Overview
This 10-day Uganda safari combines the
country’s most iconic wildlife and
landscapes into one unforgettable
adventure. Begin with rhino tracking at
Ziwa Sanctuary before exploring the
mighty Murchison Falls and the Nile.
Continue to Kibale Forest, the world’s
primate capital, for chimpanzee trekking,
and journey through Queen Elizabeth
National Park to the Ishasha sector, home
of the rare tree-climbing lions. A highlight
is the gorilla trek in Bwindi, one of Africa’s
greatest wildlife experiences, before
ending with a walking safari and boat ride
in Lake Mburo. This is the perfect mix of
primates, big game, and unique safari
activities.
Itinerary
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Style: Mid-Range Lodge Safari with
Unique Primate Encounters
Focus: Rhinos, chimpanzees, gorillas,
tree-climbing lions, boat safaris & walking
safari
Best Time: June – September & December
– February
Day 01 :
Arrival in Entebbe
- Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
(EBB). Warm welcome and assistance
from your driver-guide. - Short transfer (5–10 minutes) to your
guesthouse. - Accommodation: No. 5 Guesthouse
(Bed & Breakfast) – A charming boutique
guesthouse with beautiful gardens and
exceptional service. - Meals: Bed & Breakfast. (Dinner
available at own cost.)
Day 02 :
To Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Morning: Drive north (4–5 hrs).
- Activity: Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
for a guided on-foot trek to see
endangered white rhinos. - Lunch at Amuka Restaurant.
- Afternoon: Continue to Murchison Falls
National Park. - Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge –
Comfortable lodge with river views and a
pool, perfectly located for game drives. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 03 :
Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari – Murchison Falls
- Morning game drive in the northern
sector: elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo,
hartebeest, and, with luck, leopard. - Afternoon: Boat safari on the Nile to the
base of Murchison Falls (2–3 hrs), spotting
hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife
including the rare shoebill stork. - Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge.
- Meals: Full Board.
Day 04 :
Top of the Falls & To Kibale Forest
- Morning: Visit the Top of Murchison
Falls, where the Nile crashes through a
7-metre gorge. - Scenic 6–7 hr drive south to Fort Portal,
gateway to Kibale. - Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Lodge – A community-owned lodge with
treetop-style cottages, warm hospitality,
and forest-edge location. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 05 :
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland
- Morning: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
Forest (permit included). Trek 2–5 hrs, 1 hr
with a chimp family. - Afternoon: Guided community walk in
Bigodi Wetland, home to colobus monkeys
and over 200 bird species. - Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Lodge. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 06 :
To Queen Elizabeth & Ishasha Sector
- Morning drive through the crater lakes
region towards Queen Elizabeth NP. - Afternoon: Enter Ishasha sector for a
game drive in search of tree-climbing lions
resting in fig trees. - Accommodation: Irinya Safari Lodge /
Eagle’s Nest Lodge – Comfortable
mid-range lodges with panoramic park
views. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 07 :
Kazinga Channel Cruise & To Bwindi
- Morning: Boat safari on the Kazinga
Channel, known for the world’s highest
concentration of hippos plus elephants,
buffalo, and prolific birdlife. - Afternoon: Scenic 3–4 hr drive to
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, “The
Switzerland of Africa.” - Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge /
Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge –
Community-run, comfortable, and close
to trekking start points. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 08 :
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Early morning: Briefing at park
headquarters, then trek 2–8 hrs through
dense rainforest to find a habituated
gorilla family. - Spend one magical hour with the
gorillas — a life-changing experience. - Afternoon relaxation at lodge.
- Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge /
Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 09 :
To Lake Mburo – Boat Safari
- Drive 4–5 hrs to Lake Mburo National
Park, Uganda’s smallest savanna park and
the only one offering walking safaris. - Afternoon: Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. - Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock – A
beautifully designed eco-lodge with
cottages overlooking the savanna. - Meals: Full Board.
Day 10 :
Walking Safari & Return to Entebbe
- Morning: Guided walking safari in Lake
Mburo, spotting zebra, impala, eland, and
topi on foot. - Midday: Drive 4–5 hrs back to Entebbe,
with a stop at the Uganda Equator for
photos and crafts. - Evening: Drop-off at Entebbe
International Airport for your departure. - Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with
- English-speaking professional
- driver-guide
- • Airport transfers and all ground
- transport as per itinerary
- • 9 nights’ mid-range accommodation
- (Full Board on safari, B&B in Entebbe)
- • Park entrance fees (Ziwa Rhino
- Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen
- Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Mburo)
- • Gorilla trekking permit (US$800 pp)
- • Chimpanzee trekking permit (US$250
- pp)
- • Scheduled activities: Ziwa Rhino
- tracking, Kazinga Channel cruise, Lake
- Mburo boat safari, guided Bigodi Wetland
- walk, walking safari in Lake Mburo
- • Bottled drinking water in the safari
- vehicle
- • AMREF Flying Doctor emergency
- evacuation cover
- • All government taxes and levies
Cost Excludes
- • International flights & visas
- • Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
- • Tips & gratuities, bar drinks, laundry,
- personal expenses
- • Optional activities (night drives, lion
- tracking, spa treatments)
- • Porter hire for gorilla trek
- (recommended US$20–30 + tip)
- • Any future increases in park/permit fees
- or government taxes