The 18-day Uganda safari tour is an itinerary that allows you to explore the chief Uganda tour destinations to their smallest details, offering gorilla & chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, and community Uganda tours.

This 18-day safari in Uganda begins and ends in Entebbe. Additionally, it covers Uganda safaris, primate tours like gorillas and chimpanzees, culture, adventure, and recreation.

The tourist destinations featured in this safari include Jinja to explore the source of the Nile River. The Nile is the longest river in the world and its source in Jinja is a nature preserve for whitewater rafting.

You will also visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos on foot. Thereafter, continue to Murchison Falls National Park to view wild game and have a breathtaking boat cruise. This is where you will see 4 of the big 5 African safari animals.

The 18-day safari to Uganda will likewise lead you to Kibale National Park to trek chimpanzees in Uganda. Also, you will visit the Mpanga tea estates to do cycling, the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, and the Virunga Volcanoes for mountain climbing.

Similarly, you will go to Semliki National Park to tour the Sempaya hot springs. Queen Elizabeth National Park to search for tree-climbing lions and have a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel will be another amazing destination.

On this 18-day Uganda tour, you will also visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi for recreational activities.

Last but not least, Lake Mburo National Park will offer a magical game-viewing adventure. It will also unveil a cultural tour of the Banyankole community, the Batwa of Ntandi, and the Bakonzo of the Rwenzori Mountains.

18-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Highlights

Day 1: Land at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Jinja to explore the renowned Nile River.

Day 3: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park and en route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 4: Go for a morning game drive and a boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 5: Visit the topmost part of Murchison Falls and then drive to Hoima District. Have a stop at Kibiro Salt Gardens en route.

Day 6: Transfer to Fort Portal and have lunch in Fort Portal town. Either head for cycling in Mpanga tea estates or visit the Amabere Ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves, hike Fort Portal crater lakes and drive to Kibale National Park.

Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park and a nature walk in Bigodi wetland in the afternoon.

Day 8: Transfer to Semliki National Park. Visit the Sempaya hot springs, Batwa of Ntandi, and take a drive to Kasese. After arriving, visit the only bronze casting center in Africa, the Rwenzori Art Foundation, and the Ruboni Community Craft Village.

Day 9: A whole day of hiking the Rwenzori Mountains, which is the 3rd tallest mountain in Africa, rising to 5,109m and having snow-capped peaks.

Day 10: A morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and lunch at Mweya. Afterward, undertake an afternoon boat trip to Kazinga Channel.

Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector to spot the tree-climbing lions.

Day 12: Undertake Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Day 13: Either do an exploratory hike to one of the 3 Virunga Volcanoes or do Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Day 14: Follow the Batwa Trail for a cultural experience and drive to Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 15: Do a canoe or boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi and visit the neighboring islands in Bunyonyi, communities, and schools.

Day 16: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda, with a stop for a traditional lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center. Later, do a night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Day 17: Go for a cultural tour of the Ankole community at the Enyemebwa Center. An afternoon drive back to Kampala and en route to the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe.

Day 18: Departure.

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18-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Land At Entebbe International Airport And Transfer To Your Lodge in Entebbe

Upon your expected arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet your hospitable safari guide from Prime Safaris & Tours Limited. He will welcome you to Uganda and then drive you to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

On this first day of your Uganda safari tour, you will also be briefed about your whole tour in Uganda.

Accommodation Options in Entebbe

Upmarket/Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Hotel

Mid-range/Standard: Cassia Lodge

Budget/Basic: Buziga Country Resort or Camping

Day 2: Transfer To Jinja To Explore The Renowned Nile River

After your delicious breakfast, you will drive to Jinja at a distance of 80km from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda and this will take about 2 hours.

This scenic drive will go through the lovely landscapes of the capital outskirts before getting to the sugarcane plantations of Lugazi. Likewise, you will pass by the Mabira forested lands and finally reach Jinja for whitewater rafting.

The Nile flows out of Lake Victoria at the Rippon Falls and then continues on the 6650km distance to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. On its way, it passes through many impermeable rocks that form rapids and cascades. Hence, undertaking challenging but adventurous rafting is worth the experience for your Uganda tours and safaris.

Expert guides will guide and accompany you on your rafting adventure so they can rescue you in case the waters push you off the raft. Spectating local crowds on the banks of the Nile will always cheer you while you struggle with the white waters. Hence, they made you part of their community and even loved you more.

The adventure continues for half a day and thereafter, you will relax a bit before connecting to the source of the Nile in the afternoon. The boat ride to the source of the Nile is a fulfilling experience because it will expose you to many beautiful water birds, like the kingfishers.

You will explore the point where John Speke stood as the first European to discover the source of the Nile. Thus, it takes you back to the ancient time when the mystical River Nile lured great men into the unknown world.

After this experience, you will then depart from Jinja and lodge in Kampala overnight.

Accommodation In Kampala

Upmarket/Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Hotel

Mid-range/Standard: Cassia Lodge

Budget/Basic: Buziga Country Resort or Camping

Day 3: Drive To Murchison Falls National Park With An En Route At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After a yummy breakfast, you will begin on a drive to Murchison Falls National Park, which will take about 311km and over 5 hours.

You will then branch off at Nakitoma, following a 115-kilometer drive from Kampala Main Road. There, you will branch 7km to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters for a rhino tracking undertaking on foot.

Here, you will get the chance to meet the white rhinos in the sole place that protects rhinos in Uganda. This was since they were reintroduced in 2005 after their extinction in the country in 1983.

Upon trekking to see the only 32 Southern White Rhinos in their natural habitat, you will then walk through nature. Passing by beautiful flora, unique birds, and amazing landscapes will be a gratifying experience to undertake.

Encountering the rhinos marks the genesis of your encounter with the big 5 African safari animals. They include lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.

After retreating from this activity, you will then continue with your drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation In Murchison Falls National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget/Basic accommodation: Heritage Safari Lodge/Wild Camping

Day 4: Go For A Morning Game Drive And A Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

Following your early breakfast in your lodge at around 7:00 am, your safari driver guide will drive you to the Buligi game area. Buligi is in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.

You will consequently engage in a 3- 4-hour game drive adventure where you will see, among other wildlife,

• Large herds of Rothschild Giraffes
• Cape Buffaloes
• African Elephants
• Many antelope species
• Warthogs
• Bush-bucks
• Hippos
• Various birds

On a fortunate day, you will see lions and leopards, as popularly seen during Kenya safaris, Tanzania safaris, & Rwanda safaris.

After your adventure, you will then drive back to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Then you will be driven at 2 p.m. for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Nile River.

On the boat cruise, you will also see a diversity of both water and land animals, like hippos, elephants, nile crocodiles, and buffaloes. Also, you will encounter beautiful birds like African Fish Eagles, Kingfishers, Cormorants, Pelicans, and many others.

The boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls, the strongest waterfall on earth, will avail you of the magical scenery of the giant Murchison Falls. After this adventure, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Day 5: Visit the Topmost Part of Murchison Falls and Then Drive to Hoima District: Have A Stop At Kibiro Salt Gardens En Route

After your breakfast, you will drive to the top of Murchison Falls to view, from a fresh vantage point, the world’s strongest waterfall.

This 50-meter-wide Nile passes through an 8-meter gorge and falls 45 meters from a cliff. It, therefore, forms the beautiful, dramatic scenery of the Devil’s Cauldron that favors photo shoots.

After withdrawing from this safari activity, you will be relocated to Hoima, but with an en route to Kibiro Salt Gardens, a historic site. This site has supported the economy of the neighboring community for over 900 years. The locals extract salt using native innovations and trade it for food.

Touring this site reveals to you the strenuous walks through the steep, challenging landscapes that you can only pass through on foot.

You will afterward retreat from this adventure and transfer to Hoima District in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation

• Kontiki Hotel

Day 6: Transfer To Fort Portal For Lunch

A drive to Fort Portal after a delightful breakfast will take about 5 hours. You will pass through the beautiful countryside of Kagadi and Kyenjojo, which is dotted with lush green flora. Also, you will drive through rural homesteads and farmlands before arriving in Fort Portal for lunch.

You will then embark on a cycling tour of the Mpanga tea estates. The extensive green tea plantation covers a rolling landscape with boundless scenic views that favor mountain biking. When cycling, you will explore the estate staff as they pluck tea and you are free to join in the exercise.

On the other hand, you can choose to visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves and then hike the Fort Portal Crater Lake field. On arrival, the locals, who have a deep understanding of the history of this place, will welcome you.

The Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves are breast-like features that are believed to have been real breasts belonging to Nyinamwiru. Nyinamwiru was the daughter of Bukuku, the self-enthroned King of the Bachwezi.

Bukuku cut off Nyinamwiru’s breasts to deny her the chance of breastfeeding her baby Ndahura. This was because the king was forewarned that Ndahura would take over his throne. The white substance flowing from these breast-like rocks is believed to be the milk flowing from Nyinamwiru’s breasts.

From this site, get on a hike to the Fort Portal Crater Lake field. On the Kyeganywa Hill slopes, you will undertake a strenuous hike to one of Uganda’s most breathtaking sights—the numerous crater lakes and crater hollows that surround it.

The top of Kyeganywa Hill gives amazing views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day.

After this activity, you will drive to Kibale National Park for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation In Kibale National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Ndali Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Budget/Basic: Rwenzori View Guesthouse/Wild Camping

Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park And a Nature Walk in Bigodi Wetland In The Afternoon

Following your heavy breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale National Park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing at 8:00 am.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in the Kibale Forest takes about 2–5 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees. Upon encountering these closest relatives to humans, you will spend a magical hour with them.

During this time, you will happily watch them play, feed, groom, swing in trees, and get to know their distinctive pant-hooting calls. As you watch, you take their photos for remembrance.

Note that on this trail, you will see other primates like the

• L’hoest’s Monkeys
• Red-Tailed Monkeys
• Blue Monkeys
• Black And White Monkeys
• Olive Baboons

You will also see many forest bird species and after this experience, you will get back to your lodge for a delicious lunch.

Following lunch, you will visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a breathtaking nature walk. Bigodi has about 138 bird species for example, the beautiful Great Blue Turaco and many other primates.

Withdraw from this safari activity and drive back to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 8: Transfer to Semliki National Park. Visit The Sempaya Hot Springs, Batwa Of Ntandi And A Drive To Kasese

You will drive to Semliki National Park after your breakfast at a distance of 78 km, taking about 2–3 hours. Upon arrival, you will take on the famous Sempaya nature walk to visit both the female and male hot springs, Bitente and Nyansimbi, respectively.

These hot springs both boil over 1000 °C, and the female hot spring has a hot, boiling geyser sprouting to over 2m high. While here, you can even boil some eggs or plantains for picnic bites.

This adventurous walk to the hot springs will uncover for you the lush flora of Semliki Forest, which is an extension of the Congo forest biome. There is similarly a great chance of seeing primates like the Olive Baboons and the Black and White Colobus Monkeys.

A visit by the Batwa people in Ntandi will be the next adventure. The Batwa were former residents of the forest before they were evicted upon the creation of the park. These jolly people will dance for you and also share with you their ancient history and heritage.

After meeting the Batwa, you will transfer to Kasese.

When you arrive in Kasese, you will explore the Rwenzori Art Foundation, which is the sole bronze casting center in Africa. You will tour this art gallery, which has a wide collection of beautiful artwork, plus you can join in the casting process.

Depending on the time available, you will visit the Ruboni Craft Village and get to meet the indigenous women making great craft products. You can join to learn a skill for example, basket weaving.

You will then retire for relaxation, dinner, and a night’s sleep.

Accommodation In The Rwenzori Region

Upmarket/Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge

Budget/Basic accommodation: Ruboni Community Camp/Wild Camping

Day 9: A Whole Day Of Hiking The Rwenzori Mountains

After a heavy early breakfast, you will meet at Nyakalengija Park Station, from where you will begin your whole-day hike in the Rwenzori Mountains.

Rwenzori Mountain has an altitude of 5,109m and it has snow-capped peaks despite being close to the Equator.

Rwenzori is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous more for its wonderful flora than for its fauna. Examples include the beautiful giant lobelias and the groundsels. You will view these amazing sights of the glaciated peaks and glaciers rolling down the mountain on a hike.

While on the Rwenzori hike, you will get amazing panoramic views of the Savannah plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the rift valley, and Kasese township.

You will then have lunch while on the mountain and then return in the evening around 5 pm for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Day 10: A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon  Boat Cruise In Queen Elizabeth National Park

When you finish your breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a remarkable morning game drive. From here, you will see 4 of the big five African safari animals, which are the lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes.

Other animals to see on the game drive are various beautiful antelope species, for example, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, and oribis. You will mostly spot them on the stretch to the Kasenyi Plains and the Mweya Peninsular.

After lunch, continue for a 2-hour boat cruise at 2 pm on the legendary Kazinga channel. This stream hosts the highest concentration of hippos in one place in the whole world.

The area also has over 100 bird species, both migratory and resident, as well as many wild animals. These include Nile crocodiles basking on the water edges, African elephants bathing by the shores, and Cape buffaloes playing in the mud along the channel.

As you go back to your lodge, you will do a game drive along the channel track and thereafter relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Enganzi Game Lodge

Budget/Basic accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages/Wild Camping

Day 11: Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Through The Ishasha Sector To Spot The Tree-Climbing Lions

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi, Uganda for about 3–4 hours over a distance of 160km. This will be through the Queen Elizabeth National Park Southern Sector (Ishasha) to see tree-climbing lions. On the drive, you will also see Uganda kobs, buffalos, topis, and elephants.

After encountering the mysterious tree-climbing lions, proceed to Bwindi, Uganda. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget/Basic accommodation: Broad-bill Forest Camp/Wild Camping

Day 12: Undertake Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Following an early breakfast, you will drive to Bwindi Park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing that begins at 8:00 a.m.

Upon finishing this briefing, you will go into the misty and hilly jungle of the Bwindi impenetrable forest. An armed ranger guide, other trackers, and a park guide will accompany you on the trek.

Even though the hike is physically challenging, the anticipation of the inspiring experience ahead is great and it will keep you going.

The pursuit of these gentle giants takes about 2–8 hours. Once you meet them, you will spend one magical hour with them, watching them as they feed, play, groom, and kiss. You are free to take their photos and enjoy your packed lunch upon returning to the headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificate.

After this experience, you will be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Accommodation In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Mount Gahinga Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Mucha Hotel

Budget/Basic accommodation: Amajambere Iwachu Community Camp or Wild Camping

Day 13: Either Do An Exploratory Hike To One Of The 3 Virunga Volcanoes Or Do Golden Monkey Tracking In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Upon completing breakfast, you will be transferred to Ntebeko Park headquarters for a briefing at 8 am. After this, you will embark on a volcano-climbing adventure where you will choose to climb one of the 3 Virunga volcanoes. These are Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, or Mount Sabinyo.

Sabinyo Mountain, which is 3,669m high, will take about 8 hours to climb on a 14-kilometer round trip and it has many peaks.

Mount Gahinga, on the other hand, towering up to over 3,474 m, takes about 6 hours to climb. It likewise gives you the chance to spot golden monkeys in the bamboo zone.

Climbing Muhabura Mountain, which is 4,127 m, takes about 8 hours to cover a 12-kilometer round trip. Reaching the top will give you distant views of the Bwindi forest, the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day, the Virunga Mountain chain, and the neighboring countries of Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda.

On the other hand, you can choose to go for golden monkey tracking to explore the endemic golden monkeys. Mgahinga National Park boasts over 3000-4,000 golden monkeys, and over 120 of them, living in the bamboo zone of Mount Gahinga, are habituated.

Their unique golden patch and tricky, playful tactics make them exciting to meet on Uganda safaris and tours.

After finishing the day’s activity, you will connect to your lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Day 14: Follow The Batwa Trail For A Cultural Experience And Drive To Lake Bunyonyi

The mountain forest of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park was an ancient home for the Batwa pygmies. However, they were evicted following the designation of the park.

This trail was developed to allow you to explore the cultural heritage of these Batwa people with the help of the Batwa guides.

The trail begins in the morning at Ntebeko and while following it, a Mutwa guide will show you many items and their significance in their tradition. These include medicinal leaves and plants, wild honey extraction, bamboo cup and tree house making, and forest hunting techniques. They will tell you a lot along the way until you arrive at the Ngarama cave, which was the home of their chief.

Batwa women will entertain you with their beautiful local songs that tell of their ancient life in the forest and their distinctive culture and heritage. This encounter will take about 5–6 hours.

After the cultural encounter, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi along the scenic-filled Kisoro-Kabale road with challenging sections.

A branch off Muko will reveal you to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation Option In Lake Bunyonyi

Upmarket/Luxury: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range/Standard: Lake Bunyonyi Eco-resort

Budget/Basic accommodation: Byoona Amagara Island Retreat or Wild Camping

Day 15: Do A Canoe Or Boat Ride On Lake Bunyonyi; visit islands, communities,  and schools

Upon completing your sumptuous breakfast, you will go for a recreational boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi has over 29 islands, which is why it is called the “lake of a thousand islands.”.

The breathtaking Kigezi Hills encircle it, and it is also the second-deepest lake in Africa after Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. Thus offering remarkable scenery while on a cruise in the calm waters.

Since the boat trip makes many docks, this will permit you to walk on some of the islands. You will also visit the local people and learn about their way of life for example, cooking traditional foods, making a local brew, attending traditional musical performances, and visiting the local schools.

After finishing this activity, you will get back to your lodge for rest and finally have an overnight.

Day 16: Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda For A Night Game Drive

Following your breakfast, you will continue with a half-day of island-hopping exploration in which you will visit some of the main islands of Lake Bunyonyi.

Among the islands that you will visit is Bucurunuka Island, commonly known as the upside-down island. This island has a legend behind it about village members who refused to give an old woman some beer. Consequently, she cursed them to drown, causing the island to turn upside down.

The other island that you will visit is Akampene Island or Punishment Island. This was the place where pregnant but unmarried girls were abandoned to die of hunger or drown while trying to escape. Only a man willing to marry them without paying a dowry would save them.

Other islands that you will visit are the Kahugye, Bushara, and Njuyera Islands.

Upon returning from this activity, you will have lunch in your lodge and then drive to Lake Mburo Park at a distance of 199km for about 5–6 hours. You will go through remarkable countryside landscapes before coming toward Mbarara town, which is 45km from Lake Mburo National Park. You can either opt for an Igongo Cultural Center lunch or visit the Biharwe Eclipse Monument.

Later, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, where you will check in at your lodge and relax until dinner time.

At 7:00 p.m., you will go on a night game drive and you will be able to see nocturnal animal species. These include

• Leopards
• Bush Pigs
• Side-Stripped Jackals
• Spotted Hyenas
• Honey Badgers
• Serval Cats, Hares
• Civets
• White-Tailed Mongoose, and many others.

You will also spot the daygrazers getting a night’s rest, and then you will retire overnight.

Accommodation In Lake Mburo National Park

Upmarket/Luxury: Mihingo Safari Lodge

Mid-range/Standard: Arcadia Cottages Mburo

Budget/Basic accommodation: Eagles Nest or Wild Camping

Day 17: Go For A Cultural Tour In The Ankole Community At The Enyemebwa Center

You will awaken at 6:00 am and depart for the Enyemebwa center to catch up with the herdsmen. They will likewise be waking up for milking and continuing with their daily routine.

Equally, you will actively join in the traditional hand-milking practice of these long-horned cattle of the Ankole. You will also get to treat sick animals, care for the cows by brushing their bodies, and go graze in the wilderness.

Later, you will visit the traditional huts of the local women churning milk in a churning gourd. Hereafter, you will similarly explore the extensive banana plantations where you can join in pruning and weeding through traditional methods and then participate in prior preparations for a traditional lunch.

Retreating from this adventure, you will then drive back to Kampala in the afternoon hours, covering a distance of about 240 km, or about 3–4 hours.

An en-route stop at the Uganda Equator monument at Kayabwe will allow you to take great photos. Advance with your driving to Kampala for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation in Kampala

Upmarket/Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Hotel

Mid-range/Standard: Cassia Lodge

Budget/Basic: Buziga Country Resort or Camping

Day 18: Departure

On the final day of your Uganda safari, you will do some last-minute shopping and then be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home.

End of 18-Day Uganda Safari Tour

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16 Days Uganda Safari Tour is an amazing 16-day Uganda tour that takes you to climb Mount Rwenzori, do gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, the source of the Nile, the community, and see beautiful scenery.

You’ll track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where over 50% of the 1,063 mountain gorillas on earth thrive, do island hopping on Lake Bunyonyi, the most magnificent lake in Uganda, and do community tourism around Lake Mburo National Park, where you’ll encounter the beautiful Ankole long-horned cattle, the wild game viewing including elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, etc. in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mburo National Parks, plus aquatics in Kazinga Channel such as Nile crocodiles and hippos.

The 16-day Uganda safari tour also features chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale National Park, a Fort Portal Crater Lake hike, an Amabere caves tour, and cycling in the Mpanga tea estates. These magical places combine to generate a memorable safari experience in the Pearl of Africa.

16-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arrive in Uganda & transfer to the lodge
• Day 2: Undertake half-day white water rafting in Jinja and an afternoon boat cruise to the Source of the Nile
• Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Make a stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe. Undertake an evening game walking safari in Lake Mburo NP
• Day 4: Undertake an experiential cultural tour to the Banyankole community and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Day 5: Do a whole day of Island hopping and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
• Day 6: Undertake Volcano Climbing to any of the 3 Volcanic Mountains: Gahinga, Muhabura, and Sabinyo
• Day 7: Do Batwa Trail Experience and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 8: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking and attend the Bakiga/Batwa traditional performance at the lodge
• Day 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Do game drive in Ishasha sector en route in search of tree-climbing lions
• Day 10: Do morning game drive, afternoon Kazinga channel boat cruise, and transfer to Kasese
• Day 11, 12 & 13: Undertake 3-day adventure hike to the Rwenzori Mountains and explore the Mahoma trail
• Day 14: Do morning Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk
• Day 15: Hike the Fort Portal Crater lake field, tour Amabere ga’ Nyinamwiru Caves, Mpanga tea estate cycling and transfer to Kampala
• Day 16: Departure

16-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive In Uganda & Transfer To The Lodge

Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport on day 1 of your 16-day Uganda Safari Tour, you’ll find our company representative, who will courteously welcome you into the Pearl of Africa, introduce himself, and transfer you to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight. He will also brief you about your safari trip

Accommodation: Budget: Banda Inns; Basic: Buziga Country Resort

Day 2: Do Half Day Of White Water Rafting In Jinja and a Boat Cruise To The Source Of The Nile

After breakfast, transfer to Jinja, driving 80km from Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, which takes about 2 hours. You’ll pass through the impressive landscapes of the city outskirts before entering the scenic sugarcane plantations at Lugazi, the forested lands of Mabira, and eventually arriving in Jinja for whitewater rafting.

The world’s longest river (the Nile River) moves out of Victoria Lake at the submerged Rippon Falls, embarking on its 6650-kilometer journey to empty into the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. On its course, it meets a series of impermeable rocks that form cascades and rapids; therefore, getting onto the rafts to undertake such a challenging adventure is a worthy undertaking experience.

You’ll raft in the company of expert guides who are at your rescue in case the waters push you off the raft. After this adventure, you’ll connect to the source of the Nile in the afternoon. The boat cruise to the source of the Nile is a rewarding adventure as it exposes you to opportunities to explore beautiful birds, including kingfishers.

Stepping at the point where John Speke stood as the first European to discover the source of the Nile takes you back to ancient times when the legendary Nile River source lured great men into the world of the unknown.  Retreat to Kampala for relaxation, dinner, and overnight

Accommodation: Budget: Banda Inns; Basic: Buziga Country Resort

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. A stop at Uganda Equator- (Kayabwe) and an Evening Game Walking Safari in Lake Mburo NP

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park at around 6:30 am, covering about 240km, a 3- to 4-hour drive. On the way, you’ll make a stop at the Uganda Equator Monument (Kayabwe) for photo shooting while standing in either hemisphere of the earth. What a memorable experience in life!

For keen geographers, they can have amazing experiments to demonstrate the geographical separation of the north and southern hemispheres by doing the equator water experiment. You retreat from this break and drive to Mburo National Park. You’ll check in at the lodge and rest for lunch and simple relaxation.

In the evening, you embark on a thrilling game walking safari, passing through the beautiful acacia plains, offering you great views of the park. You’ll encounter numerous game animals, including giraffes, impalas, zebras, topis, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, elands, and acacia-associated birds. Retreat from the activity for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Eagles Nest Mburo; Basic: Rwonyo Camp

Day 4: Undertake An Experiential Cultural Tour To The Banyankole Community And Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi

You’ll wake up at 6 am and connect to the Enyemebwa center to catch up with the herd’s men getting up to do the milking and their daily routine. You’ll actively participate in the traditional hand milking of the Ankole long-horned cattle, sick animal treatment, and caring for cows by brushing their bodies and then setting out to graze in the wilderness.

You retreat and visit the traditional hut, where you find the women churning milk in the churning gourd. From here, you’ll go to explore the extensive banana plantations where you can participate in pruning and weeding using local methods and then participate in initial arrangements for traditional lunch.

Retreat from the activity and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the second-deepest lake in Africa. You can opt to have a tasty traditional lunch at Igongo Cultural Center, 12km to Mbarara town, before proceeding to the magnificent lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, dinner, and overnight

Accommodation: Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco-resort, Basic: Byoona Amagara Island Retreat

Day 5: Do A Whole Day Of Island Hopping And Transfer To Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, embark on a whole day of island-hopping exploration, visiting the main islands of Lake Bunyonyi. You’ll explore Bucurunuka (upside down), which is believed to have buried people alive after refusing to offer local brew to an old woman, who cursed it to turn upside down, burying its inhabitants.

You’ll visit Akampene (Punishment) Island, where pregnant, unmarried girls could be taken to die of hunger or drown while trying to escape. Others include Bushara, Kahugye, and Njuyera Island, which was a traditional leprosy healing center. This experience will expose you to the local life of the island communities, including the process of brewing local beer.

Retire from the activity and drive along the scenic Kabale-Kisoro road to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Travelers’ Rest Kisoro; Budget: Amajambere Iwachu Community camp

Day 6: Undertake Volcano Climbing To Any Of The Three Volcanic Mountains Namely: Gahinga, Muhabura, And Sabinyo

After an early breakfast, you’ll gather at Ntebeko Park Headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing from park rangers at 8 am and embark on the adventure of volcano climbing. You can choose to climb Muhabura, Gahinga, or Sabinyo.

The 3,669-meter Sabinyo Mountain hike takes about 8 hours to make a 14-kilometer round trip with a series of peaks at the top. Gahinga, towering up to 3,474 meters, takes about 6 hours with the opportunity to spot golden monkeys in the bamboo zone on the mountain slopes.

The Muhabura Mountain (4,127m) hike takes about 8 hours, and its peak offers distant views of Bwindi Forest, the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day, the entire Virunga Mountain chain, and the 3 countries of Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda. Retreat from the day’s adventure and connect to the lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Travelers’ Rest Kisoro; Budget: Amajambere Iwachu Community camp

Day 7: Do Batwa Trail Cultural Experience And Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Visitors having safaris in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park have the opportunity to experience the unique Batwa culture by going for the Batwa Trail Experience. The Batwa Trail offers a glimpse into the historical lifestyles of this marginalized community from the perspective of ancient forest life.

The Batwa trail tour starts in the morning around 8 am at the Ntebeko Visitors’ Centre, taking 5–6 hours. On this cultural tour of Uganda, trained Batwa guides will demonstrate their customs, such as gathering herbs for medicine and wild honey, fetching water the old-fashioned way with bamboo cups, building grass-thatched huts, and showcasing their incredible hunting prowess.

This thrilling cultural experience ends with a cultural dance by the Batwa families at the Ngarama cave, a ceremonial ground for Batwa cultural leaders. The cave was a symbolic place in the Batwa culture, and you’ll be overjoyed to be part of this encounter.

Retreat from the encounter and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget:  Broadbill Forest Camp; Basic: Nshongi Camp

Day 8: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking And Attend The Bakiga/Batwa Traditional Performance At The Lodge

Gorilla trekking is a memorable adventure, giving you a chance to encounter the gentle giants in their natural environments—the misty Bwindi impenetrable forest. After an early breakfast, you’ll head to park headquarters for a briefing at 8 am and embark on the trek into Bwindi Forest with the help of potters, rangers, trackers, and the park guide.

The trek takes about 2–8 hours. The hike can be physically demanding; however, the expectation of the rousing experience ahead is superb. On spotting the shy giants of the forest, you’re limited to one magical hour enjoying them feeding, playing, and grooming. You’re free to take as many photos as you can.  Most treks finish before lunch and you’ll return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the evening, while chilling at the lodge grounds, you’ll be offered a traditional, amazing performance by the local Batwa or Bakiga, people that live around the park. They’ve got magical songs and dancing styles that will make your evening colorful.

Accommodation: Budget:  Broadbill Forest Camp; Basic:  Nshongi Camp

Day 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Do a game drive in Ishasha Sector En Route in search of tree-climbing lions.

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the southern sector of the park. Ishasha is well known for its amazing tree-climbing lions. You’ll spot these mysterious creatures resting comfortably up in the big fig tree branches, sighting at their prey—the Uganda kobs feeding in the Savannah plains. Continue the drive to the north of Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages; Basic: Kazinga Channel View Resort/UWA Bandas

Day 10: Do Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Kazinga Channel Launch Cruise, And Transfer To Kasese

You’ll have an early breakfast and by 7 a.m., you’ll undertake a game drive in the scenic Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This Uganda safari encounter will offer you the opportunity to spot some of the big five African safari animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. Other animals include Uganda kobs, oribis, waterbucks, bushbucks, topis, warthogs, stripped jackals, hyenas, etc., plus numerous bird species.

Retreat from the activity, settle for lunch, and then embark on a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. The cruise provides a chance to get up close and personal with hundreds of hippos submerged in water, along with over 100 different bird species and local crocodiles lazing on the banks. The 2-hour cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching, and game viewing.

Retreat from the activity and connect to Kasese, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Sandton Hotel Kasese, Basic: Ruboni Community Camp

Day 11, 12 & 13: Rwenzori Mountains Hike 

Day 11: Hike From Ibanda to Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp (2.977 m)

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on the trek to the legendary mountains of the moon, rising at 5,109m altitude with snowcapped peaks.

The day 1 trek takes you through the Kyambogho forest ridge. While climbing this forested ridge, you’ll have great views of Mubuku Valley and spot several primates, counting the rare L’hoest monkeys and the blue monkey stretching up to the Omu’ka Kiiza Rest Camp at an altitude of 2,977m.

This point offers you impressive views of the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and the town of Kasese. Below 2,160m altitude, you can spot the beautiful Rwenzori turaco and also hear the pant-hooting calls of chimpanzees. You’ll camp for an overnight in the mountain wilderness.

Day 12: Hike From Omu’Ka Kizza Rest Camp to Lake Mahoma

After your early morning breakfast, embark on the hike to the beautiful Lake Mahoma, which the trail is named after. You will travel along this forest trail through a lush forest filled with enormous heather and layers of bright green moss, as well as a narrow, picturesque ridge rising to 3,515 meters in altitude.

You’ll impressively follow the mountain elephant footprints passing through the bamboo and the heather forest, where you might have the opportunity of spotting them as they take water at the hot spring. The ridge takes you to Rukenga Valley, where you’ll encounter everlasting flowers and giant lobelias.

After this point, you cross to Mahoma Lake Camp for dinner and overnight. Under clear skies, you have the opportunity to view Mount Stanley, Mount Baker, and the Portal Peaks from the camp.

Day 13: Mahoma Lake to Ibanda

After breakfast, you’ll take a walk around this mountain lake before descending back to the starting point through Nyabitaba Ranger Post and the Mpanga Ridge to adjoin the Valley of Mubuku, which is home to the three-horned chameleon, leading you back to Ibanda.

From Ibanda, you embark on your vehicles and drive to Kibale National Park, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Rwenzori View Guesthouse; Basic: Rwetera Safari Park

Day 14: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

After an early breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing at 8:00 am from the park warden before going for chimpanzee trekking, which lasts for 2–5 hours. After an encounter with the chimps, man’s closest relatives, sharing 98.7% DNA, you’ll be limited to one magical hour with them.

You’ll enjoy them feeding, playing, grooming, swinging in trees, getting to hear their amazing pant-hooting calls, and having an incredible time for photo shoots. Please note that while tracking chimpanzees in Kibale, you’ll spot other primates, including the L’hoest’s monkey, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, black and white monkeys, olive baboons, and numerous bird species.

After the encounter, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch and, after a transfer to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, for a remarkable nature walk. It features over 138 bird species, including the beautiful great blue turaco, plus 8 primate species. Retreat from the activity and drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: Rwenzori View Guesthouse; Basic: Rwetera Safari Park

Day 15: Hike The Fort Portal Crater Lake field, Tour Amabere Ga’ Nyinamwiru Caves, Mpanga Tea Estate Cycling, And Transfer to Kampala

After breakfast, embark on a visit to Amabere ga’ Nyinamwiru caves and hike the Fort Portal Crater Lake field. The locals, who have a rich history of the area, will welcome you upon arrival.

You’ll visit Amabere ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves—the breast-like features believed to have belonged to Nyinamwiru, the daughter of Bukuku, who was a self-enthroned King of the Bachwezi.

She was denied the opportunity to breastfeed her baby Ndahura as the father was alerted that the child would take over his throne. The milk continues to flow out of Nyinamwiru’s breasts.

Retreat from this encounter and embark on the hike to Fort Portal Crater Lake Field, where you traverse the challenging slopes of Kyeganywa Hill, surrounded by numerous crater lakes and crater hollows that present one of the most beautiful scenic views in Uganda.

The top of Kyeganywa Hill offers picturesque views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. Retreat from the chosen activity and transfer back to Fort Portal, where you’ll connect to Mpanga Tea Estates for a cycling adventure in the rolling green tea plantation with an amazing landscape ideal to encounter on the mountain bike.

On your bicycle, you’ll encounter the estate staff plucking tea and you’re free to participate in the exercise to gain the exact touch. Retreat from the activity and embark on the drive back to Kampala (300km, about 5 hours).

Accommodation: Budget: Banda Inns; Basic: Buziga Country Resort

Day 16 of the 16-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Departure

This day is dedicated to your departure back home through Entebbe International Airport

End of the 16-Day Uganda Safari Tour

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This 15-day Uganda safari tour is a rewarding safari in Uganda tour featuring gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, rhino tracking, wildlife, and community tours. This safari in Uganda starts and ends in either Kampala city or Entebbe town.

Your 15-day Uganda tour begins with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on foot and en route to Kidepo Valley National Park. Kidepo unveils Africa’s true wildernesses of golden savannah plains, and on the game drives, you will see lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalos, and many other animals. You will also visit the indigenous Karamojong village for a matchless cultural experience.

From Kidepo Valley National Park, you will explore the largest national park in Uganda, which is Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison has over 76 mammal species and one of the strongest waterfalls in the world.

You will also enjoy game drives and boat cruises on the Nile, then proceed to Kibale National Park for Uganda Chimpanzee trekking.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, your next destination, houses over 600 Uganda bird species and 95 mammal species, including the rare tree-climbing lions. You will then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable Uganda gorilla trekking adventure in the misty and hilly Bwindi Forest.

The park also boasts over 50% of the mountain gorillas in the world. After this adventure, you will visit Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Then, a morning game walk safari in Lake Mburo National Park will wind up your 15-day safari in Uganda.

15-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Prime Safari Activities

1. Uganda Gorilla trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
2. Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
3. Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda’s Kibale forest national park
4. Exploring Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park on game drives
5. Tracking the unusual tree-climbing Lions of the Ishasha plains
6. Morning game walk safari at Lake Mburo National Park
7. Boat trip on the River Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls
8. Nile delta boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
9. Visiting the top of Murchison Falls.
10. Boat cruise in Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth park
11. A canoe ride and Island hopping on Lake Bunyonyi
12. The Karamojong tribe’s cultural encounter near Kidepo Valley National Park
13. Cultural village walk in Bigodi Community, near Kibale National Park
14. Traditional lunch at the Igongo Culture Center in Mbarara District
15. Taking photos at the Uganda Equator landmark in Kayabwe

Book or customize this 15-day safari to Uganda and enjoy the best safari encounter in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.

15-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Gulu with an en-route visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 2: Drive from Gulu District to Kidepo Valley National Park; enjoy a game drive upon arrival.

Day 3: A morning game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park and an afternoon Karamajong Community Safari.

Day 4: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park and a night game drive.

Day 5: A morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls.

Day 6: Enjoy a boat Cruise to the Lake Albert Delta, bush breakfast, and an evening game drive

Day 7: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and drive to Kibale National Park.

Day 8: Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and an afternoon walk in Bigodi Community Village.

Day 9: Have a sumptuous breakfast and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park to relish a game drive upon arrival

Day 10: A morning game drive, an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat trip, and an evening game drive

Day 11: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through an adventurous en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions.

Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda, and a trip to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Day 13: A canoe ride, island hopping, and relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 14: Delicious breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park; an en-route lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre; and an evening game drive upon arrival.

Day 15: Morning safari game walks in Lake Mburo and then drive back to Kampala through the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe.

15-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer From Kampala Or Entebbe To Gulu With An En Route Visit To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your driver guide will pick you up at around 6:30 am from your hotel in either Kampala or Entebbe. Thereafter, you will drive to Gulu town in northern Uganda for over 7–8 hours, passing through beautiful landscapes, busy roadsides and markets, and silent rural villages.

However, you will have a stop along the way at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which is home to only 32 wild Rhinos in Uganda. Here, you will do rhino tracking on foot as you live an outstanding close encounter with one of the big five animals of Africa.

On this 2-hour hike, you will also spot a wide range of wild animals, like Uganda kobs, bushbucks, oribis, waterbucks, and many bird species.

After the rhino trekking experience, you will have a delicious lunch at the nearby Kabalega Dinner, then continue with your drive to your hotel in Gulu town. You will then enjoy a relaxing encounter, dinner, and an overnight.

The highlight of the day was tracking wild rhinos on foot.

Accommodation Options In Gulu

Luxury

• Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel

Mid-range

• Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel

Budget

• Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel

Drive distance and time

• About 422km for over 7–8 8 hours

Day 2: Drive From Gulu District To Kidepo Valley National Park; Enjoy A Game Drive Upon Arrival

After your early morning breakfast at around 7 am, you will depart from Gulu and be driven to Kidepo Valley National Park for about 3–4 hours. You will arrive at your lodge for lunch and then relax.

You will then go for an exploratory game drive in the golden Narus plains of Kidepo Valley National Park, either in the afternoon or evening. These plains reflect the natural wilderness of Africa, with over 77 Uganda mammal species.

There is also some wildlife endemic to this Ugandan park, for example, cheetahs, caracals, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, and ostriches. On the game drive, you will also spot great herds of zebras, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, lions, hyenas, leopards, and waterbucks.  Then you will go back to your lodge for relaxation, a delicious dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation At Kidepo Valley National Park

Luxury/Upmarket

• Apoka Safari Lodge

Mid-range/Moderate

• Kidepo Savannah Lodge
• Ng’Moru Wilderness Camp

Budget/Basic

• Kidepo Savannah Lodge
• Apoka Rest Camp

Optional Safari Activities On This Day

• Night game drive in Kidepo

Day 3: A Morning Game Drive In Kidepo Valley National Park And An Afternoon Karamajong Community Safari

The third day commences with an early wake-up at 6 am for a swift breakfast, then a 3-hour game drive in the African wilderness of Kidepo National Park. You will enjoy the bliss of the sunrise upon the rugged horizon and golden plains, along with the abundant wildlife, as you game drive through the undulating grasslands of the Narus Valley in the south of this park.

On the game drive, you will spot herds of elephants, zebras, buffaloes, lions, leopards, side-striped jackals, hyenas, and many antelope species like Uganda kobs, oribis, elands, mountain reedbucks, and many others.

You will also explore many bird species before returning to your lodge for lunch and then a short rest. In the afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong village near Kidepo Park and learn about peculiar and realistic traditions.

These lovely people will show you their typical housing structures called the “Manyatta,”  tell you about their customs, and entertain you with their lively traditional dances. A return to your lodge will make you relax and have dinner before resting and preparing for the night.

The highlight of the day: a morning game drive in the true African golden wilderness of Kidepo.

Optional Activities To Do On This Day

• A nature walk safari in Kidepo Valley National Park.
• Night safari game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Day 4: Drive To Murchison Falls National Park And A Night Game Drive

After having your breakfast around 7 am, you will be driven from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park. This will take about 7-8 hours through the inspiring landscapes of northern Uganda.

You will have an en-route stop in Kitgum town for an early lunch break and a stretch before continuing with your drive. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Murchison Falls National Park to freshen up and rest at your lodge.

Around 7 pm, you will go on a night game drive to explore nocturnal animals like hyenas, leopards, lions, civets, porcupines, genets, bush babies, nightjars, and grazing hippos.

You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation In Murchison Falls National Park

Luxury/Upmarket

• Bakers Lodge
• Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-range/Moderate

• Murchison River Lodge
• Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget/Basic

• Red Chilli Rest Camp
• Hornbill Bush Lodge

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 400km for about 7-8 hours

Day 5: A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Boat Cruise On The Nile To The Bottom Of Murchison Falls

When you wake up at 6:00 am for your coffee, you will go for a 3–4 hour game drive in the northern section of Murchison Falls National Park. These northern plains are dotted with palms, and they boast many of the animals of the park. You will pass through many game-viewing tracks as you keep in view for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, and many species of antelopes like Oribis, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Kobs, Waterbucks, and Bushbuck.

Also, you will get the chance to see lions, leopards, jackals, and many other birds. Later, return to your lodge to relax and have lunch. At 2:00 pm, you will continue for a relaxing boat cruise of 2 hours on the Nile, giving you great views of hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalos, and many water birds.

This cruise will take you to the bottom of the gigantic Murchison Falls as you marvel at the 50-meter-wide Nile River passing through the narrow 8-meter gorge and dropping onto a 45-meter cliff. This hence creates an exquisite scenery with a permanent rainbow across it.

Return to your safari lodge for relaxation, have dinner, and rest after this day’s adventure.

Optional safari activities to do on this day

• Nile delta boat safari
• Sport fishing along the Nile River
• Hot air balloon safari & bush breakfast
• Community village visits near Murchison Falls

Day 6: Enjoy A Boat Cruise To The Lake Albert Delta, Bush Breakfast, And An Evening Game Drive

After your pleasant breakfast, you will get on board for a 5-hour boat cruise to the Nile Delta locale, taking over 20km. This is the region where the Nile River empties into Lake Albert and it is a favorable place to view the many water birds, even the rare shoebills. Other birds to see in the region include the Papyrus gonolek, kingfishers, African jacana, saddle-billed stork, herons, African fish eagle, pelicans, and African skimmer.

The boat trip is another great way to explore the striking scenery and learn about the different routines of the local fishermen who fish for tilapia from their wooden canoes on Lake Albert. Likewise, you will also be able to see the unusual hippos of the river, elephants, and Nile crocodiles on the banks. The highlight of the day is this 5-hour boat cruise, where you will stop along the water banks for a fabulous bush breakfast prepared and served by your private chef.

You will thereafter return to your lodge for lunch and also get ready for the evening game drive in search of many animals that you might have missed on your first game drive.

Optional Activities For This Day

• Hot-air balloon safari with bush breakfast
• Nile Perch fishing along the Nile River

Day 7: Visit The Top Of Murchison Falls And Drive To Kibale National Park

When you finish your breakfast at about 8:30 am, you will check out of your lodge and drive to the top of the mighty Murchison Falls. This is where you will meet the sight of the longest river and strongest falls in the world from a new perspective.

Afterward, you will drive southwards to Kibale National Park, also labeled the Primate Capital of the World. Passing along the Albertine Rift Valley, you will enjoy the great scenic drive through the lavish green scenery of the countryside.

En route to the lovely Fort Portal town, you will have a chance to have a delicious lunch, then continue on your 1-hour drive to Kibale National Park. This park is home to 13 primate species, including over 1500 chimpanzees, who are the closest genetic cousins to humans. You will arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon to relax, have dinner, and get a good night’s sleep.

Accommodation Options In Kibale National Park

Luxury/Upmarket

• Primate Lodge Kibale
• Crater Safari Lodge
• Kyaninga Lodge

Midrange/Standard

• Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
• Kibale Forest Camp

Budget/Basic

• Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
• Kibale Forest Camp

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 366km for about 6 hours

Optional Activities For This Safari Day

• A tour of Fort Portal town.
• A nocturnal safari walk in Kibale Forest to see nocturnal animals for example, bushbabies and pottos.

Day 8: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest And An Afternoon Walk In Bigodi Community Village

Following your breakfast at 6:30 am, you will drive to Kibale Forest headquarters with your packed lunch to have a briefing at 8:00 am.

Thereafter, you will go on a 2-hour Uganda Chimpanzee trekking adventure in lush flora as you search for the habituated Chimpanzee community. While on the trail, you will see many other primates and various forest birds, as the park holds over 370 bird species.

Upon finding the Uganda chimps, you will be amazed at how similar they are to humans. Note the way they groom, socialize, eat, hunt, patrol, and play during the one hour that you will spend with them. Afterward, return to the briefing area to have your packed picnic lunch.

After lunch, the Bigodi community walk will follow so that you can relate to the local people and learn more about their daily lives.

See young men make local banana beer or Waragi gin, speak to the traditional healers while learning about local herbs and medicines, then visit the Bigodi Women’s Group, who will show you their handy crafts. You will then return to your safari lodge for relaxation, an enjoyable dinner, and an overnight stay.

Optional Activities

• Night forest walk

Day 9: Have A Sumptuous Breakfast And Then Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park To Relish A Game Drive Upon Arrival

At 9:30 am, after you have had your leisurely breakfast, you will journey from Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a 2- to 3-hour trip filled with awe-inspiring sights of the permanently snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains along the way. Reach your accommodation in time to stretch and have lunch.

Following your lunch, proceed for a game drive to explore the splendid landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. This is the most famous tourist destination because of its amazing scenery spanning the

• Tropical rainforests
• Moist acacia woodlands
• Rolling savanna plains
• Sprawling grassy hills
• Sparkling crater lakes
• Freshwater lakes
• Fertile wetlands
• lovely background of the distant Mountains of the moon

This landscape protects over 95 mammal species in Queen Elizabeth Park and about 600 bird species. On the safari game drive, you will see herds of elephants, waterbucks, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, leopards, oribis, lions, hyenas, and many others. After the exploratory game drive of 2 hours, you will go back to your lodge for a relaxing rest, dinner, and overnight.

Lodges In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Midrange

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Kasenyi Safari Camp
• Bush lodge

Budget

• Pumba Safari Cottages
• Bush Lodge (tents that are non-self-contained)

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do

• A night game drive safari

Day 10: A Morning Game Drive, An Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, And An Evening Game Drive

A 3- to 4-hour game drive on the scenic Savannah plains of the Kasenyi sector will follow an early breakfast at 6:00 am. You will look for and meet some of the wildlife of Uganda, like the

• Lions
• Leopards
• Buffaloes
• Elephants
• Hyenas
• Hippos
• Waterbucks
• Bushbucks
• Uganda Kobs,
• Warthogs

You will afterward return to your comfortable lodge, relax, and have lunch. An exhilarating 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel will be next in line, beginning at 2 pm. While on the channel holding the highest concentrations of hippos in the world, you will also find many Nile crocodiles and innumerable wading birds.

Herds of elephants and Cape buffaloes will likewise be along the shores, bathing and cooling off from the day’s heat. Later, you will enjoy a brief game drive along the channel track while going back to your lodge.

Safari Activities That You Can Also Choose To Do On This 10^th Day

• Chimpanzee tracking in either Kyambura Gorge or the Kalinzu Forest
• Lion tracking in the Kasenyi plains
• Night game drive in Queen’s park

Day 11: Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Through An Adventurous En-Route Game Drive In The Ishasha Sector To See Tree-Climbing Lions

Upon waking up for breakfast at 8:00 am, you will get on a 4- to 7-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

On your way, you will experience a short game drive in the southern Ishasha plains of Queen Elizabeth Park to see the renowned but rare tree-climbing lions.

Later, you will continue with your drive through the undulating hills of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi, the home of gorillas.

Despite the intimidating legend behind its name, Bwindi is one of the most biodiverse tropical rainforests, whose ancient age makes it a wonderland.

It is 321 km2 of pure rainforest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in 1994. This park is home to 459 out of the 1,063 mountain gorillas in the world, thereby protecting almost half of their population.

The park also has about 350 Ugandan bird species, including all 24 Albertine Rift endemics, 120 mammal species, and much other wildlife to marvel at.

You will reach your lodge in the evening to relax, get dinner, and have an overnight rest for the following day.

Accommodation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury

• Haven Lodge Buhoma
• Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Mid-range

• Gorilla Mist Camp
• Ichumbi Lodge
• Agandi Uganda Eco-Lodge

Budget

• Trekkers Tavern Cottages
• Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Drive Distance and time

• About 160km or around 4–7 hours

Day 12: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Uganda And A Trip To Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation

After your lovely early breakfast at around 6:30 am, drive to Bwindi headquarters for a briefing at 8:00 am and then embark on the unequaled mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda adventure. While on the briefing, you will be assigned the Gorilla family to track

Bwindi, Uganda, has about 20 habituated mountain gorilla families and each trekking group has either 8 or fewer trekkers.

After your briefing, you will embark on a quite tough activity of about 2–8 hours in the dense, misty forests to locate a habituated gorilla family. Upon finding them, you will have a lovely one-hour with them as you see them communicating, grooming, and feeding, as you marvel at the sheer size of the silver-back gorilla.  Consequently, it is one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Africa.

You will thereafter go back to the briefing point to get your Gorilla trekking certificate and then have your packed picnic lunch.

The journey to Lake Bunyonyi will take about 90 minutes through the striking terraced Kigezi highlands. You will reach your lodge on the shores of this beautiful lake for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation Options In Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury/Upmarket

• Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range/Moderate

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance and time

• About 52km in 90 minutes

Optional Activities On This Day

• Community village walks around Bwindi, Uganda

Day 13: A Canoe Ride, Island Hopping, And Relaxation On Lake Bunyonyi

On the 13^th day, at around 7:00 a.m., you will enjoy a lovely breakfast as you watch the scenic beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second-deepest lake, over 900m deep.

The terraced, rolling Kigezi hills surround the lake and its 29 islands. After breakfast, you will go on a canoe ride and an island-hopping adventure where you will explore some of the islands of this lake and the historical and present traditions attached to them.

The most captivating of these is Akampene Island, also called Punishment Island. For the purpose of eradicating family shame, fathers abandoned unmarried pregnant girls here.

The girls either starved to death or drowned in an attempt to escape. A man who wanted a wife but couldn’t afford a dowry only saved the lucky ones. However, this practice is no longer there.

After touring the islands, you will then spend the rest of the day resting.

Optional Activities For This Day

• Swimming in Lake Bunyonyi
• Zip-lining across Lake Bunyonyi
• Hiking the top of the mountains encircling Lake Bunyonyi
• Visiting the Batwa Pygmy Community

Day 14: Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park; An En Route Lunch Stop At The Igongo Cultural Center; And An Evening Game Drive Upon Arrival

After your amazing leisurely breakfast at around 9.30 am, you will embark on a drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park. You will drive along the gorgeous Ugandan countryside, passing by villages, banana plantations, and Mbarara town. Visit the Igongo Cultural Center and the Museum for a cultural meal.

While you proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, keep in view the large herds of Ankole cattle on your way to the park entrance. Lake Mburo National Park will give you wonderful sights as you do nature walks, game drives, boat cruises, horseback rides, and cycling tours.

Check into your lodge upon arrival before going to explore the national park. On a game drive, you will view wonderful Savannah plains with various herbivores, for example, Zebras, Topis, Impalas, Giraffes, Elands, and Buffaloes. Leopards and hyenas are many and yet remain elusive. Go back to your lodge to relax, eat a delicious dinner, and have an overnight.

Accommodation In Lake Mburo National Park

Luxury

• Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range

• Rwakobo Rock
• Mpogo Safari Lodge

Budget

• Eagles Nest Mburo

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance and Time

About 199km for about 4 hours

Optional Activities On This Day

• Tour the Biharwe Eclipse Monument
• Explore the Igongo museum
• Have an evening boat cruise on Lake Mburo
• A night game drive to see leopards and other nocturnal animals in Lake Mburo National Park

Day 15: Morning Safari Game Walks In Lake Mburo And Drive Back To Kampala Through The Uganda Equator In Kayabwe

After your early 6:00 am breakfast, you will then go for a 2-hour guided safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park to explore the wonderful Savannah as you have a close encounter with the animals.

Later, board for a 4-hour drive back to Kampala or Entebbe with an en-route stop at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe. Here, you will take photos while standing on both the northern and southern hemispheres at once.

This is also the ultimate place to buy souvenirs as a reminder of your 15 days on Uganda tour. Then you will be at Entebbe Airport as you prepare for your departure flight.

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 240km for about 3–4 hours

Optional activities on the final day

• Horse-riding safari in Lake Mburo National Park
• Cycling
• Banyankole community cultural tour experience

End Of The 15-Day Safari in Uganda

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Your 14-day Uganda safari holiday is a spectacular 14-day safari Uganda tour featuring gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, community visits, & a Jinja-Source of the Nile tour starting and ending in Entebbe/Kampala. 

This 14-day Uganda tour vacation starts with a scenic drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls NP, Uganda’s largest park, boasting the strongest waterfall in the world (Murchison Falls). You’ll enjoy game drives and thrilling boat cruises where you’ll encounter most of the 76 mammal species plus the 556 bird species of the park.

From here, go for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda Kibale NP, home to 13 primate species counting over 1500 chimpanzees and after, take memorable community walks in Bigodi village to learn about African rural life.

You’ll continue to Uganda’s prime big game destination, Queen Elizabeth NP, the home of the incredible tree lions. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel will offer you a remarkable encounter with 100 hippos submerged in water. Crocs, elephants, and buffaloes will also be spotted along the channel banks, as well as several water birds.

From Queen, you’ll travel for gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable NP, a UNESCO world heritage site home to almost 50% of the 1,063 mountain gorillas on earth. After the adventure, travel to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation before moving to Lake Mburo Park. Your 14-day Uganda safari tour ends at the Jinja source of the Nile.

Enjoy the last days of your 15-day Uganda tour relaxing at an incredible resort in the middle of the world’s longest river, the Nile.

If you’d like to book or customize this memorable & affordable safari in Uganda, please contact us!

14 Days Uganda Safari: Prime Safari Activities

• Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Park
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
• Rhino tracking on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Searching for the rare tree-climbing lions
• Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth park
• Sensational bird watching—around 1,080 species recorded!
• Interactive village community walks
• Nile boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls
• Boat cruise to Lake Albert Nile delta
• Visiting the top of the enormous Murchison Falls
• Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
• Relaxation at the magnificent Lake Bunyonyi
• Relaxation in the middle of the world’s longest river
• Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi (optional)
• Traditional lunch at Igongo Culture Center
• Game walk in Lake Mburo National Park
• Photo shoots at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe
• White-water rafting on the grade 5 rapids on the Nile River (Optional)
• Kampala city tour (Optional)

14 Days Uganda Safari: Featured Safari Destinations

Day 1, 2 & 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls NP

Day 4 & 5: Kibale National Park & Bigodi community

Day 6 & 7: Ruboni Community & Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9 & 10: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 11: Igongo Cultural Center & Lake Mburo National Park

Day 12 & 13: Jinja, the Source of the Nile River

Day 14: Entebbe / Kampala City

14 Days Uganda Safari: Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls NP. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route

Day 2: A morning game drive in the northern Savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park & an afternoon Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Day 3: Enjoy a private boat cruise to the Nile Lake Albert delta area & an evening game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 4: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and then transfer to Kibale NP.

Day 5: Do morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest Park and an afternoon Bigodi community walk.

Day 6: Travel to Queen Elizabeth Park. Visit Ruboni Community on the foothills of Rwenzori Mountain en route & do a game drive upon arrival.

Day 7: Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise, evening game drive along the channel track in Queen Elizabeth NP.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Park. Enjoy a short en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of the tree-climbing lions.

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

Day 10: Whole relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi with a variety of optional activities.

Day 11: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, have a lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for a yummy traditional lunch, & do an evening game drive upon arrival. Optional night game drive.

Day 12: Undertake a morning game walk and transfer to Jinja, the source of the Nile River

Day 13: Full-day relaxation at a resort in the middle of the Nile River. Optional white-water rafting on the grade 5 rapids of the Nile River, Kayaking, Bungee Jumping, horseback riding, Quad biking, etc.

Day 14: Transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight. Optional tour of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city.

14-Day Uganda Safari: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary En Route

In the morning, around 6:30 a.m., after your breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up and embark on a 311km (5–6 hours) drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll make an en-route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 2-hour rhino track on foot. This thrilling encounter will offer you the opportunity to encounter the only 32 wild white rhinos in Uganda in their natural habitat.

After this unforgettable experience, eat lunch at Kabaleega Dinner before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest park and home to the world’s longest river, the mighty Nile.

Expect to see a variety of game animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocs, giraffes, numerous antelopes, and over 556 bird species, including the rare shoe bill, secretary bird, kingfisher, pelican, etc. You’ll also encounter the world’s strongest waterfall, Murchison Falls.

Arrive in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Bakers Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge

Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Hornbill Bush Lodge

Drive distance & time: Approximately 311km or 5–6 hours

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
• Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Evening game drive in Murchison Falls park
• Night game drive in Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Morning Game Drive In Murchison Falls National Park & An Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise To The Bottom Of The Falls

You’ll have an early breakfast at 6:30 am, then transfer to a 160-km-long Buligi game area for a morning game drive in the rolling Savannah plains of Murchison Falls Park, which holds over 80% of the animals of the park. While on the thrilling game drive, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter classic big game-counting buffaloes, lions, elephants, leopards, hippos, and giraffes, plus a variety of antelopes like Uganda Kobs, Bushbucks, Waterbucks, Hartebeests, etc.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon (2 pm), you’ll embark on a relaxing 3-hour Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls to explore the giant Murchison Falls, the strongest waterfall in the world, emitting over 300 cm3/s of water. On the cruise, you’ll encounter hippos submerged in water, Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, elephants and buffaloes bathing, plus over 100 birds counting pelicans, African fish eagles, kingfishers, etc.

Finally, you’ll reach the climax of a cruise, dock at a small bay a few meters from the giant falls, and witness the power of Murchison Falls, a memorable experience worth undertaking. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls

Accommodation:

Luxury: Bakers Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge

Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Hornbill Bush Lodge

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Morning game drive
• Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Sport-fishing for the Nile Perch, the world’s largest freshwater fish
• Hot-air balloon safaris
• Community village visits
• Night game drive inside the park

Day 3: Undertake A Private Boat Cruise To Lake Albert Nile Delta Area & a Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park

You’ll have a thrilling breakfast at around 9.00 am and then transfer on a 4- to 5-hour (20km) boat cruise to Lake Albert Nile Delta, an amazing area where the Nile river enters into L. Albert, the best place to see the sought-after shoe bill bird.

This area boasts thousands of water birds, including saddle-billed stocks, pelicans, grey-crowned cranes, Red-throated bee-eaters, African darters, yellow-billed stork,  the Goliath heron, kingfishers, etc.

You’ll spot animals, including hippos, submerged in water, as well as crocs,  elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, and oribis, among others, along the edges. Your cruise ends at the confluence of the Victoria Nile and the Albert Nile.

After the remarkable cruise, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. Around 4 pm, have an evening game drive to discover more animals in Murchison Park. From the game drive, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Bakers Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge

Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Hornbill Bush Lodge

Activities & Services of the Day:

• boat cruise to the Nile delta
• Evening game drive

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Hot-air balloon safari
• Sport fishing along Nile River
• Visit the Mubako community for exciting cultural performances
• Night game drive

Day 4: Visit The Top Of Murchison Falls And Transfer To Kibale National Park

After breakfast at 8:30 am, visit the top of Murchison Falls to view the world’s strongest waterfalls from another eye-catching perspective. You’ll witness the 50-meter-wide giant Nile fighting to pass through an 8-meter gorge before plunging onto a 45-meter cliff to form a devil’s cauldron.

After this dramatic scenery, embark on a drive to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of Africa, passing through the amazing countryside of the Albertine rift valley.

You reach the beautiful town of Fort Portal in time for lunch, have lunch, then continue (1-hour drive) to Kibale Forest, famous for its highest density of primates in Africa, with 13 primate species, including over 1500 wild chimpanzees.

Other primates in Kibale include olive baboons, bushbabies, pottos, black and white colobus, red colobus, red-tailed L’hoest’s, blue monkeys, etc. Arrive at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Upmarket: Crater Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Budget: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Drive distance & time: approximately . 366km or 6 hours

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Visiting the top of the powerful Murchison Falls
• Transfer to Kibale National Park

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day:

• Night walks in the Kibale forest to encounter nocturnal creatures like pottos & bush-babies

Day 5: Do Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale & Afternoon Bigodi Village Walk

After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, you’ll transfer to Kibale Park headquarters with your packed lunch for the chimp trekking briefing at 8 am. After, embark on a 2- to 5-hour trek in the jungle in search of the habituated chimp community—the amazing closet cousins of a man sharing 98.7% DNA.

On encounter, you spend one hour with chimps, observing them feeding, swinging in trees, and grooming—a memorable experience worth undertaking. After, return to the briefing point for a packed picnic lunch. In the afternoon, undertake the Bigodi community village walk, spend time with the amazing local people and learn about their unique ways of life.

You’ll visit traditional healers and men making local banana beer, plus visit the Bigodi Women’s Group for wonderful handicrafts like baskets, mats, bags, and jewelry made from local resources. After, transfer to your lodge for some rest, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Upmarket: Crater Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, Kyaninga Lodge

Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Budget: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale NP
• Bigodi village community walk

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day:

• night forest walk in Kibale Forest National Park

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park. Visit Ruboni Community On The Foothills Of Mount Rwenzori En Route & Do A Game Drive Upon Arrival

After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you embark on a 2-3 hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most bio-diverse park in Uganda, boasting over 600 birds and 95 mammal species, counting 4 of the African safari’s big five, excluding rhinos.

On the drive, you’ll enjoy scenic views of crater lakes and rolling hills. Make a stop in Kasese on the foothills of Mountain Rwenzori (5109m high), the 3^rd tallest mountain in Africa, to explore the Ruboni Community.

You’ll encounter the amazing, unique cultural traditions of the Bakonzo people, who have lived on the foothills of the mountains of the moon for centuries. You’ll get an opportunity to experience their way of life, the crops they grow, their art and craft, plus the amazing music, dance, and drama.

After the cultural encounter, you’ll embark on a drive to Queen Elizabeth Park, check in at your lodge, settle for lunch, and embark on an afternoon game drive to discover the scenic landscape and a variety of game wildlife/animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, numerous antelopes, and numerous bird species.

After your game drive, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and a night’s sleep.

Accommodation:

Upmarket: Mazike Valley Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-range:  Enganzi Game Lodge, Bush lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park
• Ruboni Village cultural tour
• Evening game drive

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Night game drive

Day 7: Undertake A Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat cruise, & an Game game drive along the channel track in Queen Elizabeth Park

After breakfast at 6:30 am, you’ll go on a 3–4 hour game drive in the rolling plains of the Kasenyi sector and start your day with the early grazers and if lucky, you’ll spot predators hunting—a memorable experience worth undertaking. Look out for elephants, leopards, hyenas, cape buffalos, warthogs, hippos, and various antelopes like Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, etc., plus numerous amazing bird species.

After the game encounter, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch, and then embark on a 2-hour (at 2 pm) relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, an incredible 32-kilometer natural channel connecting Lake George to Edward, home to the world’s highest concentration of hippos in one place.

While on a voyage, you’ll have a memorable close encounter with over 100 hippos submerged in water, countless crocs, elephants, and buffaloes wallowing in mud, plus over 100 bird species, including yellow-billed storks, pink-backed pelicans, saddle-billed storks, etc. After the boat cruise, have a short game drive along the channel track as you go back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Upmarket: Mazike Valley Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains
• Afternoon: Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Lion tracking
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest
• Night game drive inside the park
• Nature walk in the Maramagambo forest
• Coffee tours

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi. Have En-Route Game Drive In Ishasha In Search of Of Tree-Climbing Lions

After a relaxed breakfast at 8 am, you’ll set off for a 160km (4–7 hours) drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the best area for spotting gorillas in Africa. You’ll pass via the Ishasha sector to get remarkable sights of the rare tree-climbing lions chilling in big fig tree branches. It’s said that Ishasha lions climb trees to escape the heat and bite insects on the ground.

After the thrilling encounter, drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest, home to 50% of the 1,063 mountain gorillas on earth with over 19 habituate gorilla families, 120 mammal species, 350 birds counting 23 Albertine endemic bird species, 10 primate species, and over 400 plant species, etc.—a must-not-miss destination for a memorable Uganda safari.

You’ll arrive at your lodge in the early evening, check in, and relax.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Haven Lodge Buhoma, Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge

Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp, Agandi Uganda Eco-Lodge, Ichumbi Lodge

Budget: Trekkers Tavern

Drive Distance & time: Approx. 130–220 km or 4–7 7 hours

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Ishasha game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions
• The scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation

A memorable day in life, encountering the gentle giants in their natural habitat! After an early breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Park headquarters with your packed lunch for the Uganda gorilla trekking briefing at 8 am.  After, embark on an incredible 2-hour trek in the misty Bwindi forest in search of a habituated gorilla family group. On the trek, you’ll spot amazing wildlife, including monkeys, butterflies, and forest birds.

On encountering these shy giants, you’ll have one magical hour observing them feeding, grooming, and breastfeeding, plus appreciating the sheer size of the mighty silverback. After this adventure, return to the starting point, get a gorilla trekking certificate, have your packed lunch and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the most beautiful lake in Uganda with 29 dazzling islands and the 2^nd deepest lake in Africa (900m).

You’ll drive for about 90 minutes via the impressive landscape of the dazzling terraced hills of Kigezi and reachthe resort in the late afternoon. Have some time to relax at the resort before dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Drive Distance & time: Approx. 52km or 90 minutes

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National park
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Evening boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Birding in Bwindi Buhoma sector of Bwindi

Day 10: Do Whole Day Relaxation At Lake Bunyonyi With Various Optional Activities

After a cool breakfast at 9.00 am, you’ll do a canoe ride to explore some of the prominent, incredible historical islands of Lake Bunyonyi.

You’ll visit the horrific Akampene or Punishment Island, a place where unmarried pregnant girls could be abandoned to die of hunger or drown while trying to escape; however, lucky ones could survive when men unable to pay dowry could steal them from here. The practice was abandoned after the arrival of missionaries.

Alternatively, you can hike one of the spectacular hills around, swim in the lake, zip-line across the lake, or go for a community walk.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Boat cruise and relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Zip lining
• Community visits
• Hiking

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Have A Lunch Stop At Igongo Cultural Center For A Traditional Lunch & Do An Evening Game Drive Upon Arrival

After a relaxed breakfast at 9 am, embark on a drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the land of Zebras. You’ll drive via the most spectacular road in Uganda through amazing mystical villages, lush banana plantations, and landscapes of undulating Savannah, encounter the gorgeous Ankole long-horned cattle, and make a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center and Museum for a yummy traditional lunch.

After lunch, you’ll continue the drive to your lodge in Lake Mburo NP, a perfect stopover for wildlife encounters, though heavyweights like elephants and lions are absent.

You’ll relax a little and in the late afternoon, have a 2-hour game drive where you’ll spot zebras, elands, buffaloes, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, side-striped jackals, etc. After, return for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock/Mpogo Safari Lodge

Budget: Eagles Nest Mburo

Drive distance & time: Approx. 199km or 4 hours

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Transfer to Lake Mburo
• Evening game drive in Mburo Park

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Night game drive to spot nocturnal animals.

Day 12: Do a Morning Game Walk And Transfer To Jinja, The Source Of The Nile River For Relaxation

After an early breakfast at 6.30 am, you’ll go for a 2-hour guided nature walk in Mburo National Park to experience a close encounter with nature. On the walk, look out for mesmerizing Ugandan animals like elands, zebras, waterbucks, impalas, topis, bushbucks, buffaloes, crocs, and acacia birds.

Retreat from the activity and embark on a 7-8-hour drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of Africa and the source of the Nile—a point where the Nile starts its 6650-kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.

Along the way, you’ll have a stop at the Uganda Equator Line crossing monument at Kayabwe for incredible photo shoots while standing in the center of the earth. After this memorable experience, continue to Jinja for relaxation and overnight at Lemala Wildwaters Lodge, situated on the island covered in a pristine forest amid the wild water of the legendary Nile River.

This incredible lodge is a watersport haven for white-water rafting, jet boating, kayaking fishing, or swimming in the pool made from a natural rock. As you enjoy the wild waters of the Nile, keep an eye out for monitor lizards and otters.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge

Mid-range: Haven Lodge Jinja, 2 Friends Hotel Jinja

Budget: Source of the Smile Guesthouse

Drive distance & time: Approx. 320km or 7-8 hours

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Game walk in Lake Mburo National Park
• Transfer to Jinja

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Morning game drive in Mburo national park
• Cycling tour in Lake Mburo park
• Horseback safari in Lake Mburo NP
• Banyankole community tour

Day 13: Full-Day Relaxation at a Resort in the Middle of the Nile River. Optional White-Water Rafting In The Nile River

You’ll start your day with a relaxed breakfast at around 9.00 am and spend the whole day chilling in your lush eco-friendly room with a private balcony and a lush garden. You will spend the whole day relaxing in the serene environment, listening to the flowing waters of the longest river in the world, the Nile. The lodge has an incredible spa with two in-house masseuses, which can be done at the spa or set up in your room.

You can opt to go whitewater rafting along the Grade 5 rapids—the best in Africa offering world-class whitewater games—for a memorable experience rafting on the world’s longest river, the Nile. You can have a half-day or full-day adventure.

The highlight of the day was relaxation in the middle of the world’s longest river.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Lemala Wild-waters Lodge

Mid-range: Haven Lodge Jinja, 2 Friends Hotel Jinja

Budget: Source of the Smile Guesthouse

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Relaxation at the Nile River in Jinja

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Whitewater rafting along the Grade 5 rapids of the Nile
• Birding along the Nile River
• Tubing along the Nile
• Bungee jumping into the Nile River
• Kayaking: half day or full day.
• Stand-up paddle boarding
• Horseback rides along the riverbank and into a local village
• Quad biking to Bujagali Falls and in farmlands.
• Sport-fishing around Wildwaters’ island.

Day 14: Transfer Back to Entebbe For Your Departure Flight. Do Kampala City Tour (Optional)

After your breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport, 80km (2–3 hours). Depending on your flight time, you can decide to have a 5-hour city tour in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, which currently covers over 21 hills and has over 3.6 million people, dominated by the Baganda of the great Buganda kingdom who speak Luganda.

On your Kampala tour, you can visit the thrilling local markets in Kampala, the amazing taxi park, Gadaffi mosque for great views of Kampala hills, plus the Uganda national museum and the great Kasubi tombs, a UNESCO world heritage site—a burial ground for former Buganda kings, etc.

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Kampala city tour

End of the 14-Day Uganda Safari

14 Days Uganda Safari: Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla permit
• Chimpanzee Permit
• Full-board accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either a 4×4 Safari Van or a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser, all with a pop-up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English-speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language-speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites, including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross-border safaris)

14 Days Uganda Safari: Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature, like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)

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The 12-day Uganda safari tour is an outstanding experience for your safari in Uganda. This Uganda tour offers gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife game viewing, and community cultural tours. The safari begins and ends in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.

Your 12-day Uganda wildlife safari begins in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park. The latter is where you will meet the world’s strongest waterfall and many Ugandan wildlife, including 4 of the big five animals of Africa, with only rhinos missing. Other animals in the park include antelopes, various primates, giraffes, and many others.

The tour will also continue to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Kibale Forest, which is the primate capital of the world, also has 13 primate species, including 1500 chimpanzees and over 370 bird species.

The following destination will be Queen Elizabeth National Park to visit the renowned tree-climbing lions. You will also encounter Kazinga Channel, which holds the highest concentration of hippos in one place in the world and over 600 bird species in this park, the highest checklist among all Uganda parks.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will then be your next destination for Uganda gorilla trekking. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, covered with misty forests, is home to almost 50% of the mountain gorillas in the world, which is 459 out of the estimated 1,063.

A transfer to the spectacular Lake Bunyonyi to relax will then be the next step. Thereafter, you will have a game walk in Lake Mburo National Park, which will mark the end of your safari.

You Can Book Or Customize This Memorable Uganda Safari Tour To Fit Your Budget And Uganda Safari Interests

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Prime Safari Activities

1. Uganda Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
2. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
3. Rhino tracking on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
4. Mesmerizing cultural community walks.
5. Safari game drives in the 3 famous Savannah parks. These are Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.
6. Visiting the top of Murchison Falls.
7. An afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
8. Boat cruise to the Lake Albert Nile delta region in Murchison Falls National Park.
9. A Kazinga Channel boat trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
10. Tracking the rare tree-climbing Lions of Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth Park.
11. A whole day to relax at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
12. Traditional lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.
13. A guided game walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
14. Photo shoots at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe.
15. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Mountains of the Moon.
16. Memorable bird-watching tours.
17. A canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi will be an optional activity.

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Featured Safari Destinations

Day 1, 2, & 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 4: Kibale National Park and Bigodi Community.

Day 6 & 7: Ruboni Community and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 9 & 10: Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 11: Igongo Cultural Center & Lake Mburo National Park.

Day 12: Kampala or Entebbe.

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Highlights

Day 1: Relocation from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park. There will be an en-route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 2: A morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls.

Day 3: A private Nile Delta boat cruise and an evening game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 4: Visiting the top of Murchison Falls and then a journey to Kibale National Park.

Day 5: Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and an afternoon walk in Bigodi Community.

Day 6: Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a game drive upon arrival. This will, however, have an en-route visit to the Ruboni Community on the slopes of Mount Rwenzori.

Day 7: A morning game drive in the wildlife-famous Kasenyi Plains and an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.  You will also have another evening game drive along the channel track.

Day 8: Trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth to search for the tree-climbing lions.

Day 9: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the passage to Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 10: A whole day to relax at Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 11: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the delicious traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center and also do an evening game drive when you arrive in the park. There will likewise be an optional night game drive in the park.

Day 12: You will have a morning safari game walk in Lake Mburo National Park and then a transfer journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: A Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer From Kampala/Entebbe To Murchison Falls National Park; Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary En Route

Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe at 6:30 am after an early breakfast. A transfer journey to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest and oldest park in Uganda, will take 5–6 hours over a distance of about 311km.

Driving through the beautiful countryside, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. This 2-hour experience will give you the chance to closely see the only 32 wild rhinos in Uganda in their natural habitat!

After rhino tracking, you will have a delicious lunch at Kabalega Dinner before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls is a lovely Uganda tour spot for Uganda wildlife safaris, as it protects over 76 mammal species.

The Nile, which is the longest river in the world (6650 km), divides this Ugandan park, which also has the most powerful waterfalls in the world. You will arrive in the late afternoon to have enough time to relax, have dinner, and rest overnight.

Accommodation Options In Murchison Falls National Park

Luxury

• Paraa Safari Lodge
• Bakers Lodge

Mid-range

• Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge

Budget

• Horn-bill Bush Lodge
• Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities and Services Of The Day

• Drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
• Rhino tracking on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day Include

• Evening game drive in Murchison
• Night game drive in Murchison

Day 2: Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise To The Bottom Of Murchison Falls

Following your early breakfast at 6.30 am, you will embark on a 3- to 4-hour game drive in the scenic Buligi Plains. Buligi game area is spotted with palm trees and you begin the day by seeing early grazers going out to graze.

If luck is on your side, you will spot predators hunting their prey. Lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and various antelopes are the common wildlife of Uganda that you will see.

The park is also rich with many bird species, like the Secretary Birds, Black-Chested Snake Eagles, Bee-Eaters, Marshal Eagles, and many others.

You will then return to your lodge for a relaxing lunch and, thereafter, go for an afternoon Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the energetic falls. The Nile boat cruise to the strongest waterfalls in the world begins at 2 pm and it takes about 3 hours at a distance of 17 km.

The boat cruise will give you amazing views of the wildlife in Uganda, for example, hippos, antelopes, elephants, nile crocodiles, buffaloes, and many other birds.

You will then return to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

Activities and Services Of The Day

• A morning game drive in the northern section of Murchison Falls National Park
• An afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Optional Activities That You Can Choose To Do On This Day Include

• Sport fishing for the Nile Perch freshwater fish.
• Hot-air balloon safaris.
• Community village visits.
• Night game drives inside Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 3: Private Nile Delta Boat Cruise And Evening Game Drive In Murchison Falls Park

Your hearty breakfast will be around 9.00 am, and then you will embark on your exhilarating 20-km boat cruise to the Lake Albert Nile Delta. This excursion will take place for about 4-5 hours at the best place to spot the rare shoe bill.

This spot also has over 1000 wading birds, including the Saddle-Billed Stocks, Grey Crowned Cranes, Pelicans, Yellow-Billed Stork, Papyrus gonolek, the Goliath Heron, Kingfishers, and many others.

Additionally, the boat cruise will give you the chance to see various animals; for example, the

• Semi-aquatic Hippos
• Gasping Crocodiles
• Giraffes
• Waterbucks
• Bushbucks
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Warthog
• Oribis

You will then return to your lodge to relax and have lunch. Later, you will have an evening game drive around 4:00 pm, from where you will see more animals in Murchison Falls National Park. After this, you will get back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Activities and Services Of The Day

• A morning boat cruise to the Nile Delta.
• An evening game drive.

Other Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day Include

• Hot air balloon safari.
• Sport fishing along the Nile River.
• Visit the Mubako community for cultural performances.
• Night game drive.

Day 4: Visiting The Top Of Murchison Falls And Journey To Kibale National Park

After your 8:00 am breakfast, you will have a drive to the top of Murchison Falls, from where you will view the strongest waterfalls in the world from different perspectives.

After this, get on a drive to Kibale National Park, which is also known as the primate capital of the world. This journey will have you traveling through the ecstatic Albertine Rift Valley scenery.

Your en-route arrival in Fort Portal town will be just in time to have lunch. The Kibale Forest is well-known for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa. It has about 13 primate species, with about 1500 chimpanzees in total.

Other primates to see in Kibale are

• Olive Baboons
• Bushbabies
• Pottos
• Black And White Colobus
• Red Colobus
• Red-Tailed
• L’hoest’s
• Blue Monkeys

Upon arriving, you will check in to your lodge to rest, have dinner, and have an overnight.

Accommodation In Kibale National Park

Upmarket/ Luxury

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Kyaninga Lodge
• Kyaninga Lodge

Midrange

• Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (cottage)
• Kibale Forest Camp

Budget

• Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Main house)
• Kibale Forest Camp

Drive distance And time

• Distance of about 366km for about 6 hours.

Activities and Services Of The Day

• Visiting the top of the magnificent Murchison Falls.
• Trip to Kibale National Park.

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day Include

• A night walk in Kibale Forest to see the nocturnal animals like pottos, bushbabies, and serval cats.

Day 5: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest And An Afternoon Walk To Bigodi Community

Upon having your breakfast at 6:30 am, you will transfer to Kibale Park headquarters with your packed lunch. From here, you will have a chimpanzee trekking briefing at 8 a.m., and the trek will take between 2 and 5 hours.

Chimpanzees are man’s closest cousins, with a matching DNA of about 98.7%. You will spend one hour with these playful primates as you watch them feed, swing on trees, groom, kiss, and make hooting calls. This is a memorable experience that you ought to have. You will later return to the briefing point to have your packed lunch.

A Bigodi community village walk will occupy your afternoon. This is where you will appreciate spending time with the friendly local people, hence enjoying one of the most beautiful moments of your life.

You will also visit traditional healers, men that brew local banana beer, and the Bigodi Women’s Group, which makes beautiful handicrafts like baskets, bags, mats, and jewelry from local materials.

Relaxation, dinner, and a night’s rest will wrap up the day.

Activities And Services Of The Day

• A morning Chimpanzee trek in Kibale in Kibale National Park.
• An afternoon community walk in Bigodi village.

Optional Activities To Choose From For This Day

• night forest walk in Kibale Forest National Park

Day 6: Relocation To Queen Elizabeth National Park And A Visit To Ruboni Community On The Slopes Of Mount Rwenzori

After an early breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park on a 2-3 hour journey. Queen Elizabeth is the most famous park in Uganda, with a wide biodiversity of about 600 bird species and 95 mammal species, including 4 out of the big five African animals. The park only misses the Rhinos.

On the drive, you will see the amazing landscape of the crater lakes and dropping hills. Then an en-route stop at Kasese on the rolling foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, the third tallest mountain in Africa, will give an exploratory experience of the Ruboni Community. You will then meet the Bakonzo people, who, for centuries, have lived with their cultural traditions on the slopes of these mountains.

The friendly people will demonstrate for you their way of life, for example, their art and craft, the crops they grow, and the lively music, dance, and drama.

You will then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park after this cultural experience and check in to your lodge for lunch. An afternoon game drive to the lovely landscape will then follow. The diverse landscape in the park includes beautiful lakes, rain forests, rolling Savannah, and acacia woodlands. Also, the various wildlife that you will see during the game drive will include

• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Lions
• Leopards
• Antelopes
• And various bird species.

After your adventurous game drive, you will return to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

Accommodation Options At Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury

• Mazike Valley Lodge
• Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-range

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Bush lodge
• Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget

• Pumba Safari Cottages

Activities And Services Of The Day

• A transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Explore Ruboni Village on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
• An afternoon game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Optional Activities To Do On This Day Include

• Night game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Boat Cruise In Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your early breakfast at 6:30 am, you will be transferred for a 3–4 hour game drive in the rolling plains of the Kasenyi sector.

This day will begin with the view of the early grazers emerging from their hideouts to feed. If lucky, you will also see lions hunting, a beautiful experience that you ought not to miss.

On the game drive, you will also get to view elephants, hyenas, leopards, Cape Buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, and many types of antelope. For example, you will see Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and bushbucks, and you will also see many bird species.

You will then return to your lodge to relax and have lunch. At 2:00 pm, you will then go for a 2-hour relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Kazinga Channel is a beautiful 32-kilometer stream that connects Lake George to Edward and it boasts the highest concentration of hippos in one place in the whole world.

On the Kazinga Channel boat trip, you will have a memorable up-close encounter with over 100 hippos submerged in the water. You will also see many crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes that wallow in the mud.

Kazinga Channel also hosts over 100 water bird species, for example, yellow-billed storks, African open-bill storks, pink-backed pelicans, and saddle-billed storks.

When you finish the boat cruise, you will then head for a short game drive along the channel track before going back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Activities And Services For This Day

• A morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains.
• An afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

Optional Activities To Do On This Day Include

• Lion tracking.
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest.
• Night game drives inside Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• A nature walk in the Maramagambo forest, which is home to many forest birds and monkeys,.
• Coffee tours.

Day 8: Transfer To Bwindi Through An En-Route Game Drive In Ishasha To See Tree-Climbing Lions

Upon having an amazing breakfast at 8 am, you will embark on a 160-km journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which will take about 4–7 hours.

The drive will be through the Ishasha sector, where you will see amazing sites of the rare tree-climbing lions that live on the big fig tree branches.

It is assumed that the tree-climbing lions climb to escape the sun’s heat or the biting insects on the ground. You will also spot various Ugandan animals on the drive, like Uganda kobs, topis, elephants, and many antelope species.

After meeting these mysterious cats, your drive will continue to Bwindi’s impenetrable forest, which is home to almost 50% of the world’s mountain gorillas. This park has about

• 20 habituated Gorilla families
• 120 mammal species
• 350 birds species, including all 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species
• 10 primate species
• Over 400 plant species, and many others

You will then arrive in the early evening and, after your check-in, relax, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Accommodation Options At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury/Upmarket

• Haven Lodge Buhoma
• Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Mid-range

• Gorilla Mist Camp
• Agandi Uganda Eco-Lodge
• Ichumbi Lodge

Budget

• Trekkers Tavern

Drive Distance and time

The driving distance is about 160km for about 4–7 hours.

Activities and services of the day

• Game drives in the Ishasha sector to search for tree-climbing lions.
• A scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest And Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For A Relaxation

The long-awaited experience of meeting the gentle giant apes is here!

After your breakfast, you will go to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters with your packed lunch. A briefing will happen here at 8 am, after which you will embark on a 2-hour trek in the misty Bwindi forest to look for a habituated gorilla family group.

When you meet them, you will spend an amazing hour with them, observing them feeding, breastfeeding, grooming, and relishing the sheer size of the mighty silverback. You will then return to the briefing headquarters, where you will receive a Uganda gorilla trekking certificate and have your packed lunch.

Next will be a journey to Lake Bunyonyi, a magnificent lake with 29 outstanding islands. This lake is the 2nd deepest lake in Africa (900 m deep).

The 90-minute drive will lead you through a captivating landscape of the terraced hills of Kigezi. Your arrival will be in the late afternoon so you will have enough time to relax at the resort and then have dinner and stay overnight.

Accommodation Options At Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury

• Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
• Meal Plan
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance and time

Approximately 52km for about 90 minutes.

Activities and Services Of The Day

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Evening boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Optional Activities To Do On This Day Include

• Birding in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 10: Do A Whole Day Of Relaxation On Lake Bunyonyi

When you finish your breakfast, which will be at 9:00 am, you will then get on a canoe to visit some of the major, beautiful historical islands of Lake Bunyonyi.

For example, on Akampene, or Punishment Island, girls who got pregnant before marriage were abandoned to die of hunger or drowning. The only way they would escape is if a man willing to marry them without paying dowry came to their rescue.

You can also hike one of the beautiful hills around the lake, swim inside it, experience the adventurous zip-lining across the lake, or do a community cultural walk and likewise visit the local school.

Optional activities for this day

• Zip lining
• Community visits
• Hiking

Day 11: Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park, Traditional Lunch Stop At Igongo Cultural Center, And Evening Game Drive Upon Arrival

After finishing an amazing, tranquil breakfast at 9:00 am, you will then head for a journey to Lake Mburo National Park, which is dubbed the Land of Zebras.

You will pass through the scenic roads of Uganda, where you will see mystical villages, lush banana plantations, and rolling Savannah landscapes. Likewise, you will see the beautiful long-horned cattle of the Ankole before making a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center and a nearby museum for a delicious traditional lunch.

After your lunch, you will be driven to your lodge in Lake Mburo National Park, which has various wild animals like elephants and many antelope species, but lions are absent.

After an afternoon relaxation, you will then go for a 2-hour game drive, where you will see

• Zebras
• Elands
• Buffaloes
• Impalas
• Bushbucks
• Waterbucks
• Warthogs
• Leopards
• Giraffes
• Hyenas,
• Side-Striped Jackals

You will then have dinner and rest for the night upon returning to the lodge.

The highlight of the day

• An evening game drive in Mburo national park

Accommodation At Lake Mburo National Park

Luxury

• Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range

• Rwakobo Rock
• Mpogo Safari Lodge

Budget

• Eagles Nest Mburo

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 199km for about 4 hours.

Activities and Services Of The Day

• A drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
• An evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Optional Activities For This Day Include

• A night game drive to encounter nocturnal animals.

Day 12: Do A Morning Game Walk In Mburo National Park And Drive Back To Kampala or Entebbe

Your early morning breakfast will be at 6.30 am, after which you will head on an amazing nature walk safari for 2 hours. This thrilling walk on the beautiful Savannah landscape, spotted with acacia trees, will enable you to see the animals closely. These include eagles, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks, impalas, and buffaloes.

Next will be a 240-km journey back to Entebbe and the drive will take about 3–4 hours.  En route to the Uganda equator, Kayabwe will allow you to take many memorable photos in the center of the world. You can also purchase souvenirs from the nearby craft shops to remember your 12 days on Uganda tours and safaris.

The drive will then continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departing flight.

The highlight of the day 

• Game walking in Mburo National park

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 240km for about 3–4 hours.

Activities And Services Of The Day

• Game walk in Lake Mburo National Park
• Transfer to Entebbe

Optional Activities To Do On This Day Include

• Morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
• Cycling tour in Lake Mburo Park
• Horseback safari in Lake Mburo Park
• Banyankole community tour

End Of The 12-Day Uganda Safari Tour

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit
• Chimpanzee Permit
• Full-board accommodation on Safari
• Transport in either a 4X4 safari van or a 4X4 safari land cruiser, all with pop-up roofs and AC
• Fuel
• Provide a professional English-speaking driver guide or any other foreign language-speaking guide on an arranged request.
• Entrance fees to both the national parks and other tourist sites.
• Activity fees for the safari activities mentioned.
• Bottled water while on a safari.
• Border crossing fees for cross-border safaris.

12 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guides, site guides, and service staff at the different lodges.
• Laundry services.
• Other beverages or drinks of a personal nature, like alcohol,.
• International flights are only arranged on request.
• Domestic flights are also only arranged on request.
• Visas
• Optional safari activity fees
• Airport Transfers are only arranged on request
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the tour itinerary (Arranged on request)
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary

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Your 10-day Uganda safari tour will primarily cover gorilla trekking in Uganda, chimpanzee tracking, game viewing, community tours, and a boat tour on Lake Bunyonyi.

The package commences in Entebbe, a city with Uganda’s most famous airport, that is, Entebbe International Airport. Entebbe is a peaceful town on the shores of Lake Victoria, which is the biggest tropical lake in the world!

Next is a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before heading to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest and oldest of all Ugandan national parks with the strongest waterfalls in the world. Murchison is also home to 4 of the big 5 animals in Africa.

Your next destination will then be Kibale National Park, dubbed the primate capital of the world as it hosts over 1,500 Uganda chimpanzees and 13 other primates. In Kibale, you will track habituated Chimpanzees and also explore the Bigodi village.

Afterward, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most famous safari destination, will follow. This second-largest park in Uganda has a wide wildlife, with over 95 mammal species, including the peculiar tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth Park, and over 600 bird species.

Your next destination will then be the great home for almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, that is, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to the last census, Bwindi, Uganda, had over 459 mountain gorillas out of the estimated 1,063 in the whole world.

You will then take a thrilling boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, the second-deepest lake in Africa.

Last but not least, you will visit Lake Mburo National Park for a game walk and finally travel back to Entebbe, where it all started.

Book or customize this adventurous 10-day Uganda safari tour to suit your preference and have the ultimate Uganda wildlife experience at an affordable price!

10 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Prime Safari Activities

1. White rhinos are tracking on foot.
2. Trekking with gorillas in Uganda at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
3. Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park’s forest.
4. A cultural tour in Bigodi village.
5. Viewing the tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
6. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
7. Boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
8. A boat trip on the mesmerizing Lake Bunyonyi.
9. Uganda wildlife safari game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park
10. Visiting the top of Murchison Falls.
11. Walking safaris in Lake Mburo National Park.
12. Crossing the Uganda-Equator line.
13. Viewing the scenic Ugandan landscape and exploring the rural villages.

10 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Featured Parks and Destinations

Day 1: Entebbe.

Day 2 & 3: Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 4 & 5: Kibale National Park and Bigodi Village.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 9: Lake Mburo National Park.

Day 10: Entebbe.

10 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Prime Safari Highlights

Day 1: This is the arrival day at Entebbe International Airport, from where your driver guide will drive you to your hotel in Entebbe.

Day 2: You will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park but en route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

Day 3: Have a morning game drive on the Savannah of Murchison Falls National Park. Also, enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls.

Day 4: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and then, via Fort Portal Town, transfer to Kibale National Park.

Day 5: Do chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest and have a Bigodi community village walk in the afternoon.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have a calming boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. In the evening, you will enjoy a game drive on the channel track.

Day 7: Through the Ishasha sector, which is the home of lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 8: Participate in Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and then connect to Lake Bunyonyi for a boat tour and a relaxing experience.

Day 9: Travel from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive.

Day 10: You will have a fascinating morning walking safari at Lake Mburo National Park and then drive back to Entebbe through the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe.

10 Days Uganda Safari Tours: A Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival In Uganda And Transfer To A Hotel In Entebbe

When you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, a hospitable and friendly guide will warmly welcome you. Thereafter, he or she will drive you to a relaxing hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.

Entebbe is a beautiful, small, peaceful town in Central Uganda that is about 40km to the south-west of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. It suitably sits on the shores of Lake Victoria, which is the largest tropical lake in the world. You can tour some nearby attractions if your flight arrives earlier in the day.

An example is the amazing leisure stroll at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where there are over 300 exotic plant species, indigenous Ugandan bird species, and Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys.

Likewise, you can visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to learn about Uganda’s native wildlife or purchase souvenirs in the local market. You can also visit Mabamba Swamp to see the rare shoebill and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary to have an up-close encounter with the chimpanzees.

Accommodation Options In Entebbe

Luxury

• Serena Lake Victoria Resort
• Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Hotel No.5

Midrange

• Boma Hotel Entebbe
• 2 Friends Beach Hotel Entebbe

Budget

• Airport Guest House

Meal Plan

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Activities and Services

• Airport pick-up
• Transfer to a hotel

Day 2: Drive To Murchison Falls National Park And Enroute To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary For Rhino Tracking At

Your second day of the 10-day Uganda safari tour commences at 6:00 am with a delightful breakfast at your hotel. Thereafter, you will have a 5- to 6-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park, which is the oldest, largest, and one of the best Ugandan parks. On your journey, you will see Uganda’s rural villages and lively towns before you stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the habitat in Uganda to see, track, photograph, or film one of the big five African animals. An expert local ranger will guide you through a two-hour exhilarating rhino tracking adventure on foot.

You will then have a delicious lunch at Kabalega Dinner before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is 3,893 square kilometers, and it boasts over 144 mammal species, 556 bird species, and very captivating scenery.

The Nile, which is the longest river in the world, divides the park into two. Passing through a blossoming Savannah with lush riverine woodlands at its borders, the Nile bursts through a small Rift Valley Escarpment to create the strongest waterfalls in the world.

You will reach the park in the early evening hours to relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

Accommodation At Murchison Falls National Park

Luxury

• Paraa Safari Lodge
• Bakers Lodge
• Nile Safari Lodge

Midrange

• Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge

Budget

• Hornbill Safari Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and Time

• A distance of about 375 km for about 7 to 8 hours.

Activities and services

• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Driving to Murchison Falls National Park

Optional Activity

• Night Game Drive

Day 3: Morning Game Drive On The Savannah And Afternoon Boat Cruise At The Bottom Of The Falls

The amazing 3- to 4-hour game drive on the Savannah Plains of Murchison Falls National Park occurs after your breakfast at 6:00 am.

On your adventure, you will enjoy the scenic view of the Savannah grasslands in the northern section of the park. The sun will rise as you search for some Ugandan wildlife, like

• Giraffes
• Lions
• Elephants
• Leopards
• Hyenas
• Hippos
• Warthogs
• Buffaloes
• Antelopes
• Baboons
• Patas Monkeys

On your safari game drive, you can also enjoy birding as you take notice of the

• Great Blue Turaco
• Grey-crowned crane
• Goliath Heron
• Saddle-Billed Stork
• Ground Hornbill
• Pel’s Fishing Owl

A thrilling 3-hour afternoon boat cruise on the great River Nile will lead you 45 meters below the Devil’s Caudron. After your day’s adventure, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Activities and Services for the day

• Game drive
• Boat cruise on the Nile

Optional things to do 

• Night game drive
• Spot fishing
• Mubako village tour

Day 4: Visit The Top Of Murchison Falls And Then Transfer To Kibale National Park

After your delicious breakfast, you will have a drive to the top of Murchison Falls, where you will have a scenic view from different vantage points of one of the strongest waterfalls in the world.

After this mesmerizing adventure, you will head to Kibale National Park on a drive of about 6 hours through the captivating Albertine Rift Valley through indigenous villages in Uganda.

On your journey, you will stop at the right time in Fort Portal for lunch. Fort Portal is another scenic, beautiful, cultural, and historic town in Uganda. On a clear day, you can see the peaks of Mount Rwenzori from this town. The town is also famous for its many tea plantations.

From Fort Portal, you will proceed to Kibale National Park, which has many tropical forests in Uganda.

This park is 770 square kilometers and is well-known for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa. There are over 1500 chimpanzees in this park, as well as 13 other primate species.

Arrival at your camp will be in the late afternoon, when you will relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

Accommodation Options At Kibale National Park

Luxury

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Kyaninga Lodge
• Primate Lodge Kibale

Midrange

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (cottages)
• Kibale Forest Camp

Budget

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest house (main house)

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• The drive distance is about 366km for about 6 hours

Activities and Services

• Visit the top of the falls
• A drive to Kibale National Park

Day 5: Do Ugandan Chimpanzees Trek in Kibale Forest and Have an Afternoon Bigodi Community Village Walk?

Your breakfast will be at 6:30 am, after which your guide will lead you to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center in Kibale Forest. It is from here that you will have an adventurous chimpanzee tracking experience that begins at 8:00 am.

At 7:00 am, expert local rangers will give a briefing about the activity and thereafter lead you on foot for this sensational search for the habituated Chimpanzees.

These chimpanzees, which live in groups of over 10 to 100, are much smaller than their gorilla cousins. However, they are not the least charming, expressive, or intelligent.

Tracking the chimpanzees will take about 2–6 hours, depending on how near or far they are. Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park has a 95% chance of meeting these primates. It, therefore, gives a way higher chance of meeting these primates than what any other Chimpanzee trekking destination in Uganda or Rwanda could offer.

Upon finding a Chimpanzee family, you will spend one hour with them and take as many photos as you like.

After lunch at your lodge, you will have a guided cultural walk in Bigodi village. The village path will lead to a primary school and homesteads, where you will hear the stories of an old man locally called Mzee. You will then head back to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

Meal plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Activities and services

• Chimpanzee tracking
• Bigodi Village Walk

Day 6: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park, Have A Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel, And A Game Drive

After a delicious, relaxing breakfast, your scenic journey to the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve will take about 2–3 hours.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular safari destination in Uganda, covering an area of 1978 square kilometers. This park portrays a very wide range of Uganda’s landscape, comprising extensive Savannah, shady humid forests, fertile wetlands, and sparkly lakes. These are habitats for the diverse wildlife of over 95 Ugandan mammal species and over 600 Ugandan bird species.

Your arrival for lunch and some relaxation at your lodge will be just in time before you continue for the afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer-long stream that connects Lake George to Lake Edward.

The channel carries the highest concentration of hippos in Africa, but it also hosts large herds of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, Nile crocodiles, and water birds.

This adventurous cruise will pass through local fishing villages in the park and relay to you the marvelous African day.

Following the boat cruise will be a scenic game drive on the channel track, then going back to your lodge for a calming dinner night.

Accommodation Options in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Midrange

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget

• Pumba Safari Lodge
• Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Meal plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance and Time

• 120km in about 2–3 hours

Activities and Services

• Transport to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• A boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Day 7: Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Through Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha

Through the Ishasha sector, you will travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

But first, you will have a safari game drive in Ishasha to look for the rare tree-climbing lions who lazily doze their day away on the fig trees. The trees are also a good perspective for viewing the numerous Uganda Kobs, which are their prey. You will also see buffaloes, elephants, topis, and a wide range of birds in Uganda.

After the game drive, you will then exit the park from the south through the rolling hills, traditional homesteads, and lovely panoramic views.

Somewhere en route, you will have a lovely lunch before you can continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 321 square kilometers and lying at the edge of the rift valley.

The park has some of the oldest and most biologically diverse rain forests in Africa that are covered with mist. This forest has over 400 plant species and it is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, which is about 459 as of the last census.

Bwindi also protects over 120 Ugandan mammal species and 351 bird species, counting all the 24 Albertine Rift endemic birds.

You will reach the park in the evening hours so you can relax and prepare for the famous gorilla trekking adventure the following day.

Accommodation Options At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury

• Haven Lodge Buhoma
• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Midrange

• Gorilla Mist Camp
• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget

• Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Meal plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and Time

• Your distance will be approximately 130–220 km for over 4–7 hours

Activities and Services

• Search for tree-climbing lions
• Drive to Bwindi

Day 8: Participate In Uganda Gorilla Trekking And Then Connect To Lake Bunyonyi For A Boat Tour

On your eighth day, you will experience the famous Ugandan activity that many have dubbed a “life-changing experience.”. You will get to meet Africa’s gentle giant apes in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

At the park’s headquarters, a knowledgeable local ranger will give you a briefing before your activity at 6:00 a.m.

Gorilla trekking through the dense forest will begin at 8:00 a.m., and you will meet lots of butterflies, beautiful birds, and rare monkey species. Trekking these gorillas will take between 2 and 8 hours, and it can be strenuous because there are steep trails, humid air, and dense vegetation.

Nonetheless, you will forget all the pain upon meeting a family of these rare, endangered mountain gorillas. You may find them playing, napping, eating, or grooming.

Meeting the largest primates in the world will leave you with an awe-inspiring feeling, more so because they have a very similar character to that of humans. You will actually feel like you have known them for your entire life.

You will spend one hour with these primates, after which you will have your packed lunch and then head back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate.

With the wonderful fresh memories of the gorilla experience, you will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful gem in the tropics of Kigezi Island. The beautiful scenery of Lake Bunyonyi will blow you away, especially as you continue on a thrilling boat cruise to explore the 29 islands on the lake.

Accommodation Options At Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury

• Birdnest @ Bunyonyi

Mid-range

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• About 55–85 km for 1-3 hours.

Activities and services

• Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Day 9: Travel From Lake Bunyonyi To Lake Mburo National Park For An Evening Game Drive

Day 9 will begin with a relaxing, hearty breakfast before you progress on a 4-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park in the North East.

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest Savannah park in Uganda, with an area of 260 square kilometers.

The park holds over 350 bird species and 68 mammal species, for example

1. Impalas
2. Leopards
3. Leopards
4. Jackals
5. Buffaloes
6. Hyenas
7. Hippos
8. Crocodiles
9. Many Antelopes

The charming safari game drive at Lake Mburo National Park will take about 4 hours through small indigenous villages, rolling hills, and plantations of coffee and bananas.

En route, you will be at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara town, from where you will enjoy your delicious lunch. This destination features a five-star hotel, a craft center, a top restaurant, and one of the best museums in Uganda.

You will then carry on to the park as you view the herds of Ankole cattle on the way to the park entrance. Check in at your lodge for a rest before you can go for an evening game drive.

After your game drive, you will return to the lodge and freshen up for a marvelous farewell dinner that will wrap up your African safari to the pearl of Africa.

Accommodation Options At Lake Mburo National Park

Luxury

• Mihingo Safari Lodge

Midrange

• Rwakobo Rock

Budget

• Eagles Nest Mburo

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance and Time

• About 199km for about 3 to 4 hours

Activities and Services

• A drive to Lake Mburo National Park
• An evening game drive at Lake Mburo National Park

Optional Activities

• A night game drive
• A night game drive on Lake Mburo

Day 10: Relish The Morning Walking Safari At Lake Mburo National Park And Then Drive Back To Entebbe

Lake Mburo National Park offers the best walking safaris in Uganda. At 6:00 am, you will have a beautiful breakfast and thereafter, you will be led to a knowledgeable local park ranger.

With him, you will search for and encounter zebras, impalas, waterbucks, bushbucks, elands, topis, and various birds.

Kindly note that the place is safe and there are no lions or elephants to worry about.

Following your nature walking safari will be the 3–4 hour journey back to Entebbe. There will be an en-route stop at the Uganda Equator line at Kayabwe where you can stand on both sides of the world with each leg on either side, one on the northern hemisphere and the other on the southern hemisphere.

As you take photos at the equator, this is also a beautiful site to buy souvenirs to take home as a memory of your 10-day Uganda safari tour.

Your driver guide will then proceed with you to Entebbe and you will arrive at around 8:00 pm. Depending on the time of your flight, your guide will proceed with you to the airport or a hotel in case you have a late flight.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast

Drive distance and time

• The distance is about 240km, which is about a 3–4 hour drive.

Activities and services

• Morning walking safari
• A game drive back to Entebbe
• Photo shoots at the Equator in Kayabwe

Optional Activities

• A cycling tour at Lake Mburo National Park.
• Ankole Community Tours

The End Of Your 10-Day Uganda Safari Tour

10 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Inclusions

1. A permit for the Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
2. Chimpanzee tracking permit
3. Full-board accommodation for your safari
4. Transportation in a 4×4 safari van or 4×4 Land Cruise with all having pop-up roofs and AC.
5. Fuel
6. A professional driver guide who speaks English. However, a guide who speaks another foreign language can be arranged on request.
7. Park entrance fees for the national parks and protected areas to be visited.
8. Activity fees for the mentioned safari activities.
9. Bottled water while on the safari.
10. Airport transfers.

10 days Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Exclusions

1. General tips for drivers and site guides, plus the service staff in the lodges.
2. Other personal drinks like beverages.
3. Laundry services.
4. Visas.
5. Domestic flights are only arranged on request.
6. Optional activity fees.
7. Other extras that are not mentioned in the itinerary.

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The 8-day Uganda Safari is among the best gorilla & wildlife safaris in Uganda. The Uganda tour offers chimpanzee tracking in Uganda in Kibale Forest and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

You will also experience game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park through game drives and boat cruises. These two are the most ideal Uganda parks for Uganda wildlife safaris.

This 7-night and 8-day safari to Uganda is a golden opportunity to see the beautiful African big five animals. These are the lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus an unforgettable encounter with man’s closest relatives in their natural habitat, for example, the Uganda Chimps and the Mountain Gorillas. Meeting these primates is indeed an experience of a lifetime.

The safari will also reveal to you the beautiful second-deepest lake in Africa, which is Lake Bunyonyi.

More so, the 8-day safari will therefore make you relax, have amazing cultural experiences in the Bigodi Community, and enjoy the Uganda Equator Line experience at Kayabwe to take photos.

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8 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Prime Safari Activities

1. Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
2. Chimpanzees are trekking in Kibale Forest.
3. Wildlife game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.
4. A remarkable boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and the Victoria Nile.
5. A hike to the top of a captivating Murchison Falls.
6. Tracking tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
7. Uganda Equator Line experience at Kayabwe.

8 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Featured Safari Parks And Destinations

Day 1: Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 3 and 4: Kibale National Park.

Day 5 and 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

8 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route break at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot.

Day 2: A morning game drive, a Victoria Nile boat cruise, and a hike to the top of Murchison Falls.

Day 3: A beautifully scenic road drive to Kibale National Park.

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5: Have a morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector.

Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for relaxation.

Day 8: A drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.

8 Days Uganda Safari Tours: A Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Murchison Falls National Park And A Visit To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary For White Rhino Tracking

After an early breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up at 6:30 am from your hotel in Kampala for a 310-kilometer journey that takes 7-8 hours to Murchison Falls NP, which is the largest national park in Uganda.

A drive through the beautiful countryside will take you through busy roadsides, the markets, and quiet rural villages before making a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. At Ziwa, you will have a 2-hour rhino tracking experience on foot, as the place is the only area in Uganda to find wild rhinos. The sanctuary keeps over 32 wild rhinos in Uganda.

After rhino trekking, you will have lunch at Kabalega Dinner and then continue to Murchison Falls National Park, which is a lovely destination for Uganda wildlife safaris. Murchison, Uganda, has over 76 mammal species and around 556 bird species. The longest river in the world (River Nile) crosses it, hence creating the strongest waterfall in the world, “Murchison Falls.”.

Upon arriving in the park, you will continue to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation In Murchison Falls National Park

Luxury

• Paara Safari Lodge
• Bakers Lodge
• Nile Safari Lodge

Mid-range

• Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Fort Murchison Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge

Budget

• Hornbill Safari Lodge

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 310km for over 5–6 hours.

Activities and Services

• Rhino trekking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
• Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Optional activities for this day

• Night game drive experience in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Bush Dinner
• Birding

Day 2: A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise To The Bottom Of The Falls

After an early breakfast buffet at 6:00 am, you will be driven for a 3–4 hour game drive in the beautiful Buligi game area, which is 160 km long. You will then begin your day with early grazers coming out of their hideouts to feed. On a lucky day, you can even have the chance to spot lions hunting the buffaloes or the Uganda Kobs.

On the game drive, also look out for leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and various antelopes like Jackson’s Hartebeest, Reedbucks, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, and many others. You will also view many birds, like the graceful secretary bird.

After your exhilarating game drive, you will then go to relax and have lunch, and at 2 p.m., do a 17-kilometer tranquil Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, where you will sightsee the gigantic Murchison Falls, which are the strongest waterfalls in the world.

While on the soothing cruise, you will also see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes along river banks and boundless bird species like pelicans, goliath herons, and kingfishers.

The peak of this marvelous journey is having a close encounter with the thunderous Murchison Falls. After relishing the amazing scenery of the 50-meter Nile River forcing its way through an 8-meter narrow gorge, you will then return to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Activities and Services

• Memorable morning game drive in the Buligi game area.
• Relaxing Nile boat cruise along to the bottom of the falls.

Optional activities for this day

• Night game drive experience in Murchison Falls Park.
• Bush Dinner.
• Hot air ballooning experience.
• Fishing along the Nile delta.

Day 3: Visit To The Top Of Murchison Falls And A Transfer To Kibale National Park

Your yummy breakfast will be at 8 am, after which you will check out of your lodge for a drive to the top of Murchison Falls to see the world’s strongest waterfalls from a new vantage point. Then, a drive to Kibale National Park, which is the primary capital of Africa, will follow.

Your journey will be a scenic and merry one as you pass along the Albertine rift valley, meeting men and women in their daily economic activities, plus some other women carrying their children behind the back in the monkey style.

You will then reach Fort Portal town for lunch, then continue with the drive to Kibale National Park, which is popular for having the highest number of primates in Africa.

The park has 13 primate species, consisting of about 1500 Chimpanzees and other species like the rare L’hoest’s Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Blue Monkeys, Vervet, and Red-Tailed Monkeys. This park also has over 370 bird species for example, the beautiful African Pitta and the Great Blue Turaco, which you can see during your Chimpanzee trekking experience.

You will thereafter arrive at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation In Kibale National Park

Luxury

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Primate Lodge Kibale
• Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-range

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House: Cottages

Budget

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
• Kibale Forest Camp: Tents

Drive Distance and time

• About 340km for around 6–7 hours

Activities and Services

• Visit the top of Murchison Falls.
• Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Optional activities for the day

• An afternoon birding session in Kibale National Park.
• Cycling in the Mpanga tea estate.
• A Visit to the Amabere Caves.
• Hike to the Fort Portal crater field.
• A nocturnal walk in the Kibale forest.

Day 5: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest, An Afternoon Bigodi Community Village Walk, And A Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your heavy breakfast at 6:30 am, you will head with your packed lunch to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing at 8:00 am from an expert park ranger before your Chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Later, you will go on a 2-hour chimpanzee trek in the Kibale Forest to look for chimpanzees, which are human’s closest cousins and share about 98.7% of their DNA.

Upon encountering them, you will spend one hour with them, seeing how they groom, socialize, feed, hunt, play, and swing in trees. You will afterward return to the park center to have your packed picnic lunch and receive a Chimpanzee trekking certificate.

The Bigodi community village walk will then happen in the afternoon, where you will meet and spend time with the friendly local people, learning about their unique daily lives, like making the local banana beer and Waragi gin.

You will then be driven to Queen Elizabeth Park, which has amazing, captivating scenery and great biodiversity. These consist of about 600 bird species and 95 mammal species, including 4 of the big five African safari animals, which are lions, elephants, buffaloes, and elephants.

An evening arrival will give time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation At Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Katara Safari Lodge
• Mazike Valley Safari Lodge

Mid-range

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Marafiki Lodge

Budget

• Pumba Safari Lodge
• Bush Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive Distance And Time

• Approximately 157km for over 2–3 hours.

Activities and Services

• Chimpanzees are trekking in Kibale Forest.
• An unforgettable cultural experience in the Bigodi village community.
• Drive to Queen Elizabeth Park

Optional activities for the day

• Afternoon birding session in the park

Day 6: Do Ishasha Game Drive En-Route & Transfer To Bwindi Park

After your relaxing breakfast at 8 am, you will do a 4–7 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is the best and most famous spot for gorilla trekking in Africa.

On your way, you will enjoy an enriching game drive in the Ishasha plains in search of the rare tree-climbing lions. You will eventually see them resting on the fig tree branches as they watch the Uganda Kobs, which are their prey.

Following the magic encounter, there will be a continuation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through beautiful terraced hills in Southwestern Uganda

Bwindi is a misty forest and a UNESCO site protecting 50% of the over 1,063 mountain gorillas on earth, 23 Albertine Rift endemic birds, 10 primate species, about 400 plant species, and over 120 mammal species. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

Accommodation In Bwindi, Uganda

Luxury

• Haven Lodge Buhoma
• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Mid-range

• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget

• Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Drive distance and time

• An estimate of 140–240 km for about 6–8 hours.

Activities and Services

• Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
• A game drive in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Uganda And A Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation

After having an early breakfast at about 6:30 am, you will transfer to Bwindi National Park headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing at 8:00 am.

The activity through the misty forest will take about 2–8 hours, depending on where you find the mountain gorillas.

On meeting them, you will have an amazing experience watching them communicate, feed, groom, and see the mighty silverback for your memorable Uganda wildlife safari encounter.

You will then head back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla trekking certificate and also have your packed picnic lunch.

Next will be your departure to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation after the tedious gorilla trekking experience. Lake Bunyonyi is the second-deepest lake in Africa after Lake Tanganyika, having 29 beautiful islands; hence, it is famous for being the place of many islands.  To reach Lake Bunyonyi, you will be driven through the lovely terraced Kigezi highlands.

Upon arrival, you will then get on a relaxing boat cruise to venture into this amazing lake. You will visit the prominent Akampene Island/Punishment Island, where unmarried girls who got pregnant were abandoned in the late 19th century. In the Kigezi region, their fathers would take them to the island to either die of hunger or drown to escape family shame.

On the thrilling tour, you will relax, enjoy dinner, and have an overnight.

Accommodation

Luxury

• Birds nest @ Bunyonyi

Mid-range

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Budget

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 55–85 km for about 1–3 hours.

Activities and Services

• Enjoying a relaxing boat cruise on the scenic Lake Bunyonyi.
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park.

Optional Activities

• Nature walks in Bwindi Forest.
• Batwa community walks.

Day 8: Drive Back To Kampala Through An En-Route Stop At The Equator

The beautiful birds at Lake Bunyonyi will welcome you and entertain your breakfast session with amazing melodies in their calls. This accounts for the fact that the lake is called Lake Bunyonyi, meaning “a lake of many small birds.”.

You will then head on a 473-kilometer journey of 7-8 hours to Kampala city through Mbarara. A rest at the Igongo Cultural Center for a delicious traditional lunch dish and a tour of the cultural museum will be the next exciting adventure.

You will then have an en-route stop at the Uganda equator crossing in Kayabwe for beautiful photo shoots and to also buy a souvenir from Craft to remember your 8-day safari Uganda tour.

You will then drive to Entebbe International Airport to meet your departure flight back home.

Drive Distance and time

• Around 473 km, that goes for about 7-8 hours.

Activities and services

• Drive to Kampala.
• The equator experience.
• Traditional lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center.

End Of The 8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour

8 Days Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Inclusions

• A full-time English-speaking company driver-guide.
• 4×4 safari van/4×4 safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing or with a functional AC.
• full-board accommodation.
• Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking permit fees.
• Boat cruise fees
• Wi-Fi Internet on board while in the safari vehicle
• Bottled water

8-Day Uganda Safari Tours: Safari Exclusions

• International and domestic flight fees.
• Visa fees.
• Laundry services.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Gratuities and tips.
• Other beverages and drinks.
• Other extras that are not mentioned in the above itinerary.

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This 8-day Uganda wildlife safari is a remarkable wildlife safari in Uganda, featuring trekking the mountain gorillas, viewing amazing African wildlife, tracking chimpanzees, viewing beautiful scenery, and community Uganda tours.

The 8-day wildlife safari in Uganda will lead you to gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Uganda in Kibale Forest, and game drives to view the wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

In these 7 nights and 8 days, you will encounter a general view of Uganda’s wildlife and also have an amazing moment with the endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees.

In this adventure, you will likewise visit the 5 most captivating Ugandan national parks, which are

1. Queen Elizabeth National Park
2. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
3. Murchison Falls National Park
4. Kibale National Park

This Uganda safari commences and ends in Entebbe, and we can plan it for you based on budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodation choices. This package can also be customized to suit your safari preferences.

Explore the amazing Ugandan primates on this planned Uganda Wildlife Safari!

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Prime Safari Activities

1. Having a Uganda primate safari with the gentle mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
2. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park will bring you closer to the closest cousins to humans.
3. Viewing the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.
4. Enjoying the boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and the Victoria Nile.
5. Listen to the rumblings of the giant Murchison Falls as you hike to the top of the falls.
6. Taking photos at the equator point while you stand on the 2 hemispheres of the world.

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Featured Safari Park And Destinations

Day 1: Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 3 and 4: Kibale National Park.

Day 5 and 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Highlights

Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park with an en route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos on foot.

Day 2: You will do a morning game drive, a boat cruise on the Nile, and a hike to the top of the falls.

Day 3: This day will include a scenic drive to Kibale National Park by road.

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda in Kibale National Park and then a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5: Do a morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 6: A drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector.

Day 7: You will also do mountain gorilla trekking and a Batwa community cultural tour.

Day 8: You will be transferred back to Kampala.

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Murchison Falls National Park And Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary To Trek And See White Rhinos

The first day of your Uganda safari begins with an early breakfast in your hotel at 6:00 am. At 6:30 am, our expert driver-guide will pick you up in our comfortable 4×4 safari car and after settling in, you will begin a journey from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park.

The road trip to Murchison Falls National Park is an 8-hour drive over a distance of 310km. It gives you an insight into the ordinary lives of Ugandans that you will meet along the way. You will find them in their daily activities, like tilling the gardens and men and women riding bicycles with farm produce as they go to the nearest local markets to trade.

An en-route in the Kasana Luwero market will avail you of the delicious experience of the pure organic and sweet Ugandan tropical fruits that will tease your taste buds. You will interact with the locals as you engage in an amazing shopping experience in Africa when you bargain for the best price of the few selected items, courtesy of the company.

Your arrival at Nakasongola will give you the chance to meet one of the big five animals of Africa at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.  This is the only place in Uganda where you will find rhinos.

You will then do rhino tracking and then have a sumptuous lunch at Kabalega Dinners before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. At Murchison, you will engage in a miniature game drive before continuing to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day: was the incredible encounter with the Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Accommodation At Murchison Falls National Park

Top-notch/Exclusive

• Chobe Safari Lodge
• Bakers Lodge
• Nile Safari Lodge

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Paara Safari Lodge

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Fort Murchison Safari Lodge
• Murchison River Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Hornbill Safari Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Roughly 375km for about 7-8 hours

Activities and Services

• Rhino trekking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary
• Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Other optional activities to do on the day

• Night game drive experience in Murchison falls park
• Bush Dinner
• Birding

Day 2: A Morning Game Drive, An Afternoon Nile Boat Ride And A Hike To The Top Of The Falls

Day two avails the rare occasion of exploring Murchison Falls Park wildlife to its fullest through a thrilling game drive and a beautiful boat cruise. This day begins with an early 6:00 am breakfast buffet before heading to your safari car for a thrilling game drive along the northern banks of the park.

This northern sector is enriched with a wide variety of wild animals like the Rothschild Giraffes, Cape Buffaloes, large herds of elephants, bushbucks, Bohor Reedbucks, Oribi, and Waterbucks. If you are lucky enough, you will also see chief predators like the mighty lions and the stocky leopards.

Following the 3-hour epic adventure in this northern region, there will be a picnic lunch. Immediately after your lunch, you will go on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile and to the bottom of the falls.

The 17-kilometer cruise will make you see crocodiles, hippos, elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs drinking water by the riverside. You will also see various water birds like the Pelican Bee-Eaters, Egyptian Geese, Hornbills, Goliath Herons, the Rare Shoebill, Stork Kingfishers, and Cormorants.

The thunderous roar of the mighty Murchison Falls will welcome you as you draw closer to it.  You will watch the falls from a very safe distance as they flow from a 43-meter fall.

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Arriving at the bottom of the falls will then lead to your next adventure, which is hiking to the top of one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. The Nile, the longest river in the world, passes through an 8-meter gorge and falls 43 meters below the “devil’s cauldron,”  hence creating a cloud of spray noticeable by a thunderous roar and an emblematic rainbow.

On the hike, you will enjoy the calming sound of the Nile as it splashes through impermeable rocks that were in their way for centuries.

From the top of the falls experience, you will then connect to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight.

The highlight of the day is a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, from where you will be amazed by the wildlife diversity of the park.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Activities and Services

• Game drive in the Northern sector of the park
• fascinating boat cruise along the Victorian Nile
• Hike to the top of Murchison falls

Optional activities to do on this day

• Night game drive experience in Murchison Falls Park.
• Bush Dinner
• Hot air ballooning experience
• Fishing along the Nile delta

Day 3: Drive To Kibale National Park While Exploring An Impressive Countryside Landscape

The third day involves a relocation from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park. The day begins at 6:00 am so you can cross the 7:00 am boat to commence with a thrilling road drive along the Ugandan countryside to Kibale National Park.

You will then pass through many villages that will enlighten you about their ordinary Ugandan lives. While on this journey, you will also see men and women engaging in many economic activities, like gardening, and some women carrying their young ones on their backs.

The drive will take about 7-8 hours, covering around 320km. After a lunch break in one of the best restaurants in Fort Portal Town, you will then finally proceed to Kibale National Park.

The highlight of the day: Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside

Accommodation In Kibale National Park

Top-notch/Exclusive

• Kyaninga Lodge
• Ndali Lodge

Luxury/Upmarket

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Primate Lodge Kibale

Mid-range/Moderate

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House: Cottages

Budget/Basic

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House-Main House
• Kibale Forest Camp: Tents

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Drive distance and time

• An estimate of 340km for around 6–7 hours

Activities and Services

• Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Optional activities for the day

• Afternoon birding session in the park
• Cycling in Mpanga tea estate
• Visit Amabere ga nyina mwiru
• Nocturnal walks in the forest

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking, Bigodi Wetland Walk, And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will enjoy a 6:30 am breakfast amidst the melodious nature sounds created by the many birds chirping to the new daybreak. Your breakfast will then be followed by a transfer to the Kanyanchu Tourism Center in Kibale National Park for the Uganda Chimpanzee trekking briefing at 8 am from the respective park rangers.

You will pass through the dense Kibale Forest as you search for man’s closest cousins. Viewing the lovely flora of mature trees with huge buttresses and climbers will be one of your explorations.

Passionate birders should be on the lookout for various impressive bird species, among many others, including;

• African Pitta
• Green-Breasted Pitta
• White-Naped Pigeon
• Red-Chested Owlet
• Crowned Eagle
• Black Bee-Eater
• Yellow-Rumped Tinkerbird
• Western Nicator
• Little Greenbul
• Blue-Breasted Kingfisher
• Brown-Chested Alethe
• African Grey Parrot

Kibale National Park is also home to 13 primate species; for example, the

1. Threatened Red Colobus Monkeys, with the highest population flourishing in Kibale Forest,.
2. The rare l’Hoest’s monkey.
3. Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys.
4. Grey-Cheeked Mangabey.
5. Red-Tailed and Blue Monkeys.
6. Bush Baby.
7. Olive Baboon.
8. Pottos Monkeys, which you will see during a trek.

When you closely meet these habituated Common Chimpanzees, you will take their photos as you watch them eat fruits, swing in trees, socialize, patrol, pant hoot, groom, and do many other things that will give you memorable experiences.

In this 2-hour activity, you will spend one hour with them and thereafter go back to be awarded a Chimpanzee trekking certificate. Your company safari guide will then drive you back to your lodge for lunch.

After the delicious lunch, you will then check out of your lodge and get on the 157-km drive of about 2–3 to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

But there will be an en-route stop at the Ruboni Community Center, where you will find the local women selling a collection of many art and craft materials. You can buy a souvenir for your trip here, as you also play an important role in supporting the local communities who sell to support their families livelihoods.

You can also spare some time to learn about the weaving process for some remarkable art products like those on display.

After, you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park as you view the Rwenzori ranges along the way.

You will reach your lodge in the evening to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

The highlight of the day was a fascinating chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park.

Accommodation In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Katara Safari Lodge
• Mazike Valley Safari Lodge

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Marafiki Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Pumba Safari Lodge
• Bush Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• About 157km on a 2-3 hour journey.

Activities and Services

• Chimpanzee trekking
• Cultural experience as you visit the Bigodi wetland community
• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park

Optional activities for the day

• Afternoon birding session in the park

Day 5: Do A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Boat Cruise On The Kazinga Channel

The fifth day of your safari will be a true definition of wildlife exploration as you begin with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.

Kasenyi hosts much wildlife in its wide Savannah, for example

1. Three Lion prides
2. Large herds of various types of Antelopes
3. Buffaloes
4. Herds of Elephants
5. Leopards
6. There are many Savannah birds.

The thrilling sight of these animals will lighten up your day and prepare you for your next amazing adventure on the Kazinga Channel.

After your lunch, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you will see more animals by the shores of the stream drinking and bathing.

Among the many animals that you will see on the Kazinga Channel are antelopes, elephants, and various wading birds.

After that, you will return to your lodge for dinner and a night’s rest.

Optional activities for the Day

• Community visit

Day 6: An En-Route Ishasha Game Drive As You Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your beautiful morning will begin with a 6:30 am breakfast before getting to your comfortable 4×4 Safari vehicle. Your professional safari guide will lead you on a 2-3-hour journey in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

From here, you will engage in an amazing African safari adventure game drive to search for the tree-climbing lions that lie on the branches of the cactus trees for a mid-morning rest.

The 3-hour game drive will then be followed by a transfer to a suitable lodge in this park sector for a lunch break and to stretch yourself. After, you will be journeying to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to relax, have dinner, and have an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day: was seeing the tree-climbing lions in this Ishasha sector lodged in between tree branches.

Accommodation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Top-Notch/Exclusive

• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Haven Lodge Buhoma

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Around 140–240 km for over 6–8 hours

Activities and Services

• Transfer to Bwindi
• Game drive in the Ishasha sector

Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park And A Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi

The 7^th day of the 8-day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tours will begin with an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am to boost your energy for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda.

As you move with your packed lunch to the park center, the park sector warden will welcome you and take you through the Uganda gorilla trekking safari experience. On the other hand, you will enjoy cultural music and dance performances from the local Bakiga people, who will reveal to you their cultural and musical skills.

In a group of not more than 8, you will embark on a gorilla trekking experience to search for a mountain gorilla family. You will be among the luckiest in the world to have met these gentle endangered giants in their natural habitat as they go about their daily lives.

The young ones may even break the 7-meter rule as they try to incorporate you into their games. After spending one hour with the gorillas, you will then be transferred back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate.

From here, you will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, where you will relax from the strenuous Uganda gorilla trekking experience. Arrival at the beautiful tropical gem of Kigezi Island will fascinate you as you view the tranquil waters, which accommodate 29 islands dotted all over the lake. Thus, its famous name is “The Lake of a Thousand Islands.”.

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You will explore the lake on a relaxing boat cruise on the waters as you are told the history behind the many islands, for example, Akampene Island, also called Punishment Island. This was where girls who got pregnant before marriage were either left to die alone or saved by a man who was willing to marry them without paying a dowry.

However, it is believed that an elderly woman cursed the upside-down island because the island’s residents refused to give her beer. She, therefore, cursed the island to turn upside down, making all of them drown.

From this boat cruise, you will then head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day: was gorilla trekking and a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.

Accommodation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Birds nest @ Bunyonyi

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Budget/ Basic

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• About 55–85 km for about 1–3 hours

Activities and Services

• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
• Gorilla trekking

Optional activities for the day

• Nature walks in Bwindi
• Batwa community walks
• Birding

Day 8: Transfer Back To Kampala With An En-Route Stop At The Equator

At 6:00 am, the sweet melodies of birds singing their hearts away will be your first encounter upon waking. This will give you an insight as to why the lake is called Bunyonyi, which means “lake of many small birds,” as they interject with their voices in unison as they welcome the day.

As you grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea, you will select from the wide variety of confectioneries available to eat from. After breakfast, you will head for a journey transfer to Kampala on a 420km journey or Entebbe for about 470km.

You will pass through the fascinating rolling hills of Kabale and see how the locals tame these wildlands through cultivation along the steep slopes. Also, you will encounter many local men on the way, carrying farm produce on their bicycles to the nearest local markets to sell it.

An en-route stop for lunch at the Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara will make you enjoy a traditional locally made lunch buffet, where you can also decide to taste the Ishabwe dish that will make you awestruck at the delicacy in this region.

You will also have an en-route stop at the Kayabwe Equator, where you will enjoy the peculiar experience of standing on both sides of the earth. A water experience will make you differentiate between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and, therefore, make you take many photos.

Then, you will proceed with your journey back to Entebbe International Airport to catch your departure flight back home after your amazing 8 days of Uganda tours and safaris.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast and Lunch

Drive Distance and time

• Approximately 420km for around 7-8 hours

Activities and services

• Transfer to Kampala
• Equator experience
• Traditional lunch at Igongo Cultural Center

End Of Your 8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour — Safari Inclusions

1. A full-time professional English-speaking driver-guide.
2. 4×4 Safari van/4×4 Safari Land cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and a functional AC.
3. Full-board accommodation.
4. Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permit fees.
5. Boat cruise fees.
6. Wi-Fi Internet on board while in the safari vehicle.
7. Bottled water.

8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour — Safari Exclusions

1. International and domestic flight fees.
2. Visa fees.
3. Laundry services.
4. Items of a personal nature.
5. Gratuities and tips on your safari.
6. Other beverages or drinks.
7. Other extras that are not mentioned in the itinerary above.

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The 7-day Uganda safari tour is a famous Uganda wildlife safari package that offers Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It also comes with tracking chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, starting and ending in Entebbe.

Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park during this 7-day safari to Uganda will include a safari boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This 32-kilometer channel will give you unmatched views of hippos and many wading birds in the park.

It will also include safari game drives in the Ishasha sector to see the famous but rare tree-climbing lions, plus a memorable Chimpanzee trekking adventure in either the 100-meter-deep Kyambura Gorge or the Kalinzu Forest.

Also, there will be an amazing exploration of the Bwindi gem through mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda. This is where you will also view the matchless Ugandan bird species, other primates, butterflies, beautiful waterfalls, and various plant species.

Afterward, an awe-inspiring boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi and cultural community tours, scenic hikes, and views will wrap up your 7-day safari in Uganda.

These top safari activities and attractions will enliven your 7-day Uganda tour. We can arrange it for you based on your preferred accommodation, whether it be budget, mid-range, or luxury.  This can even be customized to suit what you like.

Let us know your view about this 7-day Uganda safari tour proposal and a way in which we can adjust it for you

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Prime Safari Activities

1. Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda in Bwindi, Uganda.
2. Trekking with gorillas in Kibale Forest is a chance to meet the joyful first cousins of the human race.
3. You will relish the sight of the animals found in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
4. A Kazinga Channel boat cruise will give you unforgettable views of the Ugandan wildlife in the stream.
5. The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park will leave you amazed.
6. A calming boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
7. Get the opportunity to stand on the world’s two different hemispheres at the Kayabwe Equator point.

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Featured Safari Parks And Destinations

Day 1: Kibale National Park, Amabere Caves, and Tea Plantations.

Day 2: Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Day 3 and 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5 and 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Highlights

Day 1: While driving to Kibale National Park, there will be an en route to the Amabere caves and the tea plantations.

Day 2: There will be chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and a visit to the Bigodi wetland community.

Day 3: Passing through Ruboni, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.

Day 4: A fascinating morning game drive and an adventurous Kazinga Channel boat trip will be the top experiences for this day.

Day 5: You will experience a game drive in the Ishasha sector to encounter the tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 6: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and then heading for a soothing boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 7: You will engage in a morning hike and then your driver will transfer you back to Kampala en route to the equator point in Kayabwe.

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Kibale National Park; Visit To Amabere Ga ‘Nyinamwiru Caves And The Tea Estates

After breakfast, you will head for a journey to Kibale. The transfer to Kibale National Park is an adventurous journey with some amazing scenery by the roadside. This 5- to 6-hour road trip covers about 300km.

Along the way, you will have many stops, for example, at the Mityana local market. This African market is full of the sweetest of Uganda’s pure organic tropical fruits that will excite your taste buds on the culinary journey.

You may also get the chance to enjoy Uganda’s delicious roasted chicken that is skewered on sticks. Many refer to it as the Ugandan KFC version. For those who want to, you can take a bite of this grilled, finger-licking taste.

In the mid-morning, you will reach the Mpanga tea estates, from where you will go on a cycling adventure. This green tea plantation spreads over a beautiful undulating landscape with an amazing, far-reaching plantation that is best encountered while mountain biking.

While cycling, you will also meet estate staff members plucking tea, and you are free to join them if you feel like experiencing this amazing activity. After the activity, you will continue to Fort Portal town, where you will have a delicious lunch before linking to the Amebere ga’Nyinamwiru caves.

Amabere ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves

The Amabere ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves, a breast-like feature, will be your next safari destination. It is believed that this feature belonged to Nyinamwiru, the daughter of the self-acclaimed King Bukuku of the Bachwezi.

King Bukuku cut off her breasts so she could not breastfeed her son Ndahura, upon Bukuku being forewarned that the latter would take over his throne. The milky substance flowing from these caves is believed to be Nyinamwiru’s breast milk.

After this activity, you will encounter the Fort Portal Crater Lake field and also hike the strenuous Kyeganywa hill slopes. These craters are one of the most beautiful sites in Uganda and the hospitable locals are very knowledgeable about their history.

Kyeganywa Hilltop will give you mesmerizing views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. You will then be driven to Kibale National Park, which will be about 26km from Fort Portal town, so you can relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

The highlight of the day was a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside.

Accommodation In Kibale National Park

Top-notch/ Exclusive

• Kyaninga Lodge
• Ndali Lodge

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Primate Lodge Kibale

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House—Cottages

Budget/ Basic

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House-Main House
• Kibale Forest Camp-Tents

Meal Plan

• Lunch and Dinner

Drive Distance and time

• Approximately 300km on a distance of 6-7 hours

Activities and Services for the Day

• Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
• Visit the Amabere ga’nyina wire caves in Fort Portal
• Cycling in Mpanga tea estate

Optional activities for the day

• A nocturnal walk in Kibale National Park to see nocturnal animals, for example, bush babies, nightjars, tree hyrax, gite, and mongooses.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking In The Morning And An Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk

An amazing breakfast will begin your beautiful day so you are energized for the thrilling Chimpanzee trekking experience ahead. Your transfer to the park center in Kanyanchu will be followed by a short briefing about the whole experience of chimpanzee tracking in Uganda.

A park ranger will then lead you through the experience in the jungle while you search for these amazing great apes.  Upon meeting them, you will see how similar they are to humans by the way they laugh, hug, groom, kiss, and look after their young ones.

Other than the chimpanzees, you will also meet other primates like the Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, and Grey Monkeys. After the one-hour trekking experience, you will then go back to the center, where you will be rewarded with a Chimpanzee trekking certificate. Hence, a memorable Uganda primate safari.

After your lunch break, you will then have a transfer to the Bigodi community, where you will experience a community encounter with the locals. You will watch their daily lives and also participate in coffee picking, brewing local alcohol, and processing coffee as you learn from the planting process, harvesting of red, ripe coffee berries, the sun drying process, coffee pounding, and eventually making your own cup of coffee that is grown and freshly processed.

After this community cultural experience, you will then return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day is the fascinating chimpanzee trekking experience.

Meal Plan;

• Lunch and Dinner

Activities and Services for the day;

• Chimpanzee trekking
• Cultural visit at the Bigodi Wetland community

Optional activities to do on this day

• An afternoon birding session in the park
• Nocturnal walk in Kibale forest

Day 3: Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park Through Ruboni Community Center

The third day of your Uganda tour begins with breakfast at 8:00 am, then a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for about 157 km, taking approximately 2–3 hours’ drive as you relish the scenic Rwenzori Mountains in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

You will have an en-route stop at the Ruboni village in Kasese on the slopes of Mount Rwenzori. From here, you will encounter the cultural traditions of the Bakonzo people, who have had the foothills of Mount Rwenzori as their home for centuries.

Through this cultural tour, you gain insight into the daily lives of these people for example, cooking food and interacting with the Bakonzo elders, who will unveil to you their tribal literature journey when they tell you about their ancient past and how their culture and people have evolved to where they are today.

While with the Bakonjo on a clear day, you will be able to view the proudly standing Mount Baker and Portal peaks on top of the horizon and many birds in Queen Elizabeth Park as you walk through the community.

You can likewise buy souvenirs while at the art and craft center in this village. The local Bakonzo women manage it as a great way to support themselves.

From the community tour, you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive as you explore the beautiful landscapes and views. Then you will go to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

The highlight of the day was the community encounter with the Bakonjo in Kasese.

Accommodation In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Katara Safari Lodge
• Mazike Valley Safari Lodge

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Marafiki Safari Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Pumba Safari Lodge
• Bush Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 157km for about 2–3 hours’ journey.

Activities and Services

• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Visiting the Ruboni community

Optional activities on this day

• Night game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park
• A bush dinner
• Birding experience
• Cultural tour encounter

Day 4: Go For A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Boat Cruise Along The Kazinga Channel

Day 4 begins with an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., which proceeds with a morning game drive to explore the Kasenyi Plains. Kasenyi is the richest wildlife area in this park, with 4 out of the 5 big animals in Africa. They include lions, leopards, Cape buffaloes, and large herds of African bush elephants. Other animals in the Kasenyi plains include various antelope species.

The game drive will take about 2–5 hours, after which you will have lunch and then go to the Mweya Penisular jetty for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The boat cruise will be the highlight of this day, as it is considered one of the best boat trips anyone can take.

On this Kazinga Channel boat cruise, you will sail on the serene but turbid stream of the Kazinga Channel, a 42-kilometer-long channel that connects Lake George to Lake Edward.

This boat cruise will give you a close look at the highest concentration of hippos in one place, as the park holds over 5,000 of them. You will also experience the Nile crocodiles as they bask along the shores of this channel.

More so, several bird species converge in these waters as a portion of the over 600 bird species in the park. Hence, it gives you the best scene for photography, bird watching, and game viewing.

You will then have an evening game drive on the Channel Track to discover more animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park before lodging for the night.

Meal Plan;

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Activities and Services for the Day

• Morning game drive
• Afternoon boat cruise
• Evening game drive

Day 5: Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Through An En-Route Game Drive In The Ishasha Sector

You will have an early breakfast at 6:30 am before getting into a 4×4 safari car for the 2-3 hour journey to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This amazing game drive in the Ishasha sector will include looking for tree-climbing lions, and you will find them resting between the tree branches in the mid-morning.

After your 3-hour game drive, you will then go to a suitable lodge in the Ishasha sector for your lunch break, as you will also use the opportunity to stretch your body for the long journey to Bwindi, Uganda.

You will arrive in the park in the evening to relax, have dinner, and have an overnight stay.

A highlight of the day was a sighting of the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, logged in between tree branches.

Accommodation Options In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Top-Notch/Exclusive

• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Haven Lodge Buhoma

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

Approximately 140–240 for about 6–8 hours

Activities and Services

• Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Game drive in the Ishasha sector

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking And A Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For A Canoe Boat Ride

The sixth day will begin with an early breakfast of various delicious bites at 6:30 am. It will comprise freshly baked confectioneries to energize you for the mountain gorilla trekking experience ahead. This much-anticipated activity will allow you to stay with the Mountain Gorillas for one hour.

You will leave your lodge with your packed lunch and go to the park center, where the warden will narrate to you the history of gorilla conservation in the particular park sector and Bwindi in general.

While at the center, you will also encounter the indigenous Batwa as they take you through their cultural performance with mesmerizing musical skills.

Armed rangers will lead you in the search for a mountain gorilla family. On your way, you will also see various bird species, as the park hosts over 350 bird species. You will also meet the Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’hoest Monkeys, and different lizards like the endemic 3 Horned Chameleon and many others.

Note:

Upon seeing the mountain gorillas, you will stay with them for an hour as you watch them go about their daily lives. You may even encounter the young Mountain Gorillas breaking the 7-meter rule when they come closer to you for a play.

Following the adventure, there will be a transfer back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate for laboring to track these giant apes.

A journey to Lake Bunyonyi will then follow, where you will get to relax from the tiresome gorilla trekking adventure. The welcoming beauty of the Kigezi highland and the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi, famous for the many islands in its waters, will fascinate you. This is why the lake is also referred to as “The Lake of a Thousand Islands.’’

A relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi will take you to the historical islands, for example, Akampene Island, also called Punishment Island. This island was where girls who got pregnant before marriage were left to either starve, drown, or be rescued by a man who would marry them without paying a dowry.

On the upside-down island, it is believed through a legend that an old woman asked the locals for beer but they refused to give it to her. Hence, she cursed the island to turn upside down and everyone on it drowned.

After the exploratory boat cruise, you will then be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day was staying with the Mountain Gorillas for one hour and a thrilling boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.

Accommodation Options At Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Birds nest @ Bunyonyi

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Budget/ Basic

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 55–85 km for about 1–3 hours.

Activities and Services for the Day

• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
• Gorilla trekking

Optional Activities for the Day

• Nature walks in Bwindi
• Batwa community walks
• Birding

Day 7: Hike To The Top Of The World And Drive To Back To Kampala

At 7:00 am, you will wake up to the sweet melodies of the birds in Lake Bunyonyi. This will give you an insight as to why the lake is called Bunyonyi, which means “Lake of many small birds.”. These birds that sing their hearts away in unison will welcome your beautiful day.

You will then hike to the top of the world, whose point will be 2,200 meters above sea level. This will give you remarkable views of the whole of Lake Bunyonyi and these will be a memory to cherish forever.

At the top of the world, you will have a breathtaking moment, a picnic breakfast of a warm cup of coffee with a range of snacks, and an awe-inspiring nature walk to re-energize you for the slope down. After this, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe at a distance of 420km or 470 km, respectively.

The drive will cover the scenic rolling Mirama Hills, with locals cultivating its wild, steep slopes. You will also see many local men carrying farm produce on their bicycles to the nearest local markets.

Note:

An en-route stop at the Igongo Country Hotel for a traditional lunch will offer a delicious lunch buffet and an Ishabwe dish. After this sumptuous lunch buffet, you will continue to visit the 1520 AD solar eclipse monument in Biharwe village.

You are free to hike up the hill where the monument is to enjoy the outstanding views of the undulating Ankole plains with the perfect background for photos. A guide will then tell you the interesting history behind the solar eclipse and how it significantly changed the destiny of three great ancient kingdoms at once.

Thereafter, you will visit the equator point, where you will experience standing on 2 separate halves of the world as each leg stands on each half. From here, you can take as many photos as you like.

A water experience at this point will also teach you how to differentiate the hemisphere from the southern hemisphere, thus enabling you to identify the side of the world that you are standing on.

After this, you will then be driven to Entebbe International Airport, where you will catch a flight back home after touring Uganda.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast and Lunch

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 450km for about 7-8 hours

Activities and services for the day

• A hiking adventure to the top of the world
• The equator experience
• A drive to Kampala

End of 7-Day Uganda Safari Tour

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Inclusions

1. A full-time professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
2. A 4×4 safari van or 4×4 Safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and a functional AC
3. Full-board accommodation
4. Mountain Gorilla tracking and Chimpanzee tracking permit fees
5. Boat Cruise fees
6. Free Wi-Fi on board the safari vehicle
7. Bottled water

7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Exclusions

1. Fees for international and domestic flights
2. Visa fees
3. Laundry services
4. Things of personal nature
5. Gratuities and tips
6. Other beverages and drinks
7. Other extras that are not mentioned in the above itinerary

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This 6-day Uganda safari trip is a short 6-day safari in Uganda tour offering an incredible wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a remarkable Uganda gorilla trekking safari adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost 50% of the 1,063 mountain gorillas on earth and over 350 bird species, counting 23 Albertine endemics.

This safari starts in Queen Elizabeth Park in Uganda, the most prominent park in Uganda and home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.

You’ll undertake incredible game drives and a thrilling boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where most animals in the park will be spotted, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, hyenas, antelopes, numerous birds, and the mysterious tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

From Queen, you’ll transfer for gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over 459 gorillas with 19 habituated gorilla families, the best place for spotting gorillas in Africa.

This remarkable 6-day Uganda safari tour ends with a relaxation tour to Lake Bunyonyi, the most magnificent lake in Uganda, boasting 29 dazzling islands and framed by eye-catching terraced hills.

You Can Book Or Customize This amazing, Affordable 6-day Uganda safari For A Memorable Encounter In Uganda

6 Days Uganda Safari: Prime Safari Activities

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Amazing game drives in Queen Elizabeth Park
• Tracking tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth Park
• A relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and the magical Lake Bunyonyi
• Cultural tours with local communities
• A visit to Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe
• A delicious traditional meal at Igongo Cultural Center

6 Days Uganda Safari: Featured Safari Destinations

Day 1, 2 & 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Transfer back to Kampala

6 Days Uganda Safari: Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. En route, stop at the Equator & Igongo Cultural Center for a traditional lunch.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise, & Evening Game Drive.

Day 3: Full-day game drive in the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions & other wildlife.

Day 4: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable NP with a community & coffee plantation tour en route.

Day 5: Do gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat cruise & relaxation.

Day 6: Morning village walks around Lake Bunyonyi & transfers back to Kampala.

6 Days Uganda Safari: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

After having an early breakfast from your place of stay in Kampala, you’ll be picked up at 6 am by your driver guide and embark on a 420km (6-7 hour) journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most prominent park for Uganda wildlife safaris, boasting over 600 birds and 95 mammal species, including all the African safari big five except rhinos.

It boasts rare tree-climbing lions and holds the world’s highest concentration of hippos in one place in its 32-km Kazinga channel.

You’ll have a stop en route at Uganda’s equator, Kayabwe (77km from Kampala) for incredible photo opportunities as well as equator water experiments to justify the geographical separation between the northern and southern hemispheres.

You can buy a souvenir of your Uganda safari from the craft shops around. After, you proceed for lunch—a tasty traditional dish at the Igongo Cultural Center—12 km to Mbarara town.

After lunch, you’ll embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth Park through the spectacular countryside, offering scenic views of tea and banana plantations, Bunyaruguru craters, the lush green Kalinzu forest—home to Chimpanzees in Queen Elizabeth Park Uganda — and unlimited views of the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

Upon arrival, you’ll check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mazike Valley Lodge, Katara Lodge

Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Park View Safari Lodge

Drive Distance & Time: 420 km 6–7-hour drive

Activities & Services Of The Day

• Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Incredible photo shoots at the equator (Uganda equator crossing experience)
• Traditional lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Short game drive in the evening
• Night game drive

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & A Cruise Evening Game Drive Along The Channel Track

After an early breakfast at around 7.00 am, you’ll embark on a 3- to 4-hour game drive in Kasenyi Plains to start up your day with early grazers, as they tend to be active in the golden hours, and on a lucky day, you can spot lions hunting.

While on the drive, you look out for lions, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, crocs, hippos, common warthogs, numerous antelopes counting, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, topis, oribis, etc.

Since Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the birders’ havens in Uganda with over 600 bird species, you’ll encounter various bird species such as the Palm-nut vulture, African fish eagles, Black bee-eaters, Lappet-faced vulture, Brown snake eagle, Martial eagle, Kingfishers, Grey crown cranes, Long-created eagles, African Wattled plover, Black-bellied bastard, etc.

Retreat from the game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park, settle for lunch, and embark on a 2 pm boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.

This 2-hour, 32-kilometer relaxing boat cruise will allow you to encounter, at a close range, over 100 hippos amazingly submerged in water, countless crocodiles basking, elephants and buffaloes bathing along the channel, plus 100s of water birds along the way, like saddle-billed storks, pink-backed pelicans, yellow-billed storks, etc.

Retreat from the activity and do a game drive along the channel track as you connect to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mazike Valley Lodge, Katara Lodge

Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Park View Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the Day

• Morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel
• Evening game drive along the channel track

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Bush breakfast
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest
• Lion tracking
• Cultural visits to Leopard Village
• Night game drive

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive In Ishasha Sector In Search Of Tree-climbing Lions & Other Wildlife

After an early breakfast at 7 am, you’ll embark on the drive (75km) to the Ishasha Sector, south of Queen Elizabeth National Park, through a lovely rolling Savannah landscape with views of numerous animals and birds in Queen Elizabeth Park of the park.

On arrival in the sector, you’ll embark on the game drive in search of the rare and incredible tree-climbing lions.

These mysterious creatures are usually spotted resting comfortably in big tree branches, especially in the afternoon hours, staring at their prey, “the Uganda kobs and buffaloes,” feeding in the open Savannah plains.

Do lions climb trees? Why do lions climb trees? Not all lions climb trees; however, it’s said that lions of Ishasha climb trees to get rid of the heat on the ground and also the biting insects on the ground.

While in this sector, you’ll spot other wildlife animals in Queen Elizabeth Park, including waterbucks, kobs, topis, buffaloes, leopards, and elephants After the encounter, retire to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight

The highlight of the day: Encountering the rare tree-climbing Lions

Accommodation:

Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Mid-range: Enjojo Safari Lodge

Budget: Enjojo Safari Lodge, Topi Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services of the Day:

• Drive to the Ishasha sector
• A whole-day game drive in Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Bush breakfast
• Birding in Queen Elizabeth Park
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest
• Night game drive

Day 4: Drive To Bwindi National Park With A Community & Coffee Farm Tour En Route

After having an early breakfast at 7:30 am, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, driving through the scenic landscapes of Rukungiri and Kanungu districts.

Have an en-route stop in the local villages to explore coffee growing practices ranging from planting, growing, and maintenance to harvesting, and learn the traditional means people have been using to grow coffee for many years.

While on your coffee tour, you’ll be amazed to learn about the incredible cultural role of coffee seeds in strengthening friendships among people and families.

You retreat from the encounter and embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site boasting almost 50% of the 1,063 mountain gorillas in the world, 350 bird species counting the 23 Albertine endemics, 400 plant species, 10 primate species, and 120 mammal species counting forest elephants and buffaloes, though rarely seen.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs

Mid-range: Silver-back Lodge, Haven Lodge Buhoma

Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 745km or 4-5 hours

Activities & Services of the Day

• The scenic drive to Bwindi
• A community & coffee plantation tour

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation

After an early breakfast at around 6:30 am, you transfer to Buhoma Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters with your packed lunch for a memorable gorilla trekking adventure. You’ll start with a briefing at 8 am and get assigned the gorilla family to track. After that, embark on a relatively challenging trek in the misty forest for 2–8 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas.

On encountering the shy gentle giants, you spend one magical hour observing them communicating, feeding, and grooming, plus marveling at the sheer size of the silverback, the dominant male gorilla in the family, weighing 135–195 kg.

After the memorable encounter, return to the starting point to get your gorilla trekking certificate, enjoy, have your packed picnic lunch and depart for Lake Bunyonyi, the most magnificent lake in Uganda, holding 29 dazzling islands. You’ll drive (1-2 hours) through the beautiful terraced hills of Kigezi.

Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a tranquil boat cruise to explore some of the incredible islands. You can visit the famous Akampene Island (Punishment Island), where unmarried girls could be taken by their fathers to die of hunger or drown while trying to escape due to embarrassing their families. Retire from the activity and transfer to your lodge, relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort

Mid-range: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services:

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Evening boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Optional activities you can choose to do on this day include:

• Birding in the Bwindi Buhoma sector
• Cultural visit to Batwa and Bakiga communities around Bwindi.
• Swimming at Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Undertake Morning Village Walks & Transfer Back To Kampala

After a thrilling breakfast at around 7:30 am, you’ll undertake a memorable 2-hour walk in villages around Lake Bunyonyi, the 2^nd deepest lake in Uganda (over 900m). While on the walk, you’ll have the opportunity to get a close encounter with the local people in their homes and gardens, thus making your Uganda safari adventure superb.

You can visit Batwa community villages, where you’ll be introduced to their amazing traditional forest life, as well as visit the schools around and interact with the school-going children. Retreat from the activity and transfer to Kampala, a 473km (7-8 hour) drive passing through striking landscapes of southwestern Uganda.

You stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and then at the Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for photo shoots and getting memorabilia for your Uganda safari as you go back home.

The highlight of the day was the Lake Bunyonyi community walk

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Activities & Services:

• Village walks at Lake Bunyonyi
• Transfer to Kampala
• Lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center
• Another stop at the Equator

End of the 6-Day Uganda Safari Tour

6 Days Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Inclusions

• Full-time English professional safari driver-guide
• 4×4 safari van or 4×4 Safari land cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing with functional A/C
• Full-board accommodation
• Gorilla trekking permit fees
• Boat cruise fees
• Wi-Fi Internet on board the safari vehicle
• Bottled water

6 Days Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Exclusions

• International & domestic flight fees
• Visa fees
• Laundry services
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities and tips
• Other beverages/drinks
• Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above

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