Tour Overview
This 10 Days Uganda Splendors Safari offers an unforgettable journey through the Pearl of Africa, showcasing its diverse landscapes, incredible wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. This adventure takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile River crashes through a narrow gorge, creating one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. You will then explore Kibale Forest, home to Uganda’s largest population of chimpanzees, followed by a thrilling safari experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where lions, elephants, and hippos roam freely. The highlight of the trip is an extraordinary gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This safari combines breathtaking scenery, thrilling wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, providing an incredible glimpse into Uganda’s unmatched beauty.
10 Days Uganda Splendors Safari Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe international airport to Kampala
- Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls national par
- Day 3: Game drive and boat ride
- Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park
- Day 5: Chimpanzees Trekking and Bigodi swamp Walk
- Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise
- Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi forest national park
- Day 9: Gorilla trekking
- Day 10: Transfer to Kampala.
Safari highlights
- Rhino tracking at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- A hike to the top of Murchison Falls
- A boat safari on the Nile River
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- A guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- A boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
- Scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of Uganda’s crater lakes and the Albertine Rift Valley
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Cultural experience with the Batwa pygmies
10 Days Uganda Splendors Safari Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe International Airport
10 Days Uganda Safari Holiday
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or relax by Lake Victoria. Dinner and overnight in Entebbe.
Accommodation Options:
- Airport link guest house, Papyrus Guest house (mid-range)
- Hotel No 5, Hotel Horizon (luxury)
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Destination: Entebbe 10 Days Uganda Splendors Safari
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, you will begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Along the way passing by the famous Luweero Triangle , you will stop at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience, giving you a chance to see these endangered giants in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls, where you will take a short hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view of the Nile as it forces its way through a narrow 7-meter gorge. Dinner and overnight in Murchison Falls National Park.
Accommodation options:
- Fort Murchison (budget)
- Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
- Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile safari Lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride
Early in the morning, you will have game drive around northern banks of river Nile. You have great chances of spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, hartebeest to list the few and bird species. Head for lunch and afternoon you will go for boat ride. You will make boat ride to the bottom of the falls and you will see how the water forces it’s self out of the rocks. You will view hippos and others animals drinking water from the river bank. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Accommodation options:
- Fort Murchison (budget)
- Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
- Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile safari Lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Enjoy an African cup of coffee, After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive to Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. The journey takes you through tea plantations, rural villages, and the breathtaking Albertine Rift Valley. Lunch will be enroute, with stops for photography and refreshments. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax before the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure. Dinner and overnight in Kibale National Park.
Accommodation Options:
- Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, Kibale forest camp (budget)
- Isunga Lodge, Guereza Canopy lodge (midrange)
- Primates Lodge, Tabebuia Safari lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Destination: Kibale National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking-visiting the Bigodi Swamp
After an early breakfast, you will head into Kibale Forest for a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience. The trek lasts between two to four hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees. Once you locate them, you will spend an hour observing their interactions, playful behaviors, and communication. After lunch, you will take a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project that is home to various monkey species, birds, and rare plants. Dinner and overnight in Kibale National Park.
Accommodation options:
- Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, Kibale forest camp (budget)
- Isunga Lodge, Guereza canopy lodge (midrange)
- Primates Lodge, Tabebuia Safari lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
10 Days Uganda Safari Holiday
After breakfast, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park a three-hour drive through scenic crater lakes and rolling hills. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and have lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. This area is known for its high concentration of predators, including lions and leopards, as well as large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs. Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accommodation Options:
- Bush Lodge, Elephant hub lodge (budget)
- Buffalo safari lodge, Aardvark Safari lodge (mid-range)
- Elephant Plains, Mweya safari lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Take African cup of coffee, the day begins with a morning game drive to maximize wildlife sightings, including hyenas, warthogs, and numerous antelope species. After breakfast, return to the lodge for some relaxation before an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This waterway is home to one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa, along with crocodiles, elephants, and various bird species. Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation options:
- Bush Lodge, Elephant Hub lodge (budget)
- Buffalo safari lodge, Aardvark Safari lodge (mid-range)
- Elephant Plains, Mweya safari lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
10 Days Uganda Safari Holiday
After breakfast, you will drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park passing through the Ishasha sector, where you may spot the famous tree-climbing lions. The drive offers stunning views of the Rift Valley and remote villages. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax in preparation for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi.
Accommodation Options:
- Rushaga Gorilla camp (budget)
- Ichumbi Gorilla lodge, Bwindi Orugano lodge (mid-range)
- Nkuringo Bwindi Safari Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge (luxury)
Destination: Rushaga Gorilla Sector Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you locate them, you will spend one hour in their presence, observing their interactions and behaviors. After lunch at the lodge, you will take part in a community visit to meet the Batwa people, the indigenous forest dwellers who once lived in Bwindi before it became a national park. You will learn about their traditional hunting techniques, medicinal plants, and cultural dances. This experience provides an insightful glimpse into their way of life and efforts to preserve their heritage. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi.
Accommodation options:
- Rushaga Gorilla camp (budget)
- Ichumbi Gorilla lodge, Bwindi Orugano lodge (mid-range)
- Nkuringo Bwindi Safari Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge (luxury)
Meals: Full board
Day 10: Transfer to Kampala
You will have breakfast and after breakfast our driver guide will be waiting to transfer back to Kampala. You will have stopover from Mbarara town for lunch and then proceed to Uganda equator for photo shots and souvenir shopping. You will arrival to Kampala; the driver will either drop you to the hotel or to Entebbe international airport to catch-up with your flight.
Meals: Full board
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