Things to do in

Entebbe

Find your guide at the meeting point and set off on a 3-hour walking tour of Entebbe. Discover popular and less known landmarks, visit the freedom tree, and get a taste of local life at the bustling markets. Visit the rolex area of Nsamizi Road and learn all about the rolex snack - a local street food. The rolex combines vegetables and an omelette wrapped in a chapati. See first hand how rolexes are made before you sample one (for an additional fee). Continue to the Chimpanzee Trust to learn about chimpanzee conservation. Hear about the history of and current efforts of the Ngamba Chimpanzee Trust as they seek to protect this majestic animal. Walk to Muzinga Square, visit Muzinha Park, and view the Colonial governor’s mansion (now the official residence of the president). Cross over to the first Anglican church, founded by colonial missionaries, then head to Entebbe’s famous botanical gardens. Grab a refreshment at the bar before walking back to Victoria Mall.

Start the tour with an early morning pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. Then, head to Kayabwe for your breakfast stop after which you will be taken to Lake Mburo National Park, located in Kiruhura District in the Western Region of Uganda (approximately 240 km west of Kampala). Once in the park, embark on a 3-hour game drive in search of the many species the park has to offer. The park has a variety of animals such as zebra, hippopotamus, impala, warthog, common eland, African buffalo, jackal, lion, African leopard, and over 300 bird species. You will have the option to leave the vehicle and go on a guided walk along the walking trail. After the game drive, enjoy the chance to relax in the shade while lunch is served. After lunch, head to the lakeshore to enjoy a 2-hour boat trip. During the cruise, spot hippos, hornbills, and papyrus gonaleks. Finally, head back to Kampala, stopping at the Equator to experience being in both hemispheres at the same time. Be sure to take some pictures here of this unforgettable experience. Once back in Kampala, get dropped off back at your accommodation to conclude the tour.

Have a taste of a Uganda safari with a short drive away from Kampala. This is especially ideal for visitors with limited time in Uganda, make sure you set aside a morning to visit the Conservation Centre for Wildlife (CTC). This Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center is one of the city’s favorite wildlife attractions. You’ll have a chance to get up close to cheeky baby Lion Cubs, but be warned that you may get a little Cuddy and muddy! You can also unwind and watch the pride of lions from the luxury of their exclusive lion cottage. If you are feeling adventurous, you can enjoy a day walking with the lions

Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing drive to the picturesque Jinja, the Source of the great Nile river. Visit and explore the many natural attractions along the route including the rare Ssezibwa falls and its twin rivers, the Mabira forest nature walk, the sugar cane plantations of Lugazi and enjoy a locally popular snack of chicken and plantain at Namawojjolo market. Take a boat cruise on the river Nile and visit the exact spot where the Nile separates from Lake Victoria on its journey to the mediterranean. Enjoy Jinja's signature deepfried tilapia for lunch, and visit Jinja city's market, main street and monuments by car.

THREE DAYS MURCHISON FALLS N P SAFARI WIRLDLIFE Day 1: Kampala-Murchison Falls National Park Enjoy breakfast at your hotel early in the morning before hitting the road for the most beautiful protected area in Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park. This park is located about 300 kilometers north of Kampala, passing through the famous Lucero triangle and have a stopover at dinners. We later proceed on entering the park through gate and visit the magnificent falls where you will enjoy and marvel at the mighty Nile, being forced into a seven meter crevice to thunder 45 meters below in a series of cascades that can be viewed at different points. Dinner and overnight. Day 2: Game drive – Boat cruise After an early morning breakfast, we drive down to the ferry and cross the Nile to the northern sector of the park and start our game drive towards the Delta area, in search for wildlife that includes; the Rothschild Giraffe, elephant, Jackson’s Heartbeats, Lions, Warthogs, Cobs, Jackals, Oribis, Waterbucks, Pates monkeys and Leopards among others. Here also a variety of Savannah woodland birds can be seen. We go back to the lodge, relax around, have lunch and later in the afternoon, at 02:00pm go for the boat cruise on the Nile, for game viewing at close quarters as they come to cool off on the shores of the mighty Nile. Here you get a chance of seeing many schools of Hippos, Crocodiles, Buffaloes, Elephants and a variety of water birds. We come back to the lodge after about 3 hours, for dinner and overnight. Day 3: Murchison falls – Kampala Start our day with breakfast and set off for Kampala or airport, and that will be the end of our three days safari and we thank you for supporting Bright safaris Uganda

Discover Kampala’s post-colonial and burgeoning art scene with this tour of main-stream and independent art galleries, a fashion studio, local artists collective workshop and the National Museum. The day-tour allows guests to not only view art but to observe the artist at work in their studios and to engage with the artists and hear their stories. Learn about the history of art in Uganda from teaching staff at the Margaret Trowell School of Art. Learn a bit about Kampala's underground Art scene when you visit the Bagala collective of artists. The experience also includes lunch at a traditional Ugandan restaurant.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞 On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight at accommodation. 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞 -𝐁𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 After breakfast early morning you will be picked up and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will arrive in the evening. You could choose to relax Check in and freshen up as you prepare for the next day. Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation. 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides of Uganda Wildlife Authority, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am and you join the other members according to the distribution of the gorilla families, only eight per family each day. You need to carry with you the packed lunch, enough drinking water, rain jacket in case of rain and trekking boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. If you are not sure of your fitness you might hire a porter and pay him a tip to help you carrying the bag. It is unpredictable how long will take to find the primates as they freely move into the forest. However the encounter with the gorillas, lasting for about one hour, certainly is a rewarding experience and an unforgettable one. After the trekking you go back to the lodge at leisure. 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒: 𝐁𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 After breakfast, transfer to you will once again be transferred to your accommodation for overnight, or day room use before connecting for your International flight out. End of our services.

Take a boat cruise out on Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and have a chance to view chimpanzees feeding. You will also be treated to sights of monitor lizards, birds, and photographic opportunities. We arrange both half and full day trips and our boats leave at either 9:00am or 12:45pm. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you will be directed to our visitor’s center where you will be introduced to the project, its history, our residents and their plight. On each of the two types of day visits, you will receive a personal orientation by a chimpanzee caregiver and view a feeding of the chimpanzees from the visitors’ raised platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence. Ngamba Island situated on a 95 hectare of forested Island on Lake Victoria originated from a fishing village, which fostered to the establishment of the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1998 by a number of local and international organizations with the aim of providing a safe haven for the orphaned and rescued chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking at Ngamba Island The chimpanzees are rescued by the Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) from poachers and because they are unlikely to survive if reintroduced back into their natural homes, Ngamba Island is therefore used to provide safety and care to them.

Find your guide at Victoria Mall and set off for your Entebbe city walking tour. Discover popular and less-known landmarks, and visit the local markets to taste Uganda's Local fruits Visit the rolex area and learn all about the rolex snack - a local street food. The Rolex combines vegetables and an omelette wrapped in chapati. See first-hand how Rolexes are made before you sample one (for an additional fee). Continue to the Chimpanzee Trust to learn about chimpanzee conservation. Hear about the history of and current efforts of the Ngamba Chimpanzee Trust as they seek to protect this majestic animal. Walk to Muzinga Square, visit Muzinha Park, and view the Colonial governor’s mansion (now the official residence of the president). Cross over to the first Anglican church, founded by colonial missionaries, then head to Entebbe’s famous botanical gardens. Later walk toward Nambi to meet the ladies that sell fresh fish by the lake side, you will have a coffee break at Gorilla conservation coffee (Pay to take Coffee) before going to visit pearl craft village where you will do shopping at souvenirs for your people back home. Your Guide will later escort you back to Victoria mall or back to your hotel.

Day 1 Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale National Park Drive to Kibale Forest National Park, for 5-6 hours. Check in at your lodge and spend your evening at leisure. Accommodation Kibale Forest Camp Day2 Primates tracking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. Early Morning Forest walk for Chimpanzee Tracking. Have a lunch break then transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP a 2 to 3 hours journey. Check-in at your lodge then embark on an evening game drive at savannah plains. Return to your lodge or overnight stay. Budget: Irungu safari lodge Day 3 Early Morning Game drive at Queen Elizabeth NP and transfer to Bwindi Forest NP. Embark on a second game drive early in the morning, Have a lunch break then embark on a boat safari at Kazinga channel looking out for water animals and different bird species. Then transfer to Bwindi Forest, you will arrive late in the evening intime for dinner and night stay. Accommodation Midrange: Bakiga Lodge Day 4 Gorilla trekking Experience and Transfer Lake Bunyonyi Transfer to the park headquarters for briefing and gorilla trekking. Spend the day trekking and observing the mountain gorillas. After the experience you will depart for Lake Bunyonyi (approximately 3 hours) Accommodation Antique cottages Day 5 Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe/Kampala After breakfast enjoy a relaxing boat ride or canoeing. The Lake offers a serene and picturesque setting. known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush green islands scattered across the lake, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxation, and unwinding after the adventure of gorilla trekking. Depart for Entebbe/Kampala in the afternoon. Arrive in Entebbe/Kampala in the evening.