Valverde Safaris

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$4,654 to $4,710 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

Kampala City Pick-Up & Overnight Stay

Kampala City Pick-Up & Overnight Stay

Your Uganda luxury safari begins with pick-up from Entebbe Airport to Kampala City, Uganda’s vibrant capital. Meet your professional guide and settle into your comfortable accommodation in the city. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy the atmosphere of Kampala before your journey into western Uganda begins. This easy first day allows you to rest and prepare for the exciting chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing and gorilla experiences ahead.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Latitude 0° Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Relaxation

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Relaxation

After breakfast, depart Kampala for Kibale National Park, travelling through changing landscapes toward Uganda’s primate capital. On arrival, continue to your luxury lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay. The day provides a gentle introduction to western Uganda before tomorrow’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.

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:
Chimpundu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Cultural Experience

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Cultural Experience

Begin the day with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, following experienced guides through the lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Along the trail, look out for other primates, birds and forest wildlife.

Later, continue your Bigodi experience, discovering the community and its connection with the surrounding ecosystem. Return to your lodge after a rewarding day combining primate encounters, nature and local culture in one of Uganda’s most diverse regions.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking & Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Chimpundu Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Visit Crater Lakes, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & a Game Drive

Visit Crater Lakes, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & a Game Drive

Leave Kibale and explore the scenic crater lake landscapes before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy views of rolling hills, volcanic craters and lush countryside as you travel toward Uganda’s renowned wildlife destination.

After checking in at your lodge, head out for an evening game drive across the park’s savannah. Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife as the landscape comes alive during the cooler evening hours.

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:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Parkview Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Rise early for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, when wildlife is often active across the savannah. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other species while exploring the park with your expert guide.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentration of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. The cruise offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing from the water before returning to your luxury lodge.

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

Day 6

Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the remote Ishasha Sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through the sector, searching the open plains and woodland for lions, 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 in preparation for the following day’s unforgettable mountain 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

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 7

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Experience

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Experience

Today brings 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 primates in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge.

Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience and learn about the traditions, heritage and forest connection of the Batwa people.

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 8

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and begin a scenic journey toward Lake Mburo National Park. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, countryside and local communities along the way. Have an evening gamedrive before you settle into your luxury lodge, with time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The park is known for its zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes and other wildlife, setting the stage for tomorrow’s guided safari walk.

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:
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Morning Safari Walk, Equator Point Stop & Transfer to Entebbe

Morning Safari Walk, Equator Point Stop & Transfer to Entebbe

Start your final safari day with a guided safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a closer and more intimate way to experience Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes.

After the walk, begin your journey toward Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photographs and a memorable final experience. Continue to Entebbe, where your 9-day Uganda luxury safari ends with your transfer to Entebbe International Airport.

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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:
  • All meals 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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Disclaimer

  • 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.