HONEYMOON PACKAGE
- Wildlife in Murchison
& Gorillas in Bwindi Package
Overview
Embark on an Adventure in Uganda, exploring the majestic Murchison Falls, the most powerful waterfall in Africa. Enjoy thrilling wildlife encounters in Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a secure habitat for Uganda's only wild rhinos, dedicated to breeding, protection, and reintroduction efforts, venture into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world's mountain gorillas. Create lifelong memories with these gentle giants.
Finally, end your honeymoon in Jinja, where you'll discover the source of the Nile River. Take a boat ride to the source, explore Lake Victoria, and indulge in adrenaline-pumping white water rafting. This tour offers a mix of natural wonders, wildlife thrills, and adventure, making it an unforgettable experience."
*Prices from USD 8270 per person (High End) or USD 5395 per person ( Mid-range)
Day 1- Arrival Entebbe
Day 2- Murchison Falls National Park, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola
Day 3- Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile and Hike to the Top of Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4-Fly from Murchison Falls National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5- Ultimate Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 6- Second day of Gorilla tracking or Ride for a woman
Day 7. Fly to Entebbe International Airport and drive to Jinja
Day 8-9 – Activities in Jinja
Day 10- Depart from Entebbe International Airport
Day 2- Murchison Falls National Park, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola
Day 3- Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile and Hike to the Top of Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4-Fly from Murchison Falls National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5- Ultimate Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 6- Second day of Gorilla tracking or Ride for a woman
Day 7. Fly to Entebbe International Airport and drive to Jinja
Day 8-9 – Activities in Jinja
Day 10- Depart from Entebbe International Airport
• Airport transfers
• Ground Transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser, with fuel
• Accommodation as shown based on per person sharing
• Activities as described in the itinerary
• Domestic Flights
• Meals where mentioned as included in the itinerary.
• All park entrance fees
• English speaking Guide / driver
• Mineral water in the vehicle; 2 liters per person daily on safari
• Medical emergency evacuation cover
Note: This package offers a comprehensive and luxurious safari experience, with all the essentials and amenities included.
• Ground Transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser, with fuel
• Accommodation as shown based on per person sharing
• Activities as described in the itinerary
• Domestic Flights
• Meals where mentioned as included in the itinerary.
• All park entrance fees
• English speaking Guide / driver
• Mineral water in the vehicle; 2 liters per person daily on safari
• Medical emergency evacuation cover
Note: This package offers a comprehensive and luxurious safari experience, with all the essentials and amenities included.
What’s excluded in your Honey Moon Safari Package?
• International Airfares
• Optional activities unless specified as included
• Excessive baggage charges
• Gorilla permits
• Chimp Habituation permits
• Entry Visa Fees; fees for International Travel Vaccinations and Inoculations
• Items of personal nature such us Room service, Beverage, Communication charges (telephone, fax, and internet). Laundry
• Postage fees
• Porterage fees
• Tips and gratuities for Guide/driver. and hotel staff
• Shopping Charges for Curios and Crafts
• International Airfares
• Optional activities unless specified as included
• Excessive baggage charges
• Gorilla permits
• Chimp Habituation permits
• Entry Visa Fees; fees for International Travel Vaccinations and Inoculations
• Items of personal nature such us Room service, Beverage, Communication charges (telephone, fax, and internet). Laundry
• Postage fees
• Porterage fees
• Tips and gratuities for Guide/driver. and hotel staff
• Shopping Charges for Curios and Crafts
FULL ITENARY
DAY 1: Arrival Entebbe International Airport- Hotel No 5
(Approximately 10 Minutes’ drive)
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, a warm welcome awaits you from our representative, who will escort you to your hotel, just a short 5-10 minute drive away. As the sun sets over the Lake Victoria, embark on a scenic sunset cruise with cheese and wine while toasting to the start of an unforgettable adventure in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Take in the breathtaking views of the lake's majestic beauty
Overnight at Hotel No 5
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, a warm welcome awaits you from our representative, who will escort you to your hotel, just a short 5-10 minute drive away. As the sun sets over the Lake Victoria, embark on a scenic sunset cruise with cheese and wine while toasting to the start of an unforgettable adventure in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Take in the breathtaking views of the lake's majestic beauty
Overnight at Hotel No 5
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
(approx. 350kms, 6-7hrs)
Begin the day with an early breakfast, then check out and embark on a scenic journey north to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda's only wild rhinos. Enjoy a warm lunch along the way, as you enter the park you will enjoy the stunning views of the Budongo Forest and surrounding landscapes. If time permits, stop at the Top of the falls for a first breathtaking preview of the Murchison Falls. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you'll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation. Nile Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Begin the day with an early breakfast, then check out and embark on a scenic journey north to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda's only wild rhinos. Enjoy a warm lunch along the way, as you enter the park you will enjoy the stunning views of the Budongo Forest and surrounding landscapes. If time permits, stop at the Top of the falls for a first breathtaking preview of the Murchison Falls. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you'll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation. Nile Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drives and Launch Cruise
Start the day with a refreshing cup of coffee and muffins, then embark on an early morning game drive with your guide. Explore the open savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, where you may spot the Big Five (elephants, lions, buffaloes, Rothschild Giraffes, and Jackson Hartebeest) along with other wildlife species like Uganda Kobs, Oribis, Waterbucks, and various birds.
Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast and some relaxation time, perhaps taking a dip in the pool. After lunch, enjoy a tranquil boat cruise to the base of the waterfalls, offering a unique perspective on the park's wildlife. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and numerous water birds. For the best views and photo opportunities, sit on the left side of the boat. As you approach the falls, you can disembark and hike to the top for a breath-taking panorama of the falls from different angles - an unforgettable experience!
Overnight stay at Nile Safari Lodge Meal
Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast and some relaxation time, perhaps taking a dip in the pool. After lunch, enjoy a tranquil boat cruise to the base of the waterfalls, offering a unique perspective on the park's wildlife. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and numerous water birds. For the best views and photo opportunities, sit on the left side of the boat. As you approach the falls, you can disembark and hike to the top for a breath-taking panorama of the falls from different angles - an unforgettable experience!
Overnight stay at Nile Safari Lodge Meal
Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Fly from Murchison Falls to Bwindi Forest National Park
After breakfast, take a scenic 1-hour flight from Bugungu Airstrip to Kihihi Airstrip, offering breath-taking views of the Ugandan landscape. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge, checking in for lunch and some well-deserved relaxation.
In the evening, embark on a fascinating community village walk to experience the local way of life in Bwindi. Visit a coffee farm to learn about the production process, explore a local gin brewery, and meet a traditional healer. Alternatively, opt for a guided forest walk to get acquainted with Uganda's unique flora and fauna.
Return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, immersed in the sounds of the forest.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the evening, embark on a fascinating community village walk to experience the local way of life in Bwindi. Visit a coffee farm to learn about the production process, explore a local gin brewery, and meet a traditional healer. Alternatively, opt for a guided forest walk to get acquainted with Uganda's unique flora and fauna.
Return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, immersed in the sounds of the forest.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Ultimate Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Rise early and get ready for the ultimate adventure: a face-to-face encounter with Bwindi's majestic gorillas! After a briefing at the park offices, you'll be divided into small groups of eight and assigned a gorilla family to track, accompanied by an expert park guide.
As you venture into the jungle, remember to bring essential items like your passport, waterproof hiking boots, light rain gear, and appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements and stinging nettles. Don't forget gloves, a walking stick, and a waterproof backpack to carry snacks, water, and camera gear.
Once you locate the gorillas, spend an unforgettable hour observing these incredible creatures up close, witnessing their daily behaviors like feeding, playing, and caring for their young. Take a break to enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle.
After this exhilarating experience, return to your lodge for a well-deserved massage to soothe your muscles and relive the excitement of your encounter with the gorillas of Bwindi.
Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As you venture into the jungle, remember to bring essential items like your passport, waterproof hiking boots, light rain gear, and appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements and stinging nettles. Don't forget gloves, a walking stick, and a waterproof backpack to carry snacks, water, and camera gear.
Once you locate the gorillas, spend an unforgettable hour observing these incredible creatures up close, witnessing their daily behaviors like feeding, playing, and caring for their young. Take a break to enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle.
After this exhilarating experience, return to your lodge for a well-deserved massage to soothe your muscles and relive the excitement of your encounter with the gorillas of Bwindi.
Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Optional Second Gorilla Tracking or Community Visits
Rise and shine! Embark on another thrilling adventure to track the majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park, gaining further insight into their behavior and habitat or Visit the Batwa community, visit Ride 4 a Woman community, a locally founded women’s empowerment initiative, offers you a truly authentic East African cultural experience. Join us and learn to weave baskets, cook local dishes and watch the women of the community showcase their culture through traditional dance — or even better rent a bike from ride for a woman and cycle around the community or in Bwindi Forest
Day 7: Bwindi- Entebbe to Jinja
Take a morning flight from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport, meet your private guide at the airport and drive to Jinja (approximately 3 hours). Jinja, Uganda's second-largest town, boasts stunning views of the Nile River and Lake Victoria. Some of the activities to explore in Jijna inlcude Boat ride to the source of the Nile, White Water rafting, Horseback riding and Quad biking
Enjoy dinner and overnight at Wild waters Lodge, nestled on a private beautiful Island.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy dinner and overnight at Wild waters Lodge, nestled on a private beautiful Island.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 8- 9: Leisure and Adventure in Jinja
Spend two days at your own pace, relaxing at Wild waters Lodge on a private island or opting for an adrenaline-packed adventure - white water rafting (at an additional cost). Experience the thrill of navigating the mighty Nile's rapids, considered some of the best in the world.
Enjoy leisure activities or take on the challenge of rafting, followed by dinner and overnight stays at Wild waters Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy leisure activities or take on the challenge of rafting, followed by dinner and overnight stays at Wild waters Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Departure from Entebbe
After a leisurely morning, depart Jinja and drive back to Entebbe International Airport (approximately 2 hours, 120km).Lunch will be enroute in Entebbe, Connect with your international flight back home, bringing back memories of your amazing Uganda adventure.
The above itinerary serves as a guide. Please feel free to contact us to create a personalized, tailor-made package that suits your preferences and budget.
The above itinerary serves as a guide. Please feel free to contact us to create a personalized, tailor-made package that suits your preferences and budget.