7-Day Gorillas, Wildlife & Nile Falls Mid-Range Safari

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

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls NP

Touch down at Entebbe International Airport. Your guide will meet you and set off northwest toward Murchison Falls National Park via the Masindi/Paraa road. After the drive, check in at a mid-range lodge near the Nile. Take a break from travel with a relaxing dinner and a restful night at the lodge, preparing you for the adventure ahead.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ikorom Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Begin with an early safari drive across the park in search of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, and possibly lions or hyenas. In the afternoon, board a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls, where the river forces through a narrow gorge, creating a spectacular waterfall. Expect hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Ikorom Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Arrival & Evening Relaxation

Depart Murchison after breakfast and head southwest toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route traverses scenic countryside and rural communities, transitioning from riverside plains to savannah grasslands. Arrive at your lodge, either inside or at the edge of the park, by evening. Prepare for wildlife viewing the next day.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Elizabeth NP – Savanna Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise Queen

Morning game drive across Kasenyi or other plains, where kobs, buffaloes, elephants, and possibly lions roam. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel — perhaps witnessing hippos, crocodiles, water-birds, elephants, and buffaloes coming to drink. The diversity of habitats makes this a wildlife-rich day.

Main Destination:

Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, drive toward southwestern Uganda, through rolling highlands and terraced hills, eventually reaching the foothills of the forest region. Check in at your lodge close to the forest boundary. Use the evening for rest and briefing before the primate trek.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Begin with an early briefing before entering Bwindi’s ancient rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family. Trekking through the dense vegetation is physically engaging but deeply rewarding hour spent observing gorillas is one of Africa’s most intimate wildlife encounters. After the trek, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a tranquil highland lake surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with picturesque islands. Spend the evening relaxing at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi – Return to Entebbe

Wake to the serene beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, where mist lingers between the islands. Enjoy optional canoeing, village walks, or simply unwind while taking in the breathtaking views. After a relaxed morning, begin the journey back to Entebbe, stopping at viewpoints and craft markets as time permits. Arrive in Entebbe for your outbound flight, closing your safari with memories of gorillas, wildlife, dramatic waterfalls, and Uganda’s enchanting landscapes.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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