Activity Day 1

After arrival

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  Transfer upon arrival to Tilapia Lodge 
  We arrange a shuttle to pick you from the airport and drop you to Nakiwogo landing site, where the speed boat waits for you to take you to the lodge. Speed Boat operated 24 hours.

Activities Day 2

Morning

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  Relax in the Lodge, Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe and enjoy the Nature at the shores of Lake Victoria.

At about 1 pm

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  Shoebill Boat Safari and outdoor activity advices:
  Our boat guide picks you at the Guesthouse shortly before 1 pm. After a short walk you reach the boat which takes you over the lake to the Mabamba Swamps, a Ramsar wetland whose prolific birdlife includes the eagerly sought shoebill. There you change to a smaller boat.
  Please apply enough sun lotion - very important, come with a rain poncho in your backpack and wear a hat. Clothes can be leisure, like shorts and sandals depending on temperatures. 
  Use the toilet before you start! The boat trip will last 3-4 hours.
  Following applies to all outdoor activities in Uganda: 
  • apply sun protection even when it's cloudy, 
  • have your rain poncho with you, even when the sun is shining, 
  • go with a hat or cap
  • do not forget to take enough water water with you
  • early morning and towards evening apply insect repellent!
  • walking safaris: long trousers, closed shoes and trousers inside the socks (ANTS!)
  
  

Activities Day 3

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Entebbe to Jinja
  Transfer time; about 2-3 hours

Afternoon

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  We organise a boat trip to the source of the Nile,
  the birthplace of the mighty Nile on Lake Victoria. The water bubbles up underground at the edge of the lake and flows westward as a mighty river at high speed. From Lake Albert it changes the direction northward. It is estimated that no more than 5% of the water flows to Egypt. A landmark marks the source near Jinja. On a small island, there were once a few restaurants and bars that were washed due to high water a few years ago. During the boat trip, you can observe many birds.

   

Activity Day 4

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Jinja to Sipi Heritage Lodge
  Transfer time; about 4-5 hours

Activity Day 5

All Day

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  Explore the Sipi Falls
  The 3 Sipi Falls can be visited by a 3 to 4 hour hike or supported by the car with 10 to 30 Minute walks
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  Coffee experience
  the Mount Elgon area is famous for its coffee. In this elevated area you find very good Arabica coffee. Learn in the afternoon all around coffee from the plant to the cup.

Activities Day 6

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Sipi Falls to Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
  Transfer time; about 5 to 7 hours

After arrival

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  Visit the Karamojong, Moroto
  Karamojong community visits offer a deep look into the traditional, semi-nomadic lifestyles of pastoralist communities like the Karamojong in northeastern Uganda and the Maasai in East Africa. These enclosed, thorn-fenced homesteads showcase unique architecture, vibrant cultural dances, and a communal way of life centered around cattle

Activities Day 7

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Kara-Tunga Safari Camp to Kidepo Valley National Park
  Transfer time; about 5 to 7 hours

During transfer optional

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  Karamoja Cattle Market
  There is a large market near Moroto on Mondays. The Karamoja are a semi-nomadic pastoralist people whose main source of income is livestock.
  A local guide will accompany you to the market.

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

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  Go on an early morning game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park, and you’ll soon discover why it’s the favorite activity of the day for many safari-goers.

Around midday

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  You return to the lodge for a short lunch break

Afternoon

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  Afternoon Game Drive, Kidepo Valley National Park

Activities Day 9

Early Morning

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  In Kidepo Valley National Park, your early morning game drive gets you close to the wildlife when they’re most active, and the landscapes are at their most beautiful.

Around midday

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  You return to the lodge for a short lunch break

Afternoon

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  Afternoon Game Drive, Kidepo Valley National Park

Activities Day 10

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Kidepo Valley National Park to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
  Transfer time; about 8 hours

Around midday

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  Churchill Court Hotel in Gulu is the best place for a lunch break coming from our going to Kidepo

Activities Day 11

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.

After Rhino tracking

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

Afternoon

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  Visit The 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. 
  

Late afternoon

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  Late afternoon Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park

Activities Day 12

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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  You return to the lodge for a short lunch break

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 will be 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 ( Solo Traveller 160 USD, 2 Travellers 70 USD pp, 3 Travellers 40$ pp, from 4 Travellers we automatically include the private boat!)
  

Late afternoon

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  Late afternoon Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park

Activities Day 13

Early Morning optional

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  OPTION 1 for this day:
  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.
  
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  OPTION 2: Nile Delta Cruise (+50$ pp)
  Today it's time to get up early. We have planned the next boat trip to the Nile Delta on Lake Albert for you at 7 a.m. A 4-hour boat trip begins with the sunrise over the Nile. Again there are many mammals and birds to see. The morning sun is ideal for great photos. With luck you might even spot the rare shoebill in the Delta.

After Morning activity

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  Transfer by Road, either after morning activity or after breakfast, when you opt for Option 3 of this day Murchison Falls National Park to Ensiko Primates Lodge Kibale
  Transfer time; about 6-7hours

After arrival optional

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  OPTION 3: Guided Nature and Birding Walk, Ensiko Primates Lodge Kibale

Activities Day 14

After Breakfast

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  Guided Walk, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary  
  After breakfast, you will walk through the Bigodi 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.

Around midday

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  Local Lunch at TINKA 
  For lunch today we are organising a typical Ugandan meal at Tinka's in Bigodi. A selection of delicious dishes with explanations of Ugandan food traditions awaits you.
  

At about 2 pm

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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. 

During the day optional

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  Visit some community activities in Bigodi 
  depending on the time, you can join these either after Bigodi Walking Safari or after the Chimps Tracking. You have these options: a women cooperative weaving baskets, ⁠the Banana Man, explaining for what bananas are used in Uganda, the coffee experience from the plant to the cup
  When time is too short you can still add one of them next morning after breakfast.

Activities Day 15

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Ensiko Primates Lodge Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  Transfer time; about 3 hours net driving time

At about 1:30 pm

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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.

Late afternoon

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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 16

After early breakfast

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  As Acacia Lodge is deep inside the park we combine the transfer to Bwindi with an intense morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP
  Transfer time; net transfer time 4-5 hours

During transfer optional

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  Visit Twin Lakes View Point - Kichwamba 
  Can be done by car as a short Photo Stop or by a guided community walk
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  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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  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.
  

Activity Day 17

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 a.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. 

Activities Day 18

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park
  Transfer time; about 5 to 6 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.

Afternoon

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  Afternoon Game Drive, Lake Mburo National Park

Activities Day 19

Early Morning

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  An early Game Drive in lake Mburo is always a highlight. Sometimes it is a bit foggy in the morning and you might get incredible pictures of wildlife in the mist.
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  Walking Safari In Lake Mburo
  best time as early as possible in the morning:
  We organised one game drive as walking safari guided by a park ranger for you. This means as soon as a herd is spotted, you leave behind the vehicle and guided by the ranger you walk among the animals. 
  Don't worry, it's safe and an amazing experience to be so close to the animals. Giraffes, in particular, offer a whole new perspective.
  

After morning activities

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  Transfer by Road, Lake Mburo National Park to Secrets Guest House
  Transfer time; about 5 to 6 hours

During transfer optional

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  Photostop at Equator Memorial East
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  Visit a Drum Manufacturer, Mpigi 
  On the last leg of the journey before Kampala/Entebbe, you'll pass an area home to many traditional drum manufacturers. They're always happy to welcome visitors, explain the purely manual manufacturing process, and are even happy to host a small drum session with guests and guides. As usual, the event is free for anyone who purchases something; otherwise, a donation is expected.

Activity Day 20

TBD

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  Transfer by Road, Secrets Guest House to Entebbe International Airport
  Transfer time; about 15 to 20 Minutes