Valverde Safaris

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$6,612 to $6,675 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 and Shoebill Experience at Mabamba Swamp

Entebbe Arrival and Shoebill Experience at Mabamba Swamp

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your safari guide before heading to Mabamba Swamp for a guided birding excursion with a professional birding tour guide. Explore its papyrus-lined channels by canoe in search of the rare Shoebill, one of Uganda’s most remarkable birds. After the experience, transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe and relax before 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:
  • Afternoon specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Entebbe
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit Top of the Falls

Transfer to Murchsion Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit Top of the Falls

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, visit the top of the falls, arriving at your lodge for an overnight stay as you prepare for the following day’s game drive and Nile boat cruise.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Activities:
  • Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Early Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Early Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a game drive across Murchison Falls National Park, exploring its savannah plains in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife along the riverbanks before returning to your lodge after a rewarding day of wildlife viewing.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon 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

Early Morning Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi Cultural Walk

Early Morning Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi Cultural Walk

Begin the transfer early in the morning, travelling south from Murchison Falls toward Kibale National Park, renowned for its rich primate diversity. Enjoy views of rural communities and changing landscapes along the journey. After arriving and settling in at your lodge, take the Bigodi Cultural Walk to discover local traditions and community life before relaxing ahead of your chimpanzee-tracking experience.

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
Activities:
  • Evening nature hike/walk
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 and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start the day with an early morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, accompanied by experienced guides through the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Look out for other primates, birds and forest wildlife along the trails. After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying western Uganda’s scenery before checking in at your lodge and preparing for the next day’s game drive and Kazinga Channel 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:
  • Early morning 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

Early Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Early Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Set out early for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring its savannah in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a wildlife-rich waterway known for its hippos, crocodiles and abundant waterbirds. Enjoy views of animals along the shoreline before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon 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

Early Morning Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Ishasha

Early Morning Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Ishasha

Depart early in the morning and travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the Ishasha Sector. Enjoy a game drive in search of tree-climbing lions, along with elephants, buffaloes, topi and other wildlife. Continue through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will settle into your lodge ahead of the next day’s mountain gorilla trekking.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (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

Experience an early morning mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, entering the ancient rainforest with experienced guides to search for a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend a memorable hour observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat. Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience and learn about the community’s traditions, heritage and historic connection with the forest before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early morning nature hike/walk & afternoon gorilla tracking
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

Early Morning Transfer to Lake Mburo and Game Drive

Early Morning Transfer to Lake Mburo and Game Drive

Begin your transfer early in the morning, leaving Bwindi and travelling through the rolling hills and countryside of southwestern Uganda toward Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy changing landscapes and views of local communities along the way. After reaching the park, enjoy the scheduled game drive, looking for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes and other wildlife before relaxing at your lodge.

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:
  • Afternoon game drive (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

Early Morning Safari Walk and Transfer to Entebbe via the Equator Point

Early Morning Safari Walk and Transfer to Entebbe via the Equator Point

Start early with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger. Explore the park on foot while looking for zebras, impalas, antelopes and other wildlife, gaining a closer appreciation of its landscapes and ecosystems. After the walk, begin the journey to Entebbe, have a stop at the Equator Point before proceeding for your airport drop-off, concluding your 10-day Uganda luxury gorilla, primate and wildlife safari.

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Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Activities:
  • Early morning walking safari (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.