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9 Days Best Of Uganda Safari – Wildlife, Primates & Scenery

  • 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Kenya
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TOUR OVERVIEW

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day safari that reveals Uganda’s finest treasures. Begin your journey with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, continue to the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, meet mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and end with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake. Each day brings new landscapes, wildlife, and culture — a perfect balance of adventure and serenity.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector.
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside.
  • Relaxation and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Stopovers at the Equator and local markets.

ITINERARY

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or relax at the shores of Lake Victoria. Dinner and overnight in Entebbe.

  • Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe.
  • Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel.
  • Budget: Airport View Guesthouse.
  • After breakfast, drive west through lush countryside and tea plantations to Kibale National Park, famous for its high concentration of chimpanzees and 13 other primate species. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by nature. Dinner and overnight in Kibale.

    Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge / Papaya Lake Lodge.
  • Mid-range: Turaco Treetops / Isunga Lodge.
  • Budget: Chimpanzee Guesthouse.
  • After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Walk through the rainforest to encounter these intelligent primates as they play, feed, and communicate in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to birds, monkeys, and colorful butterflies. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

    After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains along the way.

    Arrive for lunch at your lodge and later take an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where lions, buffaloes, and antelopes roam freely. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

    Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge.
  • Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge.
  • Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages.
  • Start your day with a sunrise game drive, watching elephants, kob, and perhaps a leopard hunting in the golden light. Return for breakfast and relaxation before your boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

    After breakfast, drive south through the Ishasha sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions. You may spot them lounging in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving in the evening for dinner and rest.

    Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Bwindi Lodge.
  • Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp.
  • Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
  • Today is the highlight of your journey — gorilla trekking! After breakfast, attend a briefing before entering the jungle with your ranger guide. The trek can take 2–6 hours, but meeting the gentle mountain gorillas face-to-face is an unforgettable experience.

    Spend an hour observing them before returning to your lodge for relaxation or an optional community visit. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful crater lake dotted with 29 islands. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with optional activities like canoeing, swimming, or visiting local villages. Dinner and overnight at your lakeside lodge.

    Meals: .

    Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort.
  • Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages / Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
  • Budget: Byoona Amagara Island Retreat.
  • After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos and lunch. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the airport for your onward flight — marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari adventure.


    This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.

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    INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

    • Government taxes and levies.
    • Accommodation for 8 nights as per itinerary.
    • Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
    • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
    • Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
    • Park entry fees & game drives.
    • Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
    • Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking permits.
    • Bottled drinking water during safari.
    • Government taxes and levies.
    • International & Domestic Flights.
    • Visa Fees.
    • Travel & Medical Insurance.
    • Tips And Gratuities.
    • Personal Expenses (Drinks, Souvenirs, Laundry, Etc.).
    • Optional Activities Not Included In The Itinerary.