Best of Uganda Safari

Experience the breathtaking thrill of encountering Uganda's majestic gorillas amidst lush forests and picturesque landscapes. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure, forging connections with these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Overview

Embark on the ultimate adventure with the Best of Uganda Safaris, a journey that unveils the country’s diverse and captivating landscapes. Begin your exploration in Murchison Falls National Park, where the powerful Nile River forces its way through a breathtaking gorge. Witness the impressive Murchison Falls, spot majestic wildlife along the Kisenyi Plains, and cruise the Kazinga Channel for an intimate encounter with hippos and crocodiles. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery of Kibale Forest, renowned for its vibrant primate community, including the playful chimpanzees. Traverse the Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to diverse ecosystems and the enchanting Ishasha Sector, where tree-climbing lions gracefully rest in the branches.

Continue the odyssey to the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a sanctuary for the endangered mountain gorillas. Here, engage in a life-changing gorilla trek, forging a profound connection with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Experience tranquility at the serene Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills, and marvel at the avian wonders of Lake Mburo National Park. The Best of Uganda Safaris promises an extraordinary blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and awe-inspiring landscapes, leaving indelible memories of this East African gem.

 

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized bilingual guide
  • Private Transport
  • Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
  • Departure Taxes
  • Entry Fees

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel for relaxation overnight stay

Upon your early morning arrival at the Entebbe International Airport as indicated on your flight ticket you will be welcomed by a company representative and then transfer to the hotel for your relaxation and overnight rest

Day 1 Travel to Gulu with enroute rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, you will drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to witness the majestic white rhinos in their natural habitat.

After an exciting day of tracking the rhinos, you will be staying overnight in Gulu Municipality

You have more time to explore Viet Hai fishing village, Da Chong Islet, Cat Ba National Park – Trung Trang Cave, Cua Van area, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Tra Bau area, Van Boi Beach, Ba Ham Lake, and Bright & Dark Cave. Take it easy to directly work with the tour agent on the detail

Day 3 Travel to Kidepo Valley National Park with an afternoon game drive

Enjoy a 4-5 hour journey through Northern Uganda's savannah and plains before arriving at the park. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and rest for a few hours.

On arrival in Kidepo, you will have a cultural interaction with Karamajong people by visiting a homestead. You will meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them , the grinding stones and many more interesting items used by them

Day 4 Exploration of Kidepo Valley National Park

Early morning, you will have the opportunity to embark on a morning game drive through the breathtaking Kidepo National Park.

In the evening, you will have the chance to delve even deeper into the park with an additional evening game drive, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this unique and protected wilderness . Your overnight stay at lodge in Kidepo

Day 5 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning, prepare to travel to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park and oldest in Uganda

After a scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside, you'll have the chance to relax at the lodge for the evening

Day 6 Morning game drive and an afternoon boat ride to the base of the falls park

Early morning, you will enter the northern sector of the park to conduct a game drive where you will have a chance to encounter some of the 75 mammal species and a variety of unique bird species

In the afternoon, you will go for a boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls where you will view the Nile as it thunders through a small 7-meter gap down to the delta the lowest point in Uganda the delta point where Nile pours water in Lake Albert

Day 7 Visit the top of the falls and travel to Kibale Forest National Park

After crossing to the southern sector of the park, you will visit the top of the falls where you will feel your breath taken away by the force, the sound and the speed of the Nile River as it is pushed through a small gap between the rocks.

After visiting the top of the falls, you will proceed with the drive to Kibale forest with your overnight stay

Day 8 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest and Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will enter Kibale forest to have close interaction with chimp champions our closest relatives

After chimpanzee tracking, you will you will embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you'll check into the lodge and enjoy a hot lunch, followed by a few hours of relaxation.

Day 9 Game drive/lion tracking in kasenyi plains, boat ride on Kazinga Channel

Early morning, you will conduct a game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you will see various animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes and Antelopes. To enhance the chances of sighting them, you will track lions during the game drive in Kasenyi plains.

In the afternoon, you will go for a 2 hrs boat ride on Kazinga channel where you will see several water adapted animals such as hippos, crocodiles and those that come to the banks of the channel to drink water then head back to the lodge for relaxation and night stay

Day 10 Drive to Ishasha Sector

In the morning you will check out of the lodge in kasenyi and head to Southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national Park commonly know for tree climbing lions, big herds of elephants, hippos and unique topis. In the evening you will conduct a game drive in ishasha then head back to the lodge for dinner and night stay

Day 11 Travel to Bwindi Forest National Park

After a relaxed breakfast, you will travel to Bwindi Forest National Park . You will enjoy viewing the beautiful scenery of this south western region which comprises of rolling-terraced hills and forests

Day 12 Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Early morning, you will go for gorilla trekking. This amazing activity takes you through the densely forested steep hills until you finally meet these tranquil gorillas within the green plant cover. It is such a wonderful yet memorable encounter.

After returning from the gorilla trekking expedition, you will return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.

Day 13 Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

We wind our expedition with a deserved relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi. Laze at the shore of the lake and watch the sun sink behind the hills of Bunyonyi and Kabale! It is a nice moment to wine and enjoy the breeze of the lake! While here, you will also enjoy canoeing and swimming. Bird life is in plenty for those who can do bird watching.

Day 14 Travel to Lake Mburo National Park

Get ready for another unforgettable encounter with the wilds of Uganda as you depart from Bwindi early in the morning and head to Lake Mburo National  Park. This stunning park is home to different species of mammals, including impalas,  zebras, buffalos, warthogs, hippos, leopards, topis, elands, as well as over 350 species of birds.

As you journey to Lake Mburo National  Park, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of Uganda’s countryside, with its terraced hills, vast banana plantations, and herds of indigenous Ankole cows. This is a journey filled with unforgettable moments and exposure to nature at its finest.

On arrival, you will spend the rest of the evening while relaxing at the lodge.

Day 15 Morning walking safari and travel to Entebbe with enroute stopover at the equator monument

Begin your day with an enriching and unique experience by participating in an early morning walking safari through the park. During this excursion, you will have the chance to witness various wildlife species at close proximity, including zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and various types of antelopes. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural world and gain an intimate encounter with some of Africa's most iconic animals.

After the walking safari, you will embark on a drive to the town of Entebbe. On the way, you will make a brief stop at the equator line for the chance to capture memorable photos and participate in interesting and entertaining experiments. At the equator, you will observe the curious phenomenon of how water swirls in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres and at zero degrees

Day 16 Transfer to Entebbe airport for departure flight

You will be transferred to the airport to enable you catch your international departure flight to your next destination

NOTE:

The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road conditions or other operating challenges. In any case, the guide through consultation with the office has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the guests.

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