8-Day Vacation Safari Package (Uganda)

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park

Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Bigodi Wetlands Excursion and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive

On this second day you will have breakfast early in the morning and then head out to Bigodi Wetland sanctuary which is the home to the biggest number of chimpanzees and other primates like Red Colobus Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, L’Hoest’s, Black-and- White Colobus and the Olive Baboons. It is also a home to numerous different bird species
After the Bigodi Wetland sanctuary, we shall embark on journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is approximately 2 hours away. We shall get there early enough to have lunch and have a rest then head out for a game drive. During the game drive you can look out for animals like African elephants, lions, buffalos, Uganda Kobs, water bucks, warthogs, giant forest hogs, leopards and many others.
Queen Elizabeth is also a paradise to over 600 bird species including the African skimmer, double toothed barbet and many others. Later return to the hotel for a rest.

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

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tembo Safari Lodge

Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Afternoon Boat Trip at Kazinga Channel and Game Drives

On this third day, we shall have breakfast and the next thing will be trekking chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge. The Kyambura gorge is a magnificent valley of apes located in Queen Elizabeth national park
After the trekking we shall return to the hotel for some rest and lunch. After lunch we go for a 2hr boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which connects lake George and Lake Edward. During the cruise you will spot different bird species and animals like hippos, crocodiles, elephants and many others. After the cruise return to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Tembo Safari Lodge

Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Game Drive – Kasenyi Plains and Head to Ishasha Sector, Then Connect to Bwindi

On fourth day, get up early and have breakfast, then head out to kasenyi plains for a game drive (optional). Here you will be able to spot animals like elephants, leopards, lions and many others.
After the game drive we return to the hotel to check out then embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National park via Ishasha sector where we can spot the climbing lions. The sight of these climbing lions is breath taking though at times it’s a bit difficult to spot them especially when they are down hunting
Get to the accommodation and check in as we prepare for next day’s program.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

LionNone

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Community/cultural tour

On this day you have to wake up early so that by 7am you are through with breakfast then head to the Park center for 30 mins briefing on rules and regulations of seeing Gorillas
Normally it takes something between 3-5 hours to locate the gorillas and 1 hour of taking memorable pictures with them. After that you can learn more about the plants and wildlife in Bwindi and return back to the hotel for a rest. Later in the evening you can have a stroll in the Batwa communities to learn about their way of life and traditions. Later you return to the accommodation to rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Bwindi Forest Walk and waterfall trail then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast we head out for nature walk in the forest and a trail of the waterfalls. We follow the Munyanga river trail which takes us to the mesmerizing water falls. Along the way you will spot animals like monkeys and of course the beautiful scenery of the forest. Later return to the accommodation and head off to Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi View Resort

Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park then have an evening Game Driver

Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and embark on a journey to Lake Mburo which is in Mbarara District. Get there on time and have some rest as we prepare for the afternoon game drive. During the game drive you will be able to see beautiful creatures like Ugandan Kobs, Impalas, zebras, warthogs, buffalos and some bird species
Optional- You can pay a little more money to the park to do a night game drive which gives you an opportunity to spot interesting animals you might have missed during the day.

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

LionRare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone