10 Day Amazing Uganda Safari itinerary

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, who will transfer you to a hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, depending on your accommodation preference. You will check in and have time to relax after your international flight. If time allows, you will enjoy the hotel's facilities or take a leisurely walk around the surrounding area before dinner.

Accommodation: Midrange: Via Via Hotel/ Adams Grand hotel/ Jet Villas.

Meal Plan: dinner

After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest national park. The scenic drive will take you through rural communities, agricultural landscapes, and vibrant trading centers, have lunch en route. Along the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot accompanied by an experienced ranger where you will observe endangered white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about ongoing conservation efforts to restore Uganda's rhino population. You will then continue to your lodge for check-in for dinner and an overnight stay

Accommodation: Midrange: Global Village/Murchison River Lodge/Nile treatz Lodge/ Nile Breeze Bambo

                               Luxury: Chobe safari lodge/ Paara Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

You will begin the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, when wildlife will be most active. During the drive, you will search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, oribis, and, if you are fortunate, the elusive leopard. Your experienced guide will help you identify the different animal species while sharing fascinating insights into their behavior and the park's diverse ecosystem. After returning to the lodge for lunch and a short rest, you will head out for an unforgettable boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you will observe large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, elephants cooling off in the water, and numerous bird species. The spectacular views of the falls from below will provide excellent photography opportunities before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Midrange: Global Village/Murchison River Lodge/Nile treatz Lodge/ Nile Breeze Bambo

                               Luxury: Chobe safari lodge/ Paara Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, you will depart Murchison Falls National Park  via Top of the Falls, where you will witness the mighty Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before crashing powerfully into the river below and then continue your scenic journey to Kibale National Park, famously known as the primate capital of East Africa. Throughout the drive, you will travel through beautiful countryside characterized by rolling hills, tea plantations, lush forests, and traditional villages, allowing you to appreciate Uganda's remarkable natural beauty. You will stop along the way for lunch and short breaks to stretch your legs and enjoy the changing landscapes. Upon arrival at your lodge, you will check in and relax at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Midrange: Kibale guest cottages/ Turaco Treetops/ Isunga Lodge.

                               Luxury: Primate lodge/ Chimpundu Lodge/ Kyaninga Lodge/ Ndali lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

You will have an early breakfast then head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you will walk through the tropical rainforest in search of one of the habituated chimpanzee communities. Once located, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing these intelligent primates as they feed, groom, communicate, and interact naturally within the forest. Besides chimpanzees, you may also encounter several monkey species, colorful butterflies, and numerous bird species. After lunch, you will visit Bigodi communities. Then later You will later return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Midrange: Kibale guest cottages/ Turaco Treetops/ Isunga Lodge.

                               Luxury: Primate lodge/ Chimpundu Lodge/ Kyaninga Lodge/ Ndali lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, you will leave Kibale National Park and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular savannah park. Along the journey, you will enjoy magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains, scenic crater lakes, tea plantations, and picturesque rural settlements. You will stop for lunch before continuing through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda. Upon entering Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will likely encounter wildlife such as elephants, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and warthogs even before reaching your lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a short evening game drive to introduce you to the park's rich biodiversity and stunning scenery. Your guide will point out various wildlife species while explaining the ecological importance of the park, which supports over 600 bird species and an incredible variety of mammals. You will then proceed to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

You will start the day with breakfastyhen go for an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park. As the sun rises over the savannah, you will search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and numerous bird species. Your guide will help you spot wildlife while sharing interesting information about animal behavior and the park's unique ecosystems. After returning to the lodge for lunch, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The cruise will bring you remarkably close to large concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless water birds gathering along the shoreline before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Midrange: Enshama safari lodge/ Bush lodge/ Engiri game lodge and campsite

                               Luxury: Mweya safari lodge/ Elephant Hub lodge/ Kyambura Gorge lodge/Katara Lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness camp/ Buffalo safari lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, you will depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The drive will take you through beautiful countryside featuring terraced hillsides, lush forests, tea plantations, and traditional villages where you will experience the rich cultural heritage of southwestern Uganda. You will stop for lunch along the way before continuing toward the dense rainforest of Bwindi. As you approach the park, the cool mountain air and breathtaking scenery will signal your arrival at one of Africa's most remarkable conservation areas. Upon reaching your lodge, you will check in and spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing while preparing for the next day's once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Your guide will provide a detailed briefing about the trekking guidelines and necessary preparations before you enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Midrange: Gorilla Bluff/ Buhoma haven/Rushaga havens lodge/ Bakiga lodge/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge

                                 Luxury: Four gorillas lodge/ Nkuringo gorilla camp/Mahogany springs lodge/Buhoma lodge/ Sacturary Gorilla

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience.

You will enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Following the briefing, you will begin your mountain gorilla trekking adventure through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek will vary in duration depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family and may take you across steep slopes, dense vegetation, and forest trails. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, groom, and interact within their natural habitat. After the experience, you will hike back to the starting point, receive your gorilla trekking certificate, and return to your lodge. You will spend the evening relaxing, reflecting on your incredible experience, before enjoying dinner and your final overnight stay in the rainforest.

Accommodation: Midrange: Gorilla Bluff/ Buhoma haven/Rushaga havens lodge/ Bakiga lodge/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge

                                 Luxury: Four gorillas lodge/ Nkuringo gorilla camp/Mahogany springs lodge/Buhoma lodge/ Sacturary Gorilla

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

You will enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Following the briefing, you will begin your mountain gorilla trekking adventure through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek will vary in duration depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family and may take you across steep slopes, dense vegetation, and forest trails. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, groom, and interact within their natural habitat. After the experience, you will hike back to the starting point, receive your gorilla trekking certificate, and return to your lodge. You will spend the evening relaxing, reflecting on your incredible experience, before enjoying dinner and your final overnight stay in the rainforest.

Accommodation: Midrange: Gorilla Bluff/ Buhoma haven/Rushaga havens lodge/ Bakiga lodge/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge

                                 Luxury: Four gorillas lodge/ Nkuringo gorilla camp/Mahogany springs lodge/Buhoma lodge/ Sacturary Gorilla

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe, bringing your remarkable Uganda safari to a close. You will drive through scenic countryside, rolling hills, vibrant towns, and fertile farmlands that showcase the country's natural beauty one final time. Along the way, you will stop at the Uganda Equator, where you will have the opportunity to take memorable photographs, purchase locally made souvenirs, and learn about the unique geographical significance of this famous Equator. After enjoying lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will continue with your journey marking the end of the unforgettable memories of Uganda's spectacular landscapes, incredible wildlife, welcoming people, and extraordinary primate encounters, making this journey an experience to cherish for a lifetime.