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$3,651 to $3,706 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

Airport Pick Up and Transfer to Entebbe

Airport Pick Up and Transfer to Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by an Afriquest Travels representative who will welcome you to Uganda and assist with your transfer.

You will then be transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe, where you will check in and have time to relax and recover from your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed evening at the accommodation or explore the nearby surroundings.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart from your accommodation in Entebbe and begin your journey northwards towards Murchison Falls National Park.

En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda’s southern white rhinos. Upon arrival, receive a briefing from the ranger before embarking on a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Learn about the sanctuary’s rhino conservation efforts while observing these magnificent animals in their natural environment.

After the rhino experience have enroute and continue your journey towards Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy the scenic countryside and rural communities along the way.

Upon arrival in the Murchison Falls area, check in at your lodge, have dinner and relax.

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:
Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game drive Boat cruise and Top of the Falls

Morning Game drive Boat cruise and Top of the Falls

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, warthogs, antelopes and, with luck, lions.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a Victoria Nile boat cruise towards the base of Murchison Falls, with opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous water birds.

Later, visit the Top of Murchison Falls for spectacular views of the Nile as it squeezes through the narrow gorge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside 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

After an early breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south towards Kibale National Park. Enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, plantations and local communities along the way.

Continue to Kibale. Upon arrival, check in at Kibale Forest Lodge, have lunch, relax and receive a briefing for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking.

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:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Experience

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to Kibale National Park headquarters for briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience. Explore the forest in search of chimpanzees and other primates.

After lunch, visit the Bigodi community for a guided nature and cultural experience, learning about local livelihoods, traditions and the community’s conservation efforts.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, depart Kibale and travel south towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of Uganda’s countryside and tea plantations.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch.

In the afternoon, proceed to the Kazinga Channel for a memorable boat cruise. Enjoy opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous water birds along the channel.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Boat trip
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the savannah plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, antelopes, warthogs and, with luck, lions.

After the game drive, return to the lodge Check out and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Have Lunch enroute.
Enjoy scenic views of the rolling hills, forests and local communities along the way. Arrive in Bwindi, check in at your lodge and relax in preparation for the following day’s 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:
Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mountain Gorilla trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Mountain Gorilla trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the dense Bwindi rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend time observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

After lunch, embark on a Batwa Cultural Experience, learning about the traditions, history and forest heritage of the Batwa people.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
Gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Entebbe and Departure

Transfer to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and begin your journey towards Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of the Ugandan countryside along the way.

Have lunch en route before continuing to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Uganda safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Afriquest Travels, 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.