12-Day Uganda Wild Adventure Safari
Overview
This trip will expose the finest that Uganda has to provide. From Murchison Falls National park, Kibale Forest with the chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park to off-course Bwindi National Park and its mountain gorilla. You will stay in cozy small-scale lodges.
Trip Itinerary ( Detailed Safari )
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to your Hotel.
Your trip starts the moment you arrive at Entebbe International Airport. A driver will pick you up here and drive fifteen minutes to the guesthouse from the airport. Here you may unwind or based on your arrival time, spend some time sightseeing before retiring for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Accommodation: The Guineafowl
Day 2: To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park.
Following a wonderful breakfast, your first stop on the way from Kampala is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Following ranger briefing, you will drive to a location where the rhinos are visible; the remaining distance will be on foot. Usually, you will be able to observe the rhinos from really close; still, always pay attention to the rangers. Following rhino tracking and lunch, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park for supper and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive to the Delta and Boat Safari to the Falls.
You will get up early, have breakfast, then go in time to cross the Nile. Starting your game drive safari search for animals on the northern Nile side, Which animal—the elephant, lion, giraffe, or the elusive leopard—you may initially see?
It is difficult to say. The game drive ends in the afternoon; you will return to the ferry to cross back across the river and enjoy lunch. Following lunch, you will board a boat on the great Nile to reach the world-known Murchison Falls, from where you will be dropped to climb to the summit. You will be collected up and driven to Murchison River Lodge, where you will spend your overnight stay and eat dinner.
Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge
Day 4-5: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Though it takes time, the trip from Murchison Falls to Kibale is gorgeous. The route winds among the most beautiful hills you have ever seen with absolutely amazing vistas. You will have time to unwind and get ready for your early morning climb to visit the chimpanzees after settling into the lodge.
Depending on where the chimpanzees live, the tracking starts early and takes two to three hours. You will return to the lodge for lunch via the trail, then tour Bigodi Swamp. With so many animals—monkeys, birds, even forest elephants—this is a lovely section of the rain forest.
You will return to the lodge after this full day in the wild.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge
Day 6-7: To Queen Elizabeth National Park , Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel and Morning Game drive.
Your next stops are Queen Elizabeth National Park. This large park is home to peace between humans and animals. You will take a boat trip over the Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George, in the afternoon.
Large animals and very numerous different bird species may be found here. You will spend a night at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge after the boat trip.
You will begin the day early—at 6.35 am—next morning. Looking for the park’s predators, a game drive will be entertaining. One spends the day exploring various areas of the park, including the crater lakes.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Day 8-9: Transfer via Ishasha to Bwindi National Park and Gorilla Tracking.
Your next stops are Queen Elizabeth National Park. This large park is home to peace between humans and animals. You will take a boat trip over the Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George, in the afternoon.
Large animals and very numerous different bird species may be found here. You will spend a night at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge after the boat trip.
Following an afternoon wildlife drive in Ishasha, it is time to go to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the renowned mountain gorillas. See Buhoma Gorilla Camp and be ready for yet another highlight of this incredible journey: mountain gorilla tracking!
Today gets started early. The rangers will first brief you; then, you will be assigned a group to monitor. Based on the gorilla position, the tracking might last several hours. The climb itself is amazing and winds you over high slopes through deep rain forest. Once you located the gorillas, you will be able to spend one hour with them. It’s time then to return to the lodge and share the experience with your buddies.
Accommodation: Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Day 10-11: To Lake Mburo National Park.
Driving to Lake Mburo will take four to five hours. You will take an afternoon game drive after you settle into Rwakobo Rock.
You may have a drink by the bonfire in the evening.
Though it is the smallest park in Uganda, Lake Mburo has great appeal. It has a family of Rothschild’s giraffe as well as a very great count of zebras. Following a night at Rwakobo rock, you will go on a walking safari where you will be able to get up to and personal with the animals.
Plans call for a guided safari trek in the morning. You might perform an alternative activity or spend the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Day 12: Return journey including a stop over at the equator line.
Breakfast calls for driving back to Entebbe via a stopover near the equator.
You will spend most of your day getting ready for your trip back home. But depending on the time of your return flight, you could have some time to see the Botanical Gardens or have lunch on Lake Victoria’s shore.
End of tour.
Tour Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Tour Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees