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The journey
Embark on a 9-day Uganda safari holiday through some of the country's most remarkable wildlife destinations, combining classic game viewing with unforgettable primate encounters. Explore Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi while enjoying game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, and gorilla trekking. Along the way, take in scenic countryside, tea plantations, crater lake regions, and cultural experiences that showcase Uganda's rich natural and human heritage.
At a glance
Day by day
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey while preparing for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe
Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
En route, enjoy scenic countryside views and optional stopovers such as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival, proceed for a visit to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile dramatically squeezes through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the park's savannah plains. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelope species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of the falls. Expect close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Return to the lodge for relaxation.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through tea plantations and crater lake regions.
Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge. Optional activities include a nature walk or a cultural visit to Bigodi village.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
Mid-range: Turaco Trees Tops
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Enjoy a chimpanzee trekking experience in their natural habitat.
After the trek, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.
Optional evening game drive or relaxation at the lodge.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Bush Lodge
Budget: Bush Lodge
Enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more.
In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense concentration of hippos and birdlife.
Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the scenic Ishasha sector, with an optional chance to spot tree-climbing lions.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge as you prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp
Begin your day with an early morning gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi.
Once the gorillas are located, you can spend up to one hour observing them, watching them feed, play, groom one another, and interact as a family. The experience is intimate, thrilling, and deeply memorable.
After the trek, start your return journey to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Gorilla trekking isn't just about seeing gorillas - it's about entering their world and experiencing Uganda's wild heart.
Options: canoeing, kayaking, village walk, and birdwatching.
Begin your day with an early morning breakfast and start your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe by road.
This day is primarily a travel and departure day, marking the end of your unforgettable Ugandan safari.
The route
The fine print
Airport transfer (pick-up and drop-off).
Private transport for 9 days in a well-modified 4x4 drive vehicle.
Fuel for 9 days.
Private English-speaking safari guide for 9 days.
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Private accommodation for 8 nights on full board.
All applicable government taxes and itinerary activities.
Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
Private transport for 4 days in a well-modified safari van
Fuel for 4 days
All gorilla permits
Private English-speaking safari guide for 4 days
Private mid-range accommodation for 3 nights on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Drinking water and fruits throughout the journey
All applicable government taxes
All park entrance fees
Rain jackets
Hat and shades
Good hiking shoes
Sun repellents
Long sleeves, pants, and stockings
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Kampala Road.
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