Discover the incredible wonders of Uganda, Africa, on a tailormade tour and safari holiday!

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Discover the incredible wonders of Uganda, Africa, on a tailormade tour and safari holiday!

On this 12 days Uganda safari, you come close to nature and the people of Uganda. Starting with Murchison falls national park - biggest park in Uganda and ending with Lake Mburo national park - smallest savannah park in Uganda. Enjoy game drives in the custom made safari vans or land cruisers, boat safaris, hikes deep in the rainforests of Uganda, big five and great scenery of the mountains of the moon, crater lakes and several gorges.

Safari Highlights:

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks
  • Boat cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
  • Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp
  • Crater Lakes
  • Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha
  • Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
  • Boat ride in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Photo session at the Equator
     

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Entebbe
  • End Kampala
  • Countries
    • Uganda
  • City
    • Kampala
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Bwindi
    • Mburo
  • Theme Safari and Natural Parks
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival to the Pearl of Africa
    Day 1

    As you arrive to the pearl of Africa at Entebbe Airport, you will welcomed and picked up by our guide and transferred to hotel in Kampala or Entebbe depending on the time.

    Visited places:
    • Entebbe
    • Kampala
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
    Day 2

    Today begins the adventure of exploring Uganda with our first stopover at the Rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola. After this experience, we continue on to Murchison falls national park, depending on time of arrival we visit the top of the falls or move that to the next day.

    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kampala
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Explore the Murchison Falls National Park
    Day 3

    Murchison Falls National Park is the largest in Uganda with great scenery and numerous activities. Here you have opportunities of finding the remaining 4 on the Big 5 list i.e. Lions, Elephants, Leopards, and Buffaloes. In addition, there are numerous antelopes, birdlife, and primates and afternoon we take a boat cruise on Victoria Nile.

    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Transfer to home of Chimps - Kibale Forest NP
    Day 4

    You will arise early today, in preparation for the journey to Kibale forest - the primate capital of East Africa. With stopovers en route for photo moments, we arrive at the lodge later that evening. We leave with packed lunch, which we have along the way.

    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Chimpanzee tracking in their natural habitat
    Day 5

    Man’s closest relatives, the Chimpanzee, live in several areas in Uganda but Kibale forest is the best place to see them. Chimp trekking and birding are the main activities in this forest amidst other attractions. After briefing from the ranger guides, you will start your trek into the forest. It takes anything from 1 hour or more before locating the chimps, You are allowed to stay one hour with them after locating them.

    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Day 6

    We set off today to Uganda’s most popular tourist destination, the journey to Queen Elizabeth national park starts after a relaxed breakfast. You drive with the Rwenzori mountains in the backdrop offering great views. Lunch will be in Kasese or your lodge depending on time of arrival.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Game drives and Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth national park
    Day 7

    Today on the game drive, we begin search for the big four in the vast savannah and woodland areas of the park especially in Kasenyi plains. We hope to find herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, pride of Lions, or a lonely leopard high up a tree or atop a termite mound plus many other mammal species. In the afternoon we take a relaxing boat trip on Kazinga Channel.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Transfer to Ishasha - tree climbing Lions
    Day 8

    The Ishasha sector is found in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park and is famously known for its tree-climbing lions. We transfer to this part of the park to search for them.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 9
    Expedition to the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable Forest
    Day 9

    After a fulfilling game drive yesterday, today is the day we transfer to the home of mountain gorillas. Before we leave for Bwindi impenetrable forest, we have one more chance of searching for the tree-climbing lions before leaving. Depending on location of the gorilla group you are tracking, we arrive in the park later that afternoon or evening.
     
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Bwindi
  • 10
    Gorilla trekking in Uganda
    Day 10

    Today is the de day for hiking through the impenetrable forest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. After briefing from the ranger guide you start your hike into the forest, however some gorilla groups are away from the briefing point so your guide will drive you to starting point. Enjoy the day in the impenetrable forest, you have up to one hour with the gorillas once you locate them.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Bwindi
  • 11
    Journey to the home of Zebras
    Day 11

    After breakfast, start journey to Lake Mburo national park and arrive in time for a boat trip on Lake Mburo in the afternoon.  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Bwindi
    • Mburo
    Accommodation offered:
  • 12
    Drive to Kampala
    Day 12

    Your Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari ends today. Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe with stopover at Equator for lunch and pictures at both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

    Breakfast, Lunch.

    Visited places:
    • Mburo
    • Kampala
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Gorilla permit
    • Chimpanzee permit
    • Park entrance
    • Ground transport per 4WD custom made for safari
    • Community activities
    • Boat trips
    • Bottled water in the safari vehicle
    • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Service of an English-speaking driver guide
    • Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
    • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
       
    Price does not include
    • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
    • Tips to porters and driver/ guide
    • Insurance
    • Flights

    Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation.