Western Circuit
2 Days / 1 Nights
5 Day – Classic Semiliki Wildlife Reserve
Key Safari Highlights
Sempaya Hot Springs
Shoebill Stork Search
Pygmy Cultural Exchange
Night Game Drives
The Complete Itinerary
Day 1
Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Leisurely & Scenic Transition
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the chance for a city tour and a visit to local markets and craft villages. Accommodation: Mestil Hotel & Residence Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2
Full Board
Day 2: Transfer to Semliki National Park via Fort Portal
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Leisurely & Scenic Transition
After breakfast, begin your journey to Semliki National Park, passing through Fort Portal. Enjoy a tea experience and a scenic drive through traditional homesteads and tea estates. Continue to Semliki Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge (Upmarket) Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3
Full Board
Day 3: Boat Cruise & Hot Springs Tour
Private Boat Safari & 4x4 Cruiser
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Rare Endemics
Start with a morning boat cruise on Lake Albert, known for its birdlife, including shoebills and pygmy geese. After lunch, enjoy a walking safari to the Sempaya Hot Springs, famous for its boiling geysers and historical significance. Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge (Upmarket) Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4
Full Board
Day 4: Primate Trekking & Game Drive
Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort
Active Forest Trekking (3–6 hrs)
Chimpanzees
Savannah Giants
Early morning trekking for primates like chimpanzees, monkeys, and baboons. In the afternoon, explore the savannah of Tooro Semliki Wildlife Reserve with a guided game drive, spotting elephants, buffaloes, and more. Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge (Upmarket) Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5
Day 5: Transfer to Airstrip & Return to Entebbe
Bush Flight Transfer
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
After breakfast, transfer to Semliki Airstrip for a flight back to Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your adventure.
What is Included in Your Journey
All Included Features
- All ground transfers in custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) at verified luxury/comfort lodges
- Professional English-speaking safari guide & native wildlife tracker
- All National Park entrance fees and UWA ranger guide levies
- All scheduled game drives and boat safaris mentioned in itinerary
- Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle throughout the journey
- Gorilla or Chimpanzee tracking permits (where applicable to package)
- Emergency AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation insurance coverage
Excluded Items
- International flight tickets and Uganda tourist entry visa ( online)
- Personal travel & medical insurance
- Gratuities for driver-guide, park rangers, and lodge hospitality staff
- Alcoholic beverages, premium spirits, and personal bar tabs
- Optional activities not outlined in the confirmed itinerary
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