AAC's new program to Uganda highlights the beauty of this country and its exciting game viewing opportunities. Cruise on the world famous Nile River at
Murchison Falls, chimp trekking in Kibale, plains game at Queen Elizabeth National Park and end with the ultimate thrill of gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
You drive from park to park with an expert naturalist guide. Accommodations are in stylish lodges and permanent tented camp each with en suite facilities.
AAC's new program to Uganda highlights the beauty of this country and its exciting game viewing opportunities. Cruise on the world famous Nile River at Murchison Falls, chimp trekking in Kibale, plains game at Queen Elizabeth National Park and end with the ultimate thrill of gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
(Day 01) *Entebbe*
[On arrival in Entebbe you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight The Boma or Lake Victoria Serena Resort.]
The Boma
The Boma is located on the outskirts of Entebbe and five minutes from the international airport, making it an ideal stopover for passengers arriving in..Read More
Lake Victoria Serena Resort
The Lake Victoria Serena Resort, only 10 minutes from the Entebbe International Airport, is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. The design of ..Read More
(Day 02-04) *Murchison Falls National Park*
[After breakfast you will depart by road with your private guide and vehicle. Stop enroute and bird in Budongo Forest or Kaniyo Pabidi. Arrive late afternoon at your lodge. The highlight of this park is the boat trips available up and down the Nile. You two days exploring the park. Each morning enjoy a game drive and a visit to the top of the Falls. The afternoons include a private boat trip at the base of the Falls. 3 nights Kabalega Wilderness Lodge or Baker's Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge.]
Murchison Falls National Park
Named after the famous waterfall along the Victoria, this 1500 mi² (3,893 km²) national park of grassy plains, savannah woodlands and riverine forest i..Read More
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is perched at the highest point of the Nile River bank within Murchison Falls National Park. The sundowner deck and bush bar ..Read More
Baker’s Lodge
Baker’s Lodge, on the south bank of the mighty Nile River which transects Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, derives its name from the historic Eng..Read More
Nile Safari Camp
Nile Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp with 6 double tents and 6 log chalets in Murchison Falls Park. Each unit is en-suite and has a spacious private wo..Read More
(Day 05+06) *Kibale Forest*
[This morning you will drive to your lodge in Kibale Forest. You will go via Butiaba Escarpment, birding en-route. You will pass through Fort Portal, forest and tea plantations. Arrive later this afternoon. This park is also excellent for birding. Next morning you will met your guide and enter the forest in search of chimpanzees and ten other primate species including red colobus monkey, blues, red tails and grey-cheeked mangabey. 2 nights Primate Lodge or Crater safari Lodge.]
Kibale Forest
For the primate enthusiast, Kibale is a must-see. Containing 13 primate species, this 296 mi² (795 km²) park of lowland tropical rain forest, tropi..Read More
Primate Lodge
Primate Lodge is located in Kibale Forest National Park and lies adjacent to the Park Headquarters.The safari camp consists of 16 tents and cottages l..Read More
Crater Safari Lodge
Crater Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Nyinabulitwa Crater Lake and just a few minutes away from Kibale Forest National Park. The lodge off..Read More
(Day 07+08) *Queen Elizabeth National Park*
[Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3-4 hours) following the Ruwenzori Mountain Range. Take an afternoon game drive on the way through the park to your lodge. Enjoy a private cruise on Kazinga Channel. Afternoon game drive. 2 nights Mweya Lodge or Katara Lodge.]
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This 770 mi² (1978 km²) national park is Uganda’s premier destination for viewing big game. The park’s volcanic cones, craters, crater lakes, grassy pl..Read More
Mweya Lodge
Mweya Lodge is situated on a bluff with stunning views overlooking the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward and the Ruwenzori Mountains in the background. The l..Read More
Katara Lodge
Katara Lodge is located on the Kichwamba Escarpment that was formed as a result of volcanic activity. The area boasts of 72 explosion craters, and seve..Read More
(Day 09+10) *Bwindi Impenetrable Forest*
[Depart the lodge this morning, and continue game viewing through the Ishasha Area which is famous for tree climbing lions. Arrive at your camp in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approx 5-6 hour drive, not including game viewing, which is an unremitting belt of montane forest that is the home to mountain gorillas and other rare primates). Next morning you will depart on your first gorilla trek taking a picnic lunch with you. The hike usually begins at 8:00am where you depart with 6 trekkers total plus your guides, armed rangers and any porters that you hire to carry your backpacks. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon with birding in the forest. 2 nights Gorilla Forest Camp or Buhoma Lodge.]
Gorilla Forest Camp
Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxury permanent tented camp located within the Bwindi National Park. As the only luxury property within the park, it is the i..Read More
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the rare and elusive mountain gorilla..Read More
(Day 11+12) *Bwindi/Entebbe*
[Today you can participate in an additional gorilla trek or enjoy one of the activities at the park. Next morning you will have breakfast in camp. Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Entebbe. Transfer to your hotel where a dayroom has been reserved for you. Enjoy lunch at the hotel and a change to freshen up before transferring to the airport for your onward travel (to be determined). Dayroom: Lake Victoria Serena Resort or The Boma.]