Cymo African 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

Arrival in Entebbe

Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your professional safari guide and transfer to your hotel for relaxation and a safari briefing for This 10-day Uganda mid-range safari begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala, taking you through Uganda's premier national parks.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Sienna Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

Continue to Murchison Falls and visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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:
Tilenga Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and hyenas.

In the afternoon, take a memorable boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Tilenga Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Following breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and travel southwest towards Kibale National Park. The drive passes through beautiful tea plantations, rolling hills, local villages, and lush countryside, showcasing Uganda's diverse landscapes. Arrive in the Kibale region during the evening, where you can relax and prepare for the following day's chimpanzee trekking adventure in one of Africa's richest tropical rainforests.

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:
Guereza Canopy Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, walk through the rainforest searching for habituated chimpanzee families while spotting other primates and colorful bird species. After lunch, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area known for its rich biodiversity, monkeys, birds, butterflies, and scenic boardwalks before returning for dinner.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Guereza Canopy Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing scenic crater lakes, tea plantations, and the spectacular Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, enjoy your first views of the park's open savannah and diverse ecosystems. If time allows, take a short evening game drive to search for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, and other wildlife before settling in for dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for an exciting morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park's best wildlife viewing areas. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and, with some luck, leopards. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll encounter one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos, along with crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of water birds.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions often seen resting in large fig trees. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park while enjoying breathtaking views of southwestern Uganda's rolling hills, terraced farms, and local villages. Arrive in the evening and prepare for the 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

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Following an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the dense rainforest with experienced ranger guides in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, and interact. After the trek, receive your gorilla trekking certificate before returning to relax and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Lake Mburo National Park – Return to Entebbe

Lake Mburo National Park – Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park for a short game drive. This beautiful park is home to zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Continue your journey to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch. Arrive in Entebbe later in the day for drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
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 Cymo African 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.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • 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.