Tour Overview
Experience the ultimate 8-day Uganda Safari exploring the country’s most iconic wildlife and landscapes. Witness rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, enjoy thrilling game drives and boat cruises at Murchison Falls National Park, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, encounter tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and meet the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Conclude your adventure with relaxation and activities at the scenic Lake Bunyonyi. This safari combines wildlife, adventure, and culture for an unforgettable African journey.
Itinerary
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, transfer to Green Valley Guest House (Entebbe) or Namirembe View Guest House (Kampala) for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy a guided walk alongside rhinos for a close-up wildlife experience. After lunch, proceed to the top of Murchison Falls for spectacular views, then transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park to spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, hippos, and birds. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise to the base of the falls, witnessing wildlife along the Nile. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park via Kagadi and Kyenjojo. Fort Portal, surrounded by tea plantations and crater lakes, serves as the gateway to the park. Check in, enjoy dinner, and overnight at West Ends Hotel.
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spend 3-4 hours observing chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp.
Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP to spot lions and other wildlife. Picnic lunch in the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
After breakfast, meet your guide for mountain gorilla tracking. Trek for 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on gorilla location. After receiving your Gorilla Tracking Certificate, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and optional activities such as canoeing, hiking, or swimming. Dinner and overnight at Overland Resort – Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and visit the Uganda Equator. Enjoy lunch and shop for African crafts before transferring to Entebbe International Airport for departure. End of safari.