Majestic Wildlife and Primate Encounters: Your Ultimate 7-Day Ugandan Safari Journey

Embark on a 7-day Ugandan adventure at Murchison Falls with incredible wildlife sightings and an unforgettable gorilla encounter. Meet nature's marvels!

Itinerary:

Day 1: No.5 Boutique Hotel, Entebbe

Entebbe

Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Tourists can look forward to spending days on beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.

Day Itinerary

• TBA: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. 
• TBA: VIP meet & greet through immigration procedures at the Airport. 
• TBA: Transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe for check-in. 
• TBA: Dinner and overnight stay. 

Overnight: No.5 Boutique Hotel  

Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, is the new and stylish boutique hotel, Hotel No.5. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.

Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.

Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No. 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this busy town.

Activities

Equator Line

Basis

Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Nile Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park          

Murchison Falls National Park

Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild-Giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelope, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles.

Day Itinerary

•  0730: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast. 
• 0745: Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
•  1125: A stop over at the Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking 
• 1300: Lunch at the Sanctuary or enroute hotel in Masindi. 
• 1430: Continue to the Park. 
• 1630: Arrival at the park and visit the top of the falls. 
• 1700: Check at your lodge.  
• 1830: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. 
• Overnight: Nile Safari Lodge          

Nile Safari Lodge is a luxury eco-friendly safari lodge located on the Victoria Nile River banks in Uganda. The lodge is situated in the heart of the Murchison Falls National Park and offers spectacular views of the river and endless game viewing opportunities. Accommodation includes eight secluded bandas equipped with en-suite facilities, a private view deck with deck chairs and a mosquito net. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Activities

• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Wild Frontiers Murchison Falls Top of the Falls Walk

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Located north of Kampala in the Nakasongola district of Uganda, The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in the country with wild rhinos. Currently home to twenty two southern white rhinos, the sanctuary offers rhino trekking, shoebill trekking, canoeing, bird watching, and night walks. Visitors may also spot a range of other species including Uganda kobs, oribis, bush bucks, and water bucks. The prehistoric-looking shoebill stork is one of the most sought after birds in Uganda, and the sanctuary is one of the only places where they can almost always be seen. See over 300 bird species along bird trails through the woodlands, swamp and savannah, and take a guided night walk, where you will be introduced to extraordinary night sounds and sensations, including a beautifully clear night sky and several nocturnal animals.

Wild Frontiers Murchison Falls Top of the Falls Walk

Some of the most powerful moving water in the world, the top of Murchison Falls sees the entirety of the Nile River squeeze itself through a mere 7-meter gap; an epic display of nature’s power. A trail runs down the side of the gorge, allowing the opportunity to view the main falls, and the second “Independence” falls. The views are spectacular and the spray of the falls really refreshing. The walk takes approximately 45 minutes and requires average fitness.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Nile Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park          

Day Itinerary

• 0600: Begin the day with a cup of coffee.
• 0615: Start off your dawn Murchison game safari drive.  
• 0900: Return from your game drive for a full breakfast and refreshments.
• 1200: Lunch at the Lodge
• 1330: Transfer to catch up a boat ride along the Nile at 14h00. 
• 1400: Proceed for 3hrs Murchison Falls boat safari.
• 1700: Return to the lodge. 
• 1830: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge. 

Activities

• Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive
• Murchison Falls Boat Trip

Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive

The Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive takes place in the Murchison Falls National Park. The main areas of the drive are the Delta, Buligi Peninsula and the southern section which is known as the heart of Murchison. The Delta allows visitors an opportunity to see Lions, while the triangle of grassland in the Buligi Peninsula provides an opportunity to see elephant, buffalo, antelopes, and giraffes. This grassland is bound by the Victoria Nile entering Lake Albert with the Albert Nile flowing out of it. Lions, leopard, and waterbirds along with hippos can also be spotted here. Much of the southern part is populated with dense bush and forest, where lions and giraffes can also be seen.

Murchison Falls Boat Trip

Launches run from Paraa to the base of the Falls. The three hour return journey is for many a highlight of a trip to Murchison. Along the river there are thousands of hippos, enormous crocodiles, amazing bird life a possible sighting of the rare shoebill.

A boat trip from Paraa to the Delta where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Albert offers excellent game viewing and birding opportunities and takes about five hours.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: No.5 Boutique Hotel, Entebbe         

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a cup of coffee. 
• 0900: Drive and return to Kampala. 
• 1400: Estimated time of arrival in Kampala with lunch. 
• 1600: continue to Entebbe for your overnight stay at Protea Hotel
• 1900: Dinner and overnight stay. 

Overnight: No.5 Boutique Hotel    

Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, is the new and stylish boutique hotel, Hotel No.5. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.

Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.

Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No. 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this busy town.

Activities

Kasubi Royal Tombs

Kasubi Royal Tombs

Situated on Kasubi hill, within Kampala, Uganda, the Kasubi Tombs site is an active religious place in the Buganda Kingdom. Four Kabakas are buried at Kasubi tombs, namely Muteesa I, Basamula Mwanga II, Daudi Chwa II, and Fredrick Walugembe Muteesa II. The Kasubi Tombs is a place where the Kabaka and others in Buganda’s complex cultural hierarchy frequently carry out important centuries-old Ganda rituals.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

•  Airport transfers.
• Exclusive use of a private 4x4 Safari vehicle. 
•  All Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
• A Boat trip to the bottom of the Falls
• Visit the top of the falls
• Park fees.
•  Ziwa Sanctuary Rhino Tour.
• Batwa Community Walk experience. 
• Services of English-speaking Driver/guide.
• One Gorilla Trekking permit in Bwindi
•  Return flight to Bwindi 
• Enroute lunches.
• All Game drives.
• Bottled drinking water. 
• All our assistance. 
•  All government taxes. 

Excluded

• International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
• All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entry visa fees,
• Optional extras whilst in Uganda & Rwanda
•  Drinks throughout the trip,
•  Tips and gratuities,
•  Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.