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10-Day Classic Uganda Safari

Tour Overview

Ten days from the Nile at Murchison Falls to the gorillas of Bwindi, with chimps in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth's savannah and a final stop at Lake Mburo. The complete first-time Uganda safari. This 10-day private safari visits Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park.

Elephant in green bush, Murchison Falls National Park

Highlights: Murchison launch cruise to the falls; Top of the Falls hike; Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; Kazinga Channel launch cruise; Boat trip on Lake Mburo; Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector; Game drives on the Kasenyi plains.

Best time to go: Best Jun-Sep and Dec-Feb; shoulder months Mar and Oct.

Accommodation Options (Budget, Midrange, Luxury):

Choose the comfort level that suits you; the vehicle, guide and activities stay the same. Price per person (2 people sharing, 2027): Budget $4,044 · Midrange $5,464 · Luxury $10,205.

  • Murchison Falls NP (2 nights): Budget – Fort Murchison; Midrange – Pakuba Safari Lodge; Luxury – Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Kibale / Fort Portal (2 nights): Budget – Isunga Lodge; Midrange – Turaco Treetops; Luxury – Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Queen Elizabeth NP (2 nights): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (explorer tent); Midrange – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda); Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
  • Bwindi – Buhoma (2 nights): Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp; Midrange – Buhoma Community Haven Lodge; Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
  • Lake Mburo NP (1 night): Budget – Eagle's Nest; Midrange – Rwakobo Rock; Luxury – Mihingo Lodge

Lodges shown are examples, or similar, subject to availability. Gorilla and chimp permits are included at cost.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison

Drive north to Murchison Falls. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 2: Murchison game drive & launch

Game drive, launch cruise and Top of the Falls hike. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 3: To Kibale

Drive south via Hoima and Fort Portal. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 4: Chimp tracking

Chimps in the morning; Bigodi or crater lakes in the afternoon. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 5: To Queen Elizabeth

Drive to Queen Elizabeth; Kazinga launch. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda) (midrange) or similar.

Day 6: Kasenyi game drive

Morning game drive; afternoon free. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda) (midrange) or similar.

Day 7: Ishasha to Bwindi

Through Ishasha to Buhoma. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 8: Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trek. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 9: To Lake Mburo

Drive to Lake Mburo; boat trip on the lake. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock (midrange) or similar.

Day 10: Lake Mburo to Entebbe

Morning game drive (zebra, eland, impala), then Entebbe.

Inclusions:

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, English-speaking driver-guide and fuel
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
  • Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room; full board on safari
  • Murchison Falls park entry (2 days)
  • Murchison launch cruise to the falls
  • Top of the Falls hike
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale
  • Queen Elizabeth park entry (3 days)
  • Kazinga Channel launch cruise
  • Gorilla trekking permit and a guided trek with UWA rangers
  • Lake Mburo park entry (1 day)
  • Boat trip on Lake Mburo
  • UWA ranger-guides on game drives
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • All government taxes

Exclusions:

  • International flights and Uganda visa (single-entry e-visa about $50, or the East Africa Tourist Visa at $100)
  • Travel and medical insurance; a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry
  • Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff
  • Drinks unless the lodge includes them, laundry and personal items
  • Optional activities and anything not listed
  • Single room supplement (on request)

How to Get There:

Book an international flight to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes from Kampala. Your Mwema Safaris driver-guide meets you at arrivals or at your hotel. About 5 to 6 hours by road from Kampala (with Ziwa on the way), or a domestic flight to Pakuba or Bugungu airstrip.

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