Abunda Discoveries Uganda

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$2,464 to $2,508 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

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe. You'll drive north through Uganda’s scenic countryside, stopping en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking experience to see white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park. In the late afternoon, visit the top of the falls to witness the powerful Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge and plunging down dramatically.

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:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Nile

Morning Game Drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Nile

On this day, you wake early for breakfast and head to the park looking for an animal game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeest, Oribis, and various bird species. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a relaxing getting ready for the afternoon boat and lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the river. Later, hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where you can capture stunning photos and take in the breathtaking views of the falls from above. To the top of the Murchison falls where you will have a chance to take pictures and enjoy the scenic views of the falls from the top.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Hornbill Bush Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the scenic Albertine Rift Valley. The full-day journey offers views of rural Uganda, tea plantations, crater lakes, and traditional homesteads. Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge near the Kasenyi plains.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin with a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi sector, famous for its predators and large herds of Uganda kobs, which attract lions and leopards. You may also see elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and hyenas.
In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes George and Edward. This cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds like pelicans, storks, and cormorants.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive south through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, well known for its tree climbing lions that lounge in fig trees. Keep your eyes open for sightings as you pass through. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. With the guidance of experienced trackers and rangers, enter the thick rainforest to search for a habituated gorilla family.
The trek can last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorillas' movement, but once found, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour watching them feed, groom, and interact just meters away. This is one of the most powerful wildlife encounters on earth.

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

Day 7

Transfer back to Entebbe and End of Tour

Transfer back to Entebbe and End of Tour

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe, Kampala, or Kigali, depending on your travel plans. Enjoy a scenic drive with stops along the way for lunch and photography. Your driver guide will drop you off at the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 7-day Ugandan adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner 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 Abunda Discoveries Uganda, not SafariBookings.
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  • 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.
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