Bush Craft Safaris

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$2,472 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

Pickup & Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Pickup & Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from Kampala or Entebbe by our professional guide. You'll drive north through Uganda’s countryside with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a memorable on-foot rhino tracking experience, where you will learn about conservation efforts while observing the endangered white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most diverse park. You'll visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the River Nile thunders through a narrow 7-meter gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful natural sights. Later, you will transfer to Fort Murchison Lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight, surrounded by sweeping views of the Nile.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

You'll begin your day with an early morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park’s northern sector. Watch for lions lounging under trees, elephants grazing, buffalo herds, and graceful giraffes moving across the savannah. After the game drive, you will head to the Nile River for a scenic boat cruise towards the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, spot hippos wallowing, crocodiles basking, and colorful birdlife, including fish eagles and kingfishers. You'll enjoy stunning views of the powerful falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge with a thunderous roar, over night stay at Fort Murchison Lodge.

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:
Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll depart Murchison Falls National Park for a scenic drive south-west to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through diverse landscapes of rural villages, rolling hills, and fertile farmlands. You'll enjoy an en-route lunch and brief stops for refreshments and photography. You'll arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon, framed by crater lakes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Depending on your preference and arrival time, you'll proceed for an optional evening game drive, offering chances to spot elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and predators as they become active at sunset. Later, you will transfer to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon Boat Safari

Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon Boat Safari

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kyambura Gorge for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers, you'll descend into the lush forested gorge in search of habituated chimpanzees, while encountering other primates, birds, and unique plant life. The trek offers an intimate and educational encounter with our closest relatives in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife-viewing waterways. You'll observe large herds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife along the banks. You'll return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Enshama Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ishasha Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Ishasha Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll depart for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. You'll enjoy a rewarding morning game drive across the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, topis, and other plains game. After the game drive, you will continue south through scenic countryside and rolling highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive offers beautiful views of terraced hills and rural villages. You'll arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon or early evening, check in to your lodge, and relax as you prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the following day. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge near the forest.

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

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the highlight of your safari— gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll trek through the lush, misty rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. You'll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat, capturing unforgettable moments of their social behavior and interactions. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for lunch, then drive to Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa” for its stunning terraced hills, calm waters, and over 29 islands. This serene lake offers spectacular views, a peaceful environment, and the chance to relax after your gorilla adventure. You'll arrive in the evening, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Heritage Lodge, Habuharo
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Transfer to Kampala

Transfer to Kampala

After breakfast, you'll begin your day with a scenic boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, gliding across its calm waters surrounded by terraced hills and over 29 islands. During the cruise, admire the breathtaking scenery, spot local birdlife, and learn about the communities living on the islands. After the boat excursion, you will depart for Kampala, enjoying a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda. You'll stop at the Equator line for photos and a fun demonstration of this famous geographical landmark. You will continue your journey through rolling countryside and small towns, arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon or evening. You'll conclude your 7-day safari with memories of Uganda’s gorillas, chimps, rhinos, big game, and stunning landscapes, followed by a drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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 Bush Craft 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.