This 10 Days Uganda Safari takes you to different National Parks of Uganda where you will discover the forest and savannah experience in Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
There are a number of activities to do such as chimpanzee trekking, game drives, gorilla trekking, boat cruises among others.
Highlights of 10 Days Uganda Safari Wildlife, Gorillas & Chimpanzees
- Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Murchison Game drive and the Nile Boat cruise
- Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest
- Day 4: Kibale Forest- Morning Chimpanzee trekking
- Day 5: Game dive & Launch cruise -Queen Elizabeth
- Day 6: Forest Walk and Chimpanzee tracking
- Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 8: Gorilla Tracking and Community walk -Bwindi
- Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 10: Return to Kampala
Detailed itinerary of 10 Days Uganda Safari Wildlife, Gorillas & Chimpanzees
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive from Kampala in the morning with your safari guide to Murchison Falls, the largest park in Uganda and home to 451 bird species and 76 mammal species. Along the way you will enjoy have stops in Masindi for lunch and also at the top of the Murchison Falls – the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
There is nothing as thrilling as watching the River Nile make its way a 8 meters crevice and dropping nearly 45 meters below as it continues with its course. Due to the great power of the falls, you will realize that the ground here is actually shaking, this is very impressive as a rainbow is also found. There after continue with your lodge and check-in, have dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options; Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Red Chilli Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 2: Murchison Game drive and the Nile Boat cruise
Have a tasty breakfast and set out for a game drive, the tour guide will lead you to the finest places to easily see the animals. You will certainly enjoy Uganda’s true wilderness as you will be taking the best pictures that will be unforgettable on this safari. You will see several animals including lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes among others.
Head back to the lodge for a delicious lunch and some rest as you prepare for the afternoon Nile Boat Cruise, on the boat you will have a great time on the Victoria Nile. The boat takes to the bottom of the falls, you will observe various animals like elephants, crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, buffaloes, waterbucks and also birds such as storks, fish eagle among others. While at the bottom of the falls you will have a great time watching the magnificent waterfalls. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options; Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison/Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Red Chilli Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest, you will take enjoy the gorgeous scenery of this countryside making the journey more exciting. Have your lunch en route in Fort Portal Town and continue as you will have great views of the Rwenzori Ranges
Check in at your lodge and later go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland which is home to various birds and primate species. Later have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options; Ndali lodge/Primate Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Chimp nest lodge
Meal Plan; Full Board.
Day 4: Kibale Forest- Morning Chimpanzee trekking
Wake up so early for breakfast and head to the park, where you will be brief and later start your chimpanzee trekking adventure in the forest. The trek through the forest takes approximately 2 to 6 hours or more depending on the movement of the chimpanzees, have one hour of a close encounter with chimpanzees observing them go on with their life in the forest and take amazing pictures.
Return to the lodge for lunch, check out and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive late in the afternoon. Have dinner and night rest.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 5: Game dive & Launch cruise -Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and set out for game drive through the Kasenyi track as well as other tracks where you will have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes and leopards if you are lunch.
Later head back to the lodge for lunch and relax. In the afternoon go for a launch cruise on Kazinga Channel, this is one of the most memorable experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy watching different water birds and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and night rest.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 6: Forest Walk and Chimpanzee tracking
Have breakfast and head for a guided forest walk in Maramagambo Forest with the hope to see diverse bird species, python and boat caves. You will also track chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge. Head back to the lodge, have lunch as you prepare for an evening game drive through the park.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board.
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha Sector as you will have a chance to observe tree-climbing lions in the wild. Have en-route lunch and continue with your journey combined with amazing and spectacular views of banana, tea plantations and the overall green vegetation of the area.
Have dinner and overnight stay as you wait the big day for gorilla trekking.
Accommodation Options: Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill/Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange), Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp(Budget)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Gorilla Tracking and Community walk –Bwindi
Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park headquarters with your guide, have a briefing about dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Then head to the starting point, enter into the forest of Bwindi looking for mountain gorillas, the trek can take 2 – 6 hours or more based on the location of gorillas. You are permitted only 1 hour of being in the presence of the gorillas watching them go on with their life in the forest.
Later return to the lodge and relax. In the evening, go for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that has lived in the forest for many years, enjoy traditional dances from them. Head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options: Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill/Silver back lodge/Buhoma lodge(Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Midrange), Ruhija Gorilla friends camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp(Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Have breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, which is a 6 to 7 hours’ drive. You will drive through the beautiful scenery in Kabale which is combination of terraced hills, forests, banana plantations among others. Have lunch and proceed to Lake Mburo.
Upon arrival, you will have a boat cruise on the lake where you will enjoy watching birds, crocodiles, hippos, zebras among others. Have dinner and a night rest.
Accommodation options; Mihingo lodge (Luxury)/Rwakobo lodge(Mid-range)/Rwonyo Rest Camp(Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Day 10: Return to Kampala
Today marks the end of your 10 Days Uganda Safari Wildlife, Gorillas & Chimpanzees. You will have breakfast and leave for an early game drive, there you will see numerous zebras, impalas, warthogs and antelopes living in their many natural habitats.
Proceed with your journey to Kampala, with a stopover for lunch in Masaka and another at the Equator to take photos. Arrive in Kampala in the evening, you will be transferred to Entebbe for your flight back home.
End of 10 Days Uganda Safari Wildlife, Gorillas & Chimpanzees
Price Includes
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Rhino Tracking
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentioned
Price Excludes
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks
