7-Day Classic Safari to the Most Visited National Park & Chimps

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be greeted by a Hail Tours Uganda representative and Thereafter, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you can proceed and have a quick tour in Kampala City, visit owin market, Namirembe hill, the Uganda martyrs shrine namugongo, kasubi tombs and other historical places in Kampala. Overnight at Cassia Lodge.

Main Destination: Kampala (City)

Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner and Drinking water.

Today you will start your safari to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way you will have a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the proud home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda, where they are working hard to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda. Presently the sanctuary is home to twenty-two (22) southern white rhinos. The sanctuary has become increasingly popular with tourists; for Rhino Trekking, Shoebill Trek and Canoe Ride, Bird Watching, Night Walk, Nature Walk and Relaxation. Here you will go on a trek to see these impressive animals.

After this visit you will continue your journey with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Upon arrival to Murchison Falls National Park you will check-in at your hotel, settle in, enjoy dinner and enjoy your rest at Pakuba safari lodge.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner & Drinking water.

 

After an early breakfast, it is time to explore the park. On the Game drive, you will spot as many animals as possible. While driving through the park you can come eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom like elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelope and many tropical birds. The park is especially known for its massive elephant population, huge array of bird species and big herds of buffalo. You will discover some of the parks ecosystems and different scenery with dense woodland, extensive savanna’s and rolling grasslands.

The afternoon boat safari towards the Murchison Falls is a very special activity, it takes approximately 2 hours and goes along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. You can imagine; this boat safari will show you breathtaking scenery. Carefully watch the crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and all the other wildlife and later retire to your accommodation for rest which is Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner & Drinking water.

 

Murchison falls along river Nile is a true master piece of nature! In a small space a million cubic meters of water from the Nile squeeze themselves through the Albertine gorge as they make their way 6,853 km (4,258 miles) towards Egypt. Many people wonder how the scenic falls would actually be, but once you are on top of them and see the entire Nile going through a small gap, it makes sense why so many visitors make the trip. The Nile River is about 50 meters wide on top just before the falls, it drops down 43 meters through a 7-meter-wide gorge.

The journey to the top is a long one but once you reach this place, it becomes worth it. The thunderous spectacle and noise made by the water as it passes through the tiny hole is magnificent – one not to be missed by anyone with the means because no better words can explain the display but seeing it personally.

Enjoy it and later transfer to Queen and your accommodation will be Irungu forest safari lodge.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking water.

 

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel

After your breakfast at the hotel, you will start your day with an early game drive within the park. This will be done on Kasenyi area which is a “home where animals breed from. Expect to see animals like the African buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, warthogs, Uganda kobs, lions, and leopards. Also expect to see a number of bird species because the area has over 610 bird species.

Come back for lunch, after lunch, you shall have a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. There you shall see animal that will come to take water on the channel and it will help you to see animals that you might have missed on your game drive. You shall also be able to see animals like hippos and lots of crocodiles, see birds like the pelicans, king fishers, cormorants, African darta, African fish eagles, the yellow billed stalks, black crakes, herons, African jacana, egrets, and many others. Retire to your lodge at Irungu forest  safari lodge.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner & Drinking water.

Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking and crater lakes