10 Days Uganda safari

A comprehensive ten-day Ugandan safari highlighting the country's finest wildlife and natural wonders. Track rhinos at Ziwa, witness the power of Murchison Falls, trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, encounter mountain gorillas in Bwindi, and conclude with cultural visits, a night game drive, and a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Uganda

You will arrive at Entebbe international airport today – the gateway into Uganda. You will be received by our representative and assisted through emigrations formalities. Afterwards, you will meet your safari guide with whom you will experience the best of Uganda. He will transfer you to your hotel for the night. You will receive a briefing about the safari and will be assisted if you would like to exchange money.

Accommodation | Standard: Airport Guest House | Midrange: The Boma | Luxury: Hotel No. 5 Entebbe

Day 2 | Murchison Falls via Zziwa Rhinos sanctuary

The 6-hour journey to Murchison falls national park includes a stop for a nature walk at Ziwa rhinos sanctuary. Here you will also have lunch. Upon arrival in the park, drive to the top of the thundering Murchison waterfalls for a brief walk to the top. Drive to your lodge for the night.

Accommodation | Standard: Wild Palace Safari Lodge | Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge

Day 3 | Full day of game drives and a boat ride on the Nile

Set off for a game drive at 6am – an opportunity to view some of the 76 mammals’ species and 451 birds’ species found in the park. At midday, you will go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to see more animals drink on the riverbanks. You will have a picnic lunch. Close the day with another game drive until sunset.

Day 4 | Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

You will have one last early game drive before exiting the park. Take a 6-hour long drive to Kibale Forest – the primates capital of Uganda. Stop for photography at the rift valley escarpment and tea plantations. Check in at your accommodation in the evening and relax.

Accommodation | Standard: Kibale Forest Camp | Midrange: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge | Luxury: Tabebuia Resort & Spa

Day 5 | Morning Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee tracking starts with briefing at 8am and lasts for 3-4 hours. You will walk with informative rangers and have an hour to observe and photograph the chimps as they forage in the jungle. In the evening, you will have a guided walk in Bigodi swamp for birding.

Day 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park

Check out from Kibale and drive for 2 hours to Queen Elizabeth national park. Upon arrival, have a game drive in search of the abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, take a 2-hour boat ride on Kazinga channel. You will have one more game drive before check in at your lodge.

Accommodation | Standard: Bush Lodge | Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge | Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge

Day 7 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi with a detour to Ishasha sector for a game drive in search for tree-climbing lions. Carry a picnic lunch. Proceed to check in at your lodge on the edge of Bwindi.

Accommodation | Standard: Gorilla valley Lodge | Midrange: Ichumbi Lodge | Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Day 8 | Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park

Follow trails in the thick jungle of Bwindi with informative ranger guides until you find the Gorillas. You have an hour to observe, photograph and record the Gorillas. In the evening, engage in a community tour and experience the life of the natives.

Day 9 | Drive to Lake Mburo

Drive through the beautiful Kigezi highlands to Lake Mburo – the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks. Enroute, take a stop to visit Pastoralist homes to see the Ankole longhorned cows. Enjoy a night game drive in the park from 6 – 9pm before resting at your lodge.

Accommodation | Standard: Eagle’s Nest Lodge | Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge | Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

Day 10 | Return to Entebbe and Departure

This morning you will have a walking safari in the park. Walks begin at 7am and take two – three hours. You will return to the lodge to refresh and have breakfast. Thereafter, start your journey back to Entebbe airport. You will also have a stop at the equator. Arrive at Entebbe airport and check in for your flight back home.