Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, offers an unrivaled safari experience where savannah plains, lush rainforests, and shimmering lakes combine to create a paradise of wildlife and culture. This 9 Days Best of Uganda Safari Holiday brings together the very best of Uganda: gorilla trekking in the misty forests of Bwindi, chimpanzee encounters in Kibale, game drives across Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, and serene moments on Lake Bunyonyi. With carefully chosen luxury lodges, private transfers, and personalized service, this safari promises both adventure and comfort in equal measure.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Wanderwort Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or enjoy birdwatching along Lake Victoria. Rest and prepare for the journey ahead.
Accommodation options: Hotel No.5, Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa
Meals: (Dinner)
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive north to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to the park and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the Devil’s Cauldron. Arrive at your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation options: Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains where elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffes roam. Bird enthusiasts can spot species like the Abyssinian ground hornbill. In the afternoon, take a luxury boat cruise to the base of the falls, watching hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife along the Nile.
Accommodation options: Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive south through scenic landscapes and tea plantations en route to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world. Arrive in the evening at your forest lodge and relax amidst lush surroundings.
Accommodation options: Kyaninga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge, Primate Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Embark on an exciting morning of chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Watch these playful primates interact and forage in their natural environment. After lunch, take a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community project known for its birdlife, monkeys, and butterflies.
Accommodation options: Kyaninga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge, Primate Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop for photos at the crater lakes and arrive in time for an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains where lions, elephants, and antelopes roam. Enjoy a relaxed evening at your luxury lodge.
Accommodation options: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive to spot lions, buffalo, and elephants. In the afternoon, enjoy a luxury boat safari along the Kazinga Channel where hippos and crocodiles thrive and birdlife flourishes, from pied kingfishers to African fish eagles.
Accommodation options: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive south through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check into your luxury lodge overlooking the misty hills and prepare for tomorrow’s unforgettable adventure.
Accommodation options: Bwindi Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking – Departure
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trek. With the guidance of expert trackers, venture into the dense forest to meet a gorilla family. Spending an hour with these gentle giants is one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences. Return to your lodge for lunch, then drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photographs and shopping before your evening departure flight.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Airport Transfers.
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- Accommodation and Meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking Tour Guide.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Tour Guide Allowances.
- Ranger Fees.
- Bottled Water in the car.
The tour cost excludes; International air fare, Visa fees, personal travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, personal shopping bills, laundry, alcoholic drinks and items not listed as included in the cost.