Best of Uganda

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

8 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Entebbe, Uganda

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Highlights

Come face to face with wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - a once in a lifetime experience

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, home to one of the highest primate concentrations on Earth

Experience wildlife from the water, with scenic boat cruises to Murchison Falls and along the Kazinga Channel

Go on safari by foot and 4WD in Uganda’s top parks

Itinerary

Uganda’s wild heart beats strongest on the Best of Uganda tour, a 10-day safari adventure that takes you from the forests of Bwindi to the savannas of Queen Elizabeth National Park and beyond. Designed for seniors and experienced adventurers, this easy-paced trip offers up-close encounters with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, thrilling game drives, tranquil boat cruises, and unrivaled birdwatching—over 1,000 species await. Stay in superb lodges, witness the dramatic Murchison Falls, and track reintroduced white rhinos on foot. What sets this tour apart is its comprehensive wildlife experience and the rare chance to observe Uganda’s iconic tree-climbing lions, ensuring a once-in-a-lifetime journey for nature lovers.

day 1Join Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, you shall be welcomed by your guide and transferred to the group hotel for overnight.
Accommodation: Boma Guest House or similar

day 2Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

day 3Morning game drive, afternoon River Nile boat cruise to Murchison Falls

day 4Drive to Kibale National Park

day 5Morning chimp trek, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

day 6Morning game drive, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise

day 7Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, game drive in Ishasha enroute

day 8Gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, drive to Lake Bunyonyi

day 9Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

day 10Nature walk, drive to Entebbe, trip concludes

What's Included

Accommodation

1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis

Meals

9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners

Transport

English speaking local driver-guidePrivate transport in a 4WD safari vehicle

Others

Airport transfers (day 1 and 10 only)7 nights in 3 star safari lodge on a twinshare basis1 night in 3 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basisGame drives and excursions as listed in itineraryNational park and conservation fees (including gorilla and chimp permits) valued at US$900*payment is required for the Gorilla and Chimp permits at time of booking and is not refundable

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