Typical Ugandan Adventure

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Overview

  • Duration:6 hours 5 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 100 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English
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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Kampala - Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am in Kampala, he will also brief you about your safari and you will start your 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National park. You will go through the Luwero, and later have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; here you will find both black and white rhinos. After tracking have another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceed to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls, here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others. Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience as you will watch the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Later drive to the lodge, relax the whole evening, have dinner and an overnight. Destination: Murchison National Park Travel Time: 5 to 6 hrs. (305 Km) Accommodation: in Murchison National Park Complementary: Drinking water Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Day 2 - Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park

On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am. During the drive you will be in position to see various animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, water bucks and birds among others. After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. You could opt to go for hiking to the top where you will meet your driver guide who will drive you back to the lodge. Have dinner and an Overnight. Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: in Murchison National Park Meals: All meals included and drinking water Activities: Game driving/Boat riding

Day 3 - Murchison Falls National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy your early breakfast; thereafter proceed to check out of the park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is in the south-west of the country. The journey is about 5 hours via Kyenjojo – Hoima road with lunch stopover in Fort portal town at the Gardens Restaurant. Continue for an 80km journey drive to kasese town with great views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the Lake George of Queen Elizabeth National Park. At that point, you are already viewing many antelopes, elephants and other wildlife. Enter the park and check in the lodge. Dinner and Overnight stay at your lodge. Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: lodge of your choice in Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: All meals included and drinking water Travel Time: 4 to 5 hrs ( 296 Km)

Day 4 - Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park

After having our morning breakfast at the lodge, we drive through Ishasha and this is in the southern section of Bwindi Forest National park. Here there are high chances of spotting the elephants, buffaloes tree climbing lions, baboons, waterbucks and many more on the way. Then en-route to savannah hotel for lunch and later head to Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park for dinner and overnight. Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park Accommodation: in Bwindi Impenetrable forest Meals: All meals included and drinking water

Day 5 - Full Day in Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park

Have breakfast and transfer you to park offices for briefing about the Gorilla trekking Safari by a local guide. The time taken is usually between 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Meeting the gorillas unexpectedly is one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. You will have a chance to observe and take pictures at very close range. You will observe adults feeding and groaning among themselves. After an hour with the long-awaited gorillas, your guide and rangers will lead you back to the starting point where your driver will readily be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a restful evening. Destination: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park Accommodation: In Bwindi Impenetrable forest Meals: All meals included and drinking water Optional Visit: A Community walk after leaving the park

Day 6 - Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park - Kampala

After our morning breakfast, we drive back to Kampala via Masaka lunch en-route. No Accommodation on this last day Travel Time: 6 to 7 hrs. (430 Km) Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Highlights

  • ​It's a 6 Days 5 Nights Safari.
  • Destination: Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi National Park.
  • Best Time to Visit: Uganda is a good year-round destination
  • Type of transport: - Road using a comfortable 4×4 Tour van/4×4 Jeep (Land Cruiser)
  • Tour Type-Private

Includes/Excludes

  • All transfers
  • All accommodation during the tour
  • All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
  • All meals and drinking water during the tour
  • Services of our professional driver guide
  • All game drives as noted in the itinerary
  • Personalized service.
  • Passports and visa applications and processing
  • International flights and taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and Gratuity for driver/guide
  • Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
  • Hot-air balloon safari from 490$ per person / Masai Villages 80$ per person

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 720 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What destinations will I visit on this safari?

You will explore three of Uganda’s top attractions:

Murchison Falls National Park – home to the mighty Nile and the dramatic falls.

Queen Elizabeth National Park – famous for tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, world-renowned for gorilla trekking.

What is included in the safari package?

The package usually includes transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver-guide, park entry fees, gorilla trekking permits, boat cruises, game drives, accommodation for 5 nights, meals as per itinerary, and bottled drinking water.

When is the best time to take this safari?

Uganda is a year-round destination. However, the dry seasons (June–August and December–February) are the most favorable for gorilla trekking and easier road conditions.

What wildlife can I expect to see?

You’ll see a wide variety of wildlife: elephants, lions (including tree-climbing lions), leopards, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Birdlife is also rich, with hundreds of species across the parks.

Do I need a permit for gorilla trekking in Bwindi?

Yes. A gorilla trekking permit is mandatory and is included in your package. Permits are limited, so it’s important to book well in advance.

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

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$ 30.00/person
Photography

Photography

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$ 22.00/package
Souvenir package

Souvenir package

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$ 30.00/package

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