Valverde Safaris

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$5,524 to $5,580 pp (USD)

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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

Entebbe Arrival & Shoebill Experience at Mabamba

Entebbe Arrival & Shoebill Experience at Mabamba

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your professional safari guide before heading to Mabamba Swamp for an exciting Shoebill experience. Explore the wetland by boat and search for the prehistoric-looking Shoebill along the channels and papyrus-covered shores. This rare bird encounter provides an excellent start to your Uganda luxury safari.

After the experience, transfer to your comfortable lodge in Entebbe and relax ahead of your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

Main Destination:
Mabamba Swamp
Best Time To Go August to September and December to February (Best for spotting shoebill)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Activities:
Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Entebbe
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Murchison Falls National Park, travelling through Uganda’s countryside and stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way. Enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience and learn about Uganda’s rhino conservation efforts while observing these impressive animals on foot.

Continue toward Murchison Falls, arriving at your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay as you prepare for the following day’s game drive and Nile boat cruise.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game Drive at Murchison & Nile Boat Cruise

Morning Game Drive at Murchison & Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a game drive across Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park and a rewarding destination for wildlife viewing. Explore the savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls, where you can see hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Scenic Journey to the Primates Capital Kibale National park

Scenic Journey to the Primates Capital Kibale National park

Leave Murchison Falls and embark on a scenic journey south toward Kibale National Park, known as Uganda’s primate capital. Travel through changing landscapes, rural communities and beautiful countryside as you make your way toward the lush forests of western Uganda.

Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge and enjoy time to relax in the peaceful surroundings. Prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest, home to diverse primates and rich rainforest biodiversity.

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:
Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start the morning with an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Follow experienced guides through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees while watching for other primates, birds and forest wildlife.

After the trek, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive at your lodge and relax in preparation for the following day’s early morning game drive and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

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
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the savannah when wildlife is most active. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other species with your expert guide.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda’s best wildlife viewing experiences. Watch hippos, crocodiles and numerous waterbirds along the shoreline before returning to your luxury lodge after a rewarding day in the park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ishasha Game Drive & Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Ishasha Game Drive & Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the Ishasha Sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through this remote wilderness, searching for lions resting in fig trees as well as elephants, buffaloes, topi and other wildlife.

Continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda. Arrive at your lodge and relax, with the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience awaiting you tomorrow.

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

Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Four Gorillas Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Today is the highlight of your Uganda luxury safari: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enter the ancient rainforest with expert guides and trek through dense vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. Spend time observing these endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge.

Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience and learn about the community’s traditions, heritage and historic connection with the forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
Gorilla tracking & Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Four Gorillas Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel toward Lake Mburo National Park through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy views of rolling hills, local communities and countryside as your journey takes you toward the park for an evening game drive. Lake Mburo is known for its populations of zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Arrive at your luxury lodge and enjoy time to relax in the tranquil surroundings before tomorrow’s guided safari walk and wildlife experience.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mihingo Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Morning Safari Walk, Wildlife Experience & Transfer to Entebbe

Morning Safari Walk, Wildlife Experience & Transfer to Entebbe

Begin your final safari morning with a guided walking experience in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a closer way to appreciate Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes. Explore the park on foot with an experienced guide while looking for zebras, impalas, antelopes and other species.

After the safari walk, enjoy the final moments of your Uganda adventure before continuing your journey onward to Entebbe, bringing your 10-day luxury gorilla, primate and wildlife safari to a memorable close.

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Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Activities:
Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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 Valverde 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.
  • 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.