Valverde 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

Hotel or Airport Pickup, and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with an Evening Game Drive

Hotel or Airport Pickup, and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with an Evening Game Drive

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Entebbe Airport and drive you toward Lake Mburo National Park. This small but wildlife-rich park lies along the western route and is home to zebras, impalas, elands, buffalo, hippos, many birds, and occasional leopards.
Upon arrival, check in and head out for an afternoon game drive before settling in at the lodge.

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
Accommodation:
Mpogo Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Walking Safari at Mburo & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth with Game Drive

Morning Walking Safari at Mburo & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth with Game Drive

After an early breakfast, you’ll head out for a guided bush walk in Lake Mburo with an armed ranger. Expect close-up views of zebras, giraffes, elands, topi, buffalo, and more, plus optional climbs to hilltops for scenic views. Return for checkout and drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving for lunch before an afternoon game drive with chances of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and antelopes.
After the drive, you’ll return to the lodge for a relaxed evening and overnight.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Afternoon Boat Trip along the Kazinga Channel

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Afternoon Boat Trip along the Kazinga Channel

After an early morning breakfast, you’ll head to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking, with chances to spot monkeys, baboons, and diverse birdlife along the trail.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. Later, enjoy a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, offering outstanding views of hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and numerous birds, before returning to the lodge to relax and unwind.

Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
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)

Day 4

Morning Game Drive, then head to Ishasha sector before a Transfer to Bwindi Forest

Morning Game Drive, then head to Ishasha sector before a Transfer to Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, spotting elephants, Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, and more. Return to the lodge to check out, then drive to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions, which are seen about 70% of the time.
From Ishasha, continue onward to Bwindi National Park, arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
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

Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, proceed to the rangers’ post for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. Enter Bwindi Forest for your gorilla adventure; trekking time and terrain vary with the gorillas’ movements, and once a group is located, you’ll spend an hour observing these gentle giants. Afterward, return to the lodge, check out, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy a canoe ride while birdwatching for species such as kingfishers, malachite sunbirds, weavers, and herons among the lake’s 29 scenic islands.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Entebbe Airport to catch flight Back Home

Transfer to Entebbe Airport to catch flight Back Home

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, taking in the stunning views of Lake Bunyonyi’s picturesque islands. Afterwards, begin your return journey to Entebbe Airport, stopping for lunch along the way and a visit to the Equator line at Kayabwe for memorable photos and the opportunity to purchase local crafts.
Continue the drive, arriving in the late afternoon or evening for your airport drop-off and departure.

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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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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.