Verdoro Safaris

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$6,534 to $6,600 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

Arrival at Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Verdoro safari driver/guide will meet and greet you and then transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe in order for you to relax after the long journey. Enjoy the cool breeze of the lake as you relax at your hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Entebbe
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

A verdoro safari driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel very early in the morning then begin a drive to Murchison Falls Uganda’s largest and oldest national park. Four of the Big Five can be spotted here—lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and many other animals. Enjoy a stopover at Nakasongola then transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, an asylum for the rhinos. Enjoy a glimpse of the white rhinos alongside some birding around the vicinity. Later continue on the road to Murchison Falls National Park. Later head to the lodge for dinner 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
Accommodation:
Tilenga Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game drive and boat trip

Game drive and boat trip

On this day, you will enjoy breakfast in the wilderness. Head out for an early morning game drive at 6:00 am. You will spot animals like lions, elephants, buffalos and leopards among others. Later, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile to the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls where the Nile plunges through a narrow crevice. You will be able to see the Nile crocodile, a bloat of hippos and a variety of bird species. Later in the evening, have a game drive in the Northern sector of the park. On a good day, you will see animals like buffaloes, antelopes, lions, elephants and many more. Bird species may include the black chest snake eagle, blue-napped mousebird, the secretary bird and many more. You will enjoy a campfire at the lodge after dinner among others and different bird species. Head back to the lodge for lunch.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Tilenga Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Top of the Falls Visit and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Top of the Falls Visit and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Early in the morning after breakfast, head to the top of the falls. Then continue driving through the undulating highlands of Southwestern Uganda on our way to the greener and more beautiful Fort Portal area. Have lunch in Fort Portal. Reach the park and go for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp. Head to the lodge and relax and later have dinner and your overnight stay.

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 Tourist Safari Lodge​
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking

Our day starts with an early breakfast before meeting our tour guide for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale forest. We'll then head off on foot to track the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, home of an impressive 500 chimpanzees. The dense jungles are considered the best place to view chimpanzees in Africa. The chimpanzees are commonly found feeding on fig tree fruits in the game park. The guided walk offers a great opportunity to learn more about chimpanzees and other primates along with the various creatures of the jungle. Kibale National Park covers 795sq km mostly equatorial rainforest terrain. This national park is home to numerous forest wildlife species, boasting one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world. The 13 primate species include black and white Colobus monkeys, etc. Head back to the lodge for relaxation and later on enjoy a campfire.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge​
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today, you will wake up ready for breakfast and check out of your lodge. You will then embark on a journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive ready for lunch and later in the evening, pay a visit to the salt lakes of Katwe and tour the local community. You will head to the lodge, have dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Game drive and boat cruise

Game drive and boat cruise

At 6:00 am, wake up for an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park exploring the area along Kasenyi and Queens’s Mile. Wildlife sightings include elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs and various bird species. Afterwards, head back to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, you will embark on a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, getting up close to hippos, buffalos and other wildlife. The boat trip offers excellent bird-watching opportunities as well as the chance to see elephants, warthogs and kobs. The banks of the channel are home to a rich variety of wildlife. This ride will leave you with an amazing experience on the water. When back on the shores, you can still have an evening game drive which is optional, then ride back to the lodge for dinner and your night stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This morning, you will check out of the lodge and set out for a game drive in the Ishasha area. Brace yourself for a chance to see the rare tree-climbing lions. The climbing lions can be seen lounging on the fig trees in the mid-morning as they rest from the previous night's strenuous hunt! Afterwards, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in preparation for your next day's gorilla trek.

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

Accommodation:
Burunga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for briefing with your packed lunch and later go for gorilla trekking. This could take 4-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. After trekking, meet your driver and transfer back to the hotel where you will unwind as you reflect on the memorable gorilla trek. You will enjoy a campfire at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Burunga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Transfer to mgahinga national park

Transfer to mgahinga national park

After breakfast you will embark on a scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home of the endangered golden monkeys. Check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the golden monkey trekking adventure later in the evening.

Embark on a guided golden monkey trekking adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Trek through bamboo forests in search of these playful and rare primates, observing their acrobatics and social interactions. Along the trail, spot other wildlife and enjoy the park’s stunning volcanic landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay at the 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 Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Transfer to Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe sundowner

Transfer to Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe sundowner

Have breakfast, drive to lake bunyonyi, The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it almost magical. You could admire them all day. Check in have lunch and head out later for a canoe sun downer on the lake spotting some birds.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 12

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara town. You will arrive in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding for the late afternoon/evening game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland, zebra, topi, impala, Uganda kob and Cape buffalo among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.

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
Accommodation:
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 13

Game drive and boat cruise

Game drive and boat cruise

After breakfast, embark on a guided game drive. Explore the park’s rolling savannas and acacia woodlands up close, observing zebras, impalas, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse bird life in their natural habitat. After the safari, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds while taking in the park’s scenic landscapes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s intimate wildlife encounters and the beauty of Uganda’s diverse ecosystems.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 14

Return to entebbe

Return to entebbe

After breakfast at your lodge, depart Lake Mburo and visit the Ankole Cultural Museum to explore the traditions, history, and daily life of the Banyankole people, including traditional homesteads and cultural artifacts. Continue your journey north and stop at the Equator for memorable photos and a brief experience. Resume the drive to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. End of safari services, with guests transferred to their hotel or onward travel arrangements, concluding 14-day Ugandan adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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  • This tour is offered by Verdoro Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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