Valverde Safaris

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$4,978 to $5,114 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 Transfer

Arrival in Entebbe & Airport Transfer

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari guide will welcome you to Uganda and assist with your transfer to a lodge in Entebbe. Settle in and relax after your journey, preparing for the wildlife and primate experiences ahead. If you arrive early, enjoy some free time before your 11-day Uganda safari begins its journey into the countryside.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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

Travel from Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park through Uganda’s scenic countryside. On arrival, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, looking for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the shoreline. Later, explore the savannah on a game drive in search of zebras, impalas, buffaloes and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for the evening.

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:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon 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

Nature Walk in Lake Mburo & Transfer to Bwindi

Begin with a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by an experienced ranger. Discover the park’s wildlife, vegetation and landscapes from a closer perspective before travelling through southwestern Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your lodge near the designated gorilla trekking sector, settle in and prepare for the following day’s mountain gorilla encounter.

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:
  • Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
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

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. After a briefing, enter the rainforest with experienced park guides and trackers to search for a habituated gorilla family. Spend up to one hour observing the gorillas after locating them, then enjoy a Batwa cultural experience exploring the community’s heritage and historical connection with the forest before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early morning gorilla tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk
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

Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha

Leave Bwindi after breakfast and travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. Continue to your lodge in the Queen Elizabeth area and, depending on arrival time and conditions, enjoy a game drive before settling in for the evening.

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:
  • Afternoon game drive (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 Cruise

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a morning game drive across its wildlife-rich plains, looking for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and lions. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its hippos, crocodiles and abundant waterbirds. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the water before returning to your lodge after a rewarding day in one of Uganda’s best-known national parks.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon 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

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community Experience

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community Experience

Travel from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale National Park through western Uganda’s scenic countryside. On arrival, explore the Bigodi Wetland area and experience local community life, learning about traditions, livelihoods and conservation around the forest. Discover the wetland’s natural surroundings and look out for birds and primates before returning to your lodge to relax ahead of tomorrow’s chimpanzee tracking adventure.

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:
  • Afternoon nature hike/walk
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 in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

Enjoy guided chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, one of Uganda’s leading destinations for observing wild chimpanzees. After a briefing, enter the tropical rainforest with experienced trackers to search for a habituated chimpanzee community. Observe their behaviour in their natural habitat and look out for other primates and forest birds along the trails before returning to your lodge after this memorable primate experience.

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:
  • Early morning 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 Murchison Falls National Park & Evening Game Drive

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Evening Game Drive

Depart Kibale National Park and travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying views of Uganda’s countryside and rural communities along the way. After arriving and checking in at your lodge, head out for a game drive if time permits. Explore the savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and lions as you prepare for the following day’s wildlife and Nile River experiences.

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:
  • Afternoon game drive (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

Game Drive, Victoria Nile Boat Safari & Top of Murchison Falls

Game Drive, Victoria Nile Boat Safari & Top of Murchison Falls

Begin with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife across the savannah. Later, enjoy a boat safari on the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile forcing its way through a narrow rocky gorge before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon 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

Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe

Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and travel towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience on foot. Learn about southern white rhinos and the conservation efforts protecting them in Uganda. After the activity, continue to Entebbe through the countryside, arriving at Entebbe International Airport for your departure or transferring to your hotel to conclude your 11-day Uganda wildlife safari.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Activities:
  • Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
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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Disclaimer

  • 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.