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

8 am

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  Hotel 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.

Morning

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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 
  

Afternoon optional

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  Optional Guided nature walk in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. As it can be very hot in Ziwa, sometimes there is not much to be seen. Our Tipp is to decide on ground, if you would like to relax at the pool (if you stay in the de luxe chalets) or to go for a walk. As there are some waterholes in the Chalet and Pool Area, the animals will come later in the afternoon and during the night. Means this walk can be easily skipped.
  (extra cost for the nature walk 30$ pp)

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. From there, you can also see the second waterfall, which is usually hidden. Officially, access is only permitted for participants of the guided 3-hour hike, but you can usually get in without any problems. If necessary, don't speak a word of English ;-)
  
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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 Lunchtime

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  Lunch at Bamboo View Tower
  At the Bamboo Village Lodge, we recommend having lunch on the observation tower. There's always a cool breeze there. Please pre-order at breakfast.
  Please order at breakfast time, that your lunch should be served on the view tower.
  

At about 1:30 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.
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  For groups with 4 or more travellers we book a small private boat. The private boat has the advantage that it gives you more time and the guide can go closer to the shore, giving you all the time you need for photos... and even return if you miss something.
  OPTION we can book the private boat even for smaller groups or private trips for 70$ extra pp.

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 starts at around 7.30 am. 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

During transfer

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  Equator Memorial West
  At Queen Elizabeth National Park, you cross the equator. An impressive new monument was installed there in 2024. Time for a photo stop.
  But beware of con artists! We must warn you not to fall for the numerous con artists present there. They will claim that they can demonstrate the correlation forces at the equator. It is indeed true that in the northern hemisphere, water flows into a drain the opposite way than in the southern hemisphere. To see both, however, you have to travel several hundred kilometers. Directly at the equator, this is only possible with sleight of hand. So please don't fall for it!
  

About 5 to 7 pm

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  With this late afternoon game drive we try to give you the opportunity to spot lions and leopards. The big cats often doze in the heat of the day, hidden in bushes or tall grass, and start to become active towards evening.

Activities Day 7

Early Morning

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  Boat Safari, Kazinga Channel
  We have once again organised a wonderful boat trip for you. On the Kazinga Channel, which runs between Lake Edward and Lake George, you can see many animals on the banks and hundreds of kingfishers, especially kingfishers, nesting in the cliffs along the banks. A dreamlike scenery awaits you.

Rest of Day

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  Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park to Rushaga Sector
  Transfer time; about 6 hours

Activities Day 8

Morning to possibly afternoon

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  Important for gorilla tracking: good waterproof hiking boots, gaiters (optional), muted colors, long pants and sleeves, gardening gloves, sunscreen, and rain gear.

   

  The briefing begins at 7:30 a.m. with the rangers and a cultural presentation. Afterward, visitors are divided into groups of up to eight people, each visiting a gorilla family. Our clients typically return to the lodge between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m.

   

  The ranger trackers, in groups of three, head into the forest early in the morning and begin searching for the gorillas from their sleeping areas, where the apes were left the previous evening. A ranger and two security personnel accompany their group on the tracking excursion after the briefing. Breaks are taken frequently along the way, as the terrain is sometimes steep, often following elephant trails, which can be slippery depending on the weather.

   

  To ensure a safe and relaxed arrival at the gorillas, we recommend booking a (support)porter. Young women and men from the surrounding, very poor communities accompany the visitors, carry their backpacks, and provide assistance in difficult sections. A helping hand on steep, slippery terrain, balancing across streams, and navigating muddy patches can be invaluable. The additional $20 paid for each porter, excluding tips, is money well spent.

   

  Once you arrive at "your" gorillas, your magical hour begins. The powerful animals are undisturbed by our presence. It is incredibly fascinating to observe these mighty gorillas so close and in their natural habitat. Their mostly leisurely yet powerful movements, their interactions, their facial expressions—you feel as if you can read their emotions in their faces. What an experience!

   

  After an hour, you must reluctantly bid farewell to these magnificent apes. The trackers remain in the forest, accompanying the gorillas until they prepare their night's camp. They receive their tips there, with the ranger and security personnel receiving them at the end when they present the certificates. The happy visitors then leave the beautiful rainforest with their ranger, security rangers, and porters, returning to civilization. Completely exhilarated – we know that feeling ;-)

After Tracking

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  Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to BirdNest Resort
  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