This 10 days Uganda Safari takes you to different National parks where you will discover the forest and Savannah experience in different national parks like Murchison falls, Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Lake Mburo National Parks. A number of activities will be done such as Chimp tracking, Game drives, Gorilla trekking Boat cruises among others.
After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe at 7:00 am, he will also brief you about your 10 Days safari to Murchison falls and you will start your 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National park. You will go through Luwero, Nakasongola and later have a stopover in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry, you will drive through Budongo forest as well as Kaniyo Pabidi, proceed to the Top of the waterfalls; Where there is nothing as thrilling as watching the River Nile making its way through a 8 m 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 to your lodge and check in, have dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodations options: Fort Murchison lodge, Pakuba Lodge/Murchison River lodge (mid-range), Heritage lodge/Red Chilli rest camp (Budget), Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury).
Meal Plan; Full Board- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On this day, you will 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. The thrill will be seeing lions, lioness plus their cubs together with other wild animals such as elephants plus giraffes moving, buffaloes and antelopes grazing in the savannah. Head back to your 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 you to the bottom of the falls. You will observe various animals like elephants, crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, buffaloes, water bucks and also birds such as the 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.
Accommodations options: Fort Murchison lodge, Pakuba Lodge/Murchison River lodge (mid-range), Heritage lodge/Red Chilli rest camp (Budget), Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury).
Meal Plan; Full Board- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest; you will take pleasure in the gorgeous scenery of this countryside which makes 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, later have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options; Kyaninga lodge (luxury), Ndali lodge (luxurious) Chimps Nest (mid-range), Chimpanzee guest house (budget) Primate Lodge (budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Get up so early for the morning breakfast and head to the park, where you will be brief and later start off with Chimpanzee trekking in the forest. Kibale forest is among the charming places well-known for different primates and several crater lakes within Uganda. In the morning you will see the chimps in their natural environment. These chimps are also exciting and this very close encounter will reward you with a memorable experience on your trip. After lunch you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Have a delicious dinner and an overnight rest.
Accommodation Options; Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Park View Lodge (Midrange), Simba safari lodge, Ihamba safari lodge, Pumba Safari cottages (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Enjoy your breakfast and set out for a game drive through the Kasenyi track and other tracks where you will have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species. Queen Elizabeth has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, lakes, forests and over 600 bird species which live in the park. With this, its scenery is spectacular with crater lakes like Nyamunuka and various shrubs and forests. Later head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon go for a launch cruise on Kazinga channel; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet calls and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.
Accommodation Options; Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Park View Lodge (Midrange), Simba safari lodge, Ihamba safari lodge, Pumba Safari cottages (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
Have breakfast in the morning and head for a guided forest walk in Maramagambo forest with the hope to see diverse birds species, python and bat 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 (Luxury), Park View Lodge (Midrange), Simba safari lodge, Ihamba safari lodge, Pumba Safari cottages (Budget)
Meal Plan; Full Board
On this day have an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi impenetrable Forest via Ishasha region in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth to see tree-climbing lions that are prevalent in this area. Continue to bwindi have lunch enroute and proceed to the park, check in to the park and have an evening relaxation, Dine and slumber at the lodge.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
After a cup of tea, head to the park head offices with your guide, have a briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park with gorillas. After head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest, trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers while with the gorillas. Make sure you carry packed lunch, enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, rain jackets, walking sticks for those who are not so fit. 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; Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
Meal Plan; Full Board
Breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, which is approximately a 6 to 7 hours drive. You will go through the outstanding scenery in Kabale which is a combination of terraced hills, forests, banana plantations among others. Have lunch in Mbarara and continue to Lake Mburo which is home to over 332 bird species, sitting on an area of 371 sq km. A number of animals made it their home such as Zebras, impalas, warthogs, topis, waterbucks, buffaloes, and reedbucks among others. Upon arrival, you will have a boat cruise on the lake where your eyes will be fed with lots of wonders like the birds, crocodiles, hippos, zebras among others.
Have dinner and an overnight rest.
Accommodation options; Mihingo lodge/Rwakobo lodge/Rwonyo Rest Camp
Meal Plan; Full Board
As you come to the end of this adventurous safari, 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. A good camera is a must have which in this instance offers you better pictures of Uganda’s true wilderness. Proceed with your journey to Kampala, with a stopover for lunch in Masaka and another at the Equator to take photos hence arriving in Kampala in the evening or if your flight is on the same day, you will be transferred to Entebbe for your flight back home.
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