Valverde Safaris

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$4,411 to $4,532 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival in Entebbe – Airport Pick-Up & Lodge Transfer

Arrival in Entebbe – Airport Pick-Up & Lodge Transfer

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari guide will meet you and provide a warm welcome to Uganda. After assistance with your luggage, transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe for a relaxed start to the journey.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a leisurely evening at the lodge or take time to settle in and prepare for the exciting wildlife, primate and cultural experiences ahead. This evening is also a good time to meet your guide and discuss the safari schedule.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Jet Villas Entebbe
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Boat Cruise & Game Drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Boat Cruise & Game Drive

After breakfast, leave Entebbe for Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying changing scenery and views of rural Uganda along the way. On arrival, take a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, watching for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the shoreline.

Later, head out on a game drive across the park’s savannah landscapes, with opportunities to spot zebras, impalas, buffaloes and other wildlife before returning to your lodge. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the park as the day comes to an end.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Nature Walk in Lake Mburo – Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Nature Walk in Lake Mburo – Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Begin the morning with a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, experiencing the park on foot and appreciating its landscapes and wildlife from a closer perspective. After the walk, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, travelling through the scenic countryside of southwestern Uganda.

As the landscape changes toward the forested highlands, prepare for the highlight of your safari: an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

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

Activities:
Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Batwa Cultural Visit

Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Batwa Cultural Visit

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek through the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family and enjoy a memorable encounter in their natural habitat.

Later, visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional connection with the forest and culture. Return to your accommodation for a well-earned evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
Gorilla tracking & Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha – Game Drive

Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha – Game Drive

Leave Bwindi after breakfast and travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park via the scenic Ishasha sector. Watch for wildlife during your journey through this renowned area, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Continue into Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy a late afternoon game drive, exploring the park as wildlife becomes active. Keep your camera ready as you explore Ishasha, making this a memorable transition from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Start the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring its wildlife-rich plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and other species.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where the shores attract hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and birdlife. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth. A morning game drive and afternoon river cruise offer two ways to experience the park’s wildlife and scenery.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Scenic Transfer to Kibale NP & Bigodi Community Experience

Scenic Transfer to Kibale NP & Bigodi Community Experience

After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy a scenic transfer to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, experience an immersive Bigodi community visit, offering insight into local life, traditions and the natural environment surrounding Kibale.

Meet local people, learn about the community’s way of life and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere around the forest before your primate adventure. Relax at your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful forest setting.

Main Destination:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Activities:
Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience in Kibale

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience in Kibale

Enjoy a chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park. After the briefing, enter the lush forest with trackers in search of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Spending time observing chimpanzees in the rainforest makes this a memorable highlight of your Uganda safari. Along the trail, enjoy close wildlife observation amid the sounds and atmosphere of the tropical rainforest, creating a memorable primate safari.

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
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to the Majestic Murchison Falls National Park & Evening Game Drive

Transfer to the Majestic Murchison Falls National Park & Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Kibale National Park with a journey to the majestic Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, settle into the park area before heading out for a game drive.

As the day cools, explore the wildlife-rich surroundings and look for elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes and other species. The journey connects two important wildlife destinations and builds anticipation for the following day’s game drive, Nile boat safari and visit to the falls.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Early Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari & Visit the Top Of Murchison Falls

Early Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari & Visit the Top Of Murchison Falls

Rise early for a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, exploring the savannah in search of wildlife during the cooler morning hours. Later, enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls, with opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles and birdlife along the riverbanks.

Afterwards, visit the Top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile forcing its way through a narrow gorge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking

Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls National Park and travel toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Track southern white rhinos and learn more about their conservation.

After the activity, continue your journey back to Entebbe, marking the end of your 11-day Uganda safari. This final day brings your journey full circle, from Uganda’s southern wildlife landscapes to the northern savannah and back to Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 Valverde Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.