Premier Highlights Adventure - Uganda

Day 1

• On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after completing the necessary formalities, you will be greeted by a courteous guide who will assist you in your transfer to No.5 Boutique Hotel (10-minute drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure

Optional Activities at No.5 Boutique Hotel

• Animal Encounters
• Bird Watching
• Catch-and-release Fishing
• Cultural Tours
• Garden Tours
• Wildlife Tours

Day 2

• This morning after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will enjoy a walking safari to meet the white rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda (5-hour drive).
• In the afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s biggest National Park. Time allowing, you will visit the top of falls.
• Proceed to Nile Safari Lodge for check-in

Optional Activities at Nile Safari Lodge include:

• • Bird Watching
  • Boat Cruises
  • Boating
  • Cultural Tours
  • Fishing
  • Garden Tours
  • General Sightseeing
  • Helicopter Rides
  • Helicopter Scenic Flights
  • River Cruises
  • Safaris
  • Walks (Guided)

Day 3

• After an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive across the savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north.
• Drive in the open African savanna in search for Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest. Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, and enjoy spotting various Bird species such as the Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles Carmine and Swallow-Tailed Bee-Eaters and many more.
• In the afternoon, go for a scheduled boat ride up the Nile, to Murchison falls, whence the park derives its name. Enjoy these spectacular falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap and at the bottom you will see Huge Nile Crocodiles bask.

Day 4

• This morning after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and driven to Primate Lodge (6-7 hour drive).
• On the way you will stop in Fort Portal, where you will visit the crater lakes nearby. These crater lakes were formed during the past volcanic activity that took place over 10,000 years ago. These left behind Calderas that formed scenic crater lakes in the area. Some of these craters are swamped with extraordinarily clear water, most of these crater lakes are featured by a sulphuric acid smell and green water.
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure

Optional Activities at Primate Lodge include:

• • Animal Encounters
  • Bird Watching
  • Cultural Tours
  • Fine Dining
  • Garden Tours
  • General Sightseeing
  • Health and Fitness Centre
  • Hiking
  • Massages
  • Natural History Tours
  • Walks (Guided)

Day 5

Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees!

With over 1,450 individuals protected within the park, Kibale forest is home to the largest number of the endangered chimpanzees in Uganda, as well as the threatened red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversities and density of primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos.

In the afternoon after tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi. After the fascinating walk you have the choice of relaxing in the accommodation or community walk in a village nearby. Alternatively, you can visit a school in the local community, talk to the students and teachers and participate in the lessons.

Day 6

• This morning after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Bwindi Lodge situated in Bwindi National Park - the home of the mountain gorillas (6-7 hour drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the day at leisure.

Day 7

Today is the day!

This morning, you will get up early. Trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The adventure may span from 2 to 6 hours, but the rewards are truly remarkable. Your journey will be guided by an experienced ranger who will share fascinating insights about the flora, fauna and the captivating lifestyle of these incredible creatures

Optional Activities at Bwindi Lodge include:

• • Adrenaline Activities
  • Animal Encounters
  • Bird Watching
  • Cultural Tours
  • Garden Tours
  • General Sightseeing
  • Gorilla Tracking
  • Helicopter Rides
  • Hiking
  • Massages
  • Safaris
  • Walks (Guided)

Day 8

• After breakfast, you will drive to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe enjoying the beautiful aerial view of South-Western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals (1.5 hour drive).
• Upon reaching Entebbe Airport, you will connect to your return flight home.