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9-Day Magical Uganda Safari

Rhino tracking, two primate treks and three of Uganda’s classic parks, in a single well-paced circuit.

Overview
9 Days / 8 Nights

A complete introduction to Uganda’s wildlife circuit, from white rhino tracking at Ziwa on the way north, through Murchison Falls, Kibale’s chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth’s Kazinga Channel, and a Bwindi gorilla trek to close.

Journey Highlights
  • White rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • A Murchison Falls game drive and Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, Uganda’s primate capital
  • A Queen Elizabeth game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • A full-day private mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi, with a Batwa community visit
Day by Day
Day
1

Arrival in Entebbe

Met on arrival and transferred to a guesthouse near the airport to rest, with no activities planned.

Day
2

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls

A two-hour rhino-tracking walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, followed by the drive north to Murchison Falls National Park.

Day
3

Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat Cruise

An early game drive through the park’s savannah, followed by a Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.

Day
4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

A road transfer south to Kibale, Uganda’s premier primate destination, arriving in time to rest ahead of the following day’s trek.

Day
5

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

A morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, followed by the transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day
6

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise

A morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the most productive wildlife-viewing stretches in Uganda.

Day
7

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

A drive through Queen Elizabeth’s Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi.

Day
8

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Visit

A full-day private gorilla trek, followed by a visit to the Batwa community of Bwindi.

Day
9

Departure

Transfer back to Entebbe, with a stopover at the equator crossing in Kayabwe, for the return flight home.

Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
  • All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure
  • One white rhino tracking permit per person at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Entebbe
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
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