7-Day Uganda Mid Range Safari Tour

Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 1Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park A warm welcome by a dedicated driver guide who will take you through a quick briefing and after, acquire some necessities that you might want to use while on this safari like camera batteries, insect repellent, travel documents and maybe changing into Uganda currency from your currency. Start the journey to the smallest savannah National park in Uganda - Lake Mburo National Park that is located in Western Uganda, nearest to the capital city of Uganda compared to other national parks. This park is dotted with different lakes and the biggest being Lake Mburo where the park’s name originates. Arrive and check in at a lodge for your lodge. 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: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive and boat cruise

Day 2Game drive and boat cruise Game drive and boat cruise Have an early game drive through the park premises with a help of the park ranger guide who will take us to the best spotting points for savannah animals like impalas, bushbucks, elands, hyenas, buffalos, leopards, jackals, zebras among others together with birds like ibis. The game drive takes about 2-3hours and then finds you at the lodge for breakfast and leisure. Thereafter, engage in the mighty boat cruise along Lake Mburo where you will be able to spot different animals like crocodiles, hippos among others and this takes about 2 hours. Thereafter, return to the lodge for your dinner. Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi national park with a short boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district

Day 3Transfer to Bwindi national park with a short boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district Transfer to Bwindi national park with a short boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district Have an early breakfast where you will, later on, check out of the lodge, make the transfer to the Bwindi National Park with a stopover at Lake Bunyonyi. This is the second deepest lake in Africa after Lake Tanganyika of Tanzania. You will take a boat cruise here which is the main activity where you will visit different historical islands like the Leprosy Island/Sharp Island that was used in the past to quarantine the locals who suffered from Leprosy, Punishment Island which the smallest island used to punish the girls that could get pregnant before marriage among others. Proceed to the park after enjoying lunch at one of the resorts on Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi is known to have the highest population of mountain gorillas in the whole world and this means that you have 99% of seeing the gorillas while on this safari. It's also rich in biodiversity ranging from lush flora, diverse animal and bird species among others. Arrive and take a warm shower as you wait for your dinner. 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

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and optional Batwa village tour

Day 4Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and optional Batwa village tour Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and optional Batwa village tour Wake up and take breakfast as you are ready to drive to the park offices where the trekking begins. Attend briefing first as one of the rules of the national parks which helps visitors to enjoy their stay while in the park premises. The rules and regulations while in the forest will be stipulated and then start the search in the forest as you meet at her eye-catching attractions like the vervet monkeys, colobus monkeys, and different birds like the barbets among others. Upon setting your eyes on a gorilla family, the clock will start counting for only one hour of great memories while in their natural habitat. Enjoy this extraordinary moment and then have a chance to take memorable photos. After about 3-5 hours of trekking, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and an optional community visit to the nearby Batwa Villages. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise in the afternoon

Day 5Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise in the afternoon Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise in the afternoon Check out after breakfast and start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is one of the famous national parks in the country - Uganda known to host the rare tree-climbing lions. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to other unique wildlife species that roam within the park premises and others are observed around crater lakes in the park, the mighty Kazinga channel. You will be welcomed by the rare tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector as you find your way to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. After lunch, cruise along the epic Kazinga channel where you will spot water animals and birds like crocodiles, hippos among others. This can take also about 2 to 3 hours. Return to the lodge for your dinner as you prepare for your next departure in the morning. 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: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +8 Photos

Game drive and travel to Kibale national park with a visit to Isunga Community in the evening

Day 6Game drive and travel to Kibale national park with a visit to Isunga Community in the evening Game drive and travel to Kibale national park with a visit to Isunga Community in the evening Have leisurely breakfast and take a morning game drive in the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be able to catch up with the early risers like the jackals, spotted hyenas, lions, leopards among others. Other animals can be spotted and these are elephants, buffalos, Uganda Kobs, zebras among others. After 2 hours of roaming the wilderness, you will head to the lodge for late breakfast. Then transfer to Kibale National Park which is the world primate capital hosting 13 recognized primates with chimpanzees our fellow cousins. You will make a stopover in Isunga Community where you will visit the Isunga Cultural Community Tours at the edge of Kibale national park and be taken through the African way of life through traditional dances and music by Batooro and Bakiga that co-live in this area. Thereafter, head to the lodge for your dinner. 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

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest and transfer back to Kampala

Day 7Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest and transfer back to Kampala Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest and transfer back to Kampala Head out for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park after breakfast, which starts with a briefing and with the help of a park ranger guide, penetrate the forest to search for these primates in their home. Meet them and learn about their behaviors such as feeding, walking and playing. After, head back to the lodge for your lunch and then make a transfer to Kampala with a stopover at Mubende for lunch and proceed with a journey to Kampala/Entebbe where the safari will end. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) 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 sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour i