15 Days Uganda Wildlife & Fishing Tour

After Breakfast, You Will Have A Detailed City Tour Of Kigali & Visit:
Kigali Genocide Memorial Site; Which Offered A Place In Which The Bereaved Could Bury Their Families & Now Over 250,000 Victims Are Buried At The Site. This Site Also Includes Three Permanent Exhibitions, The Largest Of Which Documents The Genocide Of April 1994. Get To The Children's Memorial & An Exhibition Of The History Of Genocidal Violence.
Habyarimana Museum (House Where Genocide Was Planned): This Was A Presidential Home To The Former Presidents; Juvinal Habyarimana & Pasteur Bizimungu. Located Just 4km From Kigali International Airport, The Site Is Now A National Museum Attracting An Average Of 400 Tourists Per Day, Driven By Curiosity To Witness The Very House Where The Inner Circle (Akazu) Gathered To Structure The Massive Genocide.
Continue To Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre (Nyamata Twin Churches): Just 30 Km Outside Kigali. Many Tutsis Gathered Here As Churches Were Known To Be Safe For Refuge & About 10,000 People Sought Refuge In The Church. The Church Walls Today Portray The Actual Events Of How The Militias Put Holes Into The Walls Just To Throw Grenades Inside, To Create A Way Through & The People Inside Were Shot/Killed With Machetes Upon Entering. The Clothing & Identity Cards Of The Deceased Are Still On Display. People In The Neighborhood Were Later Killed After The Terrible Church Massacre & Their Remains (50,000 People) Are Buried Here.
After This Excursion, The Rest Of The Day Will Be Spent At Leisure With Dinner At The Hotel. Overnight: Onomo Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel – Or Similar

Journey Time: 5hrs
Enjoy A Leisurely Morning And Thereafter Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park In Uganda. Arrive And Have Lunch At The Lodge With The Afternoon/Evening At Leisure.
You May Opt For The Batwa Cultural Trail; Explore More About Their Unique Lifestyle Or Enjoy A Canoe Ride On Lake Mulehe (Optional) – Depending On Tracked Group.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge/ Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – Or Similar

Early In The Morning After An Early Breakfast, Take Part In The Day’s Main Activity; Gorilla Tracking Comprised Of Over 346 Bird Species, 400 Plant Species, 202 Butterfly Species, 163 Tree Species & The Most Astonishing Scenic Views.
Head To The Park Headquarters For Briefing At Exactly 8:00am By Road Transfer. Gorilla Tracking Is A Very Captivating & Unforgettable Experience, Which More Than Repays The Effort Needed To Reach Bwindi.
This Starts At 8:30am And Can Last A Few Hours To A Whole Day Depending On Where The Gorillas Were Left The Previous Day. Enjoy The Evening At Leisure Exploring The Nearby Community And Shop For Souvenirs.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge/ Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – Or Similar

Journey Time: 4 – 5 Hours
After An Early Breakfast, Depart For Another Scene Of Unique Flora & Fauna.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Is Famous For Diverse Ecosystems Including Sprawling Savannah, Shady Humid Forests, Sparkling Lakes, Wetlands & Crater Lakes With Varied Wildlife & Birds. Approaching Via The Southerly Ishasha Sector Will Offer You An Opportunity To See The Riverine & Open Savannah Vegetation With Acacia & Fig Trees With Stunning Views Of The Undulating Landscape With A Clear View Of Wildlife (Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, Kob, Impalas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Elands & Others).
Encounter The Tree Climbing Lions; The Most Exciting Experience In Ishasha; Tree Climbing Lions That Reside Up In The Acacia/Fig Trees Are Spotted Hanging Up In The Trees, Trying To Avoid Tsetse Flies & Other Ground Insects’ Bites While Enjoying Their Prey. After Exploring Ishasha, Continue To The Lodge, Check In To Enjoy Lunch And Go For A Dusk Game Drive In The Evening.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, Go Explore The Highlights Of This Wonderful National Park.
Dawn Game Drive; Explore The Park’s Flora & Fauna To Include The Elusive Bird Species & Various Animals Like Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, Impalas, Waterbucks, Kob, Warthogs & The Rare Big Cats. Enjoy A Scenic View Of Several Crater Lakes Like Nyamunuka (Medicinal To The Animals) & Munyanyange (Frequented By Flamingos)
Proceed To Lake Katwe (Salty Lake); Meet The Local People At The Salt Works & Learn About Local Salt Mining At Lake Katwe, Taking You Through The Whole Process With Cultural Interactions. Thereafter Return To The Lodge For Lunch.
Afternoon Boat Cruise; Head To The Dock & Embark Onto The Boat For A Wonderful Wildlife Experience. This Boat Cruise Is Spiced Up With A Stunning View Of The Mweya Peninsular & A Local Fishing Village Along The Shore. Spot Various Birds Like; The African Fish Eagle, Pelicans, Flamingos, Hammerkop, Egrets, The African Fin Foot, Pied Kingfishers, Marabou Storks, Migratory Flamingos, Vultures, Kites & Many More, Together With Animals Like Hippos, Buffalos, Warthogs, Crocodiles & Waterbucks As Most Visit To Water & Cool Off.
After The Boat Cruise, You Will Visit Mweya Museum To Learn More About The National Park. Return To The Lodge Thereafter & Stay At Leisure With Dinner In A Quiet Atmosphere.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge – Or Similar

Journey Time: 2 – 3 Hrs
Enjoy Breakfast And Start Your Journey To Kibale National Park. This Trip Is Composed Of A Scenic View Of The Rwenzori Mountains & A Brief Stopover At The Equator (Photo Opportunity) In Kasese. Upon Arrival & Check-In At The Lodge, Stay At Leisure & Have Lunch With Chimpanzee Tracking In The Afternoon.
At 795 Sq.Km, This Is Home To Over 351 Tree Species Some Over 200 Years Old, Famous For 13 Primate Species Including Chimpanzees, 70 Mammals & Over 375 Bird Species. Go Chimp Tracking & Explore The Various Bird Species (Great Blue Turaco) & More Primates Like Black & White Colobus With Other Animals Such As Bushbucks & Mongoose.
After Chimps Tracking, Feel Free To Opt For A Visit To Bigodi Community To Interact With The Locals & Shop For Souvenirs. Proceed To Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary & Explore Birds Like; The African Hobby, Great Blue Turaco, Black Kite, Swamp Flycatcher & Many More Species. Alternatively, Return To The Lodge & Enjoy The Evening At Leisure.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale / Papaya Lake Lodge – Or Similar

Journey Time: 2 Hours
After Breakfast On A Leisurely Morning, You Will Depart For Fort Portal. Spend The Day Exploring This Tourist Hub. Here Is A Sample Of Activities To Take Part In:
Fort Portal Town Tour: Visit The Toro King’s Palace, Tour The Verdant Tea Plantations & Meet The Locals. Enjoy Cool Evenings With Spectacular Views Over The Nearby Rwenzori Mountains.
Toro Botanical Gardens; A Unique Environment Where A Variety Of Flowers, Medicinal Plants Vegetables & Fruits Are Grown. It Is A Magical Place To Visit, Taste Locally Grown Fruits & Vegetables & Explore The Rich Biodiversity Of The Region.
Crater Lake Hikes: The Bunyaruguru Crater Lake Region Is Located In Western Uganda, Only 26km South Of Fort Portal. Depending On Your Interest & Fitness Level, The Experience Can Include Waterfalls, Crater Rims & Coffee Terraces. Also, Explore The Various Birds, Butterflies, & Primates.
Overnight: Fort Motel / Mountains Of The Moon Hotel – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, Check-Out Of The Hotel To Start Your Journey To Murchison Falls National Park Via Hoima. You Will Have Lunch En-Route (Clients’ Own Cost) At A Local Restaurant. Arrival At The Park Is Foreseen In The Evening.
The Park Is Uganda's Largest, At Approximately 3,840sq.Km & Bisected By The Victoria Nile From East To West For A Distance Of About 115km. It Is The Location Of The Murchison Falls, Where The Waters Of The Nile Flow Through A Narrow Gorge Only 7m Wide Before Plunging 43m. Murchison Falls Conservation Area & The Adjacent Budongo Forest Reserve Have 76 Species Of Mammals As Well As Uganda's Largest Population Of Nile Crocodiles Together With Aver 450 Bird Species.
Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, You Will Have A Game Drive Through The Delta Circuit, Reputably Known For High Concentrations Of Wildlife. This 4-5hour Game Drive Will Reward You With Stunning Views Of The Savanna & Other Plant Vegetation Of Acacia & Borassus Palm Trees Propagated By Elephants All The Way From Congo.
Expect A Wide Variety Of Wildlife Including; Lions, Hippos, Waterbucks, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Hyenas, Oribis, Uganda Kobs, Baboons And Patas Monkeys And Many More. Take A Stop At The Nile Delta Where You Will View Hippos Cooling Off In The Water, And Have Some Photos Around The Bank. Later On, Drive Back To The Lodge And Enjoy Your Lunch.
In The Afternoon Go For A Launch Cruise On River Nile; Offering You A Chance To Experience A Variety Of Wildlife As You Enjoy The Stunning Views Along The World’s Longest River. In Addition To Taking You Close To The Base Of The Waterfall, This Exciting 3-Hour Launch Cruise Follows A Stretch Of The Nile With A Compelling African Atmosphere. Game Viewing Is Excellent Where You Will Expect;
 Hippos In Their Hundreds
 The Nile Crocodiles
 Small Herds Of Buffalo, Waterbuck, And Kob
 Elephants
The Birdlife On The Banks Is So Captivating And The Birds To Be Seen Include The African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Saddle-Billed Stork, African Jacana, Pied And Malachite Kingfishers, African Skimmer, Piacpiac, Rock Pratincole Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters And Many More. After The Launch Cruise, Return To Your Lodge And Stay At Leisure With Dinner In Progress.
Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge – Or Similar

After Breakfast With Packed Lunch, Meet Your Fishing Guide & Go Fishing In The Waters Of The Great River Nile Across Varied Wildlife & Several Bird Species. Sail To The Delta & Explore The Various Fish Types Amidst Hippos & Other Water Mammals.
Fishing In Murchison Falls National Park Is So Exciting & Involves Catching Fish By Casting Lures (Best Method For Catching Larger Fish Like The Nile Perch & Cat Fish), To Include Live Bait & Termites For Smaller Fish Like The Tiger Fish.
Advised To Carry Enough Sun Protection Equipment (Temps Rise Over 40°C), Wear Long Socks, Trousers & Insect, Repellants; Also Carry Your Personal Fishing Equipment In Addition To The Available. Note That It Is A “Catch & Release Activity” With Methods Like Casting Lures, Spinning & Live Bait, To Be Able To Catch The Nile Perch, Catfish, Tiger Fish Among Others. Returning To The Lodge Will Be In The Evening Where You Will Refresh After This Long Day Of Activity.

Journey Time: 5 – 6 Hours
Enjoy An Early Breakfast & After Check-Out Start Off Your Journey To Kampala City. This Is A Five To Six Hours’ Drive With An En-Route Lunch (Clients’ Own Cost) At A Local Restaurant. Optional Activity: En-Route To Kampala City, You Will Stopover At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary To Track The Rare Rhinos On Foot.
Thereafter Proceed With The Rest Of The Journey To Kampala, Upon Arrival, Check-In And Spend The Rest Of The Evening At Leisure.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, Start Your Journey Eastwards To Jinja. Arrive And Meet Your Fishing Guide Who Will Brief You Regarding This Activity & Thereafter Go Fishing On Lake Victoria In Jinja. You Will Also Have An Opportunity To Take Part In Some Optional Adrenaline Activities Of The Nile. Some Fishing Equipment Supplied Includes Gps, Fish-Finder, Rods & Reels, Lures, In Company Of A Professional Skipper.

You Have An Opportunity To Spice Up Your Fishing Tour With The Below Optional Activities:

• Bungee Jumping


• River Boarding


• Hydro – Speed


• Kayaking


• White Water Rafting


• Quad Biking


• Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

At Sunset, You Will Travel Back To The Hotel In Kampala City From Where You Will Enjoy Your Dinner At Leisure.

Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo – Or Similar

In The Morning After Breakfast, Depart For Entebbe To Lake Victoria. Spend The Whole Day Engaging In Fishing On Lake Victoria.
Lake Victoria Is The Right Spot For Hooking One Of The World’s Largest Fresh Water Fish; The Nile Perch Through “Catch And Release” With Experienced And Knowledgeable Fishing Guides Who Are Fluent In English Language.
The Activity Is Available All Year Round But It Is Advisable To Avoid Full Moon And Also Exclude April And May, Which Is The Rainy Season. The Main Type Of Fish Here Is The Nile Perch (Ranging From Approximately 8-80 Kg) And Trolling With Lures Is The Preferred Method.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Laico Lake Victoria Hotel – Or Similar

Depending On Your Homebound Flight Schedule, Enjoy Breakfast At Leisure & Later Be Transferred To The Airport To Check In For Your Departure Flight.
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Disclaimer: 1. The Journey Time Stated In The Itinerary Is An Estimation And It Is Subject To Variation Depending On Traffic And Road Conditions.
2. Listed Accommodation Options Are Subject To Change For Similar Ones Depending On Availability Per Destination Visited.