9 Days Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation
Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation is an interesting trip that includes gorilla & chimpanzee trekking, wildlife tours and other interesting activities. The main destinations in this safari are; Lake Mburo National Park which sits on an area of 371 sq km with a big number of Zebras and other animals such as antelopes, warthogs, buffaloes, oribis and others seen along the lake shores like the hippos, crocodiles as well as birds (park has over 332 bird species).
Highlights of the Safari
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Chimpanzee tracking
Game viewing
Launch cruises
Rhino tracking
Batwa cultural walk
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
You will be picked from the agreed location in Kampala after breakfast to continue to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on Kampala-Gulu highway to track some of the surviving wild Rhino population. Thereafter continue to Murchison Falls National Park with another stopover in Masindi for lunch and arriving in the evening to hike to the top of the falls.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge | Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Fort Murchison Lodge | Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Hornbill Safari Lodge | Fort Murchison Safari Camping
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 2: Game drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Have an early morning breakfast and set off for the morning game drive where you will have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the Park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes and warthogs among others. Return to the Lodge for lunch before setting off for the main highlight of the Park-the Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the Park.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge | Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Fort Murchison Lodge | Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Hornbill Safari Lodge | Fort Murchison Safari Camping
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Before you set off for Kibale Forest National Park, you will first have breakfast then check out of the Safari Lodge. Your journey will involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Lunch will be within Hoima Town and arrival to Kibale Forest National Park in the evening.
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge | Papaya Lake Lodge
Midrange: Chimpanzee Guesthouse | Forest Cottages
Budget: Rweteera Safari Park | Lake Nkuruba & Camp Site
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Converge at Kanyanchu Visitor Center at 7:00 am after breakfast for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming, and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation
Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoests monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies and tree species of interest. Return to the Lodge for lunch and check-out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge |Katara Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Camp| Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 5: Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Wake up to an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains where you are likely to spot the African lions and the elusive leopards, Uganda kobs, Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks and warthogs in addition to at least 200 bird species. After this amazing 2-3 hours’ activity, head back to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare to go for the boat cruise
The boat cruise will be conducted within the Kazinga Channel where Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and shoebill storks, can be spotted.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge |Katara Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Camp| Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast at leisure then check out of the Lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will pass through Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions as well as the buffaloes, elephants and Uganda Kobs. Have a lunch stop at Savannah Resort Hotel (Kihihi) and arrive Bwindi in the evening.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge| Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Gorilla Mist Camp Lodge | Agandi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp| Bakiga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 7: Gorilla trekking and cultural walk
Due to the physical demands of gorilla trekking, you will need a hefty breakfast before proceeding to the Park Headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. Continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forest covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours and once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family to study their behavior and take photos then proceed to the Lodge to relax. Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation
If time allows or are if you are still energetic, you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained in their traditional dances.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge| Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Gorilla Mist Camp Lodge | Agandi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp| Bakiga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo and afternoon boat cruise
On this day you will have your usual breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with a lunch stopover being at Igongo Cultural Center to have a taste of their signature traditional dishes. Arrive at the Park in the afternoon for the boat cruise to spot the hippos, Nile crocodiles as well as aquatic bird species.
Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation Option
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge| Mburo Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Rwakobo Rock | Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
Budget: Mburo Eagle’s Nest | Leopard Rest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 9: Morning game drive and departure
Wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and embark for the game drive conducted through varying landscapes (rocky outcrops, acacia woodland and hillsides among others) where you will get the chance to see a variety of wildlife species including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, Topis, elands, waterbucks, bushbucks in addition to the bird species that call the Park home. Depart for Kampala after the game drive. End of our 9 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari. Thank you for choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations, we hope to see you again!!!
Location: Kampala/Entebbe
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Things Included
Park fees
Gorilla permits
Chimp permits
All activities
All accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinking water
Things Excluded
Any optional or extra activity not involved in the itinerary
Visas
International flights
Other personal expenses like buying of crafts, cigars, souvenirs, tips, laundry services, and drinks
Extra/Optional activities;
