Overview
This 9-day safari gives you a well-rounded experience of Uganda’s most celebrated destinations—Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo National Park. From rhino tracking and thrilling game drives to chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, this safari offers the ultimate combination of primates, big game, and breathtaking landscapes.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Kampala
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our driver-guide will warmly welcome you.
- Transfer to your hotel in Kampala for dinner and overnight.
- Safari briefing to prepare you for your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampala
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
- Lunch en route, then proceed to visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge.
- Continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Murchison Falls NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise – Murchison Falls
- Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and possibly leopards.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls.
- Optional hike to the top of the falls.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Murchison Falls NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park
- After breakfast, drive south through scenic countryside to Kibale National Park.
- Lunch en route.
- Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, and relax.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking.
- Enjoy close encounters with chimpanzees and other primates such as colobus and red-tailed monkeys.
- After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through crater lakes and lush countryside.
- Evening game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari – Queen Elizabeth NP
- Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and hyenas.
- Return for breakfast at the lodge.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.
- Optional evening game drive.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- After breakfast, head to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
- Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Arrive in the evening, check in, and relax.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- After breakfast, report for a gorilla trekking briefing at the park headquarters.
- Trek through the forest in search of a gorilla family and spend an unforgettable hour with them.
- After lunch, drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
- Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Lake Mburo NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Lake Mburo – Return to Kampala/Entebbe – Departure
- Enjoy a morning game walk or game drive in Lake Mburo to see zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes.
- Have breakfast and begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe.
- Stop at the Equator crossing for photos and souvenirs.
- Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch