Activity Day 1

At arrival time

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  Transfer upon arrival to Tilapia Lodge by taxi and speed boat
  arranged by our shuttle driver Richard 
  his WhatsApp number is +256 …..
  he will pick you up at the airport with a sign with your name.
  Transfer time; about 30 minutes

Activities Day 2

After Breakfast

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  Relax after breakfast or explore the area. The host of your lodge will advise you.

At about 1:30 pm

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  Shoebill Boat Safari and outdoor activity advices:
  Our boat guide will pick you at the Guesthouse shortly before 1.30 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

Around 8 am

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  Start of Roundtrip from Entebbe to Ziwa (travel time 4-5 hours)
  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.
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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 after arrival.
  Concerning Dinner:
  At lunchtime your guide will try to arrange your dinner at the poolside. With luck you enjoy a private dinner surrounded by wildlife.

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 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 30$ pp)
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  Relaxing or swimming, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Activities Day 4

Around 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.

During transfer

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  Visit View Point Top of Murchison Falls
  The Top of the Falls viewpoint is one of the highlights in the park. Sturdy shoes are a good idea, as it can be muddy and slippery.
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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 5

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.
  

At about 1:30 pm

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  Boat safari on the Nile to Murchison Falls in a private boat just for you. 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.
  The private boat has the advantage that the guide can go closer to the shore, giving you plenty of time for photos... and even return if you miss something.
  
  

Activities Day 6

At 7am

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  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.

after Lunch

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  Relaxing or swimming, Sambiya River Lodge

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 7

After Breakfast

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

Around Lunchtime

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  A typical Ugandan street food is Rolex. It's a flatbread (chapati) in which an omelet with or without vegetables is enrolled. The name doesn't come from the famous watch brand; it comes from 'to roll' and 'take it out.' On transfer trips, we usually plan to bring Rolex, fruit, or meat skewers as lunch snacks. 

After arrival

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  Guided Walk / Community experience in Kibale 
  We've planned a guided walk. This can be customized to your interests and available time. You can also shorten the hike by driving for parts of the route. Options include a viewpoint at the Three Crater Lakes, also known as the Top of the World Craters, a community experience with coffee and banana gin tasting, and a glimpse into Ugandan rural life.
  

Activities Day 8

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 Lunchtime

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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. As soon as you arrive at a drivable road, your guide will be contacted and will pick you up.

Activities Day 9

After Breakfast

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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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  Ein typisch ugandisches 'Street Food' ist Rolex. Es handelt sich um ein Fladenbrot (Chapati) in das ein Omelette mit oder Gemüseanteil eingerollt wird. Der Name kommt nicht von der berühmten Uhrenmarke, es kommt von 'to roll' und 'Take it Ex'. Bei Überführungsfahrten planen wir in der Regel Rolex, Obst oder Fleischspieße als Mittagssack ein.
  A typical Ugandan street food is Rolex. It's a flatbread (chapati) in which an omelet with or without vegetables is enrolled. The name doesn't come from the famous watch brand; it comes from 'to roll' and 'take it out.' On transfer trips, we usually plan to bring Rolex, fruit, or meat skewers as lunch snacks. 
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  Equator Memorial West
  Am Queen Elizabeth NP überquert man den Äquator. Ein imposantes neues Denkmal wurde 2024 dort errichtet. Zeit für einen Fotostopp. 
  Doch Achtung Trickbetrüger! Wir müssen warnen, nicht auf die dort zahlreich anwesenden Trickbetrüger hereinzufallen. Sie wird behaupten, man könne die Korrelationskräfte am Äquator demonstrieren. Es ist in der Tat so, dass im Norden der Nordhalbkugel das Wasser anders herum in einen Abfluss fliesst als im Süden der Südhalbkugel. Um beides zu sehen muss man allerdings mehrere hundert km zurück legen. Direkt am Äquator geht es nur mit einem Taschenspielertrick. Daher bitte nicht darauf einlassen!
  ENGLISH:
  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!
  
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  Visit Twin Lakes View Point - Kichwamba 

Activities Day 10

Early Morning optional

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  Go on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and you’ll soon discover why it’s the favorite activity of the day for many safari-goers. Or choose the optional lion and Leopard tracking - details below
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  Lion and leopard tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park
  A highlight in Queen Elizabeth National Park is lion tracking with the rangers. The big advantage is that you can drive off-road. If you're lucky, you'll get up close to the impressive big cats and even spot a leopard. This project has the background to save the lions and leopards in this region. The park here is a mixture between National Park and communities with farmers. Researchers track the animals to prevent them from getting too close to farmers. The money paid for this activity goes partly to the project and partly to the community to compensate them for the damage and losses caused by lions and leopards.
  Price 2026 : 220$ pp – Price from 2027: 520$ pp

At about 2 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.

Activities Day 11

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  Transfer time; about 5 to 6 hours

During transfer optional

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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.

   

Activities Day 12

Morning to possibly afternoon

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  Important for gorilla tracking: good waterproof hiking boots, possibly gaiters, muted colors, long pants and sleeves, gardening gloves, sun protection and rain protection.
  Briefing from 7:30 by the rangers and a cultural performance. Afterwards, the visitors are divided into groups of up to eight people, each of whom visits a gorilla family. Our customers 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 3 people and start searching for the gorillas from the sleeping places where the monkeys were left the evening before. A ranger and 2 security guards set off with their group of visitors after the briefing for tracking. There are frequent breaks along the way, as there are steep uphill and downhill sections, often on the elephant paths, which can also be slippery depending on the weather.
  In order to arrive safely and relaxed at the gorillas, we also recommend booking a (sup)porter. Young women and men from the surrounding, very poor communities accompany the visitors, carry the backpacks and provide support in difficult places. A helping hand on steep, slippery terrain, when balancing over watercourses and in muddy places, can be very helpful. The additional $20 paid for each porter, without a tip, is money well spent.
  As soon as you arrive at "your" gorillas, your magic hour begins. 
  It is incredibly fascinating to watch the mighty gorillas so close and in their natural environment. Their mostly leisurely but powerful movements, their interaction, their facial expressions. You think you can read their emotions on their faces. 
  After an hour, you have to say goodbye to the impressive apes with a heavy heart. The trackers stay in the forest - they accompany the gorillas until they prepare their night camp - and now receive their tips in the forest, with the ranger and the security people receiving them at the end when the certificates are handed over. The happy visitors take the shortest route with their ranger, the security rangers and the porters out of the beautiful rainforest and return to civilization.

After Tracking

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  optional Guided Walk, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge when there is time and energy enough after the tracking you can discuss with your guide if you want to do some birding, a community tour, a school visit or visit the handicraft shops near the gate.

Activities Day 13

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi
  Transfer time; about 3 hours

During transfer

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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.

after Lunch

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  Today at Lake Bunyonyi we organised a boat trip for you: 
  with visit of islands, healthcenter and more. Please do not enter the school on the Island on which as well the heathcenter is located. 
  They are asking for donations which do not reflect a proper purpose. 
  The Heathcenter has a caring manager, who does his job with passion and here donations are not only welcome, but they also reach the right people.
  You can choose to hike a bit or to use one of the ZIP Lines or the Giant Swing at additional cost.

Afternoon optional

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  Relaxing or swimming, Lake Bunyonyi

Activities Day 14

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Lake Bunyonyi to Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

After arrival

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  Lunch at Kigarama Lodge, Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Late afternoon

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  You’ll join our expert guide on safari in Lake Mburo National Park on a guided game drive where you’ll track wildlife and ask questions about what you’re seeing.

Activities Day 15

Early Morning

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  Walking Safari 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.

Morning & Afternoon

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  Come and see the best of Lake Mburo National Park as we take you out on a guided game drive. It really is a terrific way to feel a part of Africa with the wind in your hair as we drive you around to look for animals.

Around Lunchtime

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  For lunch you return to your lodge and can enjoy a relax time (at the pool) before you start for your afternoon game drive.

Activities Day 16

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 os wildlife in the mist.

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe
  Transfer time; about 5 to 6 hours

During transfer

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  Equator Memorial East, Photo stop
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  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.

At about 7 pm

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  Farewell Dinner, Secrets Guest House

2:30 hours before departure

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