9 Day Best of Uganda Safari with Gorillas

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

• Arrival: Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe.
• Relaxation: Take the rest of the day to relax after your flight or explore the local attractions, such as the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a mid-range hotel in Entebbe.
• Meals: Dinner included.

Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

• Morning:
  • Departure: After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area.
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: En route, visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.
• Afternoon:
  • Arrival: Arrive in Murchison Falls National Park and check in at your lodge.
  • Top of the Falls: Visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge, creating a powerful spectacle.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge within or near the park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile River Boat Safari

• Morning:
  • Game Drive: Enjoy an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile River, where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
• Afternoon:
  • Boat Safari: After lunch, take a boat safari on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species along the riverbanks.
• Evening:
  • Optional Activity: If time permits, go on a guided nature walk or an evening game drive.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your lodge.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 4: Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

• Morning:
  • Departure: Depart after breakfast for Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world.
• Afternoon:
  • Arrival: Arrive in Fort Portal, a beautiful town near Kibale National Park, and check in at your lodge.
  • Relaxation: Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the crater lakes in the region.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge near Kibale National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

• Morning:
  • Chimpanzee Tracking: After an early breakfast, embark on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park. The park is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees, as well as other primates like colobus monkeys and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
• Afternoon:
  • Bigodi Swamp Walk: After lunch, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk, where you can spot various bird species, primates, and beautiful flora.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your lodge.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Morning:
  • Departure: After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and the Rwenzori Mountains.
• Afternoon:
  • Game Drive: Arrive in the park and embark on an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you can spot lions, elephants, and buffaloes.
• Evening:
  • Relaxation: Enjoy the sunset at your lodge with views over the park.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge within or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

• Morning:
  • Game Drive: Start the day with an early morning game drive in the park’s northern sector to increase your chances of spotting predators like lions and leopards.
• Afternoon:
  • Boat Cruise: After lunch, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.
• Evening:
  • Optional Activity: Opt for a cultural visit to the local communities around the park or a guided nature walk.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your lodge.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Morning:
  • Ishasha Sector: Depart after breakfast and drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
• Afternoon:
  • Arrival: Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
  • Briefing: Attend a briefing on gorilla tracking protocols and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge near the park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 9: Gorilla Tracking and Return to Kampala

• Morning:
  • Gorilla Tracking: After an early breakfast, head into the forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Spend up to an hour observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
• Afternoon:
  • Return Journey: After the tracking experience, have lunch and start your journey back to Kampala, or opt for a domestic flight from Kihihi or Kisoro to Entebbe.
  • Evening: Arrival in Kampala or Entebbe marks the end of your safari.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

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