Bujo Safaris Uganda

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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

Arrival and transfer to your hotel

Arrival and transfer to your hotel

As soon as you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by a driver who will then transport you to the hotel. Here you can relax or, depending on your arrival time, spend some time exploring a handful of interesting attractions around Kampala city.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Cassia Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Lake Mburo N/Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo N/Park

Today you go to Lake Mburo National park, the park is famous for its large herds of zebras and recently groups of Giraffes can be transferred to the park. You will have a stop at the equator for a photo moment and the experiment. Check in at your lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you go a boat cruise on Lake Mburo where you will be guide and shown around as you enjoy wildlife like crocs, hippos with other many birds. In the evening you can opt for an evening nature walk or a bicycle tour in the park (This activity can be paid from the park).

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
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 3

Morning game drive and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National park

Morning game drive and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National park

After breakfast head out for a morning game drive, have a chance to get deep into the park to explore its whispers. Have a chance to view zebra herds, giraffes and other wildlife. After the drive return to the lodge have lunch, refresh and check out. Head to the hills of Kisoro driving through the winding roads and arrive at Mgahinga in the evening.

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

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located in or near Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Golden Monkey tracking and Relaxation on Lake Mutanda

Golden Monkey tracking and Relaxation on Lake Mutanda

Today you will start the day with a Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga national park. You will be transferred to the briefing Centre by your guide. After the briefing you enter the forest with a guide for golden monkey tracking. After the tracking you will drive back to the lodge for lunch.
The afternoon is at leisure, you will visit Lake Mutanda for a boat cruise.

Main Destination:
Lake Mutanda
Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park and visit the Batwa villages

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park and visit the Batwa villages

Wake up have, breakfast and after drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Drive on the winding road with the views of cultivated hills. Arrive at Bwindi check in at your lodge and have lunch, after lunch visit the Batwa and have a chance to learn about their history and culture.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Gorilla Tracking adventure

Gorilla Tracking adventure

Today you track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi NP. After breakfast you go to the park offices for the briefing. After the briefing, the search begins for the Mountain Gorillas. Depending on the location of the family you are going to visit, the trip can take a few hours to 7 hours. The landscape is mountainous so take good walking shoes and it involves hikes. After this exciting experience, it's time to relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, through Ishasha sector

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, through Ishasha sector

Today you get up early for the drive to Queen Elizabeth National park. The drive is through Ishasha sector. The sector is known for tree climbing lions and you get a chance to spot the lazy cats as they rest in the figs. Then continue to the northern art of the park where you will check in at your 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
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Morning game drive and boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Morning game drive and boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Today you get up early for the game drive in the Kasenyi plains. This is the area with the biggest chance to spot lions, but there are many more animals. During the game drive will also visit one of the craters and salt lakes that are in the park.
After the game drive you will have lunch before you take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel. This channel connects two lakes and along this canal many different animals live, especially waterfowl. After the boat trip, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Kibale National park with a Fort Portal tour

Transfer to Kibale National park with a Fort Portal tour

Today after breakfast, you will drive for about 2 hours to Fort Portal town. Upon your arrival, you will visit the Kings Place- (Tooro Kingdom) and the Karambi tombs, you will learn about the history and the culture of the Batooro.
After have lunch, where you from lunch visit the Amabeere G’anyinamwiru, stalactites and stalagmites in Nyakasura. From here, drive to your lodge for check in.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
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 10

Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland walk

Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland walk

You drive to the visitors Centre in the park for a briefing. Then the walk starts in the rainforest, the walk can be quite heavy and it lasts for about 3 hours, take good shoes and long pants plus rain jackets. There will be a lot of time to listen carefully to see if you can hear the Chimps; the rangers are trained in this so chances are that you will find the Chimpanzees!
After the Chimp trek it is time for lunch and then a walk through the Bigodi wetland. During this walk you will spot many different birds and perhaps some monkeys.
If you still feel like a walk then you can go to "top of the world" where you have beautiful views over the area with a number of crater lakes.

Main Destination:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
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 11

Transfer to Murchison falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison falls National Park

Today the journey continues to Murchison Falls National Park from Kibale. It is a ride of 6 to 7 hours. The journey is long but also very beautiful with a beautiful varied landscape, the hills and mountains you drive through are become greener and greener, until you reach the savanna of Murchison falls.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Game drive and Victoria Nile boat ride

Game drive and Victoria Nile boat ride

At 6am wake up for breakfast and at 7 you are on your way to spot the game in the park. Drive through the savanna as you look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and colorful birds. After the ride through the park you go back to the lodge for lunch.
At 2pm the boat trip to the bottom of the falls on the Nile starts. The trip takes about 3 hours and during the tour you will see a lot of wild animals, such as Hippos, Buffalo, Crocodiles and perhaps some Elephants. You will be dropped at the bottom of the Waterfall and to take a hike up, along the Waterfall and get to the top of the falls.
This hike is pretty steep and slippery. After the boat trip / hike it is time for dinner at the lodge. Your guide will meet you at the top and transfer you to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Transfer to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Transfer to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

After breakfast, it is time to travel back to the city. Together with the guide you drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, here you go on foot in search of the White Rhino! Ziwa is the only place where the rhinoceroses have 24-hour surveillance.
The trip to Ziwa takes about 2 - 2.5 hours. After lunch you drive to Kampala where you check in at your lodge. Later at night you can opt for a night life experience.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Accommodation:
Cassia Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

City tour and transfer to the airport for departure

City tour and transfer to the airport for departure

After breakfast, have a tour around the city; visit the local markets, Old Kampala Mosque, Lubiri and Amin torture chambers and the craft market. Depending on your departure time, the guide takes you to Entebbe airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.