10 Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari

Kampala, Uganda
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Explore the entire western Uganda in 10 days. The major highlights of the 10 day safari are:
-Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
-Rhino viewing at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
-Wildlife viewing, Kazinga channel boat ride & tree climbing lions at Queen -Elizabeth National Park
-Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
-Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park
-Canoe trekking and coffee tours at Lake Mutanda
-The Batwa cultural experience at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

Stop At: Rhino Fund Uganda, Gulu Highway Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nakitoma Uganda
In the morning we will transfer from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhino’s got extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and Ziwa site is being used as breeding site for the black and white Rhino. After we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Paraa Masindi, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
After the stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 2: Game drive and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park

Stop At: Paraa Masindi, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
In the morning you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffe and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile and here you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos and a range of rare birds. You will also see for yourself the point where River Nile joins Lake Albert, which is one of the “major highlights” of this trip. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Stop At: Kibale Forest National Park, Fortportal Kamwenge Rd, Fort Portal Uganda
After early morning breakfast, we will transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal town.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking Kibale National Park

Stop At: Kibale Forest National Park, Fortportal Kamwenge Rd, Fort Portal Uganda
Here you will go into the jungle to encounter with chimpanzees and different species of monkeys like the Red Tailed Monkey, Olive baboon and Black and White Columbus Monkey.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, Kamwenge Road, Fort Portal Uganda
Visit Bigodi swamp sanctuary in the afternoon (optional)
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, 410 kilometers from Kampala, Kasese Uganda
We will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal crater lakes. Enjoy the amazing views of western Uganda tea farmlands, and tea plantations. If the weather is good, you will get a chance to spot the Rwenzori mountain escarpment in a distance.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 6: Kasenyi plains game drive and Kazinga channel boat trip, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, 410 kilometers from Kampala, Kasese Uganda
In the morning you will start with the game drive where you should expect species such as elephants, buffaloes, side stripped jackals, hyena, leopards, Lions, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, giant forest Hogs. After lunch, you will take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see a lot of hippos and a variety of other animals like Buffalo, Crocodile, bathing Elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi National Park via the Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions

Stop At: ishasha sector, Entrance Gate, Uganda
This trip takes you through Ishasha famously known for tree-climbing lions, the lions have learnt to climb the fig trees to escape the midday heat and if you’re lucky, you will see some sleepy lions relaxing in the branches. You will also see buffalo, topi and hippo among other species. After the game drive, you will proceed to Bwindi National Park for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 8: Gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
You will embark on a full day adventure to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.​
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 9: Community activities in Kisoro and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Stop At: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Kisoro Uganda
Choose between Batwa cultural experience, Sabyinyo volcano hiking tour, and Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla national park. Other activities include canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda and coffee making experience.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kampala or Entebbe.

Pass By: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
This will be the last day of the trip. We will drive from Bwindi National Park to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive to Entebbe from Bwindi will take about 8-9hrs.

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Gorilla & chimp permits and park entry fees
  • 9x Breakfast
  • 9x Dinner
  • 10x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 9 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
  • Entry/Admission - ishasha sector
  • Entry/Admission - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Rhino Fund Uganda
  • Entry/Admission - Murchison Falls
  • Entry/Admission - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Entry/Admission - Kibale Forest National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Exclusions

  • Flights, visas, travel insurance, costs of personal nature

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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