Detailed itinerary of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour

Day 1 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Transfer to Murchison falls National Park

After breakfast, transfer from your lodge in the company of a guide to head to Murchison falls. Branch off at Nakitoma to visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary before proceeding to Masindi for Lunch. Continue to visit the top of the magnificent Murchison falls before arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Paraa safari lodge (Upmarket/luxury), Sambiya River Lodge (Midrange/standard) or Red Chili (Budget/basic).

Day 2 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Do the game drive & Launch cruise

Wake up for an early morning game drive in the northern bank of the Nile. Spot a variety of animals along Albert, Buligi and Pakuba tracks including elephants, buffalo, lion, various antelope species, giraffe, other wildlife and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. After lunch embark on the boat cruise on the Nile up to the bottom of Murchison falls amidst birds like Shoebill, Wildlife drinking on the River side and aquatic dwellings including the Nile crocodiles before returning to the lodge for overnight.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/hotel

Day 3 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park.

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale National Park via amazing scenery of the western rift valley. Lunch en route in Hoima town. Arrive in Fort Portal and Kibale in the evening.

Accommodation Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge (Upmarket/luxury), Chimps nest (Midrange/standard) or CVK resort (Budget/basic).

Day 4 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Chimp tracking/trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Wake up for an early morning cup of coffee before gathering at Kanyanchu tourism center at 08:00 hours for briefing and Chimpanzee trekking encounter. Encounter Chimps in the forest alongside other 12 primate species and a variety of birds enchanting in the verdant vegetation. Transfer in the afternoon to Queen Elizabeth National park. Arrive in the evening,

Accommodation: dinner and overnight at Mweya safari lodge (Upmarket/luxury), Bush lodge (Midrange/standard) or Mweya hostel (budget/basic).

Day 5 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Game drive & boat cruise.

Do an early morning game drive along the Kasenyi track to spot a variety of wildlife including early risers. These include lions, Elephants, buffalo among others. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation till lunch time. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel for this amazing recreational experience amidst great sights. Return to the lodge for

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive through Ishasha in the southern sector of the park to encounter the tree climbing lions lying on the branches of fig trees in the mid-morning sunshine. Proceed with your journey to Bwindi in the evening.

Accommodation: Dinner and Overnight at Mahogany springs (Upmarket/luxury), Silverback lodge (Midrange/standard) or Buhoma community lodge (budget/basic).

Day 7 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Encounter Gorilla tracking/trekking experience

Wake up for an early morning breakfast before gathering at the park headquarters at 08:00 hours for briefing and eventual gorilla tracking activity. Carry with you a lunch box so as to prepare for the unpredictable duration of tracking gorillas that ranges between 2 – 8 hours. Encountering these creatures for one complete hour presents a great opportunity for memories generation and photo shooting.

Accommodation : Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park via the verdant country side of south western Uganda with its farmed landscapes. Make a lunch stop at Igongo cultural center before proceeding Lake Mburo National Park. Do the boat cruise on the lake for amazing wildlife on the Lakeside including aquatic ones like Hippopotamus and birds such as the African fish eagle.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Mihingo lodge (Up market/luxury), Mburo safari lodge (midrange/standard) or Arcadia cottages (Budget/basic).

Day 9 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Do the game drive & transfer to Kampala

Have an early morning game drive through the park to catch up with early risers and other animals getting back to their hiding places. Spot variety of wildlife including Zebra, Impala, Buffalo, Eland, warthogs, bush buck among others. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. Transfer to Kampala in the afternoon with stops en route at the equator crossing Kayabwe for photography and water tests; Mpambire drum making village to glance at local drum making process. Arrive in Kampala in the evening,

Accommodation: dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel (luxury/upmarket), Metropole hotel (Midrange/standard) or Holiday express (Budget/basic).

Day 10 of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour: Crown your trip with Uganda wildlife Education Centre / Zoo.

After your breakfast, drive to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to crown your 10 days Uganda safari with a tour of all creatures that you have either seen or missed on your safari. You can also have a boat cruise on Lake Victoria (optional). Have lunch and transfer to the Airport for departure in the evening.

End of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Uganda Wildlife Tour

Getting There

Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations

Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations in Uganda

Silverback Lodge – Bwindi: This lodge facility is approximately five minutes’ walk to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Positioned on a hill top overseeing Bwindi forest, it is the biggest in the area of Buhoma with 12 rooms.

Mweya Safari Lodge – Queen Elizabeth National park: This lodge is an up market setting situated in the peninsular of Mweya at the heart of the park. Enclosed by the mystical Ruwenzori Mountains, it provides a five star accommodation facilities and services.

Primate Lodge – Kibale: This is located inside the park, very close to Kanyanchu tourism center thus provide a perfect base for every activity including Chimp trekking. It has finest accommodation ranging from Luxury tents, to forest cottages to Sky trees and Camping.

Paraa safari lodge – Murchison falls: Paraa Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Each of the 54 rooms at Paraa Safari Lodge are complete with balcony and en-suite private. The luxurious pool overlooks the winding River Nile below, which was the setting for the classic Hollywood movie “The African Queen” (starring Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart).

Mihingo lodge – Lake Mburo: Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park. It has ten rooms set up on wooden platforms with stilts, covered by a thatched roof. Suspended under the thatched roof is a spacious and comfortable tent equipped with en-suite bathrooms with stunning views, including hot and cold running water, showers, and flush loos. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops.

Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations in Rwanda

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge: This accommodation facility extends value for money and the magnificent sights of the Volcanoes national park. It is positioned on the lower gradients of Sabyinyo Mountain. Gorilla view lodge contains 30 private stone cottages with modern furnishing and décor. With a fire place and en suite facilities, the lodge is worth of stay while at Gorilla tracking safari in Rwanda.

La Palme Hotel: With 48 fully furnished rooms with 4 big elegantly designed suites, La Palme Hotel counts among the cozy and ultimate safari accommodations within the environs of Volcanoes national park. Rooms have Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, 24 hour room service, telephone and double beds.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge: The lodge is found on the edge of Nyungwe forest and it has 24 luxury rooms the 2 being suites providing tourists with comfortable sleeps while on their safaris in Rwanda. The lodge has a swimming pool, lounge, bar, fire place, en suite facilities, restaurant, laundry services, internet access, Air conditioner and so many other services provided to Rwanda safari tourists.

Muhabura Guest House: Muhabura hotel is a budget accommodation found opposite musanze headquarters near the bank of Kigali. This exposes you to a comfortable life while you stay away your home. There are 30 rooms with single, double and Twin. The rooms are self-contained, with warm and cold showers, satellite TV, laundry services, balcony, garden and so many others.

La Palme Hotel: This is among the best deluxe hotel in Rwanda where tourists always feel comfortable to stay while o their Rwanda safaris. This hotel has 48 well designed rooms with 4 large suites. The rooms have screens, good services, internet access, Double bed, telephone and are self-contained.

General Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)

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