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8-Day Uganda Family Safari (no gorillas needed)

Tour Overview

A wildlife adventure built for families, with no gorilla trek needed: rhinos on foot, Murchison Falls by boat, chimps for ages 12 and over, kids' nature walks and the Kazinga Channel. This 8-day private safari visits Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Giraffe browsing at Lake Mburo

Highlights: Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) entry; Ziwa Rhino Ranch entry incl. rhino trek on foot; Murchison launch cruise to the falls; Top of the Falls hike; Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk; Kazinga Channel launch cruise.

Best time to go: School holidays Jun-Aug and Dec-Jan are popular and dry; book lodges early.

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 $2,684 · Midrange $3,710 · Luxury $6,815.

  • Entebbe (1 night): Budget – Airport Guesthouse Entebbe; Midrange – Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel; Luxury – Lake Victoria Serena or Protea Entebbe
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (1 night): Budget – Ziwa Rhino Ranch guest rooms; Midrange – Amuka Safari Lodge; Luxury – Amuka Safari Lodge
  • 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 (1 night): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (explorer tent); Midrange – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda); Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Kyambura Gorge Lodge

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

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe

Visit UWEC wildlife centre by the lake. Overnight: Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel (midrange) or similar.

Day 2: To Ziwa

Short drive north; afternoon rhino trek on foot (kids welcome with rangers). Overnight: Amuka Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 3: To Murchison

Drive to Murchison; afternoon launch to the falls. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 4: Game drive & Top of the Falls

Morning game drive; Top of the Falls walk. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 5: To Kibale

Drive south via Hoima to Kibale. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 6: Chimps & Bigodi

Chimp tracking for ages 12+; Bigodi swamp walk and UWA kids' nature walk for younger children. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 7: To Queen Elizabeth

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

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth to Entebbe

Morning game drive, then a long drive back (or Aerolink from Kasese, fare on request).

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
  • Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) entry
  • Ziwa Rhino Ranch entry incl. rhino trek on foot
  • Murchison Falls park entry (2 days)
  • Murchison launch cruise to the falls
  • Top of the Falls hike
  • Nile ferry crossings at Paraa
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk
  • Queen Elizabeth park entry (2 days)
  • Kazinga Channel launch cruise
  • 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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