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9 Days Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Big Five & Shoebill Tour

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 🗓️ 9 days

Tour Overview

Experience the Best 9 Days and 8 Nights Uganda Safari, an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This expertly crafted itinerary combines Big Five encounters, primate tracking, birding, river safaris, and scenic lakes.

Highlights include shoebill tracking at Mabamba Swamp, rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary, classic game drives and boat safaris in Murchison Falls National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha), mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and peaceful relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe & Shoebill Tracking at Mabamba Swamp

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Wildmyth Adventures guide. After lunch, transfer to Lake Victoria – Mabamba Swamp for a canoe excursion in search of the rare Shoebill Stork.

Return to Entebbe for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Green Valley Guest House – Entebbe
Meals L, D
Day 2 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls National Park

After early breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable guided walking safari to track white rhinos on foot.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the dramatic Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.

Accommodation Heritage Safari Lodge
Meals B, L, D
Day 3 Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Start with an early morning game drive at 6:30 a.m., spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and diverse birdlife.

After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife along the riverbanks.

Accommodation Heritage Safari Lodge
Meals B, L, D
Day 4 Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, journey south through scenic countryside to Fort Portal, located near the Rwenzori Mountains. Enjoy views of tea plantations and crater lakes.

Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Westend Hotel – Fort Portal
Meals B, L, D
Day 5 Chimpanzee Trekking → Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, head to Kibale headquarters for chimpanzee tracking. The trek lasts 3–4 hours and offers sightings of chimps and other primates.

After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.

Accommodation Simba Safari Camp
Meals B, L, D
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions) → Bwindi

Begin with an early game drive, then proceed to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving by evening.

Accommodation Bwindi Community Rest Camp / Ruhija Community Camp
Meals B, L, D
Day 7 Gorilla Trekking → Lake Bunyonyi

After an early briefing, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest. Trek duration ranges from 30 minutes to 5 hours.

After receiving your Gorilla Trekking Certificate, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Accommodation Overland Resort – Lake Bunyonyi
Meals B, L, D
Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi → Entebbe (Equator Stop)

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos, lunch, and souvenir shopping.

Arrive in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Green Valley Guest House – Entebbe
Meals B, L, D
Day 9 Departure from Entebbe

Early morning transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation N/A
Meals B

What's Included

Accommodation
All meals as per itinerary
All park fees
Rhino tracking
Gorilla & chimp permits (if selected)
Boat cruises
Game drives
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Government taxes
Airport transfers

What's Excluded

International flights
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees

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