Best of Uganda's Attraction
10 days—Lake Mburo,Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth NationalPark, Ishasha,Kibale,Murchison Falls
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$3700 USD
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Safari summary
This 10 Days tour takes you to one of Uganda’s finest tourism destinations. You will visit the famous Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, home to more than 73 animal species, including buffaloes, leopards, lions, and elephants, 3/4 of the world’s population of Rothschild giraffes plus a healthy population of herbivores. In addition to 451 bird species, including 23 Albertine rift endemics.
The mighty River Nile flows through the park creating a powerful phenomenon at the Kabalega Falls. Enjoy the views of these magnificent falls where the Nile forces its way through a gorge in the rocks and tumbles 43m below flowing westwards into Lake Albert. Did you know that Murchison Falls is the most Powerful waterfalls in the whole world?
You will visit Kibale National Park; a haven with the largest concentration of chimpanzees. Uganda has the highest number of chimpanzees in the whole world which is about 4950 chimpanzees and Kibale National Park holds about 1500 chimpanzees.
Then you will have Mountain Gorilla trekking in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Did know that Uganda has the highest percentage of Mountain Gorillas in the world? There are currently less than 1200 mountain gorillas left in the world and almost half of the population resides in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Gorilla trekking is one of the top activities while on a safari. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the largest biotic area in Africa. It is a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, hippo, tree-climbing lions, elephants, wildebeest, swamp antelope, Uganda-kobs, topis, waterbucks, bushbucks, reedbucks, duiker, and many other animal species. It is home to over 95 species of mammals and over 600 species of birds. The park is also Uganda’s most popular tourist destination.
You will also visit Lake Mburo National Park, home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck. Lake Mburo is magical in its own way with striking sunsets as well as panoramic landscapes. Due to its richness in diversity that ranges from Savannah vegetation, woodlands, forests, seasonal and permanent swamp hence being a habitat to many wildlife and bird species.
You will enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on boat cruise by viewing Squacco herons, hippos, Elephants, Antelopes, and more.
You will also do the community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that have lived in the forest for 500,000 years, enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.
An affordable and fun journey through a truly magnificent region of the world! On this trip, you will spot over 450 animal species and various bird species.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Primate 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
Lake Mburo National Park
On your arrival in Uganda, you will be met by our representative with your name printed on an A4 paper will welcome you at Entebbe International Airport in the morning hours and you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch at the lodge, after the lunch go for a launch boat cruise; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.
Hyena Hill Lodge
Morning Game Drive
Have an early breakfast, head out for the morning drive bicycle safari (biking in the Lake Mburo National Park), and horse riding. After the biking and horse ride, you will be drinking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas. You will either have lunch on the way or at your hotel. You will have lunch on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Gorilla Trekking
After a cup of tea, head to the park head offices with your guide, have a briefing about the Do’s and Don’ts while in the park with gorillas. Trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. At the end of this long and exciting adventure, return to our lodge for a well-deserved shower, and then have lunch. In the evening, you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Travel To Queen Elizabeth
After early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains. Please copy this link https://kubwafive-safaris.com/7-top-reasons-to-visit-queen-elizabeth-np/ and paste it in GOOGLE so that you can read more about Queen Elizabeth National Park. After a game drive in Ishasha, it will be time to move to Queen Elizabeth National park You will have an evening game drive aiming to catch the lions hunting in the evening.
Tropical Savanna guest house
Morning Game Drive
Depart at 6:00am for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the morning. After the morning game, you will go for the boat cruise on Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. After lunch, you will travel to Fort portal, you will reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, You will then visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and the three surrounding explosion Crater Lakes.
Stanford Hotel Fort Portal
Chimpanzee Tracking
The tracking will start early and takes about two to three hours, depending on the location of the chimps. After Chimpanzee trekking, you will drive to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction. It is an fascinating area, This area is recognized for an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates species are found in the place of Bigodi swamp.
Stanford Hotel Fort Portal
Travel To Murchison Falls
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart to Murchison Falls National Park through the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest protected area, home to more than 73 animal species, including buffaloes, leopards, lions, and elephants, 3/4 of the world’s population. You will arrive late in the evening. On arrival, you will go for the evening game drive.
Kalalo Cottage Inn
Morning Game Drive
You will set off very early in the morning at 6:00 am, you will leave for a morning game drive. After the game drive, you will head back to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you embark on a three hour boat cruise on the Nile. This boat cruise offers an amazing view of the falls from the bottom angle. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the river.
Kalalo Cottage Inn
Transfer To Kampala
After the breakfast at 6am, you will set off from Murchison Falls National Park to Kampala, your last tourist attraction in the park; will be the Top of the falls. After the top of the falls tour at 8am, you will be driven to, on your way to Kampala, you will branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; this is one of the breathtaking activities in Uganda, the pearl of the Africa. After the Rhino Tracking, be driven to Kampala.
Bush Pig
Final Day In Uganda
On this day, if you not fully vaccinated, you will have a covid-19 test after breakfast. You can choose to have lunch at the hotel or have it in one of the restaurant in town. Later in the evening, you will be transferred to Entebbe airports for your scheduled flight at night back home.
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