9-Day Murchison, Kibale, Queen, Bwindi & Mburo Lake Tour

Pick-up from Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 1Pick-up from Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Pick-up from Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary You will be picked up by your guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services. After greetings, you'll drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you'll visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where rhinos live in the wild. You'll proceed with your journey, having lunch en route. You will then enter the park and visit the top of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park 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) Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant Show more LeopardOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

Day 2Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls You'll have breakfast early in the morning, and then head out to the savannah plains in search of the early grazers. The game drive will allow you to see animals such as leopards, lions, and hyenas as they search for prey. You'll also see other animals such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, giraffes, bushbucks, antelopes, and many others. You'll then head back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Later, you'll head to the jetty for an afternoon bat cruise to the bottom of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. You'll witness how the River Nile spreads out after forcing itself into an 8-meter gorge. You'll see other animals, such as Nile crocodiles, waiting to prey on the weak, and hippos enjoying aquatic life. You'll then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 3Transfer to Kibale National Park Transfer to Kibale National Park You'll check out of the lodge and embark on a journey to Kibale National Park. You'll have lunch en route, either in Masindi or Hoima, depending on which location is more convenient. You'll arrive in the late afternoon, where playful baboons will welcome you as you approach the forest. You'll check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight as you prepare for chimp trekking the day after. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk

Day 4Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk You'll have an early breakfast and then head out to the park headquarters with your packed lunch. You'll undergo a briefing about the chimpanzee trekking rules. You'll be led by a ranger and guide to the forest in search of a chimpanzee community. After finding them, you'll spend an hour in their presence and then return to the starting point for a brief period of relaxation. Later, you'll head to the Bigodi community for a swamp walk to see more primates and bird species, as well as learning about the role played by local communities in the conservation of tourism's natural resources. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive

Day 5Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive You'll have breakfast and check out of the lodge. You'll embark on a 2 to 3-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll check in at the lodge, have lunch, and then embark on a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. You'll see a variety of animals that come to quench their thirst during the hot hours of the day. You'll see buffalos, elephants, warthogs, and hippos. You'll then embark on a game drive, where you'll see other animals like Uganda kobs, lions, buffalos, warthogs, and many others. Later, you'll head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park 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) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP via Ishasha sector for a tree-climbing lions experience

Day 6Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP via Ishasha sector for a tree-climbing lions experience Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP via Ishasha sector for a tree-climbing lions experience You'll have breakfast and check out of the lodge. You'll pass through the Ishasha sector, home to the tree-climbing lions, which is an unusual behavior among these big cats, as well as other animals. Then, you'll head to the gorilla capital, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 7Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi You'll have an early breakfast and then head out to the park headquarters with your packed lunch. You'll undergo a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules and regulations. You'll be led by a ranger and guide to the forest in search of the designated gorilla family in a group of 8. After finding the gorillas, you'll spend an hour in their presence and then head back to the starting point. You'll be rewarded with a gorilla trekking certificate, thanking you for participating in the conservation of gorillas. You'll then embark on a journey to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning canoe cruise and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 8Morning canoe cruise and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Morning canoe cruise and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park After breakfast, you'll embark on a canoe cruise on Lake Bunyonyi. This second-deepest lake in Africa is dotted with 29 islands, some of them with unique history, which you'll learn, while others have animals that you can see. You will then check out of the lodge and head to Lake Mburo National Park. You'll embark on a game drive, which will allow you to see a variety of animals like zebras, warthogs, elands, buffalos, elephants, and many others. Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Show more ElephantNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning game drive and transfer back to Entebbe to end the tour

Day 9Morning game drive and transfer back to Entebbe to end the tour Morning game drive and transfer back to Entebbe to end the tour On this day, you'll have breakfast and head out to the savannahs again, where you may get a chance to see some of the animals that you might have missed the day before. After that, you will embark on a 3.5-hour journey to Entebbe, where you will either head to the hotel or the airport for your flight out. This will mark the end of the ultimate Uganda primates and wildlife tour. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Safari Vacations and Travel Services, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised o