8-Day Uganda's Famous Wilderness Safari

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

Airport pick - city tour

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met and warmly welcomed by our professional driver/guide, who will transfer you to Kampala. After check-in and some time to refresh, begin a guided Kampala city tour, exploring some of the city’s highlights and cultural attractions.

Visit key landmarks such as the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Royal Tombs, and the Old Kampala area, depending on your interests and available time. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue exploring the vibrant streets, markets and cultural sites of Uganda’s capital city.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibale National Park

Drive early from Kampala city through the scenic tea plantation to Fort Portal (Western part of Uganda), where you will stop for lunch.
Continue to Kibale National Park, which is particularly alluring to nature lovers known for its excellent chimp tracking and birding, with the highest concentration of primates in East Africa - chimps, vervet, red-tailed, L’Hoestand blue monkeys.
Go for an afternoon primate walk to Kanyanchu river camp, the most popular walk in the park. It highlights a collection of flora and fauna within the forest.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking - queen elizabeth national park

After an early breakfast, proceed to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in the rainforest. Trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities while enjoying the opportunity to encounter other primates, birds and diverse forest vegetation.

After the chimpanzee trek, return for lunch and some time to relax.

In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and community walk. Explore the wetland’s rich biodiversity and look out for monkeys, birds, butterflies and other wildlife. The walk also provides an opportunity to interact with the local community and learn about their way of life.

Later, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the scenic drive through the beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, enjoy dinner and spend the night.

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:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, antelopes and other wildlife. The cool morning hours offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax.

In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the park’s highlights. Look out for large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, as well as elephants, buffaloes and numerous species of water birds along the shores.

After the cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit lake katwe salt mining center

After breakfast, visit Lake Katwe, a historic salt-mining area in the Queen Elizabeth region. Explore the traditional salt pans and learn about the local salt-mining techniques that have been practiced by the community for generations.

During the visit, interact with local salt miners and learn about their daily activities, the challenges they face and the importance of salt mining to the local community. Enjoy the opportunity to take photographs and appreciate the unique landscape surrounding the crater lake.

After the visit, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. The afternoon can be spent at leisure or enjoying an optional activity before dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and depart Queen Elizabeth National Park for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of southwestern Uganda, passing through rolling hills, local communities, tea plantations and picturesque landscapes.

Continue towards Bwindi, enjoying the changing scenery as you approach the lush forests and mountainous terrain. Upon arrival in Bwindi, proceed to your lodge where lunch will be served.

After lunch, check in and have time to relax and unwind as you prepare for the following day's gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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 Mist Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla tracking experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an unforgettable gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend a memorable time observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax.

In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community and learn about their rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Experience their traditional music and dance, hear stories about their ancestral connection with the forest, and interact with members of the community.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Mist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to kampala

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Kampala. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing through rolling hills, local communities and countryside.

En route, make a stop at the Equator at Kayabwe, where you will enjoy lunch and have time to take photographs at the Equator monument. You may also explore the souvenir shops and purchase locally made crafts and gifts.

After lunch, continue your journey to Kampala. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to airport for departure, marking the end of your safari.

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)

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