11-Day Ultimate Uganda Safar

Safari Overview :

This 11-day safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic national parks and cultural sites. From the heart of Murchison Falls National Park to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorillas, and Lake Mburo, renowned for its wildlife, this trip promises an unforgettable experience. Explore Uganda’s diverse ecosystems with thrilling game drives, breathtaking boat cruises, and cultural visits to the Batwa community. Stay at luxurious lodges and enjoy expert-guided wildlife and cultural interactions

11Days / 10 Nights Safari

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10 Years Old

Full itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport & Transfer to Hotel

Arrival: Welcome to Uganda! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be greeted by your private safari guide, who will assist you with the immigration process and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe for check-in.

Evening: Relax at your hotel and enjoy a wonderful dinner as you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Hotel No. 5 Boutique Hotel (High-End) / Boma Hotel (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Dinner

Drive Time: 10 Minutes

Morning: After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a unique opportunity to see the white rhinos up close during a rhino trekking experience. Ziwa also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, including sightings of the shoebill stork.

Afternoon: After lunch, continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest park. Check in to your lodge and relax before dinner.

Evening: Enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge and rest for your exciting adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge (High-End) / Para Safari Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 6 Hours

Morning: Early morning, embark on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. Explore the Buligi Peninsula, Delta, and southern sections of the park, where you’ll spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.

Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls. The boat cruise provides excellent wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, including the rare shoebill stork.

Evening: Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening and dinner.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge (High-End) / Para Safari Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, set off for Kibale Forest National Park, located in Uganda’s lush equatorial rainforest. Known for its rich biodiversity, including chimpanzees, this park offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy a late lunch. Later, take a scenic Crater Lakes tour for picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and a restful evening.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Safari Lodge (High-End) / Turaco Treetop Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 6 Hours

Morning: After an early breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest. The trek lasts 2-3 hours, with opportunities to spot black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.

Afternoon: After trekking, enjoy lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its diverse birdlife and a variety of primates, including the red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Safari Lodge (High-End) / Turaco Treetop Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in Uganda’s western region, for game viewing along the Kazinga Channel and the Kyambura Gorge.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge and head out for an evening game drive, spotting wildlife such as lions, elephants, and hippos.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-End) / Mweya Safari Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 2 Hours

Morning: Enjoy an early game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, home to various wildlife including buffaloes, antelopes, and lions.

Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterfowl.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-End) / Mweya Safari Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park to search for the famous tree-climbing lions.

Afternoon: After lunch, continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving in the evening for check-in and relaxation.

Evening: Enjoy a delightful dinner at your lodge.

Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp (High-End) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 3 Hours

Morning: After breakfast, begin your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Trek through the dense forest to find the mountain gorillas, observing them in their natural habitat.

Afternoon: After trekking, enjoy a lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience, where you’ll learn about their traditional way of life before the forest was declared a national park.

Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp (High-End) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its unique blend of savannah and wetlands.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive or boat cruise to spot zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and hippos.

Evening: Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mihingo Safari Lodge (High-End) / Kigambira Safari Lodge (Mid-Range)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: 5 Hours

Morning: Enjoy an early game drive and visit the Equator, followed by a visit to the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.

Afternoon: After lunch, head to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

End of Trip

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Time: 4 Hours

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