Openbill Safaris Uganda

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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 Pick-up & Transfer to Hotel & Evening Shoebill tracking

Arrival in Entebbe – Airport Pick-up & Transfer to Hotel & Evening Shoebill tracking

Upon arrival at Entebbe, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can participate in an optional shoebill tracking in Mabamba swamp in Entebbe and relax at the hotel or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere near Lake Victoria as you prepare for your Ugandan adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel
  • Budget hotel located near Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and enjoy beautiful views of the countryside before arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Game Drive, Nile River Boat Safari & Visit to the Top of the Falls

Game Drive, Nile River Boat Safari & Visit to the Top of the Falls

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the northern sector of the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile River to the base of the falls, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Later, visit the top of Murchison Falls for spectacular views of the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Nature Walk

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Nature Walk

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel through scenic landscapes to Kibale Forest National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and later enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and community conservation projects.

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
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Spend time observing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat while also spotting other forest monkeys and birds. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight stay.

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 Elephant Home
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Start the day with a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways, known for its large populations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Elephant Home
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the famous Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route in search of the rare tree-climbing lions before continuing through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda to your lodge near Bwindi.

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

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Gorilla Tracking, Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Evening Boat Cruise

Gorilla Tracking, Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Evening Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family and spend one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a relaxing evening boat cruise among its beautiful islands.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Itambira Island Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Transfer Back to Kampala / Entebbe

Transfer Back to Kampala / Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi before beginning the scenic journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos, souvenir shopping, and refreshments before continuing to your hotel for overnight stay with great unforgettable memories of your concluded Uganda safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel
  • Budget hotel located near Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Departure

Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before being transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Openbill Safaris Uganda, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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