WILDLIFE AND WANDERLUST SAFARI
In 1954, the famous writer Ernest Hemingway crashed his plane on his way to Murchison Falls. From the top of these falls, as you look out over the gushing waterfalls and across the expansive savannah, you will understand what called him to this reserve. Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Forest are unrivalled destinations that will leave you awestruck on every step of this safari.
6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS
Safari highlights:
- Track the endangered rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Track gorillas in the silence and stunning scenery of Bwindi Forest
- Enjoy a spectacular view from the top of Murchison Falls
- Spot animals on a game drive and boat cruise along the Nile
- Enter the territory of tree climbing lions
Itinerary
Day One: From Sanctuary to Sanctified Splendour
Our destination is the beloved Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, we take an exhilarating detour into Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District to seek out and observe the powerful, endangered Rhinos inhabiting the sanctuary. We travel onward and close the day with a drive to the top of the powerful Murchison waterfalls, where the force of the Nile blasts through a narrow fold at the northernmost tip of the Great Rift Valley.
Overnight
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day Two: Crossing the Savannah, Cruising the Nile
We take advantage of the morning hours to embark on a game drive, searching for lions, warthogs, giraffes, elephants, hartebeests, and jackals as they saunter and graze across the vast savannah. In the afternoon we continue the search on a boat cruise, now rewarded for efforts with visions of lounging crocodiles, buffalo, hippos, and birds at the shores of the Nile. We might also spot the site where the famed writer, Ernest Hemingway, crashed downriver from the falls in 1954.
Overnight
- Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
- Midrange: Murchison River Lodge
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day Three: Southwest bound
We ride southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular reserve.
Day Four: Into Ishasha
A morning game drives takes us to Ishasha, into the territory of the mystifying tree climbing lions. As we traverse the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, we may also spot baboons, waterbucks, buffalo, and elephants. Out of the park and on the road, we continue further south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Overnight
- Budget: Buhoma Community
- Midrange: Silverback Lodge
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day Five: In the Presence of Primates
Tracking gorillas requires delicacy, etiquette, and endurance. A morning briefing sets the scene and drums up anticipation before we set out into the verdant undergrowth. It may be minutes or hours before we emerge into the presence of the impressive primates in a humbling and memorable experience.
Overnight
- Budget: Buhoma Community
- Midrange: Silverback Lodge
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day Six: An Open Invitation
We depart for Kampala in the morning, but for those who caught wanderlust on this excursion, the map is wide open.