Nature Connect Safaris Uganda

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Entebbe- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Entebbe- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day your safari will begin with transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Expect stop over at the equator for beautiful pictures and lunch en-route. You will reach in the late afternoon. Check in your accommodation and rest as you prepare for tomorrows adventure.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking experience

Gorilla Trekking experience

After breakfast, you will head off into the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search for the magnificent mountain gorillas of Uganda. As you make your way through the rainforest, you may come across any number of the 5 other primate species. The gorillas you will trek belong to one of the habituated family groups who tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. After a trek through the dense jungle you will be rewarded with face to face sightings of one of the rarest animals on earth. Sit in silence and observe these amazing gentle giants for one hour before heading back to the lodge for lunch, a massage and a relaxed evening among the sounds of the forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Via Ishasha Sector

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Via Ishasha Sector

Enjoy some breakfast before leaving the reserve and making your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the Ishasha Sector for a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. On the lucky day you will be able to see the lions perched in a fig tree, keeping an eye out for the antelopes that roam the area. Have a picnic lunch along the Ishasha River while watching hundreds of hippos wallowing in the water before making your way to the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the evening and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Game Drive and Afterrnoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Morning Game Drive and Afterrnoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

After a leisurely breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, which form part of the vast Savannah of the Albertine Rift Valley in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. You can expect to encounter the big cats, elephants, buffaloes and various other antelopes on your drive. Later you will return to camp before heading out for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel in the afternoon. Here you will be able to enjoy a different game viewing experience as you float past the animals that have come to drink. In the evening you will make your way back to the lodge for some dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park and enjoy an en-route stop at the equator line for a chance to take some photos. Proceed to Fort Portal, traveling through the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon and enjoy a traditional African lunch. Thereafter continue to Kibale National Park through green hills of tea plantation and enjoy a relaxed evening with community tour.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee Trekking

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the park’s headquarter for a pre-trek briefing and then begin your hike into the forest as you search for the famous chimps. Once you find them, you will be able to spend an hour with the group, watching them as they climb the trees, play and interact with one another and witness their fascinating behaviors while listening to the sounds of the jungle around you. You may see some of the other primates, including the grey cheeked mangabey and the red tailed monkey amongst various bird species. After your time in the forest, you will head back to the lodge for lunch. In the evening you will have the chance to enjoy an optional Bigodi wetland walk tour before dinner.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route lunch stop in Hoima Town. After lunch proceed and arrive at the park in the afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife as you make your way to your lodge, you might see some of the elephants and giraffes.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Game Drive and Boat Cruise to buttom of the Murchison Falls

Game Drive and Boat Cruise to buttom of the Murchison Falls

After breakfast, you will head out on a morning game drive towards the delta to experience some of the spectacular wildlife in the reserve including the big cats and herds of giraffes. In the afternoon you will set out for the boat cruise on the Nile and make your way to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. Enjoy sightings of hippos and Nile crocodiles among the many other animals that come to drink. Keep your eyes peeled for the beautiful bird life, including the iconic African fish eagle. Return to lodge.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Enjoy some breakfast before checking out and driving to the top of the Murchison Falls for the chance to see the Nile squeeze through a 7 meter wide gorge creating an impressive display of power as the water thunders down for 45 meters. After the amazing waterfall scenes, proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for lunch and Rhino experience which allows you to get close to these amazing creatures. Witness the beauty of these African unicorns while walking with a ranger for about an hour. Later you will proceed to Entebbe where you will check in to your hotel and enjoy your final dinner of the safari.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Karibu Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Departure

Departure

This is the last day of your trip! Enjoy some breakfast before heading towards Entebbe International Airport, with an en-route stop at one of the villages, depending on the time of your flight. Take some last minute photos and soak up some African culture before the end of your safari. Catch your flight, returning home with amazing memories of your safari.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Nature Connect Safaris Uganda, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.