Wagatil Safaris

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$3,422 pp (USD)

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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

Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park through Ziwa for Rhino Tracking

Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park through Ziwa for Rhino Tracking

After an early breakfast, our representative will pick you up to begin your unforgettable adventure. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an hour of rhino tracking—your first Big Five encounter. Along the way, spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, and more. Enjoy lunch in Masindi town, then continue to the park and check in to your lodge for a relaxing evening.

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
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise Along the Nile

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise Along the Nile

After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, and various bird species. Return for lunch, with an optional hot-air balloon safari available. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip to the base of the falls, seeing hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Optionally hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking views before returning to your lodge for the night.

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 3

Transfer From Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park

Transfer From Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park on a scenic five-hour drive through villages, rolling hills, and tea plantations. Kibale is famous for its primates, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and colobus monkeys. Upon arrival, you may join optional activities around the park before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

After breakfast, head to the ranger station for a chimp trekking briefing, then begin your guided trek through Kibale Forest. Once you find the chimpanzees, enjoy an hour observing their behavior up close. Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi community, explore the swamp, and enjoy a local coffee and gin experience before heading back to the lodge for the night.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Boat Cruise

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Boat Cruise

After checking in at your lodge and enjoying a hot lunch, you'll head out for a 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward. The cruise offers fantastic views of wildlife like hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and numerous water birds. After the experience, you'll return to your lodge for an overnight stay.

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:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Morning Game Drive and Crater Lakes Drive

Morning Game Drive and Crater Lakes Drive

After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and more across the savannah. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic crater drive with breathtaking views over Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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

Day 7

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Tracking

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Tracking

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions—keep an eye out for them! Continue to Bwindi, home to over 400 mountain gorillas and several habituated groups. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Experience

Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Experience

After breakfast, head to the park offices for a briefing by the ranger guide. Then begin your trek through the dense, beautiful rainforest. The steep terrain and time taken depend on the gorillas' movements. Once you locate a gorilla group, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle, endangered giants in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer back to Kampala

Transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Kampala, passing the equator line. Enjoy lunch along the way before heading to your hotel. In the evening, take in stunning views of Lake Victoria, Uganda’s largest lake, before settling in for an overnight stay. Prepare for tomorrow's adventure!

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Kampala City Tour and Drop Off at the Airport

Kampala City Tour and Drop Off at the Airport

After breakfast, check out and head to the city center for some souvenir shopping. Visit key landmarks like the King's Palace and the National Mosque. Afterward, enjoy lunch before being dropped off at the airport. We look forward to welcoming you (or any referrals) on your next trip. Thank you for choosing Abunda Discoveries Uganda!

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Wagatil Safaris, 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.
  • 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.