Uganda: 12-Day Luxury Safari with Gorilla Trekking
ID: GYG841038-1331168
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Embark on a 12-day luxury safari in Uganda. Visit the Mabamba Bay Swamp, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, and the Murchison Falls. Go on a boat cruise and trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Embark on a 12-day luxury safari in Uganda. Explore the country's diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences. Stay in comfortable accommodations and enjoy the services of an English-speaking guide.
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda (Entebbe)
Upon arrival at the airport, be transferred to the Karibu Entebbe Hotel. Visit Mabamba Bay Swamp for shoebill bird watching and take a nature walk in Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Murchison Falls, stopping at the Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and lunch. In the evening, take a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 3: Murchison Falls Safari & Boat Tour
Take a morning game drive in the northern region of the park, where you can spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and hike to the top of Murchison Falls.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Take a scenic drive to Kibale Forest, with an optional visit to Mahoma Falls and crater lakes. In the afternoon, take a swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland, where you can spot primates and birds.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Go chimpanzee tracking at Kanyanchu Information Center in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Isunga community, including cold springs and a scenic hike.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife. In the evening, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Boat Safari
Take an early morning game drive to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Stay at the Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge.
Day 8: Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions
Take a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth's Ishasha sector, searching for tree-climbing lions.
Day 9: Travel to Bwindi for Gorilla Trekking
Take a morning game drive in Ishasha, then transfer to Bwindi's Buhoma sector.
Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi
Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the morning. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a sunset boat cruise around its 29 islands.
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Take a scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, and elands. Enjoy an optional night game drive or canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 12: Nature Walk & Transfer to Entebbe
Take a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can spot giraffes, zebras, and more. Drive back to Entebbe, with a stop at the Ugandan Equator for lunch and photos. Be dropped off at the airport for your departure.
Highlights
- Discover the diverse wildlife of Uganda on a 12-day luxury safari
- Visit the Mabamba Bay Swamp and Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Take a boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls
- Go on a game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the mountain gorillas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure to have all necessary vaccinations for travel in Uganda.
Carry cash in local currency for small expenses.
Be prepared for early morning starts for wildlife tracking.
Respect local customs and wildlife regulations.
At Entebbe international airport arrivals you meet your safari guide with a placard with a welcome message.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.