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Midrange Uganda Safari

This birding and wildlife safari will take you to the wilderness in Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Lake Mburo National Parks as well as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Mabamba Swamp. Enjoy the jungle to experience the chimpanzees, gorillas, wildlife, and birds in Uganda.

Key information

  • Group safari
  • Starting and ending points: Entebbe
  • English speaking guide
  • All park fees are included

Highlights

  • 17 game drives
  • Chance to see chimpanzees, gorillas, crocodiles, birds, and monkeys
  • Ride in a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
  • Visit Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Lake Mburo National Parks
  • Explore Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Mabamba Swamp
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • Daily meals
  • All park fees included

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11 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
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Accommodation

You will stay in various accommodations during the safari.

  • Night 1: Accommodation in Mabamba Swamp
  • Nights 2 and 3: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Nights 4 and 5: Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Nights 6 and 7: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Nights 8 and 9: Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Night 10: Accommodation at Lake Bunyonyi
  • Night 11: Accommodation in Kampala

Program

Day 1: Birding in Mabamba Swamp

Morning drive to Mabamba Swamp for the shoebill stork and other water birds. Look out for many different birds on your way to the swamp, like the papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler, and weyns weaver. The best way to enjoy the rich bird life is by canoe and you might even have the luck to encounter the elusive Sitatunga antelope, adapted to swampy habitats.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive from Kampala towards the northwest, visit the impressive Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos, and have lunch along the way. From there, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, taking a short stop at the top of the falls, then proceed to your lodge.

Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise on the Nile

In the morning, you will have a game drive along the northern banks of the river and with the help of your guide, you will see various animals. After you will return to the lodge, rest and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will have a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and you will see several animals such as hippos, giant crocodiles, and birds, and not so far away Uganda kobs, elephants, and waterbucks.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Today, you will depart from Murchison Falls National Park, head southwest drive through the impressive Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley, and have lunch en route. Go through Hoima to the beautiful Fort Portal town which is located in the shadow of Mountain Rwenzori.

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking

Early morning after breakfast, you will set off to trek with chimpanzees in the forest. These primates are quite mobile and seeing them is not guaranteed, forest walk will be very rewarding with views of other primates and birds like the hoestes, grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-colobuses, red-tailed monkeys, and blue-tailed monkeys plus butterflies. Your guide will detail the impressive flora and fauna found in this verdant forest. After lunch, you will visit the Kasenda Crater Lake area or take the Bigodi swamp walk.

Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth and boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

After breakfast, you will leave Kibale Forest National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will reward you with great views of the Rwenzori Mountain Range as well as game viewing. You will have lunch at your Lodge. In the afternoon, you will have a boat cruise on the famed Kazinga Channel which will take you past very high populations of hippos, plus other several animals. This boat cruise offers you a great chance for photography, game viewing as well as bird watching.

Day 7: Game drive and crater experience

Begin the day with a game drive in the morning along the Kasenyi plus Queens Mile to see elephants, mongoose, Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, lions, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, and warthogs, plus various bird species. This drive will take you up to Lake George and later return for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you will go to explore the Crater Lakes region.

Day 8: The tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will set off with a packed lunch and drive to Bwindi through the Ishasha area of the park looking for the tree-climbing lions which can only be seen in this part of Uganda. Fortunately, the terrain is open savannah scattered with acacia and fig trees. You will enjoy your picnic lunch and later continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 9: Mountain gorilla trekking

Right after breakfast in the early morning, you will head to the park headquarters where you will be briefed before going gorilla tracking. The rainforest is thick and it is crisscrossed by several animal trails. The joy of finally meeting the gorillas and even spending an hour with them will certainly be a very memorable experience. Generally, gorillas are huge peaceful yet shy animals however you will have a chance to take photographs and observe them play, feed, and care for their young. In the afternoon, go birding in Mubwindi Swamp.

Day 10: Explore Lake Bunyonyi

After your breakfast, drive to Kabale through the beautiful terraced verdant hills. This place is known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. You will enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi. After lunch, you will take a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi to the numerous islands to sightsee as well as view the various bird species.

Day 11: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

In the morning, you will head to Lake Mburo National Park which is the smallest of Uganda’s national parks, and there, you will have a game drive to see elands, topi, impalas, oribi, zebras, and cape buffalos; plus a boat ride on the lake. This park is a very stunning birding paradise with bird species such as Carruthers cisticolas, Papyrus gonoleks, and brown-faced lapwings. After lunch, you will head back to Kampala with a stopover at the equator crossing for photography.

Day 12: Nature walk and transfer to Kampala or Entebbe Airport

You will for an early nature walk. There you will see numerous zebras, Impalas, warthogs, and antelopes living in their many natural habitats. A good camera is a must-have which in this instance offers you better pictures of Uganda’s true wilderness. Proceed with your journey to Kampala, with a stopover for lunch in Masaka and another at the Equator to take photos hence arriving in Kampala or Entebbe Airport for your flight back home.

Location

The safari will take place in Uganda.

Mabamba Swamp

The swamp is one of the best places to spot the exceptional Shoebill Stork. But you should not underlook other species found here, like the Allen’s and purple gallinule, grey, purple, rufous bellied and goliath herons, African and lesser jacanas, Squacco herons, the globally threatened pallid harrier and blue swallow the migrant species, a variety of egrets, ducks, etc. The best way to enjoy the rich bird life is by canoe and you might even have the luck to encounter the elusive Sitatunga Antelope, adapted to swampy habitats.

Food

You will be served daily meals and bottled mineral water included in the price.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • 17 game drives
  • Activities mentioned in the program
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers
  • Ground transport
  • Gorilla permit
  • English-speaking driver or guide
  • Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
  • Permit for chimps trekking

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Any optional activities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned above
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Airport: Entebbe International Airport Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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