Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick-up and Hotel Transfer
Airport Pick-up and Hotel Transfer
On the first day of this amazing Uganda safari, you'll be received and welcomed by our company representative at the same time as your safari driver-guide for the transfer to a hotel in Kampala.
You'll explore Uganda with our 8-day Uganda safari, where you will visit top and most popular safari destinations in the country, such as Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Kibale Forest National Parks.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Humura Resorts
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Road Trip to Murchison Falls National Park, in North-Western Uganda
Road Trip to Murchison Falls National Park, in North-Western Uganda
You will have breakfast and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park-Uganda’s largest Conservation Area, found in the northwestern part of the country. The drive lasts 6-7 hours and takes you through different small Towns, roadside food markets, and small villages.
You'll reach this park in the afternoon for lunch at the lodge and later head for the hike to the top of the falls. Your driver will return you to the lodge for an overnight stay and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Parkside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drives along the Northern Banks of River Nile and Boat Ride to the Bottom of the Falls
Game Drives along the Northern Banks of River Nile and Boat Ride to the Bottom of the Falls
You'll wake up early in the morning to have breakfast and undertake a game drive along the northern banks of the River Nile. You'll watch out for the topis, elephants, oribis, Rothschild giraffes, Uganda Kobs, lions, buffaloes, leopards, Defassa waterbucks, Jackson’s hartebeests, spotted hyenas, and warthogs among others. You'll have lunch after 3-4 hours of the game drive and retire to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, the Nile River will await your presence, for the boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, where you will see numerous hippos and crocodiles. The wildlife, birds, and views of the Nile plunging through a narrow gorge of 7 meters make the boat cruise the highlight of the visit to Murchison Falls National Park. You'll return to the banks of the Nile River for a drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Parkside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive from Murchison Falls National Park to the Lush Kibale National Park
Drive from Murchison Falls National Park to the Lush Kibale National Park
You'll enjoy an early morning breakfast and check out of the lodge for a drive to Kibale Forest National Park through the green countryside, rolling hills, and valleys, and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains peaks covered with snow as well as the Escarpment wall, among others.
This is probably the longest ride of this safari and comes with several stops to stretch your legs. You'll have lunch, then be in Kibale Forest National Park in the evening for an overnight stay and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Half-day Trek for Chimpanzees in Kibale NP and Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Half-day Trek for Chimpanzees in Kibale NP and Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast is served early at the lodge before embarking on a transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for registration and briefing. Chimpanzee tracking is conducted in many places in Africa but it’s very unforgettable and extraordinary in Kibale Forest because of the high concentration of these great apes. Chimpanzees are the closest relatives to humans and during your visit you will not only stare in the eyes of one of Earth’s great apes but our close cousins.
While trekking, other primate species, birds, elephants, buffaloes, amphibians, and butterflies will be encountered during this 1-3 hour trek, but the highlight is finally meeting face to face with chimpanzees.
You'll continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will check in at a lodge for lunch, then a game drive. While here, you will see large herds of animals. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge and is followed by relaxation and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll head for the refreshing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel that connects Lakes George and Edward and is home to crocodiles, hippos, and riverine, savannah, or woodland bird species. The boat cruise along this Channel also brings you close to animals that roam along the banks, such as Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, bushbucks, and elephants.
You'll drive back to the lodge for your luggage and continue south of Queen Elizabeth National Park towards Ishasha sector, and be ushered to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Trek for Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek for Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is the best and most memorable day of this safari. As you prepare for this thrilling trek for mountain gorillas, make sure to wear a long-sleeved shirt/blouse, safari pants, and carry a waterproof backpack, a good non-flash camera, enough water, and snacks. Assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla treks, and by 8 am, you'll begin the trek through the jungles.
The hike through forested slopes, dense vegetation, and thickets lasts anything from 1 to 5 hours. Once you reach the mountain gorillas, you are allowed to spend a maximum of one hour with them while sitting, standing, or squatting 7 meters away. You'll be at your lodge for lunch after the remarkable time with the mountain gorillas. In the evening, you'll undertake a community/village visit.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Journey back to Kampala
Journey back to Kampala
You'll have breakfast at the lodge and start with your 8-9 hours’ journey back to Kampala City. You'll enjoy en-route lunch in Mbarara Town or Igongo Cultural Center, then another stop at Mpambire Drum Makers or Uganda Equator crossing at Kayabwe (72 kilometers to Kampala). You'll continue to a booked Hotel for dinner and overnight stay or to the airport to catch-up with your flight. This marks the end of this exciting 8-day Uganda safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
