8-Day Gorillas, Big 5 plus, Private Overland Safari

Welcome to Uganda

Day 1Welcome to Uganda Welcome to Uganda You'll have a breakfast briefing at your hotel, then load up and head into the wild. Welcome to Uganda! You'll depart for a short ferry crossing at Nakiwogo Village, without which, no road trip in Africa should be complete! Boat trip in Mabamba Swamp with a specialist birding guide to meet some of the many indigenous birds of Uganda and the best chance to see the legendary shoebill stork. You'll continue for lunch on the Equator. and on for a game drive into Lake Mburo National Park —great place to see zebra, giraffe, impala, African buffalo, and if lucky, leopard. You'll camp down by the lake surrounded by chuckling hippos, with an introduction to our fabulous camp set up. Sundowner drinks, dinner menu of your choice, campfire banter under the stars, a decent hot shower, and a good night’s sleep. This is no ordinary camping. After all, why come to Africa and sleep in a box? 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: Budget camping Inside Lake Mburo NP Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast

Lakes, Mountain and into the Jungle

Day 2Lakes, Mountain and into the Jungle Lakes, Mountain and into the Jungle You'll have an early morning game drive through the heart of Lake Mburo and ascend to the Kazuma Lookout for breakfast with beautiful views over the lake and surroundings. You will depart Lake Mburo and head into the mountains and lakes of southwest Uganda. You'll have a late lunch by the mystical Lake Bunyonyi and explore the lakeside trail. You will continue on forest trails into the jungle. Mountain gorilla country: the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 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 Accommodation: Ruhondeza Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorillas and Lions in Trees

Day 3Mountain Gorillas and Lions in Trees Mountain Gorillas and Lions in Trees You'll have an early morning transfer to the Buhoma Gorilla HQ for cultural dancing and briefing. You'll depart for a mountain trek through the jungle to find the mountain gorillas and spend an unforgettable hour with our close cousins. Afternoon, you'll transfer to Ishasha Wildlife Reserve for a game drive to see if we can find the tree-climbing lions. You'll head through the park to camp in the woods with a ranger, down by the hippo pools on the Ishasha River. Beautiful location with the now familiar RV set up. You'll freshen up with a hot shower, relax and unwind after dinner around the campfire, and listen out for 'visitors'. Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP) 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: Budget camping Inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Wildlife and Rift Valley Landscapes

Day 4Wildlife and Rift Valley Landscapes Wildlife and Rift Valley Landscapes Early morning game drive to depart Ishasha Game Reserve and transfer to the community boat dock for a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. You'll have a great chance to see elephants and African buffalo on the banks, a multitude of birds, and aquatic life. You'll enjoy lunch at the boat dock. In the afternoon, you'll drive up the rift escarpment for a trek to the twin crater lakes of Kichwamba with spectacular scenery. You'll have a late afternoon game safari in QE Kasenyi Sector. Ugandan kob, topi, water buck, elephants, and African buffalo. Nile crocodiles down by the lake, and a visit to the hunting grounds to find lion and perhaps leopard. Later, you'll go to your lodge at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge in a luxury banda overlooking Kazinga Channel. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimps and the Road to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 5Chimps and the Road to Murchison Falls National Park Chimps and the Road to Murchison Falls National Park You'll have an early morning transfer to the Kyambura Gorge. You'll trek through the forest and along the Kyambura River to spend some time with the chimpanzees. You'll depart for Murchison Falls National Park. You'll cross back over the Equator and along the base of the Rwenzori Mountains —the fabled Mountains of the Moon, with three of the highest peaks in Africa. Lunch stop at Fort Portal. You'll have a scenic drive through tea plantations, undulating hills, and lakeside at Lake Albert to arrive at Murchison Falls National Park. You'll camp at Red Chili Rest Camp, which has a chill-out bar and restaurant with a lodge fire overlooking the Nile Basin. 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 LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant Show more LeopardOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

The Nile and the Wilderness

Day 6The Nile and the Wilderness The Nile and the Wilderness You'll enjoy a morning boat safari on the Nile to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. There is abundant wildlife on the banks and in the water, such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, Nile crocodiles, hippos, and birds everywhere. Lunch at the famous Paraa Lodge overlooking the Nile. [Pay a little extra and chill out in the noon heat by the pool, perhaps a swim.] Late afternoon, you'll collect the ranger and depart for an afternoon and evening game safari to the Nile Delta beyond the hunting grounds. You'll have a great chance to see a lion and perhaps a leopard at work on the savannah plains. Camp in the wild with a ranger overlooking Lake Albert. This is the middle of nowhere, but there’ll be a cool one in the fridge, perhaps a BBQ by the campfire, and all the usual comforts of home, including the hot shower and a folding toilet seat! Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Walk with Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Day 7Walk with Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Walk with Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch You'll break camp early for a dawn game drive to return to the hunting grounds and perhaps be the first to find the lions for the day. You'll have breakfast by the Nile and then visit the top of Murchison Falls. You'll feel the power of the Nile squeezed through a 7-metre gap. You'll dry out with a morning coffee break. Then, you'll depart Murchison Falls NP heading for Ziwa Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, you'll stroll with the white rhinos. You'll meet Obama and learn about the ambitious and inspirational programme to reintroduce the rhino into the wilds of Uganda. You'll camp at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and, if lucky, see the rhinos promenade around the (reinforced) camp fence in the evening or early morning. Main Destination: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Kampala

Day 8Kampala Kampala You'll depart the peace of Ziwa and journey into the chaos of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, built on 7 hills and home to 3 million people. You'll enjoy a brief city tour to kings and commoners, including the Kasubi Tombs —the burial ground of the Buganda kings and the bustling Nakasero Market. You'll have a relaxing lunch at Cantine Divino and return late afternoon to your choice of hotel in Entebbe. 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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. 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 sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Meanda Uganda, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour,