10 Days Best of Uganda Safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison falls national park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. On your way, you will be able see the beautiful mother nature that Uganda has and the different lifestyles that the people in the area have. Check in, have dinner and slumber at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Nile Safari lodge/Anyandwe house/Paraa safari lodge/Chobe safari lodge

Mid-range package: Pakuba safari lodge/Bamboo village lodge/Murchison River lodge/Twiga safari lodge

Budget package: Fort Murchison/Heritage safari lodge/Gipil and Labongo

Day 2: Early morning game drive and afternoon boat ride at the bottom of the falls

After breakfast you will go for a morning game drive where you will be able to spot the amazing wildlife that includes crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, and so many others. Have lunch and prepare for an afternoon boat ride at the bottom of the falls. After have dinner and retire to bed at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Nile Safari lodge/Anyandwe house/Paraa safari lodge/Chobe safari lodge

Mid-range package: Pakuba safari lodge/Bamboo village lodge/Murchison River lodge/Twiga safari lodge

Budget package: Fort Murchison/Heritage safari lodge/Gipil and Labongo

Day 3: Visit the top of the falls and transfer to Kibale National Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, visit the top of the falls where you will be able to see the most powerful falls in the world and after proceed to Kibale National Park. On your way to the park, you will pass through traditional villages and if time allows you will visit the famous historical cave of Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru where you will learn more about the history and myths surrounding this place then proceed to the lodge to relax for the evening and enjoy your dinner at the lodge. Approx. 253km.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Primate lodge/Ndali lodge/Turaco tree tops

Mid-range package: Rubalika safari lodge /Turaco tree tops

Budget package: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga safari lodge/Chimpanzee capital lodge

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon nature walk in the Bigodi swamp

In the morning your guide will take you to the briefing center where you will be briefed on the dos and don’ts of the exercise. After you will embark on the chimpanzee trekking and after when you meet the chimpanzees you will be allowed one hour with the chimpanzees to be able to observe their behaviors, way of life among others. In the afternoon after lunch, you will go for a nature walk in the Bigodi swamp where you will be able to spot different swamp life and some primate species like the white colobus monkeys.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Primate lodge/Ndali lodge/Turaco tree tops

Mid-range package: Rubalika safari lodge /Turaco tree tops

Budget package: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga safari lodge/Chimpanzee capital lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and an afternoon boat ride

In the morning after breakfast early you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have a scenic view of beautiful vegetation and landscapes and on arrival check into your lodge. After lunch, go for an afternoon boat ride on the Kazinga channel where you will be able to spot a variety of different mammal species and water animals and different bird species on the Kazinga channel. After proceed to the lodge to rest.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Buffalo Safari lodge/Kataala lodge /Mweya safari lodge/Aardvark

Mid-range package: Elephant hub lodge/Engagi lodge/Twins lakes lodge

Budget package: Bush lodge/Engiri game lodge and campsite/Songbird safari lodge.

Day 6: Morning game drive and a visit to Kataala Women’s group

Early in the morning you will go for an early morning game drive and later return to the lodge for breakfast or alternatively carry packed breakfast. After return to the lodge and prepare for a visit to the Kataala women’s group that does craft work to sustain their lives like using elephant dung to make papers they use to make greeting cards, book covers among others on site. After the activity return to the lodge and rest.

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Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Buffalo Safari lodge/Kataala lodge /Mweya safari lodge/Aardvark

Mid-range package: Elephant hub lodge/Engagi lodge/Twins lakes lodge

Budget package: Bush lodge/Engiri game lodge and campsite/Songbird safari lodge.

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi National Park via Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning after breakfast, embark on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On your way you will enjoy the scenic views of vegetation and landscapes. Enroute go for a game drive in the Ishasha sector which is famous for its climbing lions and other wildlife. After proceed to Bwindi and on arrival you will check in at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla leisure lodge/Volcanoes gorilla lodge/Sanctuary retreat.

Mid-range package: Mahogany springs/Gorilla leisure lodge/4 gorilla lodge

Budget package: Ride for a woman/Bwindi guest house/Rushaga gorilla Havens lodge/Rushaga gorilla lodge.

Day 8: Gorilla trekking and community visit

You will have an early morning breakfast and proceed to track the gorillas in the Bwindi Forest. You will be guided by the rangers on the rules and regulations for tracking the gorillas and in the afternoon after lunch you can choose to visit the Batwa community or to rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation

Luxury package: Mihingo safari lodge

Mid-range package: Rwakobo safari lodge/Mpogo safari lodge/Arcadia lodge

Budget package: Eagles nest/Leopard Rest camp/Rwonyo rest camp

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Game Cycling or an afternoon nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park.

In the morning after breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and on arrival you will check into your lodge and later in the afternoon you will be accompanied by the park ranger whether in a nature walk or when cycling through while enjoying nature and spotting of wildlife like zebras among others. Retire for day and prepare for departure to Entebbe the next day.

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:

Luxury package: Mihingo safari lodge

Mid-range package: Rwakobo safari lodge/Mpogo safari lodge/Arcadia lodge

Budget package: Eagles nest/Leopard Rest camp/Rwonyo rest camp

Day 10: Transfer back to Kampala

In the morning after breakfast, you will begin your journey to return to Kampala and will have your lunch enroute in Mbarara and then proceed to Kampala/ Entebbe for your departure flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Have a wonderful experience.

What’s included

• Ground transport
• Accommodation and all meals
• An English-speaking driver guide
• All safari activities excluding the optional
• Gorilla trekking permits
• Chimpanzee trekking permits
• Bottled water
• All relevant government taxes

What’s excluded

• Alcoholic drinks
• Costs on telephone calls
• Travel Insurance
• Tipping done to guides, drivers, waiters and others
• Extra accommodation fees
• Additional activities (optional)
• Anything not mentioned in itinerary