11 Days Uganda Safari Adventure
Overview
Our11 Days Uganda Safari Adventure offers a comprehensive exploration of Uganda’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and cultural experiences. This itinerary promises an incredible mix of wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and cultural experiences, making it a memorable 11-day adventure in Uganda.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon your arrival at Entebbe Airport, our representative will welcome you. This guide will accompany you throughout your 11-day adventure in Uganda. After a briefing on the itinerary, you’ll be transferred to your chosen hotel in Entebbe for an overnight stay with bed and breakfast.
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel or Similar BB
Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey will take you through the renowned Luweero Triangle, with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 1-2 hour rhino tracking experience. Lunch will be followed by a scenic drive to the top of the falls for magnificent views. In the evening, you’ll reach your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 3: Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. This park, being the largest in Uganda, offers diverse wildlife viewing, including lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, and various bird species. After a late breakfast and relaxation, embark on a 3-hour launch cruise to the bottom of the falls along the Victoria Nile. This cruise provides an opportunity to observe hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 4: Depart for Kibale Forest National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for Kibale National Park. The journey will take you through the scenic Western Rift Valley’s Albertine Escarpment, passing traditional homesteads and the Bunyoro and Toro Kingdoms. Upon arriving in Fort Portal, you may catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Mountain Rwenzori. Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species.
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops or Similar BLD
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
After breakfast, engage in a half-day chimpanzee tracking experience. The briefing is held at the park headquarters before we start the journey to spot these primates. The afternoon offers a nature and bird walk within the Bigodi Swamp, known for its rich diversity of bird species and other primates. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops or Similar BLD
Day 6: Craters and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Explore the Kasenda craters and visit the spectacular Lake Nyinambuga in the morning. Continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its wildlife diversity.
Accommodation: Park View Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Ride along the Kazinga Channel
Embark on an early morning game drive in Kasenyi areas, spotting wildlife such as lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and various antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to a large hippo population and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Park View Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 8: Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, explore the Ishasha Sector for a chance to see rare tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon, journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Check in at your lodge for a full board experience.
Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Experience the highlight of your adventure with unforgettable gorilla trekking. Begin your day with an early breakfast, followed by a briefing at the park headquarters. Depending on your lodge location, trek to one of the four sectors of Bwindi Forest. Encounter these giant apes and capture videos and photos during the one-hour permitted visit. The forest also hosts diverse wildlife and bird species. After the trek, return to your lodge, and if time allows, visit the Ride 4 A Woman project in Buhoma.
Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 10: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest national park. The journey offers stunning sceneries, including views of the Ankole Kingdom. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, known for hippos, buffalos, and the largest number of zebras in Uganda.
Accommodation: Kigambira Safari Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 11: Lake Mburo to Entebbe
Start the day with a morning game drive as you exit Lake Mburo National Park, observing animals such as impalas, zebras, oribi, topi, and elands. Lake Mburo also offers a guided nature walk, providing a unique wildlife experience. The park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 300 bird species.
Later, drive back to Entebbe with a lunch stop en route. Pause at the Equator for a water experience and photography.
Reach Entebbe Airport in time for your evening departure flight.
- Included
- Accommodation and full board basis
- One Gorilla Permit per person
- Park Entrance Fees
- Internal local flights
- Sightseeing with a private guide as per the itinerary
- Transfers as detailed
- Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visa