12 Day Best of Uganda Safari
Entebbe – Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo – Entebbe
Overview
The complete Uganda journey, from Murchison Falls in the north to the gorillas of Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi in the southwest.
Trip highlights
- Rhinos, chimpanzees and gorillas
- Murchison Falls and the Kazinga Channel
- Relaxing days on Lake Bunyonyi
Day by day
- Day 1
Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Drive via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Murchison Falls.
- Day 2
Murchison Falls
Game drive and boat trip on the Nile.
- Day 3
Murchison Falls to Kibale
Drive south to Kibale Forest.
- Day 4
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking and a walk in Bigodi Wetland.
- Day 5
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth for a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
- Day 6
Queen Elizabeth
Game drives on the Kasenyi plains.
- Day 7
Ishasha to Bwindi
Look for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, then drive to Bwindi.
- Day 8
Gorilla trekking
Spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family.
- Day 9
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
- Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi
Canoe between the islands and relax by the water.
- Day 11
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo
Drive to Lake Mburo for an evening game drive.
- Day 12
Lake Mburo to Entebbe
A boat trip on the lake and the drive back to Entebbe.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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