This 7 days White water rafting, Murchison Falls Safari and Bwindi Gorillas will give you a little bit of everything from wildlife to extreme adventures. You will start your experience visiting Jinja city, home to the source of river Nile where you will participate in white water rafting which will give you the chance to raft on one of the seven wonders of Africa, when you proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park in Uganda, you will get to access the most powerful waterfalls in the world and also get to watch four of the big five animals in Uganda and when you visit Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will get to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in the wild as you participate in gorilla trekking and also get to visit Uganda deepest lake, lake bunyonyi home to over 350 bird species.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja
Day 2: Transfer for Murchison falls national park
Day 3: Full day game drive in Murchison falls national park
Day 4: Morning boat cruise and transfer to Bwindi
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7: Boat cruise and Departure to Kampala /Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja
Depending on your location in Kampala city, you will transfer very early in the morning to Jinja. On reaching, you will participate in the briefing session for your white water rafting experience. the day’s activity is quite thrilling with the waves hitting you. the safari experience is the perfect activity to bond with your friends while having fun. After the day’s activity, you will head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer for Murchison Falls National Park
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to transfer to Murchison Falls National Park home to four of the big five animals in Uganda. Upon arrival, you will participate in the top of the falls hike which is quite a memorable experience where you will get to see the water thunders and rapids on a high speed falling over a gorge which is a beautiful experience where you will get exceptional views of the park from an aerial view. After the safari experience, you will head to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 : Full day game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up to a tasty breakfast in the Murchison Falls National Park and set out for another eventful day. Your driver guide will be waiting for you to get ready and set to embark on a full day game drive in the Murchison Falls National Park. You will follow a different trail for a different experience and a chance to spot more wildlife. This park is a home to a big number of birds so if you are interested in the birds, this morning game drive is a great chance to spot a number of those. You will have a lunch break at your hotel and later participate in the evening game drive. After the safari experience, head back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Morning boat cruise and transfer to Bwindi
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will transfer to the River Nile banks to participate in the boat trip. This boat trip gives the ultimate feel of the Murchison Falls and their strength the closer you get. You also get to spot the aquatic life of the park and these are the crocodiles and the hippopotami that stay at the river banks. After this thrilling experience, you will connect with your guide to transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable national park having a stopover for lunch in Mbarara city. You will reach the park in time for dinner and an overnight stay at Buhoma Haven Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your point of location in either kampala city or Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by our safari guide who will brief you about your 7 days White water rafting, Murchison Falls Safari and Bwindi Gorillas. After the briefing session, you will be transferred back to Bwindi impenetrable national park national park, south western part of Uganda it will take you about 9 hours to reach the park. You will have an en-route lunch at Mbarara. Continue with your drive to the park having spectacular views of the farmlands, traditional homesteads, tea plantations and many more. You will also have stopovers for photography to soak in the beauty of the west. Upon arrival in the park, check into the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Have an early morning have breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed lunch boxes. You will be pick by your driver guide to transfer you to park headquarters for briefing about gorilla. After, you will make your way to the habituated gorilla family which you will get to spend an hour with when you get contact with them. The gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park will take between 2-7 hours when you get in contact with them taking their pictures, watching their behavioral patterns in the wild. After the safari experience, you will then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. At lake Bunyonyi, you will participate in the boat cruise on Uganda deepest lake where you can visit akampene island which has a unique history, you will watch a number of bird species and if you’re interested you can also go swimming in the bilharzia free waters. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Boat cruise and Departure to Kampala /Entebbe
After an early morning breakfast, you will check out the lodge go for boat ride on the Lake where you will be able to explore some of the 29 islands such as the akampene island which was a punishment island where young girls were abandoned by their parents when they got impregnated before marriage and many other islands. Alternatively, instead of a boat cruise, you can participate in a village walk to understand more about the culture of the people of Uganda and their unique cultures. After you will make your way back to kampala having a stopover at the equator at Kayabwe for lunch. After you will make your back to be dropped off at a location of your choice in kampala city or Entebbe International Airport.
End of 7 days White water rafting, Murchison Falls Safari and Bwindi Gorillas.
Safari inclusions;
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fees
- Knowledgeable speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Ground transfers
- Fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Exclusions
- International Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, hiring a porter, tips, laundry service many more.
