You will be warmly welcomed by our guide when you arrive at Entebbe and then taken to your booked accommodation to rest and settle in. After that, if there is enough time, you will go for a shoebill visit to see this rare bird in its natural home.
Accommodation options: Hotel No 5 (luxury), Admas Hotel (Mid-range), Via Via Hotel (Budget)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa for Rhino Trekking, Top of the Falls Visit.
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk where you can see rhinos up close in their natural home. This is a great chance to learn about these rare animals and take some photos. After the rhino trek, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls. Here, you can enjoy the amazing views of the powerful waterfall and the beautiful landscape around it. It’s a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty of the area.
Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge(luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget)
Day3: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River.
After breakfast, you will go on a morning game drive to see many wild animals in their natural home. In the afternoon, you will take a calm boat cruise on the Nile River. During the cruise, you can watch animals coming to the water and enjoy the beautiful views along the river. It is a great way to see the park and its wildlife during the day.
Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge(luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget)
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
After breakfast we transfer towards Kibale Forest NP as we continue our 10 days Uganda Safari. It’s a long drive with our target to have lunch in Fort portal. A punctuation of stopovers at sceneries like the Rift valley escarpment on Lake Albert – typical African village setup in the far countryside and tea plantations along the drive offer us chances of stretching. Then we check in late afternoon to an area with an amazing display of primates and lovely scenery.
Accommodation options: Chimpundu Lodge(luxury), Isunga Lodge (Mid-range), Nkuruba Lodge (Budget)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.
Head into the forest of the Primate city of Kibale in the morning for chimpanzee trekking, the first great ape you will meet during this 10 days Uganda wildlife safari. Kibale Forest national park is a rainy forest and a home to over 1500 Chimpanzees. During the trek you have the chance to see the chimps close up and capture shots of our closet cousins in the jungle in there frenzy exciting moods as they are grooming, building relationships, bringing up young ones, think and sharing food, plus rare bird species following them. In the forest 9 different species of Monkeys are found so you have chances of seeing red colobus, red tailed monkey and bush babies on a great day. Afterwards we transfer to the lodge by Queen Elizabeth NP via the crater lakes region.
Accommodation options: Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury), Elephant Hab Lodge (Mid-range), Pumba Safari Cottages(Budget)
Day 6: Morning Safari and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Start your day with an early morning breakfast before heading out on an exciting safari through Queen Elizabeth National Park. As the sun rises, enjoy the chance to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. After the game drive, continue your adventure with a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species up close.
Accommodation options: Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury), Elephant Hab Lodge (Mid-range), Pumba Safari Cottages(Budget)
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi National Park via Ishasah Sector.
After breakfast we start the adventurous journey down to the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP. The road goes through the park and if we are lucky we see elephants, monkeys, beautiful birds or even lions along the way. We then head into Ishasha for a game-drive to search for Ishasha’s famous tree-climbing lions. After lunch the journey continues to Bwindi mountains.
Accommodation options: Buhoma Lodge(luxury), Buhoma Haven Lodge(Mid-range), Buhoma Community Rest Camp(Budget)
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Day and afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for evening relaxation by the lake.
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will begin your trek through the forest in search of the mountain gorillas. Once you find them, you will spend a special hour watching them in their natural home. After the trek, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can relax by the lake and enjoy the peaceful evening.
Accommodation options: Birdnest Resort(luxury), Arcadia Lodge(Mid-range), Bunyonyi Eco Resort(Budget)
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for evening game drive.
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park, passing through rolling hills and local villages. On arrival, you will check in and later head out for an evening game drive. This drive gives you a chance to see animals like zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and more as they move through the open savannah. The peaceful views and setting sun make this a lovely way to end the day.
Accommodation options: Mihingo Lodge(luxury), Rwakobo Rock(Mid-range), Eagles Nest Mburo(Budget)
Day 10: Morning safari walk and transfer to Entebbe via the Equator for evening flight.
After an early breakfast, you will go for a morning safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can see wildlife up close and enjoy the fresh morning air. After the walk, you will start your journey back to Entebbe. On the way, you will stop at the Equator for photos and a short break. You will arrive in Entebbe in time for your evening flight. If your flight is late at night or the next day, there is an option to spend the night in Entebbe.