Activity Day 1

At arrival time

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  Transfer after arrival with Brussels Airline late evening to Tilapia Lodge
  by our shuttle driver Richard
  his WhatsApp number is +256 704 336256
  he will pick you up at the airport with a sign Tilapia or
  your name
  in case of problems, you can contact as well Tilapia
  via WhatsApp: +256 702 747 758
  Transfer time; 15 Minutes to Boat Landing Site.
  Then Boat transfer, to Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe 
  The Lodge offers a 24 hour speedboat service.
  Transfer time; about 30 minutes

Activities Day 2

Morning

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  Enjoy a relaxed morning after the late arrival around the Lodge, Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe

At about 2 pm

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  Schuhschnabel-Bootssafari und Hinweise zu Outdoor-Aktivitäten:
  Unser Bootsführer holt Sie kurz vor 13 Uhr am Gästehaus ab. Nach einem kurzen Spaziergang erreichen Sie das Boot, das Sie über den See zu den Mabamba-Sümpfen bringt, einem Ramsar-Feuchtgebiet, dessen reiche Vogelwelt unter anderem den begehrten Schuhschnabel beherbergt. Dort steigen Sie in ein kleineres Boot um.
  Bitte tragen Sie ausreichend Sonnencreme auf – ganz wichtig! Nehmen Sie einen Regenponcho im Rucksack mit und tragen Sie eine Kopfbedeckung. Je nach Temperatur können Sie Freizeitkleidung wie Shorts und Sandalen tragen.
  Besuchen Sie vor Beginn die Toilette! Die Bootsfahrt dauert 3-4 Stunden.
  Für alle Outdoor-Aktivitäten in Uganda gilt:
  • Sonnenschutz auftragen, auch bei Bewölkung.
  • Regenponcho dabeihaben, auch bei Sonnenschein.
  • Hut oder Mütze mitnehmen.
  • Ausreichend Wasser nicht vergessen.
  • Frühmorgens und gegen Abend Insektenschutzmittel auftragen!
  • Wandersafaris: Lange Hosen, geschlossene Schuhe und Hosen in den Socken (Ameisen!)

   

  Shoebill Boat Safari and outdoor activity advices:
  Our boat guide will pick 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

8 am

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  Pick Up by your tour guide at Nakiwogo Landing Site, 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 
  We recommend to ask for a dinner at your private veranda or at the pool. 
  To ensure this you need to ask for it at lunchtime. 
  Your guide will help you to arrange this. 
  A dinner close to your accomodation is more in the nature and you may spot rhinos or other animals coming to the waterholes.

   

Activities Day 4

At about 8 am

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  Nashorn-Wandersafari im Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch – Bitte tragen Sie lange Hosen, geschlossene Schuhe und stecken Sie Ihre Hosenenden in die Socken, damit Sie nicht von Ameisen angegriffen werden können. Bringen Sie einen Hut, ausreichend Sonnenschutz und Wasser mit.

   

  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'.
  

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.
  

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. If you are less than 4 it costs 70$ pp extra.

   

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

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  Early Morning Game Drive oder optionale Delta Boot Safari, Murchison Falls National Park
  Ihr startet im Morgengrauen und seit auf das Erwachen der Tierwelt gespannt. Morgens kann es mit dem offenen Dach kühl im Auto sein. Bitte an Schal und dünne Jacke denken.
  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.
  

Early Morning optional

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  OPTIONALE DELTA BOOT SAFARI: Heute heißt es früh aufstehen. Für 7 Uhr haben wir den nächsten Bootsausflug zum Nildelta am Albertsee für euch geplant. Beginnend mit dem Sonnenaufgang über dem Nil, startet eine 4 stündige Bootsfahrt. Wieder gibt es viele Säugetiere und Vögel zu sehen. In der Morgensonne ideal für tolle Fotos. Mit viel Glück kann man auch den seltenen Schuhschnabel im Delta sichten.
  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.
  +50$ pp must be booked before tour starts

After Early Lunch

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

Activities Day 7

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.
  

after Lunch

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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 8

Early Morning

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

During transfer optional

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  Vanilla Project and Lake Nyinambuga
  During transfer, you can visit a vanilla plantation at Lake Nyinambuga, a community project designed to generate new income and jobs. Due to a lack of suitable insects, each flower must be pollinated by hand. The long and laborious process is explained, and you can also purchase excellent-quality organic vanilla at the shop at the crater lake.
  Shop at the Nyinambuga Crater Lake: The best photo of the lake is taken from the shop's veranda. The lake is depicted on the 20,000 UGX note.
  

During transfer

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  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!
  

Afternoon optional

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  Visit Twin Lakes View Point - Kichwamba 
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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.

   

Afternoon

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  Enjoy your sundowner
  One of our favourite Sunset spots is the infinity pool of Twin Lakes Safari Lodge overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Activities Day 9

Early Morning

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  Get up before the sun and go on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It’s when animals are active and the light is at its most beautiful.

Early Morning optional

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  OPTION: Lion and leopard tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park 
  (can be decided during the trip and as well done one day later)
  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 is 220$ pp from 2027 it is 520$ pp

At 2 pm

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  Boat Safari, Kazinga Channel from Mweya to Lake Edward
  wir haben erneut eine wunderschöne Bootsfahrt für Sie organisiert. Dieses Mal auf dem Kazinga-Kanal von der Mweya Halbinsel zum Lake Edward. Viele Tiere am Ufer und hunderte von Graufischern, die in der Uferböschung nisten sind zu erspähen. Eine traumhafte Szenerie erwartet Sie.
  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 10

Early Morning

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  Your early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park will quickly become the favorite part of your safari day, with animals out and active.

Early Morning optional

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  Optional second Boat Safari, Kazinga Channel at another part of the channel 
  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.
  
  
  Can be decided during the trip - extra cost 25$ pp

After morning activities

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  Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
  Transfer time; about 6 hours

During transfer

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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.
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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. 
  
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  The western end of Lake Bunyonyi is touched upon during the transfer. It's an ideal place to stop for photography, birdwatching, and a restroom break.
  

Activity Day 11

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. Completely elated—we know that feeling ;-)

Activities Day 12

7 am

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  Transfer by Road, Imbogo Safari Lodge to Lake Mburo National Park
  Transfer time; about 4-5 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.

After arrival

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  Lunch at Kigarama Lodge, Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Late afternoon

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  Learn everything there is to know about the wildlife of Lake Mburo National Park on a game drive led by your guide.

Activities Day 13

Activities Day 14

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 Secrets Guest House
  Transfer time; about 4-5 hours

During transfer optional

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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.

After arrival

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  Farewell dinner on the Secrets rooftop terrace. We booked a day room for you, so that you have the option to use this room for changing and showering.
  Please discuss your menu decision with your guide the evening before. Secrets requires pre-ordering food the evening before or at the latest early in the morning to ensure fresh ingredients can be organised.

   

2:30 hours before departure

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  At about 10 pm will transfer you to the airport.
  Transfer time; 15-20 Minutes