This carefully crafted safari combines Uganda's most famous national parks and wildlife experiences. From the thunderous Murchison Falls and chimpanzee-rich Kibale Forest to the mountain gorillas of Bwindi and the wildlife-filled savannahs of Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, primates, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming adventure, transfer to your hotel in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel, enjoy views of Lake Victoria, or recover from your international journey. This day is reserved for rest and preparation before beginning your safari through Uganda's spectacular national parks.
Entebbe
Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Mid-Range: Hotel Noesis
Budget: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
Dinner
After breakfast, depart Entebbe and head north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by a ranger, walk through the sanctuary while observing white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile dramatically forces its way through a narrow gorge. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rise early for a morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and leopards. The park's open savannah provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Expect sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species along the riverbanks.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and travel southwest towards Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive takes you through beautiful countryside landscapes, tea plantations, traditional villages, and rolling hills. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains as you approach Fort Portal. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing in preparation for chimpanzee trekking.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, proceed to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Observe these fascinating primates as they feed, communicate, and interact in their natural habitat. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area known for birdlife, monkeys, butterflies, and medicinal plants. Enjoy a guided nature walk while learning about local conservation initiatives and community tourism projects.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out for an evening game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. The park's vast savannah grasslands provide stunning scenery and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, head out foe a game drive where wildlife is most active. Search for predators, large elephant herds, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species roaming the plains. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on an unforgettable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway is famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and over 600 bird species, making it one of Africa's best wildlife viewing experiences.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Keep your camera ready as you search for these unique predators resting in fig trees. Continue through beautiful landscapes towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing while preparing for the highlight of your safari — mountain gorilla trekking.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the dense rainforest with experienced rangers in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants. After lunch, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah park, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Lake Mburo National Park
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
Mid-Range: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Budget: Eagles Nest Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy an early morning walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This unique activity allows you to encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and other wildlife on foot while learning about the ecosystem. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs, and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast and Lunch
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