9-Day Best of Uganda Safari Tour

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

Entebbe Arrival & Settle In

Upon arrival at Entebbe, enjoy a VIP airport meet and greet before a private transfer to The Boma. This boutique hotel provides a relaxing start to your safari on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Depending on your arrival time, optional activities like a Lake Victoria sunset cruise or a Mabamba Swamp tour to see the Shoebill stork are available for an extra cost. Settle in and prepare for your private overland journey through the Pearl of Africa starting tomorrow morning.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

The Boma Hotel

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kibale

After breakfast, meet your private guide for the drive from Entebbe to Kibale National Park. You will travel through vibrant villages and lush tea plantations before arriving at Isunga Lodge, positioned on the edge of the forest. Your stay here is on a full-board basis, including a delicious dinner at the lodge. This region is the primate capital of the world, and you’ll spend the evening listening to the sounds of the tropical rainforest from your private cottage.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

Dedicate today to the primates of Kibale. The primary activity is trekking wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Please note that chimpanzee trekking permits are an optional extra and not included in the tour price. Other optional afternoon activities include a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary or a birding forest hike (at an extra cost). Return to Isunga Lodge for a second night of forest tranquility and full-board hospitality.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Leave the forest behind as you drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey offers spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains. You will arrive at the stunning Katara Lodge, perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, in time for dinner. Your stay is on a full-board basis. This park is famous for its diverse ecosystems, and you may even spot wildlife from the lodge’s dramatic viewpoint overlooking the savanna and the park's crater lakes.

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:

Katara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Savanna Safaris & Game Drives

Enjoy a full day of savanna exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives to look for lions, elephants, and buffalo. For an extra cost, you can book an optional boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos and crocodiles. All meals are provided at Katara Lodge, where you can relax in your luxury cottage between drives. This park offers some of the most scenic wildlife photography opportunities in Uganda.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Katara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to the Impenetrable Forest

Today’s journey takes you from the savanna into the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions as you pass through the Ishasha sector. Your destination is the ultra-luxurious Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, one of the only camps located inside the park boundaries. Your stay here is fully inclusive of meals and selected drinks. This evening, enjoy the intimate atmosphere of the camp as you prepare for your upcoming 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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Forest Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mountain Gorilla Encounters

Spend two days in the heart of Bwindi, the highlight of your journey. Your trip includes the life-changing opportunity to trek the legendary mountain gorillas in their natural habitat alongside expert rangers. On days you aren't trekking, you can choose to enjoy guided forest walks or cultural community visits (optional costs apply). Relax at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp for two nights, where gourmet meals and selected drinks are included as you reflect on your incredible wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Forest Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Flight back to Entebbe

After a final breakfast in the forest, you will take a private transfer to the Kihihi airstrip. From here, you’ll board a scheduled domestic flight back to Entebbe, skipping the long drive and enjoying beautiful aerial views of the Ugandan countryside. Your safari concludes upon arrival at Entebbe Airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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