Price:$3,080
10-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari
Code: NSA10UGS25
Description
This 10-day grand circuit across Uganda takes you on an unforgettable expedition to the country’s most iconic destinations. Encounter the Big 5 in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, track playful chimpanzees in Kibale, and come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi. You’ll also hike the stunning Sipi Falls and enjoy rich cultural experiences throughout your journey.
Safari Highlights
- Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game Drives & Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls NP
- Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
- Big 5 Viewing & Kazinga Channel Cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Entebbe International Airport | ||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||||
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This package offers a blend of wildlife viewing and scenic drives. Nela Safaris can customize it to fit your preferences.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your safari guide and begin the journey north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda to see wild rhinos. Go on foot with a ranger to track these endangered giants in their natural habitat. Afterward, relax at your lodge surrounded by the sanctuary’s tranquil woodlands.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena
Midrange: Protea Hotel
Budget: Via Via Entebbe
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic. Visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge and plunges down thunderously. Spend your evening by the
river, spotting hippos or simply enjoying the savannah views.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Enjoy a sunrise game drive across the park’s northern sector, with chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and hartebeests. In the afternoon, cruise the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of waterbirds along the way.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4: Transfer to Ki bale Forest
Today is a scenic drive through the lush countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes to reach Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the serene forest atmosphere.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Ndali Lodge
Midrange: Primate Lodge Kibale
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Join expert rangers for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale, home to over 1,500 chimps. Later, take a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, rich with birds and monkeys, and interact with local community projects.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Ndali Lodge
Midrange: Primate Lodge Kibale
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP
Drive through the scenic Rwenzori foothills into Queen Elizabeth NP. An
afternoon game drive offers sightings of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and—if lucky—tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 7: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Today, enjoy a thrilling boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense concentration of hippos and water birds. Optional game drive or relaxation back at your lodge with views of the savannah and Rwenzori Mountains.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you can enjoy a short optional activity (e.g., shopping for souvenirs or a visit to the Inema
Art Center). Your driver will transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable East African primate and culture safari.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 9: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
Start early for your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through misty trails with rangers until you find a gorilla family, then spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior. In the afternoon, engage in a Batwa cultural experience to learn from one of the oldest indigenous communities in the region.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 10: Drive to Kigali and Departure
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Kigali International
Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your schedule, you can
opt for a short city visit, last-minute shopping, or coffee tasting before heading out. This marks the end of your unforgettable Uganda–Rwanda Primate Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meals:
Breakfast and Lunch