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Uganda · Safari
The journey
Embark on a 10-day Uganda wildlife safari through some of the country's most iconic parks and forests. Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy game drives and a boat ride at Murchison Falls National Park, and continue to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking and a visit to Bigodi Swamp. Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with a game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise, then head through Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for unforgettable gorilla trekking. Along the way, take in Uganda's green countryside, local homesteads, rolling hills, and the Equator stop before returning to Entebbe.
After lunch, you will head out for a boat ride to the bottom of the falls, where you will see how the water forces itself out of the rocks.
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Day by day
Our driver-guide will receive and welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe International Airport. He will transfer you to Entebbe Town, where he will drop you at your hotel and brief you on the history of Uganda as well as your safari. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Our driver will transfer you to Murchison Falls, driving northwest and passing through the famous Luwero Triangle before proceeding to Masindi via the Ziwa Rhino Project. You will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking, stop for lunch, and then continue on to Murchison Falls.
Early in the morning, you will go on a game drive around the northern banks of the River Nile. You will have great chances of spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, hartebeest, and a variety of bird species.
After lunch, you will head out for a boat ride to the bottom of the falls, where you will see how the water forces itself out of the rocks. You will also view hippos and other animals drinking from the riverbank. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Enjoy an African cup of coffee before the driver transfers you to Kibale National Park. Along the way, you will view local homesteads, green countryside, and local farms along the Albertine Rift escarpment. The journey takes about 7-8 hours, and you will check in at the hotel on arrival.
After breakfast, report to the headquarters for a briefing before entering the jungle to search for chimpanzees. The game rangers know where to find them, and once you find the chimpanzees, you will spend one hour with them.
Return for lunch, and after lunch head to Bigodi Swamp, which is well known as one of the best destinations for birds. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Your transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park will begin after breakfast. The driver will travel south through the Crater Lake area, where you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and rolling hills. You may also have a chance to spot animals from the road in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Take an African cup of coffee and head to the park for a game drive, with chances to see buffaloes, lions, and a variety of bird species.
Return to the lodge for lunch, then go for an exciting boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. During the boat ride, you will spot many animals such as hippos, buffaloes, and elephants drinking water. At the end of the day, return to the lodge.
Take African coffee and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking. You will pass through the Ishaha area, where you may see tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Take a cup of coffee and report to the headquarters for a briefing from the game rangers. You should carry a packed lunch from the lodge, enough drinking water, and trekking equipment.
Enter the jungle and begin the trek. After finding the gorilla family, you will spend one hour with the gorillas and then return to the lodge.
After breakfast, our driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Entebbe. You will have a stopover in Mbarara Town for lunch and then continue to the Uganda Equator for photo stops.
On arrival in Kampala, the driver will either drop you at the hotel or at Entebbe International Airport for your journey home.
Where this trip takes you
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The route
The fine print
Essentials:
Footwear:
Gear and Accessories
Toiletries and Personal Care
Documents and Essentials
1. Entry Requirements
2. Health & Safety
3. Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tracking Guidelines
These are the highlights of your trip - but they come with rules:
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi:
Chimp Trekking in Kibale:
4. Weather & Best Times to Visit
5. Transportation & Roads
6. Accommodation
7. Photography Tips
8. Cultural Awareness
Logistics
Your 10 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.
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