10 Day Uganda Safari at Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Lake Mburo
Organized by Paradise Adventure Vacations, this 10-day Uganda safari unleashes the best the Pearl of Africa has to offer. Experience game drives, Ziwa Rhino Tracking, boat cruises, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Murchison, Kibale, QENP, Bwindi & Bunyonyi
Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Included
Pop-Up Roof 4x4 Safari Transport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Pick Up from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) - Transfer to Kampala
Picked up from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or your hotel in Kampala by your driver guide from Paradise Adventure Vacations. Briefing on the 10-day Uganda safari. Optional visits to Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Kampala City Tour (Kabaka's Palace, Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs) depending on arrival time.
Location: Kampala | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Latitude 0 Degrees or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Latitude 0 Degrees or similar (Mid-range)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Drive northwest through Luwero Triangle with an en-route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Day 3: Morning Game Drive, Nile River Boat Cruise & Hike to Top of Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive along Albert, Buligi, and Victoria trails to see lions, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. Afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls followed by a hike to the top of the falls where the Nile forces through an 8-meter gorge.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP - Bigodi Wetland & Community Walk
Scenic 5-hour drive to Kibale National Park with lunch stop in Fort Portal. Afternoon guided swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland for bird watching and primates, followed by a local community experience.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Briefing at Kanyachu Visitor Center and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spend 1 full hour observing habituated chimpanzees. Lunch break and a 2-hour transfer drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Twin Lake Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Twin Lake Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Day 6: Kasenyi Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Lake Katwe Craters
Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains for lions, buffaloes, and elephants. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Visit Lake Katwe Salt Explosion Craters in the evening.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Twin Lake Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Twin Lake Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
Day 7: Ishasha Sector Tree-Climbing Lions - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Drive through Ishasha sector in search of rare tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees. Continue to Buhoma / Northern Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and overnight.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or similar (Mid-range)
Day 8: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Ranger briefing and trek into Bwindi Forest to locate endangered mountain gorillas. Spend 1 hour with the gorilla family. Cultural encounter with the Batwa pygmy community and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Location: Lake Bunyonyi | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar (Mid-range)
Day 9: Canoeing Lake Bunyonyi - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Morning canoe boat ride exploring the 29 islands of Lake Bunyonyi. Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive to spot impalas, zebras, and elands.
Location: Lake Mburo National Park | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock or similar (Mid-range)
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock or similar (Mid-range)
Day 10: Morning Walking Safari - Equator Stop - Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe
Guided bush walk in Lake Mburo National Park. Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport with a photo stop at the Kayabwe Equator line.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Pricing (Per Person)
Mid-range safari package rates per person sharing in USD. Includes Gorilla ($800) and Chimpanzee ($250) permits.
| Group Size | Travel Dates | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | Year Round | USD $4,900.00 |
| 2 Persons | Year Round | USD $3,800.00 |
| 3 Persons | Year Round | USD $3,540.00 |
| 4 Persons | Year Round | USD $3,400.00 |
| 5 Persons | Year Round | USD $3,320.00 |
| 6 Persons | Year Round | USD $3,270.00 |
What's Included
- Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800)
- Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Permit ($250)
- Ziwa Rhino Tracking & Lake Mburo Nature Walk
- Murchison Nile River & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruises
- 4x4 Pop-Up Roof Safari Transport with Fuel
- English-Speaking Professional Driver-Guide
- 9 Nights Mid-Range Lodge Accommodation
- All Park Entrance Fees & Airport Transfers
What's Excluded
- International Flights & Visas ($50)
- Optional Night Game Drive or Experiential Lion Tracking
- Pre/Post Tour Lodging in Kampala/Entebbe
- Personal Expenses (Tips, Souvenirs, Drinks, Laundry)
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