10-Day Uganda Wilderness Safari

Arrival and Pick up from Entebbe Airport

Day 1Arrival and Pick up from Entebbe Airport Arrival and Pick up from Entebbe Airport Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative driver-guide will receive and welcome you to Uganda — the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked lodge in Entebbe. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you can proceed to visit the Entebbe Botanical Garden. The garden is one of the places around Entebbe where you can spot many species of birds and a few primates, such as the black and white colobus monkeys and vervet monkeys. It is also a place of tranquility and peace, a feast for the eyes with the notable absence of people. Here, you simply immerse yourself in nature with the sounds of birds breaking the stillness of the moment. Main Destination: Entebbe (City) Accommodation: ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City) +39 Photos +38 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 2Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary You'll be picked up from overnight accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. You will be transferred to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This is a private, non-profit animal sanctuary in Uganda. It proudly harbors Uganda`s endangered rhinos. On arrival, you will be briefed and thereafter begin your on-foot rhino tracking. Depending on how long this activity takes, you will proceed to arrive at your accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park; Covering an area of 3,893 km², this particular park sits on the shores of Lake Albert, in northwest Uganda. It’s known for Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop. On arrival, you will check into your accommodation and relax. In the evening, you will head for a sunset game drive; expect to encounter numerous game, including elephants, the Rothschild giraffe, wild cats, birds, etc. Depending on how long this takes, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures) Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionC

Game Drive and Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls

Day 3Game Drive and Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls Game Drive and Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls You'll take a morning drive in Murchison Falls National Park, where animals like elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes like bushbucks, reedbuck, duikers, kobs, oribis, among others, and birds like the Abyssinian ground hornbill, bee-eater, fish eagles, herons, and pelicans, among others. A break will be at the hippo pool, where you will be served with fresh fruits and ease yourself. Later, you'll proceed with a search of other animals you might have missed. The game drive will end on the return to the lodge for lunch. Head for a launch trip on the waters of Victoria Nile, which is part of the River Nile, and spot Nile crocodiles, hippos, birds like the eagles, hamerkop, among others, and the boat will take you to the bottom of the falls. You will take panoramic photos of the rainbow formed when the Nile squeezes itself through a small gorge. You'll return to the starting point. The driver-guide will be ready to take you to another booked lodge in the southern sector. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Afternoon Isunga Community Tour

Day 4Transfer to Kibale National Park and Afternoon Isunga Community Tour Transfer to Kibale National Park and Afternoon Isunga Community Tour You'll take breakfast and head to Kibale National Park, which is well known to be the home of chimpanzees, our fellow cousins. The forest is also full of biodiversity, such as plant species, over 300 bird species, over 70 mammals, including 13 primates, among others. The crater lakes of Ndali-Kasenda also make the park stand out. The journey takes about 5 hours. On arrival, you will head to the Isunga cultural community, where you will have a community tour to learn about the two tribes of the Batooro and Bakiga through their languages, traditional dances, and music. If time allows, you can also visit the cultural site of Isunga cold springs, which are believed to have natural healing powers. Then, you'll head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park You'll have breakfast and head to the rangers’ post, where you will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimpanzee trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you on chimp tracking. You will be left amazed by the presence of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. You will return to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive in the evening and stay overnight at your booked accommodation. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Day 6Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffaloes, herds of elephants, plus the big cats like lions and leopards (though hard to spot), among others. You'll return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife, including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others, will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water's shores. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge. Main Destination: Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP) Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Plains

Day 7Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Plains Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Plains You'll have breakfast, then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park — famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You'll continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas (roughly half of the world’s population). It includes several habituated groups that you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in at your accommodation, and relax as you prepare for the gorilla-trekking experience the following day. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Acc

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Evening Boat Cruise

Day 8Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Evening Boat Cruise Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Evening Boat Cruise You'll have breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Thereafter, you will return for lunch and then drive off to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it almost magical. You could admire them all day. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Supreme Adventure Park Camp Budget hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Late Game Drive

Day 9Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Late Game Drive Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Late Game Drive You'll have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara town. You will arrive in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding to the late afternoon/evening game viewing. During this game drive, expect to see gigantic elands, zebras, topis, Impalas, Uganda Kobs, and Cape buffaloes, among others. Later, you'll relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night. Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Show more ElephantNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Bush Walk and Transfer to Entebbe

Day 10Morning Bush Walk and Transfer to Entebbe Morning Bush Walk and Transfer to Entebbe You'll enjoy an early breakfast and proceed for the morning bushwalk in Lake Mburo National Park in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter, at close range, numerous animals like zebras, giraffes, elands, topis, and other antelopes, and Cape buffaloes, among others. You'll take the trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the 12 lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. Thereafter, you will return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe Airport for your departure. Main Destination: Entebbe (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be se