Valverde Safaris

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$4,265 to $4,350 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 in Uganda – Entebbe Airport Pick-Up

Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe Airport Pick-Up

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you to Uganda. After meeting your guide and collecting your luggage, transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe for a comfortable overnight stay.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge and prepare for the adventure ahead. Your 10-day Uganda safari begins with a smooth introduction before travelling into the country’s renowned wildlife and primate destinations.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Jet Villas Entebbe
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls Visit

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls Visit

After breakfast, begin your journey north toward Murchison Falls National Park, with a memorable stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way. Enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience and learn about Uganda’s rhino conservation efforts.

Continue toward Murchison Falls and visit the Top of the Falls, where the powerful Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge. Afterwards, proceed to your lodge and settle into the wilderness surroundings of Uganda’s largest national park.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife.
Later, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos and crocodiles in the water while elephants and numerous bird species gather along the riverbanks.
Return to your lodge after a rewarding day combining classic Uganda safari wildlife viewing with scenic river exploration.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park & Relax

Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park & Relax

Leave Murchison Falls behind and travel south toward Kibale National Park, passing through changing landscapes, rural communities and scenic countryside. The journey introduces you to another side of Uganda as you move from the northern savannahs toward the lush forests of western Uganda.

Arrive near Kibale and check in at your lodge, with time to relax and prepare for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking experience in one of Africa’s most renowned primate habitats.

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:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Head into Kibale National Park for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert guides and trackers, explore the forest trails in search of habituated chimpanzees and observe their behavior in their natural habitat. Kibale is also home to other primates and diverse forest life.

After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, travelling through scenic landscapes before arriving at your lodge for an evening of relaxation ahead of tomorrow’s game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari.

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
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring its savannah plains in search of elephants, Lions, Leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife.

Later, take an afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife viewing areas. The channel attracts large numbers of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, while elephants and other animals often gather along the shores. Return to your lodge after a full day of wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector

Depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector plains. Enjoy the changing scenery as the route passes through southwestern Uganda, with opportunities to appreciate the landscape and wildlife along the way. Ishasha forms part of the journey toward Bwindi rather than a separate overnight stop. Continue into the forested highlands and arrive at your lodge, ready for the following day’s unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

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

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi

Today brings one of Uganda’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With experienced guides and trackers, hike through the ancient forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family and spend time observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, travel to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic islands. Relax by the lake and enjoy a peaceful evening after your gorilla adventure.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Activities:
Gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Game Drive

After breakfast, leave the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi region and travel toward Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the changing landscapes of southwestern Uganda as the route passes through rolling hills, farmland and rural communities.

Upon arrival in the Lake Mburo area, settle into your accommodation before going out on a game drive. This compact savannah park provides a different wildlife experience, with opportunities to encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes and other species during the final stage of your Uganda safari.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 10

Lake Mburo Nature Walk Safari & Transfer to Entebbe

Lake Mburo Nature Walk Safari & Transfer to Entebbe

You'll start with an early breakfast before a morning safari walk in Mburo Park, guided by an armed ranger from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Encounter zebras, giraffes, elands, topis, antelopes, and Cape buffalo up close. Ascend the hills for stunning views of Lake Mburo, spotting nine of the twelve lakes.

Afterward, return to your accommodation, check out, and then transfer to Kampala via the Equator point, where you will have a stop for a brief photo moment and souvenirs before proceeding to Entebbe Airport, reaching it in time for your departure.

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Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Activities:
Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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 Valverde Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.