10 Days Uganda Safari – SAFARI OVERVIEW.

10Days Uganda Safari Holiday is a 9nights/10 days safari Uganda tour offering Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safari in Uganda, Mount Rwenzori hike, community and Lake Bunyonyi and scenery viewing.

10 days Uganda safari including Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Wildlife safaris in Uganda`s Major Game Parks commencing and ending & in Kampala. The 10 days safari in Uganda tour involves encounters in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place with Rhinos in Uganda, game viewing encounters in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, recreational water encounters along River Nile and Kazinga Channel not forgetting Lake Bunyonyi.

The safari tour also incorporates the Ruwenzori hiking, tea estate cycling chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park along with other activities to generate ultimate safari memories.

10 Days Uganda Safari – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.

• Day 1: Depart Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park (visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & top of the falls)
• Day 2: Do game drive & boat cruise
• Day 3: Transfer to Hoima & do Bunyoro heritage trail
• Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park & do Mpanga Tea estate cycling & Fort Portal crater hike and Amabere caves
• Day 5: Do Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland encounter
• Day 6: Do Rwenzori hiking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Day 7: Do game drive & boat cruise
• Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 9: Do gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
• Day 10: Do a morning boat ride & transfer to Kampala.

10 Days Uganda Safari – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY.

Day 1 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Depart Kampala (visit Ziwa & top of the falls)

Leave Kampala after breakfast as early as 6:00 am from your place of stay and head to the north of Uganda accompanied by the company guide. The journey is 311km about 5 hours drive to Murchison Falls National Park passing through the flat Nakasongola landscapes before diverting at Nakitoma from the main road 115 Km from Kampala to drive further for an extra 7 Km to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

You will spend some time tracking the magnificent white Rhinos which only exist at this place in Uganda after which you will proceed to Masindi for Lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park and upon arrival, you will hike the top of the falls to take time to gaze at the splendid powerful waterfalls and listening to its roaring sound as it squeezes itself through the 8m ravine before falling 43m below the devil’s cauldron forming a plume of spray with a trademark rainbow the greatest feature to have ever happened on the course of the Nile River which happens to be the longest river in the world. Check-in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge (Upmarket/luxury), Murchison River Lodge (Midrange/standard) or Red Chili Rest Camp (Budget/Basic).

Day 2 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do game drive & boat cruise

Wake up very early for a cup of coffee and then head to Paraa ferry crossing at 7:00 am to the northern sector of the Park where game drives are carried out. The possible sights of various wildlife including; elephants, buffalo, Jackson hartebeest, Kobs, lion, leopard, giraffe among other wildlife will leave you with a taste of African savannah wilderness.

The activity takes 3 – 4 hours after which you will return to the Paraa ferry crossing at 11:00 am to go back to your lodge for relaxation and memory sharing. After your stimulating lunch, gather at the Paraa for an after boat cruise on the Nile at 02:00 pm. This boat trip has got captains and guides who have cruised on these waters for years and will be glad to share with you every piece of information that you would wish to gather on this trip including any bird species and wildlife both aquatic and land that might present its self.

The shoebill stork can be luckily seen on this boat while the great sights of Nile crocodiles – the second largest reptile in the world and the Hippos would make your trip up to the base of the falls. The boat takes 3 hours after which you will have marked the end of your day’s adventures.

Accommodation: You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge.

Day 3 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Hoima & do Bunyoro heritage trail

After breakfast embark on the transfer to Hoima town in the south of Murchison falls National Park. You will visit the Bunyoro heritage exploring the tombs of the famous Omukama (King) Kabalega who is known for resisting British rule. The Bunyoro Kitara regalia are also interesting to encounter.

Accommodation: Kontik Hotel/ Kolping Hotel.

Day 4 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Kibale National Park & do Mpanga Tea estate cycling & Fort Portal crater hike and Amabere caves

After an early breakfast, embark on the drive to the Fort Portal area. You will make a stop at Mpanga tea estates for a cycling tour through the tea plantations after which you will visit the tea factory to get acquainted with the process of tea growing and processing. You will proceed for lunch in Fort Portal town after which you will embark on the Fort Portal Crater Lake hike and a visit to the Amabere ga Nnyinamwiru caves to explore the rich heritage associated with those sites not forgetting their geological significance. Retire overnight in Kibale National Park.

Accommodation: Primate Lodge (Upmarket/Luxury), Chimpanzee guesthouse (Midrange/Standard) or Kibale Forest Camp (Budget/Basic).

Day 5 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland encounter

After breakfast, gather at Kanyanchu tourism centre for briefing at 08:00 am from the park rangers about the Chimp trekking conduct. Set off to this forest of Kibale after the short briefing in quest of Chimpanzees. The 2 – 5 hour trek will expose you to amazing tree species and wildlife including other 12 species of primates like Colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and olive baboons. The sights of Birds cannot be avoided while their songs will offer you natural entertainment through the jungle. You will marvel at the Chimpanzees as they roll themselves on tree branches, munch fruits and make their pant – hooting calls. After utilizing your one hour, you will return to the starting point for relaxation and preparing for another activity. In the afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi wetland to encounter the swamp animals like Sitatunga and birds like Ruwenzori Turaco and an encounter with local people including the traditional healer.

Accommodation: You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge

Day 6 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do Rwenzori hiking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Transfer very early after breakfast to Kasese 135km about 3 hours drive to undertake an active activity of Mount Rwenzori hiking. The hiking encounter exposes you to raised landscapes of Mount Rwenzori offering impressive scenic views of the ridges and glaciers and the rift valley flats below. The activity is a whole day experience and upon return, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park 72km about 2 hours drive for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (Upmarket/Luxury), Enganzi Lodge (Midrange/Standard) or Pumba Safari Cottages (Budget/Basic).

Day 7 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do game drive & boat cruise

Depart at 06:00 am to encounter the rewarding Queen Elizabeth National Park game drive through the Kasenyi tracks. This early departure gives you possibilities of seeing the early risers and the night hunters retreating to their hiding places including the rare leopard, side stripped jackal, hyena, and owls among others. The morning game drive will also give you the possibility to see herds of elephants, buffalos, pride of lions, warthogs and a range of antelopes. You will retire from the 3 – 4 hours game drive and embark to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on the transfer to Mweya for the Kazinga channel launch cruise that starts at 3 pm lasting for two hours. You have opportunities of spotting hippos, Nile crocodiles, birds on the water shore and counts of wildlife like elephants and buffaloes drinking on the channel side. Retire for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: You will have dinner and overnight at your previous lodge

Day 8 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the south (Rushaga) 309km. You will drive through Ishasha in search of tree climbing lions, have lunch en route and arrive in Bwindi in the evening for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Chameleon Hill Lodge (Upmarket/Luxury), Gorilla Valley Lodge (Midrange/Standard) or Wagtail Eco-Safari Camp (Budget/Basic).

Day 9 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Wake up for an early cup of coffee, before gathering at Park Headquarters at Rushaga for a briefing about the gorilla trekking activity at 08:00 am always conducted by park rangers. This gives highlights about the dos and don’ts while trekking gorillas.

After the briefing, you will traverse the jungle in search of the splendid mountain gorillas in the company of the park ranger guide which stretches between 2 -8 hours. You will walk through the luxuriant vegetation, climb raised gradients, ascend down the valleys before you encounter the great mountain gorillas as they munch their food and get astonished by the young gorillas playing and demonstrating their tactics which will prompt you to use up your camera space unknowingly. Your one hour with gorillas is done and return to the starting point after which you will embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Bird nest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort (Upmarket/Luxury), Bunyonyi Eco- Resort (Midrange/Standard) or Byoona Amagara Island Retreat (Budget/Basic).

Day 10 of the 10 Days Uganda Safari: Do a morning boat ride & transfer to Kampala.

After breakfast, undertake a morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi not exceeding 2 hours exploring a few of its islands amidst the mist covered Kigezi highlands. After the activity embarks on the transfer back to Kampala 437km about a 6 – 7 hours drive. Make a lunch stop at Igongo cultural centre 12km past Mbara town and another stop can be made at the equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing water experiments and photo shoots if time permits. Arrive in Kampala in the evening.

End of the 10 Days Uganda Safari

Your Safari Route

General Safari Inclusions

• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

• • General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
  • Laundry Services
  • Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
  • International Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Visas
  • Optional Activity fees
  • Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
  • Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)