Riso African Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, drive northwards with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for exciting rhino tracking. Continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Rise early for a thrilling game drive across the northern bank of the Nile. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Nile to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls, where the river squeezes through a narrow gorge. For adventure lovers, an optional hike to the top of the falls awaits.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Today you journey south through the Albertine Rift Valley with beautiful scenery, tea plantations, and crater lakes en route you will have a stopover for lunch along the way. Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its primates, and settle into your lodge for the night.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Head into the lush Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. The forest is also home to red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for birdwatchers and community interaction.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse and visited parks. Stop at the equator line in Kikorongo for memorable photos before entering the park. In the evening, enjoy a short game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi sector, known for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Later, take a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species thrive along the water shores.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest

Transfer to Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest

Drive through the scenic Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions after the game drive in ishasha you will have a stopover for lunch. Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest

This is the highlight of the safari – gorilla trekking. After a briefing at the park headquarters, venture deep into Bwindi’s dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants. In the evening, enjoy cultural entertainment by the Batwa community.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Entebbe airport

Transfer to Entebbe airport

Depending on your time, you will be transferred to the entebbe international airport to return home, you will have a stopover at the equator for lunch and photography then after proceed to the airport for your departure, marking the end of this incredible 8-day safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Riso African Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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