamwiiru was.
In the afternoon; visit Kabarole Palace (Karuziika) at Harukooto, in Fort Portal Town. This is the Royal Palace for Rukirabaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom.

Main Destination:

Fort Portal (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountains of the Moon Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Fort Portal

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After early morning breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Do evening Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of Elephants, Lions, Kobs, Buffalos, Waterbucks and Baboons. Drive to Kasenyi plains for the memorable safari experience in Queen Elizabeth set again the back drop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains. The vast savanna of Kasenyi is the perfect setting for a classic African. Enjoy huge heads of Uganda kobs, pride of lions, warthogs grazing bent on their knees, huge elephants strides across the savanna plains, aggressive looking buffaloes graze the plains and many other attracting wildlife species, the endless plains make it an idea provider a dream photo opportunities for the most enjoyable incredible wildlife spectacle.

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

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Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Parkview Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After early morning breakfast drive to Kasenyi plains for the memorable safari experience in Queen Elizabeth set again the back drop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains. The vast savanna of Kasenyi is the perfect setting for a classic African. Enjoy huge heads of Uganda kobs, pride of lions, warthogs razing bent on their knees, huge elephants strides across the savanna plains, aggressive looking buffaloes graze the plains and many other attracting wildlife species, the endless plains make it an idea provider a dream photo opportunities for the most enjoyable incredible wildlife spectacle. After game viewing drive back to the lodge for lunch before set off to Kazinga Channel for afternoon boat cruise.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Parkview Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense

• Drinks not included

Day 7

Morning Game drive in Ishasha Sector

Drive to Bwindi via Ishasha and do game drive in search of tree climbing lions and have lunch in Kihiihi Town. After lunch drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the afternoon, visit a community group of Bakiga and learn about their lifestyle. Get entertained by their Kitagururo dance and drumming.

Best Time To VisitJune to August and December to February

High SeasonJune to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best WeatherJune to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

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Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Batwa Experience

After morning breakfast; drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Stop over for lunch in Kisoro Town. After lunch we go for Batwa Community Experience. Learn how they used to live in the forest, enjoy the scenic beauty of Kisoro this is one of the best community experience.

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

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Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After morning breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, have lunch there. After lunch go for a community walk. Visit Kabale Museum and learn the Kikiga traditions. Kigezi is referred as the Switzerland of Africa with green terraced hills, enjoy the snake like roads.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

BirdNest Resort

• Mid-range resort located in or near Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Visit to Kisiizi Falls and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After early morning breakfast, drive to Kisiizi falls. This magnificent scenery and breath-taking site is found near Kisiizi Hospital. The electricity used in the hospital and other surrounding villages is generated from these Kisiizi falls. It is a known fact that girls who would get pregnant before marriage would be tied and their brothers push and throw them down the falls to die. However, this backward, outdated, primitive and inhumane tradition is no longer practiced. There will be stop overs for refreshments and lunch at selected restaurants as you drive to Mbarara Town.

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

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Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Visit to Igongo Cultural Center

After the guided nature walk around the falls, you drive to Igongo Cultural Centre and Country Hotel for lunch located at an urban comfort that provides a refreshing environment characterized by ever-green trees and a traditional restaurant with good ambience for the delicious food.
Visit the cultural museum where the future meets the past. Visit eriijukiro, Kwazi (Nkwanzi) crafts, and bookshop, cultural villages such as; Mparo Court and Kitami Palace. These places house the traditional huts for cattle and crop farmers. Visit the magnificent sculpture of the warrior queen in her court, a representation of ancient Mpororo Kingdom. Thereafter, drive to Lake Mburo National Park.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

After morning breakfast go for game drive, enjoy the boat cruise, enjoy the lake, and keep on the lookout for; Crocodiles, Buffalos, and Hippos as well as the colorful Kingfishers, magnificent Eagles, and Hammerkops with enormous nests.
Drive and proceed to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator and have lunch, do experiments then proceed to Kampala.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Visit to Namugongo martyrs Shrine & Uganda National Museum

After breakfast, drive to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine which is about 15 Kilometers east of Kampala City. This is where the 22 Catholic Martyrs were burnt alive on the orders of Kabaka (King) Mwanga of Buganda in 1886. Visit the persecution stamp embedded in a Fig Tree that has grown around it. It is clearly visible besides the pile of dummies of the martyrs who were burnt to death draped in reeds.
After lunch at a selected restaurant, visit the Uganda Museum the 109 years old home of Uganda's’ ethological, natural, historical and traditional collections of cultural heritage. It is located in Kamwokya, next to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) headquarters. It was officially launched in 1954 and the building was designed by Ernest May a Germany Architect.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Africana

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Kampala

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Visit Kasubi Tombs

Visit Kasubi Tombs the burial ground for Buganda Kings. This is where the four former kings of Buganda were buried. These are; Kabaka Mutesa I, Kabaka Mwanga II, Kabaka David Chwa, and Kabaka Sir, Edward Luwangula Mutesa II. It is important to note here that; Kabaka Sir Edward Luwangula Mutesa II was the first President of the Republic of Uganda. Visit Bulange, the Parliament of Buganda Kingdom.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Africana

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Kampala

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Visit to Etanda Cultural Adventure

After early morning breakfast, drive to Mityana for Entanda Cultural adventure. Stop at Ttanda pits found in Ttanda village near Mityana Town. They are numerious, deep and circular holes. They are associated with Kintu traditions in Buganda mythology (they are said to be death traps) pits.
Proceed and reach Entanda Cultural Adventure; a pure Eco-cultural adventure and experience in a natural environment offered by warm rural people. You are not a spectator but get involved and participate in all the activities there hence; while at Entanda you will definitely enjoy.
1) Be sure to enjoy the following:
2) Buffet of fresh organic fruits
3) Irresistible traditional music, dance and drama
4) Practical classes on traditional food preparation
5) Very educative fun and informative Kojja and Senga talks among others.
After all this you drive back to Kampala and then to Entebbe International Airport.
END OF TRIP.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour 

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.