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Uganda Safari Holidays

12 Days Uganda Safari


  • Overview
  • Tour Summary
  • Itinerary
Overview

12 Days Uganda Safari Overview


This 12-day Uganda Safari begins and ends in Kampala. The cost includes one gorilla permit, priced at $700 per person. During the safari, you'll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in western Uganda, which is home to more than 340 mountain gorillas, accounting for half of the world's remaining population.

Tour Summary

12 Days Uganda Safari Summary

  • Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Day 2: Visit Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island.
  • Day 3: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
  • Day 4: Go on a safari and take a boat cruise to see the bottom of the falls.
  • Day 5: Travel to Kibale Forest National Park.
  • Day 6: Track chimpanzees and take a tour of Bigodi.
  • Day 7: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
  • Day 8: Drive to Bwindi National Park.
  • Day 9: Go gorilla trekking and optionally take a cultural tour with the Batwa people.
  • Day 10: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Day 11: Go on a morning safari and then drive back to Entebbe.
  • Day 12: Visit the botanical garden and then head to the airport for your departure.
Itinerary

12 Days Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Start your 7-day Uganda safari adventure by getting picked up from your hotel. Our guide will give you a quick overview of the trip before we head to Murchison Falls NaDay 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

When you arrive at Entebbe Airport, your guide will be there to meet you. They'll take you to your hotel in Entebbe where you'll check in and relax.


Day 2: Visit Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll go to Ngamba Island by boat on Lake Victoria. There, you'll learn about the island and see the chimpanzees being fed. You can take photos and enjoy the scenery. After the tour, you'll return to the hotel.


Day 3: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

You'll have breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, then start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you'll stop at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience. After that, you'll have lunch in Masindi before heading to Murchison Falls National Park for a scenic view of the falls. Finally, you'll check in at your lodge.


Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls

Early in the morning, you'll go on a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park to see animals like lions, giraffes, and elephants. Afterward, you'll return to the lodge for a break. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise to see more wildlife and the beautiful Murchison Falls.


Day 5: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, you'll drive to Kibale National Park. Along the way, you'll have lunch in Hoima town. Once you arrive, you'll check in at your lodge.


Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Tour

Early in the morning, you'll have breakfast and then go to the park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. You'll spend time searching for chimpanzees and other primates in the forest. Later, you'll take a guided nature walk in Bigodi to see more wildlife.


Day 7: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Once there, you'll have lunch and then take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, buffalos, and more. Finally, you'll check in at your lodge.


Day 8: Drive to Bwindi National Park

After breakfast and checking out, you'll go on a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park before continuing your journey to Bwindi National Park.


Day 9: Gorilla Trekking and Optional Batwa Cultural Tour

You'll have an early breakfast and then go to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking. After spending time with the gorillas, you'll have the option to take a cultural tour with the Batwa people. Later, you'll return to your lodge.


Day 10: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Mburo National Park with stops for photos at the equator and lunch in Mbarara. Once you arrive, you'll check in at your lodge and go on a nature walk.


Day 11: Morning Game Drive and Return to Entebbe

After breakfast and a morning game drive at Lake Mburo National Park, you'll head back to Entebbe and check in at your hotel.


Day 12: Visit Botanical Garden and Airport Transfer

You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then visit the botanical gardens before being driven to Entebbe Airport for your flight home, ending your tour.

About this Safari


Safari Includes

  • Gorilla trekking Permits
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Kampala
  • All park entrance fees
  • Bottled water (2 bottles per day)
  • Meals included till dinner


Safari Excludes

  • Activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Laundry services
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees