Tour Type
Group
Group Size
Max 7 pax
Price
1,720 USD per person
- 8 DAY BIG GAME AND SCENIC WONDERS SAFARI IN UGANDA
This 8-day adventure combines thrilling wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes. It is perfect for travelers seeking both excitement and relaxation. Your journey begins at Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfall. Next, you will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse safari destination. After days of adventure, you will relax at the magical Lake Bunyonyi, also known as the Switzerland of Africa. During the trip, you’ll stay in safari lodges that offer a unique and authentic African experience. Each day will offer something new and interesting, continuously enhancing your overall experience. Take a look at the detailed itinerary to get a clear idea of what this trip would feel like for you. Also, keep in mind that this is a group trip with fixed dates and activities.
- Day One
- Day Two
- Day Three
- Day Four
- Day Five
- Day Six
- Day Seven
- Day Eight
Arrival at the airport
Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation for the dinner and overnight stay. You will be briefed about the trip by your guide and given a program for your next day.
- Accommodation : Airport Guest House
- Meal Plan : Dinner
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Your day will begin with a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey will take approximately 8 to 9 hrs with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch for Rhino Tracking. From Ziwa, you will stop for lunch in Masindi Town. After your lunch, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park and have a chance to stop by the ‘top of the falls’ where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected. This is where the Nile compresses from a width of 50 meters into a 7- meter canyon that forms the waterfall after which the park is named. From here, you will continue to your accommodation where you will rest for the night.
- Accommodation: Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Safari Game Drives in Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning, your guide will take you for a wildlife safari game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. Here, you will spot Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena, and if you are lucky, the leopard. You will return to your lodge to rest, and have lunch before heading out for an evening game drive. You will then return to your accommodation.
- Accommodation: Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After breakfast, you will start the day with a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with stopovers for leg stretching, a tasty lunch and a memorable moment at the equator. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner.
- Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth NP
After breakfast, you will go for an early morning wildlife safari game drive in this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. With the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, you will have excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, cape buffalos, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbuckAfter lunch, you will head for a boat ride on the Kazinga channel to see more of the wildlife that Queen Elizabeth has to offer. Then drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After your breakfast, you will go south to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Ishasha is well known for its tree-climbing lions which like to take their daily rest up in the trees. Your drive through the park will present more wildlife viewing opportunities and you will reach the lodge in time for lunch. You will later go for an evening game drive in search for the tree-climbing lions. While sightings are not guaranteed, the search itself is thrilling and offers a unique chance to explore a less travelled part of the park.
- Accommodation: Embogo Lodge
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
After breakfast, you will leave Ishasha and go to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is located in the Kigezi region and is also the deepest lake in Uganda with more than 20 small islands. Here you will get to enjoy activities like swimming, sunbathing,and hill climbing.
- Accommodation:Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Entebbe with stopovers for leg stretching and tasty lunch. This journey will take approximately 8-9 hours, depending on traffic. You will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport, arrive in time for your night flight.
- Accommodation: None (Last Day)
- Meal Plan : Breakfast & Lunch
- Inclusions
- Transport in a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- All fuel for the tour
- English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
- Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Park-entrance fees for all National parks
- All activities described in the itinerary
- Drinking water throughout the safari.
- Exclusions
- International airfares
- Entry visa Uganda
- Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
- Expenses of personal nature (e.g., drinks, laundry, optional activities.)
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
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