10-Day Uganda Safari Adventure

About this safari

Ten days across Uganda, combining Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo. The route takes in the Nile, chimpanzees, game drives and gorilla trekking.

Trip highlights

• From tracking gorillas to marveling at Murchison Falls
• this itinerary showcases the best of Uganda. • Wildlife Encounters: See iconic species
• including gorillas
• lions
• chimps
• and elephants. • Customizable Comfort: With budget
• mid-range
• and luxury accommodations
• this tour caters to all travelers

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Activities: o Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed by your guide. o Transfer to your hotel and relax. Optional visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Airport Guesthouse. o Mid-Range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel. o Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Resort. • Meals: Dinner.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Activities: o Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. o Visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile River crashes through a narrow gorge. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp. o Mid-Range: Murchison River Lodge. o Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

Activities: o Morning game drive in the savannah, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and giraffes. o Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls, followed by a hike to the top. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp. o Mid-Range: Murchison River Lodge. o Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Activities: o Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside to Kibale Forest National Park. o Evening relaxation or optional cultural village walk. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Kibale Forest Camp. o Mid-Range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse. o Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetlands Walk

Activities: o Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species. o Afternoon guided walk in the Bigodi Wetlands, a birdwatcher’s haven. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Kibale Forest Camp. o Mid-Range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse. 3 o Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities: o Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the Equator line for photos. o Evening game drive through the park. • Wildlife Expectations: o Lions, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, and over 600 bird species. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages. o Mid-Range: Elephant Plains Lodge. o Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 7: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise and Ishasha Sector

Activities: o Morning boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. o Afternoon drive to the Ishasha Sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Enjojo Lodge. o Mid-Range: Ishasha Jungle Lodge. o Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities: o Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. o Evening at leisure or optional cultural interaction with the Batwa community. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp. o Mid-Range: Gorilla Mist Camp. o Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Activities: o Early morning gorilla trekking through the dense forest. o Return to the lodge for relaxation or optional community visit. • Wildlife Expectations: o Mountain gorillas, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and unique bird species. • Accommodation Options: o Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp. o Mid-Range: Gorilla Mist Camp. o Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 10: Return to Entebbe and Departure

Activities: o Drive back to Entebbe, stopping for souvenirs or a visit to the Igongo Cultural Centre. o Evening departure flight. • Meals: Breakfast and lunch.