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8-Day Uganda Safari – Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Featured

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  • Type Safari
  • Duration 8
  • Group Size 12 people

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Overview

This 8-day Uganda safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s most spectacular parks. From the powerful Murchison Falls and Big Five game drives to chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this adventure is designed for wildlife lovers and first-time travelers to Uganda.

Begin with a game drive and boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Then, experience chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, where you’ll encounter one of Africa’s largest primate populations. Next, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll explore the Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. The highlight of the trip is gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.

Highlight

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi – A once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale – Observe primates in their natural habitat
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks – Spot the Big Five
  • Boat safaris on the Nile & Kazinga Channel – Hippos, crocodiles, and incredible birdlife
  • Visit the Top of Murchison Falls – One of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls
  • Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector – A rare sighting in Africa
  • Budget-friendly safari with expert guides & comfortable accommodations

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ENTEBBE – TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park, a 5–6 hour drive with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls, check into your budget lodge or tented camp, and relax before dinner.

  

Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2: GAME DRIVE & NILE RIVER BOAT SAFARI

Start the day with a morning game drive, searching for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Nile River, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. The boat ride ends near the bottom of Murchison Falls, where you can enjoy the powerful scenery. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: HIKE TO THE TOP OF MURCHISON FALLS – TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River crashes through a 7-meter-wide gorge, creating the world’s most powerful waterfall. Then, depart for Kibale National Park, a 6-hour scenic drive through Western Uganda’s rolling hills and lush countryside. Arrive in the afternoon, check into your budget lodge, and relax.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING IN KIBALE – BIGODI WETLAND WALK

Wake up early for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, home to over 1,500 chimps and 12 other primate species. The trek lasts 1–4 hours, and once you find them, you’ll have one hour to observe their behavior up close. After lunch, take a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its monkeys, birds, and swamp-dwelling wildlife.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – BOAT SAFARI

After breakfast, take a 3-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second-largest wildlife reserve. Check into your budget lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an array of birdlife.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: GAME DRIVE & TRANSFER TO BWINDI

Wake up early for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, and warthogs. Then, transfer to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, and enjoy another game drive before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the afternoon, check into your budget lodge, and relax before the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

Today is the highlight of your trip—gorilla trekking in Bwindi! After a briefing from park rangers, enter the dense rainforest, following trails to find one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can take 2–6 hours, depending on their movement. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these majestic primates. After trekking, return to the lodge for relaxation or an optional Batwa pygmy cultural experience.

  

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: RETURN TO ENTEBBE – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, embark on a 6–7 hour drive back to Entebbe, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of your incredible Uganda safari.

  

Breakfast, Lunch

Includes/Excludes

Entrance fees
Specialized bilingual guide
Private Transport
Tip or gratuity
Parking fees
Landing & facility fees
Entry or admission fee
Departure tax
Wifi
Fuel surcharge
Bus fare
Tickets
Drink
Insurance
Additional Services

Policies

Customers can cancel this Tour before 5 day(s)
Cancellation Policy 1. Cancellation by the Traveler More than 60 days before departure: Full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 30 to 59 days before departure: 50% refund of the total safari cost. 15 to 29 days before departure: 25% refund of the total safari cost. Less than 15 days before departure or no-show: No refund will be provided. 2. Cancellation by the Operator If the safari is canceled due to extreme weather, safety concerns, or operational issues, guests will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.

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