Best of Uganda Safari

10 days—Classic Gorilla trekking and Big Five Safari

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Safari summary

This safari ushers you into the exploration of Uganda's premium destinations such as the home of the mighty mountain gorillas - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park, the world's most powerful waterfall - Murchison Falls and the source of the world's longest river - River Nile among other spectacular sceneries. The safari offers a classic mix of adventure and wildlife thrill.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	March, April, May, October, November
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Lake Mburo Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Lake Mburo NP

Lake Mburo

On this day, your driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel/airport early in the morning and prepare you for transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, you will have a stopover to explore the equator experience before proceeding to Lake Mburo. Once in Lake Mburo National Park, you will check in at your pre-booked lodge and settle in for lunch and after lunch you will head out for a nature walk safari with an armed ranger-guide.

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Bwindi Impenetrable

On this day, you will rise to a convenient breakfast and thereafter set out on a transfer to the southern highlands blanketed by the evergreen tropical rainforest where the majestic mountain gorillas reside. You will have stopovers to explore interesting features along the way as well as a lunch break. Once in Bwindi, you will check in to your pre-booked accommodation and settle in for dinner and overnight stay.

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla trekking and Batwa Culture

Bwindi Impenetrable

You will have an early breakfast and prepare for the gorilla trek. After receiving a brief from the rangers, you will venture into the dense Bwindi Impenetrable forest with packed lunch to track the gorillas. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend up to 1 hour witnessing their habits and similarities to mankind. Thereafter you will return the lodge to freshen up. Later in the afternoon, you shall head out to explore the culture & history of the Batwa who once lived in the forest.

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth

On day 4, after breakfast you will set out on a transfer to Uganda's second largest conservation area - Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will explore the Ishasha sector famously known for several families of elephants and the tree climbing lions. Once in Queen Elizabeth, you will check in to your pre-booked safari lodge and settle in for dinner and overnight stay.

Elephant Hab Lodge

Game drive and Boat trip

Queen Elizabeth

On this day, you will rise early for breakfast and thereafter, set out on a game drive through the vast savannah plains of the park to explore the incredible wildlife that roam the land such as elephants, lions, hyenas, leopards, kobs, buffaloes among many other animals. After the game drive, you will then return to the lodge for a lunch break as you prepare an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga channel that will certainly have you in awe as you witness an abundance of marine life and birds.

Elephant Hab Lodge

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale

After a convenient breakfast, you will head out for transfer to the primate capital of the world - Kibale National Park. This park is famous for the tropical rainforest that is home to rare primates and bird species. Once in Kibale, you will check in to your lodge for lunch and thereafter head to the briefing station before venturing into the forest for the afternoon chimpanzee trekking. After the trekking you may also opt to explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for more endangered primates & birds.

Turaco Treetops Lodge

Transfer to Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls

On day this, you will rise to a convenient breakfast and thereafter prepare for transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest conservation area in Uganda and home to the world's most powerful waterfall - Murchison Falls. Once in the park, you will visit the stunning top of the falls with breathtaking views coloured by a daily rainbow and the golden sunset. Thereafter you will check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Game drive and Delta boat cruise.

Murchison Falls

You will rise early for breakfast and then set out on a game drive to explore the abundant wildlife of the park. The vastness of the savannah cover offers amazing views of the wild animals littered all across the plains of the park. You will expect to view giraffes, lions, hyenas, kobs, elephants and buffaloes among others. After a lunch break at the lodge, you will set out on a boat trip to witness more incredible species cooling along the banks of River Nile before returning to your lodge.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Transfer to Jinja

On this day, you will rise to an early breakfast, and then set out for transfer to Jinja. Along the way, you will detour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will enjoy an experience of tracking the white rhinos on foot within the sanctuary. Thereafter you will proceed to Jinja and check in to your pre-booked hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Haven Eco River Lodge

Visit source of the Nile

On this last day, after a convenient breakfast, you will visit and explore the source of the world's longest river - River Nile. You may also opt to experience the thrill of white water rafting (Optional activity). Thereafter you will embark on your final transfer to Entebbe city/Airport for your departure flight.

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