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9 Days Uganda Safari

With this Uganda safari you will visit the three major national parks in Uganda: Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our safari representative who will transfer you to a Hotel.

Day 2: The spectacular Murchison Falls on the Nile River

After breakfast depart from Kampala driving northwest. Visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a nature walk to see the rare rhinos in the wild. You can make a stop-over in Masindi for your lunch. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and straight away move to the top of the falls where you can see the Nile’s perfected beauty.Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with a unique view of the River or Red Chilli Rest Camp.

Day 3:The boat cruise on the river Nile

After an early breakfast, transverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs and lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon

After breakfast, drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal for lunch. In the afternoon you can proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing on the way to Mweya Safari Lodge or Mweya Hostel for dinner and overnight./p>

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park - the Pearl of Uganda

Take an early breakfast before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s Mile in the park. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs etc. After lunch, enjoy the two hours launch cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing birdlife and a variety of wildlife. In the evening drive to the crater region for more appreciation of nature. Dinner & overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Mweya Hostel.

Day 6: Tracking the habituated chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge

After a cup of coffee, with a packed breakfast and lunch, transfer to Chambura gorge for a forest walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long and 100 metres deep within the Rift Valley. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel.

Day 7: Tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda

After an early morning breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla trek inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. After tracking, come back for lunch before making a scenic journey to Kabale - area referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa”. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages

Day 8: The magnificent scenery of Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, have a 2 hour boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands for bird viewing, sight seeing and studying the Bakiga culture. Finally, transfer to Kampalabut can make a stop-over at the Equator. Arrive in Kampala in the evening. Have a dinner and an overnight at Speke Hotel / Golf Course Hotel (luxury)/ Tourist Hotel (mid-range).

Day 9 End of the Uganda Safari

Our tour representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. Book this Uganda safari with us. You will obtain your money’s worth!