9 Day Uganda Safari
This 8-day Uganda safari combines thrilling savannah game drives, exciting boat cruises, and unforgettable primate encounters for a complete African adventure. Beginning in Entebbe, the journey takes you north to Murchison Falls National Park, where you track rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, explore vast savannahs teeming with lions, elephants, giraffes, and enjoy a cruise along the Nile to the base of the powerful falls. From here, you travel south to Kibale Forest, the “primate capital,” for a magical chimpanzee trekking experience and a community visit at Bigodi Wetland. The adventure continues in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rich wildlife and the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. Early morning game drives in the Kasenyi Plains offer excellent chances of spotting lions and other predators. Finally, the highlight of the safari awaits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you trek into the dense rainforest to encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The journey ends with a return to Entebbe or Kigali, enriched with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly
welcomed by your driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time,
you may choose to relax at your hotel or explore Entebbe town.
Optional activities include visiting the Entebbe Botanical Gardens,
the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, or a sunset boat cruise on
Lake Victoria. Overnight in Entebbe.
Accommodation: Airport guest house
Meal plan: Dinner
After breakfast, you will drive northwards with a stop at Ziwa Rhino
Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda to see wild rhinos. Here you
will enjoy guided rhino tracking on foot before continuing to
Murchison Falls National Park. Have stop for lunch. In the park,
visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a
narrow gorge, creating a powerful cascade. Continue to your lodge
for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Chobe safari lodge/Paara safari lodge (Luxury)
- Entikko safari lodge/ Twiga safari Lodge(Mid- range)
- Global village/ Fort Murchison tent( Budget)
Meal plan: Lunch& Dinner
Rise early for a game drive across the northern savannah of
Murchison Falls, where you may encounter lions, elephants,
giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, oribi, and possibly leopards. Return
for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on
the Nile to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles,
elephants, and abundant birdlife such as kingfishers and African
fish eagles. For the adventurous, you can hike up to the top of the
falls for panoramic views.
Accommodation:
- Chobe safari lodge/Paara safari lodge (Luxury)
- Entikko safari lodge/ Twiga safari Lodge(Mid- range)
- Global village/ Fort Murchison tent( Budget)
Meal plan: Lunch& Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a long but scenic drive
southwards. Travel through traditional homesteads, tea
plantations, and the Albertine Rift Valley, with occasional wildlife
sightings along the way. Arrive in Kibale Forest National Park,
renowned as the “primate capital of the world.” Settle into your
lodge nestled in the forest or overlooking crater lakes.
Accommodation: Kibale frorest camp/Kibale tourist lodge/Kibale
guest cottages.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a
briefing and begin your chimpanzee trek. Accompanied by
experienced rangers, track these playful primates and spend an
hour observing them feed, groom, and vocalize. Other primates
like red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and vervet monkeys
may also be seen. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a
community conservation project famous for birding, including the
great blue turaco, and cultural encounters with local people.
Accommodation: Kibale frorest camp/Kibale tourist lodge/Kibale
guest cottages.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park,
Uganda’s most diverse savannah park. En route, enjoy crater lake
views and the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in time
for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga
Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake George and Lake
Edward. Here, see huge concentrations of hippos, crocodiles,
buffaloes, elephants, and abundant waterbirds. Later, enjoy an
evening game drive before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation :
- Budget : Pumba safari cottages/Simba safari camp/ Tembo safari lodge
- Mid- range: Elephant hob lodge/Engazi game lodge/Bush lodge/ Ihamba lodge
- Luxury: Mweya safari lodge/Buffalo safari lodge/Katara lodge/ Ishasha wilderness camp/ Kyambura game lodge
Wake up early for a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where lions
are often spotted hunting Uganda kobs. Expect elephants,
buffaloes, warthogs, and hyenas as well. Return for breakfast
before driving south through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, known
as the “Switzerland of Africa,” with rolling hills and terraced farms.
Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of
the world’s mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Rushaga safari lodge/Buhoma lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a
briefing and allocation of gorilla families. Accompanied by rangers,
trek through dense rainforest, sometimes steep terrain, until you
encounter the gorillas. Once found, spend an unforgettable hour
observing them feed, groom, and interact. Return to the lodge for
lunch,in the afternoon go for batwa cultural experience.
Accommodation: Rushaga safari lodge/Buhoma lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will then begin your journey back to Entebbe
(8–9 hrs) depending on your flight arrangements. Stop at the
Equator for photography and souvenirs if returning via Kampala
Accommodation: No available
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation on full board
- Transportation in a safari Vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Bottled Drinking water
- All park entry fees
- All government taxes
- Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- International flights& domestic flights
- Visas
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any thing not mentioned above
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