$7,074 to $10,377 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe and Mabamba Swamp Visit
Arrival in Entebbe and Mabamba Swamp Visit
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your Valverde Safaris representative/tour guide and begin your Uganda adventure. Depending on your arrival time, visit Mabamba Swamp for a guided wetland excursion and birdwatching experience before transferring to your lakeside boutique hotel. Mabamba is an important birding destination, making it a rewarding introduction to Uganda's natural attractions.
Later, check in, relax and receive a safari briefing before your journey into the country's national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Latitude 0° Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit the Top of the Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Visit the Top of the Falls
After an early morning breakfast, depart Entebbe and travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience, offering an opportunity to observe southern white rhinos in a protected natural environment.
After the tracking activity, continue towards Murchison Falls National Park, take a guided hike to the Top of the Falls and witness the Nile forcing through a narrow rocky gorge, and check in at your luxury lodge overlooking the Nile. Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you prepare for the wildlife activities scheduled for the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Murchison Falls Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Begin with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, exploring the Nile Delta area in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, with opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, before returning to your lodge to realx and unwind.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park
Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and travel south towards Kibale National Park. The scenic journey takes you through changing landscapes along the Albertine Rift Valley, passing traditional homesteads, tea plantations and scenic countryside. Enjoy the views along the way as you make your way towards Uganda's renowned primate-tracking destination. Arrive at your forest lodge in the late afternoon, check in and relax in the natural surroundings. Prepare for the following day's chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland experience.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest for a guided chimpanzee tracking experience. Follow experienced ranger guides through the tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzees and other primates.
After the morning trek, return for lunch before visiting Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. Explore its rich birdlife, wetland vegetation and primate habitats, with opportunities to encounter several monkey species and other forest wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Kibale and drive south towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator along the way. On arrival, continue into the park for an afternoon game drive across its savannah landscapes. Explore the wildlife-viewing areas in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other animals that inhabit the park. The journey introduces you to one of Uganda's most diverse safari destinations, known for its combination of open plains, wetlands and woodland habitats. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, a well-known wildlife-viewing area in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and other savannah wildlife as the day begins.
In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive private boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. The channel is famous for its concentrations of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, while elephants and other animals may also be seen along the banks. Return to your lodge after the cruise.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Ishasha Sector & Search for Tree-Climbing Lions
Transfer to Ishasha Sector & Search for Tree-Climbing Lions
After breakfast, travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park towards the remote Ishasha Sector. Enjoy the changing scenery as you enter an area particularly known for its tree-climbing lions. Spend the afternoon on dedicated game drives, exploring suitable wildlife-viewing areas and searching for lions resting in the branches of large fig trees. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, topis and other savannah wildlife.
Later, check in at your luxury tented camp in Ishasha and enjoy the peaceful wilderness surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ishasha Morning Game Drive and Scenic Transfer to Bwindi
Ishasha Morning Game Drive and Scenic Transfer to Bwindi
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Ishasha, providing another opportunity to search for the area's famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife.
After the game drive, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes you through scenic southwestern Uganda into the high-altitude mountain landscapes surrounding Bwindi's ancient rainforest. On arrival, check in at your luxury mountain lodge, relax and prepare your trekking equipment for the following day's mountain gorilla experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Four Gorillas Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early morning breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your guided mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, enter the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, spend a strictly regulated one hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Return to your lodge after the trek and, later in the afternoon, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience to learn about the traditions and forest heritage of the Batwa community.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Four Gorillas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Scenic Canoe Safari
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Scenic Canoe Safari
After breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel towards Lake Bunyonyi through the beautiful terraced hills of southwestern Uganda. On arrival, take in the views of this scenic highland lake, known for its green hills and numerous islands. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon canoe ride across the lake, exploring its islands and taking in the surrounding landscapes. This is a peaceful change of pace after the forest trekking experience in Bwindi.
Later, check in at your lakeside accommodation and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel east through Uganda's rolling countryside towards Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda's smallest Savannah National Parks. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park's savannah and woodland habitats, searching for zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, water bucks, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Later, check-in your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mihingo Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Entebbe with an Equator Point Stop & Departure
Transfer to Entebbe with an Equator Point Stop & Departure
Enjoy a moring breakfast at your lodge before heading out for a guided nature walk to experience the wilderness on foot and observe the park's environment from a different perspective. This gives you an opportunity to have a close encounter with wildlfe, and learn their behaviour.
You will later begin the return journey to Entebbe, travel across Uganda's countryside, with a stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping. Continue towards Entebbe International Airport. This marks the end of your 13-day Uganda safari, combining rhino tracking, savannah wildlife, chimpanzee and mountain gorilla trekking, cultural encounters and scenic lakes. Your Valverde Safaris guide will ensure you are transferred to the airport in time for your confirmed departure arrangements.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
