Valverde Safaris

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$6,146 to $6,253 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

Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodations in the Entebbe area. Settle in and relax after your journey as you prepare for your 14-day Uganda safari, featuring Big Five wildlife viewing, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, and scenic national parks.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
  • Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park

Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park

Begin with an early morning transfer north toward Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience. Continue to the park and visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow rocky gorge, creating a spectacular display of power. Afterwards, proceed to the lodge for relaxation and your 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
Activities:
  • Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

Explore Murchison Falls National Park on an early morning game drive across its savannah plains, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and antelopes. Later, take a boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the falls. Look for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds along the riverbanks before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park

Travel south from Murchison Falls National Park toward Kibale Forest National Park, one of Uganda’s leading destinations for chimpanzee tracking. Enjoy views of rural communities, green countryside, and changing landscapes along the way. On arrival, settle into your lodge and relax before tomorrow’s rainforest primate experience and visit to the Bigodi community.

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:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park

Join experienced guides for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, walking through lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees and other forest wildlife. Later, visit the Bigodi community to learn about local culture, livelihoods, and the relationship between residents and the surrounding ecosystem. Return to your lodge after a day of primate encounters and cultural discovery.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Activities:
  • Morning chimpanzee tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, leave Kibale and travel through western Uganda toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside and local communities as you approach this diverse wildlife destination. Arrive at your lodge and relax, ready for the park’s savannah game drives and the famous 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:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Set out on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, looking for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kob, and other savannah wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which is known for its hippos, crocodiles, and abundant waterbirds. Take in the wildlife-rich shoreline and return to your lodge after a full safari day.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ishasha Sector

Ishasha Sector

Travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha Sector, which is renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through this quieter part of the park, looking for lions resting in fig trees, along with elephants, buffaloes, topi, and other wildlife. Continue to your lodge near Ishasha for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Embogo Lodges
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel from Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy views of rolling hills, lush vegetation, and rural communities as you approach the ancient rainforest, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Settle into your lodge and prepare for your gorilla trekking experience the following day.

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:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enter Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with experienced guides for mountain gorilla trekking. Follow forest trails in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend a memorable hour observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat once they are located. Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience to learn about the community’s traditions and historical connection with the forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early morning gorilla tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Transfer early in the morning to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the Virunga Mountains for a golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, follow forest trails through bamboo and montane habitats in search of these lively, endangered primates. Enjoy the mountain scenery and observe golden monkeys in their natural environment before returning to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to August and December to January (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Activities:
  • Early morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Lake Mburo National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, travel from the Mgahinga area toward Lake Mburo National Park through the rolling landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy countryside views and glimpses of local life along the route. On arrival, settle into your lodge and, time permitting, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

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

Day 13

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Enjoy an early morning guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by an experienced armed ranger. Explore the park on foot and look for zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and other wildlife while appreciating the landscape from a closer perspective. This guided nature walk offers a different experience from vehicle-based game drives before you return to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning walking safari (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe

Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe

After breakfast, leave Lake Mburo and travel toward Entebbe, with a stop at Uganda’s Equator landmark for photographs and a final sightseeing experience. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your onward departure, bringing your 14-day Uganda safari to an end after an adventure featuring wildlife, rainforest primates, mountain gorillas, and scenic landscapes.

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Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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.