Bamboo Ecotours

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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

Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Travel from Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

We will pick you up from a guest house in Entebbe in the morning and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. There is a scheduled stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Rhinos became extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s, and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for the black and white rhino. After the Ziwa Rhino stopover, we will then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, where we will have dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game drives and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park

Game drives and boat trip at Murchison Falls National Park

In the morning, you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile, where you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and a range of rare birds. You will also see the point where the River Nile joins Lake Albert, one of the major highlights of this trip. After the day activities, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Drive to Kibale National Park

Top of the Murchison Falls Visit and Drive to Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, we will depart the lodge and drive to the top of Murchison Falls for a short visit to see the actual falls. Afterward, drive southwards to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive to Kibale will go through the western towns of Hoima, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal. Arrival at Kibale Forest National Park is expected in the early evening. The driving time is estimated at 6 hours. A visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is also scheduled.

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

Day 4

Chimp tracking at Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimp tracking at Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Starting in the morning at Kibale Forest National Park, you will go into the jungle to encounter chimpanzees and different monkeys like the red-tailed monkey, olive baboon, and black-and-white colobus monkey. After the chimp trekking, drive for 3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.

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:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Kasenyi Plains game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Kasenyi Plains game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise

You will start the day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. The Kasenyi Plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topis, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may see leopards to make it to the "Big Four." We will return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Before driving to Bwindi National Park, there is an option to do additional game drives at the Kasenyi Plains or consider trekking the chimps for a second time at the nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve. After the morning activity, we will drive for about 5-6hrs to Bwindi National Park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Karungi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park

Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park

You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast for a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Karungi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and the various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. After the golden monkey trekking, drive for about 3 hours to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Paradise Eco-Hub
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

On this day, transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park for additional activities. During the drive to Lake Mburo National Park, there will be a lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara City. After lunch, we will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and check in at the lodge. In the evening, a night game drive is planned at Lake Mburo National Park, with an opportunity to spot the famous leopards of Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Mburo National Park.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Leopard Rest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Game drives at Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe Airport

Game drives at Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe Airport

This will be the last day of the 10-Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari. The day will start with an early-morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, topis, and impalas. We will then travel from Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe International Airport from where you will continue to the next destination. We will stop at the equator crossing for coffee and handicraft shopping.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
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)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Bamboo Ecotours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bamboo Ecotours.