Highlights of Uganda Safari
Safari Description:
Spend your vacation exploring the highlights of Uganda and discover the very best this incredible country has to offer. Explore the beautiful national parks in search for Chimpanzees and Gorillas where close–up encounters with these remarkable primates will leave a lasting imprint on your mind. Enjoy boat cruises to along with game drives to experience the nature from different angles.
Safari Highlights:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch; Murchison National Park & boat cruise; Kibale National Park for chimp tracking; Bigodi Swamp; Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga boat cruise; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorilla trekking
Main Attractions:
Map & Short Itinerary:
Day 1 Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
Day 2&3 Paraa Safari Lodge Murchison Falls
Day 4&5 Turaco Treetops
Day 6&7 Park View Safari Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8&9 Mahogony Springs Lodge Bwindi
Day 10 Mihingo Lodge Lake Mburo
Day 11 End of safari at Entebbe/Kampala
Length | 11 days |
Safari Type | Group Safari |
Price From | US$ 4585 |
Countries | Uganda |
Accommodation | Accommodation |
Group Size | Maximum 12 people |
Single Supplement | Yes |
Please Note | Subject to availability of accommodation |
Departures | Set Departure Dates |
Departure Dates:
202301 September | 04 October | 07 November | 11 December | 14 August | 17 September | 19 August | 26 December | 29 July
Comfort Level:
Accommodation Comfort |
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 Best Western Premier Garden Hotel, Entebbe
Arrive in Uganda, Meet and greet at Entebbe Airport from where you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the ay is spent at own leisure.
Day 2&3 Paraa Safari Lodge or similar, Murchison Falls
Our destination from Entebbe takes us to Murchison Falls. En–route visit the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch hosting the only wild rhinos in Uganda and home to around 19 southern white rhinos. From here, onward to the stunning Murchison Falls, located within one of Uganda’s oldest conservation areas. Murchison National Park is situated in the northern part of Albertine Rift Valley, where the massive Bunyoro Escarpment amalgamates into the enormous plains of land traditionally inhabited by the Acholi people.
On day 3, enjoy a morning game drive in the park searching for wildlife including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hartebeest and oribi. Continue to the launch site for a 3hour boat ride combined with a cheese and wine cruise. A highlight of any visit to Murchison Falls Conservation Area is the boat trip to view the magnificent Murchison Falls. Hippos and crocodiles are abundant and you will see plenty of game and bird life. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an evening game drive.
Day 4&5 Turaco Treetops Lodge, Kibale – CHIMP TREKKING
Depart after an early breakfast, passing through verdant countryside and traditional homesteads and farms. Kibale Naional Park contains one of the loveliest and most varoed tracts of tropica;l forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grasslands and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau.
On day 5, trek mans closest genetic relative, the cheeky Chimpanzee on a trekking excursion in the Budongo Forest. Watch as they leap amongst the tree canopy or perhaps forage or relax on the forest floor. In the afternoon you will go for a guided walk in Bigodi Swamp to look for different bird species like the Shining Blue Kingfisher, the Blue Throated Roller and other rare species.
Day 6&7 Park View Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your journey continues as you enjoy a beautiful morning drive through the dramatic landscape of the Crater Lakes. In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, understandably, this National Park is Uganda’s most popular tourist destination with its diverse ecosystems from sprawling savanna, canopied and humid forests, to sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands.
Day 7: Enjoy a morning game drive to further enjoy this remarkable area and during the afternoon embark on a wonderful Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Day 8&9 Mahogany Lodge, Bwindi – GORILLA TREKKING
After breakfast, enjoy game viewing via Ishasha en–route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The next morning, enter the forest and start your Gorilla trek. This is sure to be one of the most memorable wildlife encounters you will have – be in awe of the size yet gentleness of a huge silverback; the familiarity of a gorilla hand compared to those of a human, the way the family interacts with each other and the playful, entertaining youngsters
Day 10 Mihingo lodge, Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park (approximately 4–5 hours’ drive). Enjoy a late afternoon boat cruise.
Day 11 Entebbe/Kampala
After breakfast, and a morning game drive you will depart Lake Mburo and drive to Kampala/Entebbe. Time permitting you can stop for curio shopping and a photo opportunity at the Equator.