10-Day Tailor Made Uganda Wildlife Safari
Uganda
From
$3765.00
Duration
10 days
Tour Type
Overview
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, and spend the night. Then, embark on a journey to Murchison Falls, with a fascinating detour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. From there, head to the edge of Kibale Forest, where you’ll explore the vibrant Bigodi wetlands. Next, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for thrilling game drives and wildlife encounters. Continue your adventure to Bwindi, passing through Ishasha, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Finally, experience the ultimate highlight: epic gorilla trekking in Bwindi’s lush forests.
Included/Exclude
- Complimentary airport or hotel transfer service.
- Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Expert guidance from an assigned English-speaking driver-guide.
- Bottled water during the safari.
- Specified meals and accommodation with private en-suite bathroom facilities.
- All applicable park entrance and activity fees.
- Gorilla trekking permit for each participant.
- Rhino tracking fee at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Stipulated activities (excluding optional ones).
- Entry visa into Uganda (Apply: Here)
- Personal/travel insurance
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any activity stated as "OPTIONAL"
- Govt imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra meals and all kinds of drinks (soft & alcoholic)
Tour Plan
Join us for this bespoke tour holiday! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by a professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide from Raja Safari Holidays. They will receive you with a smile and introduce you to the beauty of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Next, you'll transfer to your booked accommodation, where you can check in and unwind, recovering from your journey and adjusting to the local time.
Optional (additional cost): If you arrive early and are eager for adventure, consider adding one of the following activities to your itinerary:
- A serene excursion to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where you can spot a few primates and birds.
- A thrilling excursion to Mabamba wetland, in search of the elusive shoebill stork, a prehistoric wonder.
Alternatively, simply relax and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead!
Following breakfast, we'll embark on a scenic transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a pioneering conservation project dedicated to protecting Uganda's near-extinct rhino population. Thanks to this remarkable effort, visitors on this tour can now encounter these incredible creatures up close. Upon arrival, we'll venture out on an exhilarating hour-long rhino-tracking adventure on foot.
Next, we'll head to Masindi for a lunch stop. Afterward, we'll continue our journey to Murchison Falls National Park, where we'll spend the night at our booked accommodation. You have the flexibility to choose between two options:
- Begin with a thrilling game drive, exploring the park's diverse wildlife, and then proceed to the accommodation.
- Head straight to the accommodation, check-in, and spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.
The choice is yours!
Our adventure continues with a thrilling full-day game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife population. The park is home to an abundance of species, including buffalos, Jackson hartebeests, elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, and many more. These incredible creatures roam freely across the savannah grasslands, making for an unforgettable game-viewing experience.
To maximize our time in the park, we'll enjoy a hot lunch at Red Chilli, avoiding the long drive back to the lodge. After lunch, we'll embark on the second leg of our game drive, exploring more of the park's stunning landscape.
Optional (additional cost $30 per person): Consider adding an exhilarating 11am boat trip upstream towards the falls, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to hike (additional $25 per person) to the top of the falls. Along the banks, keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
After a fulfilling day, we'll return to the lodge to freshen up and relax, awaiting dinner and our overnight stay.
Following breakfast, we'll drive to the top of Murchison Falls, where we'll marvel at the breathtaking beauty and majesty of the falls. This stunning viewpoint offers an unforgettable experience. Next, we'll embark on a scenic transfer to the edge of Kibale Forest National Park, our home for the night. Although the drive is long, it's incredibly picturesque, passing through charming villages, lush green landscapes, and rolling hills dotted with tea plantations, showcasing the best of Uganda's scenery.
Upon arrival at our accommodation, we'll check in and unwind, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation time. Optional (additional cost): If you're interested, consider adding an excursion to explore the crater lakes, where you'll discover numerous small lakes nestled among gentle hills, offering breathtaking views and serene beauty. Alternatively, simply enjoy your leisure time at the facility.
Start the day with breakfast, then head out for an exciting excursion to the Bigodi wetlands, renowned for its incredible biodiversity. This wetland paradise is home to various primates, including black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and baboons. It's also a birdwatcher's haven, with numerous species to spot.
Optional (additional cost $230 per person): Consider replacing the Bigodi wetlands excursion with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Please note that chimpanzee tracking permits must be secured in advance. After your chosen excursion, we'll embark on a scenic transfer (approximately 2 hours) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you'll have time for an afternoon game drive, where you can spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and many more.
Day 6 of our tailor-made safari is packed with wildlife adventures! Start the day with an early breakfast, then head out on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, searching for Cape buffalos, elephant herds, lions, and elusive leopards. Return to the accommodation for a relaxing break and lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward. This scenic cruise offers breathtaking views of giant hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and many more wildlife species. You'll also spot a variety of birds along the water's edge.
After the boat trip, you have the flexibility to choose between two options:
- Return to the lodge for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
- Go on a brief late afternoon game drive, exploring more of the park's stunning landscape, before returning to the lodge.
Begin the day with breakfast, then embark on a thrilling adventure to the Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions - a true highlight of this tailor-made safari! With a 60-70% success rate, you'll have a great chance of spotting these majestic creatures, although they can be elusive when hunting in the grasslands. If you get the chance to spot them lounging in the trees, the sight will be truly breathtaking and unforgettable.
Afterward, continue your journey to the accommodation situated at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a challenging day ahead, take it easy on arrival, check-in, and unwind as you prepare for the unforgettable Bwindi gorilla trekking experience tomorrow.
The moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived - the pinnacle of our tailor-made safari! Start the day with breakfast, then head to the rangers' post for a comprehensive briefing from a ranger-guide on the essential guidelines and rules for gorilla trekking. With this expert insight, venture into the breathtaking rainforest, where the stunning scenery and dramatic landscape will leave you in awe. The dense forest, crisscrossed by animal trails allowing access to tourists.
The duration of the trek (4-8 hours) and terrain will vary depending on the movements of the majestic gorillas. Once you've located a gorilla group, you'll have the privilege of spending an unforgettable hour in their presence. This encounter with these gentle yet endangered giants will leave you with lifelong memories.
After the trek, return to your accommodation to rest and recharge after the strenuous adventure. Optional (additional cost): If you're still energized, request your guide to arrange a community visit to gain insight into local culture, or a short nature walk along the forest trails.
As we conclude our unforgettable tailor-made safari in Uganda, we'll head to the picturesque Lake Mburo National Park, a hidden gem conveniently located along the highway connecting Entebbe/Kampala to western Uganda's parks. Despite being the smallest savannah national park, Mburo boasts an incredible diversity of bird species and wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and the elusive leopard, among others.
Upon arrival, we'll check in and take a brief rest before embarking on a late afternoon-to-evening game drive, offering a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the park's inhabitants. Finally, we'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Optional (additional cost $30 per person): For those interested, consider adding a night game drive to your experience, providing a rare chance to encounter nocturnal creatures that are seldom seen during regular daytime sightings.
Start your day with an early breakfast, then embark on an exciting Mburo morning park walk alongside an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. This guided walk offers a unique chance to encounter zebras, giraffes, elands, topi, antelopes, and Cape buffaloes, at close range.
After this thrilling up-close encounter, return to your accommodation for checkout and then depart for Entebbe airport, stopping at the iconic Equator crossing mark in Kayabwe along the way. Take advantage of this photo opportunity and browse for souvenirs if interested. As we conclude this unforgettable 10-day tailor-made safari, we thank you for choosing us(Raja Safari Holidays) as your travel companion.
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Max Guests
50
Min Age
5+
