9-Day Uganda Wildlife Adventure

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

Warm Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

• Depending on your time of arrival, meet the on-arrival driver guide who will transfer you to Lake Victoria serene hotel as a start of your tour for your check-in, dinner and overnight. Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa has located approximately 30 km from Entebbe International Airport.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure to Queen Elizabeth NP

After your, breakfast you will be taken to Entebbe Airport Kajjansi airfield for a safari to Kasese (Queen Elizabeth N.P.)
The journey will take you about 2 hours to reach the Kasese airstrip.
Upon arrival in Kasese, you will be picked up from the airstrip by a representative of the tour operator heading to your accommodation, Mweya Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Mweya peninsula.
Watch wildlife from your private verandah and fall asleep to the roaring of lions on the distant savannah. This truly is Africa!

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)

Game drive along Kazinga Channel

A little before sunrise, coffee/tea will be served in the lounge before you head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second-largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. Lions are often sighted both inside and at the entrance to the park.
You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across elephants, buffalos, lions, waterbucks, leopards, Ugandan Kobs, and many warthogs.

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)

Drive to Ishasha for tree climbing lions

Today you will be transferred to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth N.P. This area is called Ishasha and is famous for its tree-climbing lions.
To escape from the heat during the day, the lions learned how to climb the fig trees. If you’re lucky, you might spot a few during your afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, you will be taken to Ishasha Wilderness Camp, a charming and luxurious lodge with beautiful views over the savanna and a river packed with hippos!

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, well known for its famous tree-climbing lions. With some luck, you may spot these unique lions resting on fig tree branches, along with other wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes.

After the game drive, you will proceed for lunch at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, where you can relax and enjoy the serene wilderness surroundings.

In the afternoon, continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, driving through scenic landscapes of rolling hills and rural communities. You will arrive in Buhoma, one of the main sectors of the park and a gateway for gorilla trekking.

Check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the next day’s unforgettable 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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Haven Lodge Buhoma Community

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi forest

Prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare mountain gorilla. This is the absolute highlight of their safari in Uganda for most people. The gorillas you will track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. Your gorilla trekking will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillas’ habitat. En route, your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots.
Once the gorillas have been located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. After that, you will come back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Haven Lodge Buhoma Community

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls NP

Today, you will be taken to the Kihihi airstrip, and you will continue your trip to Murchison Falls NP in the north of Uganda. There is no airstrip direct from Kihihi to Murchison Falls, NP so you will fly via Entebbe.
On arrival, you will be transferred to Pakuba Safari Lodge, your fantastic accommodation for the next two nights. The views onto the river are vast and magnificent, with islands hosting nesting egret birds, elephants bathing and pods of hippos regularly viewed. All cottages have uninterrupted river views, and there is a swimming pool.

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

Show more

LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffaloes, water-bucks, giraffes, Uganda Kob and lions, the leopards (if you are lucky), plus a variety of bird species.
Return to your accommodation for lunch and a brief break.
After lunch, you will embark on a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the falls. This trip is the highlight of the safari in Murchison Falls since it allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. Cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls. You will have an opportunity to take thousands of pictures, so carry your camera with you if you like.
Also, proceed for a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The walk is a strenuous one, but the thrill of reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must!

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Top of the falls walk and transfer back to Entebbe

In the morning, you will drive to the top of Murchison Falls. Here, you will have some time to walk around, see an incredible view, and have fantastic photo opportunities!
Afterwards, you will go back to your accommodation, where you will have an early lunch (or, if you prefer, you can request a packed lunch). This marks the end of your tour.

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.