This safari takes you through Uganda's premier wildlife and primate destinations while including exciting adventure experiences and scenic landscapes. From the powerful Murchison Falls to the mountain gorillas of Bwindi and the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi, every day offers something unique and memorable.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Following a short briefing about your safari, spend the rest of the day relaxing and recovering from your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel's facilities, take a stroll along the shores of Lake Victoria, or simply unwind before your exciting safari adventure begins. Location: Entebbe Accommodation Options: Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe Mid-Range: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Budget: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe Meal Plan: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced rangers, walk through the sanctuary and observe rhinos in their natural habitat. Continue northwards with lunch along the way before entering Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the Top of the Falls and witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. 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
Wake up early for a game drive through the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, and leopards while enjoying the beautiful sunrise over the savannah. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. Expect sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species as you cruise towards the base of the falls.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and travel to Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive passes through traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling countryside. 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 the peaceful surroundings of Uganda's primate capital.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, proceed to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of chimpanzees. Observe these intelligent primates as they feed, communicate, and interact within their natural environment. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. The sanctuary is home to numerous bird species, monkeys, butterflies, and unique wetland vegetation, making it an excellent addition to your primate adventure.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an morning breakfast, you will then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kobs, and warthogs while enjoying spectacular views across the savannah. As the sun sets, return to your lodge 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
Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Search for predators and large herbivores across the park's vast plains. Return for lunch before enjoying an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This wildlife-rich waterway attracts large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless bird species, providing excellent photography opportunities throughout the excursion.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Spend time searching for these unique predators resting in fig trees before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the stunning forest scenery. Relax at your lodge while preparing for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure.
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 experience. Trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates. After lunch and some relaxation, enjoy a community visit where you will learn about local traditions, crafts, and daily life around Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most scenic lakes. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch overlooking the tranquil waters before embarking on a canoe excursion to explore some of the lake's famous islands. Learn about the history and culture of the local communities while enjoying breathtaking scenery. Spend the evening relaxing at your lakeside lodge.
Lake Bunyonyi
Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
Mid-Range: Birdnest Resort
Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This unique experience allows close encounters with zebras, giraffes, impalas, and other wildlife. After lunch, begin your journey back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before proceeding to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast and Lunch
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