13 Days Uganda Safari
- Uganda
- 10 days
- January - December
$5000
Description
Explore the beautiful wildlife across the choice of National Parks in Uganda, blessed with a bounty natural physical features and Landforms with beautiful fauna and flora! Book your 13 Day Safari Now.
Trip Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Entebbe, a representative from Kanzira Tours and Travel Uganda will warmly welcome you and arrange your transfer to your hotel or guest house.
During your stay in Entebbe, depending on your arrival time, you can choose from several optional activities. Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens, known for their diverse plant species and tranquil surroundings. Alternatively, enjoy a serene sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, offering breathtaking views and a chance to unwind. Another option is to visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, where you can observe and learn about various wildlife species, including rare and endangered animals.
These activities provide a fantastic opportunity to relax, immerse yourself in nature, and begin your Ugandan adventure on a positive note.
Start for Murchison Falls National Park, such an amazing destination, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. En route visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. A hot Lunch en-route. Proceed to Murchison Falls NP. Besides the wide range of wide life in the area, this park has the magnificent Murchison falls of the Nile River running through- the waters are forced through a narrow gap in the rock about 6 m (about 20 ft) wide. It is a breath-taking scenery at the top of the falls. Go for an evening game drive and proceed to the lodge.
Immerse yourself in the remarkable wildlife of the park on an exhilarating game drive. Get up close to elephants, lions, giraffes, and other fascinating animals in their natural habitat. After a delicious lunch at the lodge, prepare for an enchanting boat cruise along the Nile River. As you navigate the waters, marvel at the sight of crocodiles, hippos, and diverse wildlife gathering along the riverbanks. This exceptional experience offers a unique perspective on the park’s ecosystem and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
After an early breakfast, embark on a journey south towards Kibale Forest National Park, home to Uganda’s largest population of chimpanzees. Enjoy the scenic drive through Hoima, passing by charming tea plantations and other captivating attractions along the way. As you arrive at Kibale in the evening, settle into your lodge and savor a delicious dinner. Prepare for an incredible chimpanzee adventure that awaits you in the morning.
After an early breakfast, be at the UWA starting point for chimpanzee tracking, thereafter, enter the thick forest which is a home of several primates including Chimpanzee. Chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes, are known as intelligent communicators. Chimpanzees differ from human beings by only 1 percent of their genetic material, making them our closest relative. They are among the wonders of the world making it the best experience to track their habitat watching them at a close range. Lunch and then go for the Bigodi swamp walk. This is a home to several bird species, enjoy the sounds of song birds in the wilderness.
After an early breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth national Park, a home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, leopard, lions, hippos, buffalo, Uganda Kob, baboon and many species of birds. With both a riverine and savannah habitat, the northern Mweya area, traversed by the equator and dominated by the scenery of crater lakes, is often occupied by large flocks of flamingos. Visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree. The many nearby crater lakes and mountain ranges provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey.
Early this morning as the African sun breaks, venture out for a game drive to look for big cats, elephant, buffalo and many antelope species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometre-long natural channel linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga’s shores are dotted with herds of buffalo, hippos wallowing without a care, and countless bird species. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.
Embark on a scenic 4-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda, nestled on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. This diverse forest is renowned for its significance in gorilla conservation, housing nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorilla population. Bwindi is also a haven for rare bird species and plays a vital role as a water source for the surrounding agricultural region. Brace yourself for an extraordinary encounter with these magnificent creatures and immerse yourself in the Pearl of Africa beauty of this exceptional national park.
You will have an early breakfast before you start the most interesting nature- walk in Bwindi. The Ivy trail walk takes approx. 3hrs. This activity will not only offer spectacular views of jungle canopies with sensational forest landscapes and chance to see some of the over 350 species of tropical birds, it will also help to prepare the body muscles for the Muhabura hike the following day. You will come out at Nteko and transfer to Kisoro town for overnight.
While in Kisoro you have two options of doing Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi National Park in the Southern Sector (Rushaga). The gorilla trekking or habituation experience a life time memory. Walking through the world Heritage site in search for the mighty Mountain Gorillas. The Gorilla trek is a two to six hours walk through the forests and jungles of the Tropical forests Mgahinga or Bwindi Forests.
Transfer to the hike starting point- At 4,127 meters, Muhabura is the second-highest of the volcanoes and represents the border region between Rwanda and Uganda. It offers fantastic views of at least 5 of the volcanoes in the area, and the climb itself is considered demanding and may take a day to achieve.
This morning you depart for Lake Mburo National Park, approx. 6-7 hours’ drive. Enjoy game drives in the park in the afternoon. Lake Mburo National Park is home to elands, Burchell’s zebras, impalas and a wide variety of bird species. Free of carnivores, Lake Mburo provides a unique opportunity to see the park on foot and the chance to view vast numbers of diverse hoofed animals. Lake Mburo National Park works with local communities to create an environment in which domestic livestock peacefully coexist with the park’s native wildlife.
Before driving to Entebbe, embark on a nature walk in Lake Mburo where you may have the chance of viewing the grazers like the Zebras, bush bucks, elands, Impalas, grazing local cattle and a vast number of birds. Visit the salt lick area where a number of animals gather to enjoy the salty taste of soil.
Visit to Mabamba Swamp for a rear shoe bill bird specie and other species around which can be spotted while using a boat to access the birding areas. The fact that, the swamp is positioned on the shores of Lake Victoria, it is home to the shoe bills which is uncommon bird to see. Proceed to the airport for your late international flight out.
Accommodation
Haven Community Lodge
Broad Bill Forest Camp
Includes & Excludes
- All meals
- Entrace Tickets
- Tour Leader
- Service charges
- Room service fees
- Flight Charges