10Days-Unforgettable Safari in Uganda

Drive northwest have a stopover at Ziwa Sanctuary for Rhino game viewing and tasty lunch then continue to Murchison Falls National Park the largest National park in Uganda which is well known for its magical Murchison Falls. You will reach late afternoon then proceed to the top of the Falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from up to one km squeezed through a 7-metre canyon dropping 150 metres with a thunderous roar, creating a beautiful rainbow. Overnight at either Pakuba Safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge for medium accommodation, Heritage Safari Lodge for budget accommodation.

Go for an early morning unforgettable game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. With the help of our professional guide, you will be able to spot wildlife like elephants, lions, Roth child’s giraffes, cape buffalos, waterbucks, hartebeests, bushbucks, if you are lucky the leopard and other animals even different bird species. After a tasty lunch, go for a boat cruise on the Nile upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’. You will spot the hippos, crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see waterbuck, elephant and Uganda Kob. You will also have an opportunity to view many bird species like the rare shoebill stork, goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and many more. Overnight at either Pakuba Safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge for medium accommodation, Heritage Safari Lodge for budget accommodation.

After breakfast you will transfer to Hoima for an overnight passing through different types of plantations, landscapes and local traditional homesteads. Overnight at Kontiki Hotel.

You will then transfer to Fort Portal or Kibale Forest National Park the home of the chimpanzees arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Relax at your hotel in the afternoon. In the evening, the guide will brief you on the activities that will take place on the following day program. Overnight at either Mountains of the Moon Hotel or Fort Motel for medium accommodation, Chimps’ Nest for budget accommodation.

Early morning go for chimpanzee tracking which will start from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8.00am. This will give you an opportunity to see primates including l’hoestes, red colobus, blue red tailed and gray cheeked mangabey. The guide who will give you detailed information on primates, forest, flora and fauna. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park the second largest national park in Uganda following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. Overnight at Katala Lodge/Kyambura Game Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge.

Have an early morning Game drive the best time for the game drive where you have an excellent opportunity to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, topi, bushbuck and different bird species with the help of the guide. After a tasty meal, enjoy an afternoon unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This boat cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. Overnight at Katala Lodge/Kyambura Game Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge.

This exciting journey will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Getting to this home of the Mountain Gorillas you pass through the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery at its best.Overnight at either Engagi Lodge/Ruhija Gorilla Resort/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Bwindi Jungle Lodge  for medium accommodation, Haven Lodge or Buhoma Community Rest Bandas for budget accommodation.

This morning you will have to wake up very early to get ready for Gorilla tracking one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. There are now only 650 left in the world! Expect to adventurously track through the Impenetrable Forest before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play with the young ones, rest and act like Humans. A unique and inspiring experience which one can’t miss! The Gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact. There are always Park Guides with you who interpret the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Overnight at either Engagi Lodge/Ruhija Gorilla Resort/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Bwindi Jungle Lodge  for medium accommodation, Haven Lodge or Buhoma Community Rest Bandas for budget accommodation.

EITHER BWINDI NP – ENTEBBE. (10 HOURS DRIVE)

After an early morning breakfast, you will either drive with a stopover for lunch and at the equator to the airport to catch your flight

OR BWINDI NP – KIGALI AIRPORT. (3 HOURS DRIVE)

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive for 3 hours to Kigali airport in Rwanda to catch your flight.

Please note that with this option, clients will have to topup $50 surcharge to Kigali Rwanda. And will acquire the East African Visa since they will enter 2 countries

OR SCHEDULED DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO ENTEBBE

You will have a scheduled domestic flight to Entebbe

Please note that with this option, clients will pay an add on of $310 per person for the domestic scheduled flight