Activities Day 1

At arrival time

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  You will be transferred from the airport in Entebbe International Airport.
  Transfer upon arrival to Secrets GH arranged by Secrets GH through shuttle driver ….. - his WhatsApp number is +256 ….. - he will pick you up at the airport with a sign SECRETS or your name.
  Secrets WhatsApp number: +256 …..
  Transfer time; 20 MIn

Activities Day 2

After Breakfast

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  Start of Roundtrip from Entebbe to Ziwa (travel time 4-5 hours)
  Hotel or Landing Site Pick Up by your guide, briefing and first optional stop at Victoria Mall. 
  Here you can change money at the Forex office or use the ATM. 
  Please use the one of DTB inside the mall on the right side next to DTB Entebbe Branch. 
  This ATM is free of charge. 
  The one from ABSA opposite is very expensive. In case DTB is out of order your guide will drive you to the next Stanbic, Equity or Bank of Africa ATM.
  In the Mall you can purchase sim cards or buy some snacks at Carrefour Supermarket.
  In the car we provide you with natural mineral water. If you prefer soft drinks or sparkling water you might get that at here Carrefour or in supermarkets during your trip.
  Don't buy fruits in the supermarket you will bypass the best fruit market on the way to Ziwa. In Uganda we buy where it grows ;-)
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  Transfer by Road, Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

   

  Transfer time; about 4-5 hours

After arrival

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  Lunch in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch 
  

Activities Day 3

At about 8 am

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  Rhino walking safari, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - please wear long trousers, closed shoes and put your trouser ends inside the socks, that the ants cannot attack you. Come with a hat, enough sun protection and water.

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  Transfer by Road, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to Murchison Falls National Park
  Transfer time; about 2-3 hours

During transfer

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  Visit View Point Top of Murchison Falls
  The Top of the Falls viewpoint is one of the park's highlights. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as it can be muddy and slippery.
  After descending to the lower viewpoint, don't miss the opportunity to climb to the higher Platform 1 and then on to Platform 2. You'll get very wet on the first higher platform, so you can skip it, but the WOW view is on the next level. 
  
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  A picnic lunch is planned at the viewpoint at the top of the Falls. Your guide will organize a Rolex with you along the way in Masindi at the entrance to the Masindi Market. This is a typical, delicious Ugandan street food. It is a flatbread (chapati) in which an omelet with or without vegetables is rolled. The name doesn't come from the famous watch brand; it comes from the words 'to roll' and 'take it out'.
  If you wish, you can also book a luxurious bush lunch at a hidden spot overlooking the falls. This costs $60 per person and must be booked before the start of the trip.

Afternoon

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  Afternoon Game Drive in Murchison Falls NP. Enjoy your first encounter with the wild in best afternoon light. The park offers lots of animals and with luck you can complete the spotting of the big five within 24 hours.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

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  Early Morning Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park
  You set off at dawn and are excited to see the animal world awaken. In the morning, it can be chilly in the car with the roof open. Please remember to bring a scarf and a thin jacket.
  

Around midday

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  Lunch at Bamboo View Tower is the best choice, as there is always a cool breeze.
  Please order at breakfast time, that your lunch should be served on the view tower.

At 2 pm

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  Boat Safari on the Nile to Murchison Falls.
  A diverse range of wildlife awaits you on the banks and in the water, and at the end, you'll see the Murchison Falls from below.
  This Boat Safari is booked as a seat on the big boat not in a small private boat.
  A private boat is indeed the far better option as it goes closer to the shores and offers you more time to take pictures are watch the wildlife. 
  Extra Cost for private boat ( solotraveler 160 USD, 2 travelers 70 USD pp, 3 Travelers 40$ pp, from 4 travelers we automatically include the private boat!
  
  

After Boattrip optional

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  Late afternoon Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

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  Transfer by Road, Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park
  Transfer time; 6 - 7 hours

After arrival

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   you will walk through the Bigodi Forest and Wetlands to see monkeys, birds and a diverse range of flora. Be careful, it can get muddy and wobbly, the "walkways" often consist of loose boards laid over the muddy areas. If you are lucky, you will see red or black and white colobus monkeys and the stately blue turacos.

Activities Day 6

At about 8 am

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  Chimpanzee Tracking, Kibale National Park
  The highlight of the day comes at around 2 p.m. You walk into the rainforest with a ranger in search of our closest relatives, the chimpanzees.
  Good hiking boots, a rain poncho, a face mask and drinking water should be part of the basic equipment here, as well as a camera. Since the chimpanzees are visited in the morning, your ranger knows roughly where the animals are and chimpanzees often give themselves away with their loud roars. As soon as you have found the great apes, they can spend an hour with you. They are used to human visitors and are not disturbed by our presence. After an hour, you return to civilization. As soon as you arrive at a drivable road, your guide will be contacted and will pick you up.

Early Morning

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  Transfer by Road, Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  Transfer time; about 3 hours

At 4:15pm

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  Boat Safari, Kazinga Channel from Mweya to Lake Edward
  We have once again organised a wonderful boat trip for you. This time on the Kazinga Channel from Mweya half peninsula to Lake Edward. Many animals on the banks and hundreds of pied kingfishers, nesting in the cliffs along the banks will be spotted. A dreamlike scenery awaits you.

Activities Day 7

After early breakfast

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  As Acacia Lodge is located inside the park, you leave the lodge this morning with your luggage after nearly breakfast and start your transfer to Bwindi with a game drive.
  Transfer time; about whole day, net transfer 5 hours

During transfer optional

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  Optional Visit Twin Lakes View Point - Kichwamba 
   as a short Photo Stop 
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  Optional visit of the The Elephant Dung Project is a women's cooperative supporting farmers. Since the farmers' fields are repeatedly infested by elephants, this project offers a small compensation by buying up the manure. Handmade paper is then made from this. During the visit the project and the manufacturing process will be explained. You can buy products made from 'elephant' paper there, but also others such as cold-pressed avocado oil for the skin. They expect that you buy something or leave a donation.

   
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  Optional Stop at Kitagata Hotsprings
  A photo stop at the Kitagata Hotsprings is worth a small detour, if you have enough time…on Uganda's roads, you never know exactly how long it will take. The hot springs serve as an open-air spa for locals.
  

Activities Day 8

Morning to possibly afternoon

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  Important for gorilla tracking: good waterproof hiking boots, gaiters if necessary, muted colors, long pants and sleeves, gardening gloves, sunscreen, and rain gear.
  A briefing by the rangers begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a cultural performance. Afterwards, visitors are divided into groups of up to eight people, each visiting a gorilla family. Our clients are usually back at the lodge between 1 and 3 p.m. at the latest.
  The ranger trackers go into the forest early in the morning in groups of three people and begin searching for the gorillas, starting from the sleeping areas where the apes were abandoned the previous evening. A ranger and two security guards set out with their group of visitors after the briefing. There will be frequent breaks along the way, as the trail includes steep uphill and downhill sections, often on the elephant trails, which can be slippery depending on the weather.
  To ensure a safe and relaxed arrival at the gorillas, we recommend booking a porter/supporter. Young women and men from the surrounding, very poor communities accompany the visitors, carry their backpacks, and provide support in difficult areas. A helping hand on steep, slippery terrain, when balancing over streams, and in muddy areas can be very helpful. The additional $20 paid for each porter, not including tips, is money well spent.
  Once you reach "your" gorillas, your magic hour begins. These mighty animals are unbothered by us humans. It is incredibly fascinating to observe the mighty gorillas so closely and in their natural habitat. Their mostly leisurely but powerful movements, their interactions, their facial expressions. You almost feel like you can read their emotions on their faces. What an experience!
  After an hour, you must bid a heavy hearted farewell to these impressive great apes. The trackers stay in the forest—they accompany the gorillas until they prepare their night camp—and then receive their tips in the forest, with the ranger and security guards receiving their tips at the end when they hand over their certificates. The happy visitors take the shortest route out of the beautiful rainforest with their ranger, the security rangers, and the porters and return to civilization. Completely elated—we know that feeling ;-)

After Tracking

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  Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi to shorten your driving time on the last day, we transfer you after the tracking to a nice lodge on a small island at Lake Bunynoyi. From here it is only about 10 hours to Entebbe and 4 to Kigali.
  Transfer time; about 2-3 hours

Activities Day 9

7 am

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  Transfer by Road, BirdNest Resort to Secrets Guest House
  Transfer time; about 10 hours

During transfer optional

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  View Point Lake Bunyonyi
  A short detour to the best Lake Bunyonyi View Point is recommendable. The access is only possible inside Arcadia Lodge. Enjoy a coffee or a soda on their terrace and get the best impressions and pictures of the most beautiful lake in East Africa.

Activity Day 10

2:30 hours before departure

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  We will transfer you to the airport.
  Transfer time; 15-20 Minutes