Uganda’s Wildlife Encounters

DURATION

6 Days

ACTIVITIES

Gorilla trekking | Game drives | Boat safari

overview

This 6-day safari takes you on an adventure to Uganda's Murchison Falls and Kibale Forest National Parks. You'll enjoy a boat cruise and hike to the top of Murchison Falls, go on a game drive and nature walk to see wildlife, and track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. The trip also includes a visit to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary for bird watching and community cultural experiences. Along the way, you'll stay in comfortable lodges and enjoy delicious meals while taking in the stunning scenery and natural beauty of Uganda.

Day 1 | Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival in Entebbe, you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. The drive from the airport to Kampala takes about an hour, and during this time, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the city. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the chance to explore the city, visit local markets, or simply relax and settle in at your hotel.

Day 2 | Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off for Murchison Falls National Park. The drive takes about 5-6 hours, but you’ll have plenty to see along the way. As you drive through the Ugandan countryside, you’ll see traditional homesteads, small villages, and lush green vegetation. In the park, you’ll enjoy a game drive in the afternoon, which is the perfect time to spot wildlife. If you’re lucky, you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, and other animals. In the evening, you can relax and unwind at your lodge or campsite.

Day 3 | Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park

This morning, you’ll set out for an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. The best time to spot wildlife is in the early morning when animals are most active. You’ll have the opportunity to see predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas, as well as herbivores such as elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes. After the game drive, you’ll take a hike to the top of the falls where you’ll have breathtaking views of the Nile River as it plummets over a cliff to create a stunning waterfall. In the afternoon, you can choose to take a boat cruise on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls, which is a great way to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.

Day 4 | Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you’ll travel to Kibale Forest National Park. This journey takes about 5-6 hours and takes you through some beautiful scenery, including tea plantations and rolling hills. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a chimpanzee tracking experience. This involves trekking through the forest in search of chimpanzees, and once you find them, you’ll have the opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat. Kibale Forest National Park is also home to a variety of other primates, including black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and baboons.

Day 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you’ll set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes about 3-4 hours and takes you through some stunning scenery, including the Rwenzori Mountains and the Albertine Rift Valley. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a game drive in the park, where you’ll have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, buffaloes, and a variety of antelopes. You may also see some of the park’s unique birdlife, including the African fish eagle and the shoebill stork. In the evening, you can relax and unwind at your lodge or campsite.

Day 6 | Departure

Final breakfast at your lodge or campsite before departing for Entebbe with the opportunity to stop at local markets and villages along the way. Your safari guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight home.