10 days tour

10 Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari

10 Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari

This tour includes:

Meals

Meals as described in the itinerary

Transport

Transport provided in 4x4 vehicle

Others

All permits (gorillas, chimps, and golden monkeys) Drinking water when in the safari vehicle

Guide

English speaking tour guide

Accommodation

Accommodation provided in shared budget rooms or cottages (upgrade for midrange/comfortable accommodation is available)

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 10 Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari

  • Day 1 Transfer From Kampala/Entebbe To Murchison Falls Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Kampala/Entebbe To Murchison Falls Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

      In the morning, we shall pick you up from Entebbe town or downtown Kampala at 8:00am and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. There will be a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking. Spend a few hours enjoying the sighting of the White rhinos. After the Rhino trek, we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and overnight. 

  • Day 2 Game Drive And Boat Trip At Murchison Falls National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Game Drive And Boat Trip At Murchison Falls National Park

      Game Drive and Boat Trip at Murchison Falls National Park

      In the morning, you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, we will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile, and here you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and a range of rare birds. You will also see for yourself the point where the River Nile joins Lake Albert, one of the โ€œmajor highlightsโ€ of this trip. After the boat trip on River Nile, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.


  • Day 3 Transfer From Murchison Falls To Kibale National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Murchison Falls To Kibale National Park

      After early morning breakfast, we will have a short drive to the Top of Murchison Falls. See the spectacular falls for a few minutes and start the drive to Kibale National Park. We will then start a 6-hour drive to Kibale National Park. The drive to Kibale National Park will go through western Ugandaโ€™s major cities, including Hoima, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal. There will be a scheduled stopover for lunch along the wayโ€”dinner and overnight at Kibale National Park. If we arrive at Kibale early, there is an option to visit the award-winning Bigodi Conservation Project for a coffee-making experience.

  • Day 4 Chimpanzee Trek At Kibale National Park And Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Trek At Kibale National Park And Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park

      You will head to the Kibale forest immediately after breakfast to trek the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other different species of monkeys in the Kibale forest. These include colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi swamp birding sanctuary to learn about this award swimming community conservation project. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park after the chimp trek.

  • Day 5 Kasenyi Game Drive And Boat Trip Along The Kazinga Channel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kasenyi Game Drive And Boat Trip Along The Kazinga Channel

      Kasenyi plains game drive

      You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it to the "Big Four." 

      Kazinga channel boat cruise

      After lunch, join the Kazinga channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters. Dinner and overnight at Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Day 6 Optional Lion Tracking And Transfer To Bwindi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Optional Lion Tracking And Transfer To Bwindi National Park

      Before driving to Bwindi National Park, there will be an opportunity for additional game drives. Or consider the "Lion Tracking" experience, which costs an extra $100 per person! Dinner and overnight at Bwindi National Park.

  • Day 7 Gorilla Trekking At Bwindi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Trekking At Bwindi National Park

      You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trekking, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 8 Golden Monkey Trek In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Monkey Trek In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

      Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. 

      This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic Mgahinga Gorilla National Park species in southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national parkโ€™s history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi after the golden monkey trek

  • Day 9 Drive To Lake Mburo National Park For Evening Game Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Lake Mburo National Park For Evening Game Drive

      This is the day you will transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park. After arriving at Lake Mburo from Lake Bunyonyi, you can join an afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo to sight wildlife. Alternatively, do an evening game drive. 

  • Day 10 Game Drives At Lake Mburo National Park And Drive To Entebbe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Game Drives At Lake Mburo National Park And Drive To Entebbe

      Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a game drive at Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife. And then start a drive to Entebbe International Airport. If interested, a stopover is scheduled at the Equator crossing to grab coffee and shop for handicrafts.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 80

Minors from 15 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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