This safari combines Uganda's finest wildlife and primate experiences in one unforgettable adventure. From tracking rhinos on foot and cruising the Nile River to trekking chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, every day offers a unique experience. The itinerary follows Uganda's most efficient safari circuit, ensuring comfort while maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from African Ibis Adventures. Following a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, enjoy views of Lake Victoria, or take a short walk around the area. This rest day helps you recover from jet lag and prepare for the exciting wildlife adventure ahead.
Entebbe
Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Mid-Range: Hotel Noesis
Budget: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
Dinner
After an early breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Walk through the sanctuary with a ranger and observe white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow seven-meter gorge before plunging dramatically below. Continue 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
After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive through the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and leopards. The early morning hours provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. 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 to Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive passes through rural villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills. Enjoy lunch en route and several photography stops. Upon arrival in Fort Portal, admire the stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains before proceeding to your lodge. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the chimpanzee trekking experience scheduled for the following day.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, report to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Follow experienced ranger guides through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Once located, spend time observing their fascinating behavior and interactions. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area rich in birdlife and primates. Enjoy a guided nature walk while learning about local conservation initiatives and the wetland ecosystem.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and other wildlife species that inhabit the savannah grasslands. As the sun sets over the plains, enjoy spectacular photography opportunities before returning 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, large herds of buffaloes, elephants, and various antelope species. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This famous waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and offers incredible opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species at close range.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, transfer through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, proceed for a gorilla trekking briefing and begin your search for a habituated gorilla family. The trek may take several hours, but the reward of spending one hour with mountain gorillas is truly unforgettable. Later, return to your lodge for relaxation and celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This unique experience allows you to observe zebras, giraffes, impalas, and other wildlife on foot while learning about the park's ecosystem. After the walk, begin your journey back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs, and souvenir shopping before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast and Lunch
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