Detailed Itinerary

 

 

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Kampala City

 

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your English-speaking driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. After a briefing about your safari, relax or explore the city’s historical landmarks, including the Kabaka’s Palace, Uganda National Museum, Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine, and Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Accommodation Options: Serena Hotel Kampala (Luxury), Fairway Hotel & Spa (Mid-range), Marie’s Royale Hotel (Budget)
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 2: Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

 

After breakfast, drive northwest through the Luwero Triangle to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a white rhino tracking adventure. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping for lunch in Masindi Town. Upon arrival, hike to the top of the falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters below—a truly breathtaking sight.

Accommodation Options: Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

 

Start with an early morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda kobs, and a variety of birds. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and shoebill storks. Finish the day with an evening game drive focused on big predators before returning to your lodge.

Accommodation Options: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4: Murchison Falls – Transfer to Kibale Forest – Bigodi Swamp Walk

 

After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and Uganda red colobus. En route, stop for lunch in Fort Portal. In the evening, enjoy a Bigodi Swamp Nature Walk to spot over 200 bird species, tree species, and primates while learning about local communities’ traditional life.

Accommodation Options: Crater Safari Lodge (Luxury), Isunga Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Rwetera Safari Camp (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

 

Rise early for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, spending an hour observing the primates and other wildlife. After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems, the Kazinga Channel, and tree-climbing lions. Engage in a Kasoga community tour, learning about local dairy and cultural practices.

Accommodation Options: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Elephant Hab Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Pumba Cottages (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drives & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

 

Enjoy a morning game drive along Kasenyi Track, spotting buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, lions, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to Africa’s largest concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds. Conclude with an evening game drive focused on big predators.

Accommodation Options: Same as Day 5
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth NP – Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi Forest

 

 

After breakfast, explore Ishasha Sector for sightings of tree-climbing lions. Continue the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Check into your lodge and relax for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (Luxury), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Gorilla Mist Camp (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8: Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

 

After early breakfast, embark on gorilla trekking. Trek through dense forests and steep terrain to encounter gorillas in their natural habitat, spending one hour observing and photographing them. Afterward, receive your gorilla trekking certificate and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, canoeing, and bird watching.

Accommodation Options: Bird Nest Resort (Luxury), Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi (Mid-range), Bunyonyi Safari Resort (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi – Jinja & Source of the Nile

 

Drive to Jinja, passing sugar and tea plantations. Stop at Kayabwe Equator for photography and a demonstration of the hemispheric water experiment. Visit the Source of the Nile, enjoy a boat ride along the river, and appreciate the surrounding landscapes. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options: Wild Waters Lodge (Luxury), 2 Friends Hotel Jinja (Mid-range), Source of the Nile Hotel (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 10: White Water Rafting on the Nile – Return to Entebbe

 

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day white water rafting adventure on the Nile, experiencing grade 5 rapids and scenic surroundings. Following lunch, transfer back to Entebbe International Airport to conclude your unforgettable 10-day Uganda wildlife safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch

Safari Package Includes

• White rhino tracking at Ziwa

• Game drives at Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth NP

• Boat cruises on the Victoria Nile & Kazinga Channel

• Chimpanzee & gorilla permits

• Evening Bigodi nature walk

• Kasoga community tour

• Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi

• Equator crossing visit

• Source of the Nile visit

• Half-day white water rafting

• 4×4 safari vehicle & English-speaking driver/guide

• 9 nights accommodation on full board meal plan

• All park activities and entrance fees

• Return airport transfers

 

Safari Package Excludes

 

• Entry visas and flights

• Personal items, tips, and laundry

• Personal insurance