Journey Time: 1 Hour

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and meet our safari guide at the waiting area. He will offer luggage assistance and immediately conduct a transfer to the hotel. Arrive and, check-in with the rest of this day at leisure.

Overnight:

Midrange: The Boma Entebbe – or similar

Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe – or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Pickup Time: 08:00AM. After breakfast at the hotel; transfer to the meeting point (Banga Beach) for briefing prior to the start of your fishing activity.

Thereafter, embark onto the boat and go explore Lake Victoria’s fish species (by catch-release method). This takes not more than 08 hours; and you will be served a picnic lunch with a couple of drinks plus coffees and mineral water in the due course. Fishing here is an opportunity to catch the famous Nile Perch (8- 80 kg in weight) by trolling with lures, on speedboats of between 18 and 30 feet powered by twin outboard engines. Do not miss taking an iconic picture standing at the Equator within Lake Victoria. Note: Enough sun protection; hats, sunglasses, creams (average day time temperatures can rise up to 20^O C), sandals, insect repellent, a camera, binoculars, light day wear with a rain jacket and sweater since the weather is unpredictable.

Return to the hotel and refresh; with dinner at an outside restaurant.

Overnight:

Midrange: The Boma Entebbe – or similar

Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe – or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Journey time: Approx. 7 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Have an early breakfast and check-out; depart Entebbe for Murchison Falls National Park (Lunch at a restaurant En-route after rhino tracking).

Planned Activity: En-route to Masindi 3 hours’ drive out of Entebbe, make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the Rhinos before proceeding to the National Park.

Upon entrance into the park, visit the top of the falls: And view a permanent rainbow at a secure deck amid roars of the Nile with a permanent precipitation. The view is rewarding and explains why Murchison Falls features on most travellers’ bucket lists.

From the waterfall continue with an evening game drive: Follow the delta circuit, known populations of wildlife, with scenic views of savannah and plant vegetation (acacia and borassus palms) propagated by elephants returning from DR. Congo. What to expect: Lions, hippos, waterbucks, leopards, elephants, and patas monkeys among others.  Thereafter proceed to the lodge, check-in and refresh for dinner at leisure.

Overnight:

Midrange: Twiga Safari Lodge – or similar

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Half-Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. After breakfast meet your fishing guide at Paraa and have a briefing prior to the start of your day’s excursion. Be guided on the dos and don’ts for fishing in the wilderness for your own safety since you will be sailing past Nile Crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic with a few drinks and mineral water. At Murchison Falls, fishing is conducted close to the base of the water fall. From the river bank rocks or slightly lower downstream in the pools. You will be sport fishing by casting lures (best method for catching larger fish like the Nile perch and cat fish). Enjoy sailing on the Nile to as you explore the fish types; but you are advised to take caution of the Hippos and Nile crocodiles especially at the banks.

Note: The average daily temperatures could hike up to 40 degrees Celsius especially at mid-day and anglers are advised to be well equipped with enough sun protection such as sun tan lotion, hats and long sleeved shirts, trousers and insect repellent to get rid of Tsetse flies. Basic equipment will be supplied, but you are advised to carry extra personal supplies.

Returning to the lodge in the evening will be for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight:

Midrange: Twiga Safari Lodge – or similar

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar Meal Plan: Half-Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey Time: Approx. 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Have an early breakfast at the lodge and checkout. As planned, depart Murchison Falls for Kibale National Park. Arrive for a traditional lunch at Tinka’s Homestead. After lunch go for Bigodi Community Tour and birding –Planned activities include: Birding in Bigodi swamp, Bigodi coffee tasting, Taste banana beer and traditional vodka, purchase traditional arts and crafts, Cultural entertainment (songs and dances). Proceed to the lodge thereafter and check-in to refresh for dinner at leisure.

Overnight:

Midrange: Turaco Treetops – or similar

Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge – or similar Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Early breakfast and be dropped-off at the park for briefing. Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Experience – Briefing starts at 08:00AM with other park formalities observed before the trek. Kibale’s most popular activity is the Kanyanchu Primate Walk, with the most sought after on this trail being the chimps. Kanyanchu’s chimps have been tracked since 1993 and the chances of locating them are excellent! (Due to permit availability, an alternative sector is Buraiga). Your guided primate trek starts not later than 08:30AM, lasting between 1 – 2 Hours once you encounter the chimps in their natural habitat. The habituated groups are accustomed to human presence; some have been tracked for over 25 years, and the chances of locating stand at 95%. The biodiversity of Kibale comprises other wildlife – over 120 mammals, with several primates like baboons, Ugandan Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, de brazza’s monkey, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys commonly spotted, with 370 bird species including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Wear hiking boots, a face mask, trousers, hand gloves, gaitors, and sufficient water. (Hot lunch and refreshment at the lodge).

Afternoon Activity: Top of the World Hike – The hike begins from Lake Nyabikere Crater “frogs”, with stunning views at sunrise! During the trek learn about the formation of crater lakes, traditional legends, and culture which makes your 2 – 3-hour trail more interesting and worthwhile. Hike across lush gardens, banana, and coffee with tea plantations enjoying splendid views of crater lakes, Fort Portal City, Kibale Forest and the Rwenzori Ranges appearing just below you uphill.

Return to the lodge late evening to refresh for dinner.

Overnight: Midrange: Turaco Treetops – or similar

Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge – or similar Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Journey Time: Approx. 6 Hours

Pickup Time: Flexible depending on flight timing. Breakfast at the lodge followed by a check-out. Thereafter, set off from Kibale National Park to Entebbe Airport (Lunch included at a restaurant En-route). Departure from 06:00PM is recommended. On arrival at the airport, proceed to check-in for your onward departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast plus lunch at a restaurant.