8 Days Of Unforgettable Uganda

8 DAYS OF UNFORGETTABLE UGANDA

Tour Detail

(Ziwa → Murchison Falls → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi)

These 8 days of unforgettable Uganda safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From tracking rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary to witnessing the thunderous Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, game drives and boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth, and finally the unforgettable mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi, this is a journey into the heart of Uganda’s natural wonders.

Itinerary Highlight

• Primates trekking
• Wildlife encounters
• Scenic Nature and landscapes
• Cultural interactions
• Lodging and hospitality
• Travel experiences & Level of activity

Price Includes

• All accommodations (any specified)
• All meals as listed
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle & English-speaking guide
• Park entry fees and activities
• Gorilla & chimpanzee permits
• Bottled drinking water

What is not included

• Personal expenses of any nature
• Extra activity not mentioned in the itinerary
• Gratitude to individuals
• Visa processing
• Travel insurance

Cost of Safari per person in $ (USD)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Travel Time: 3.5–4 hours (approx. 180 km)

Experience:

• Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport or hotel in Kampala
• Transfer by road to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
• Afternoon guided rhino tracking on foot.
• Optional bird watching and nature walk in the sanctuary.
• Walk up close to Uganda’s only wild rhinos in a safe, natural setting.
• Accommodation: near the sanctuary (options Budget Midrange or Luxury

Meals Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ziwa → Murchison Falls National Park

Travel Time: 3 hours (approx. 160 km)

Experience:

• 7:00am transfer to Murchison Falls NP.
• Visit the top of Murchison Falls – feel the force of the Nile.
• Game drive en route to your lodge.
• Stand at the edge of the world’s most powerful waterfall.
• Possible sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants.
• Accommodation: At Murchison falls NP (options Budget <midrange or Luxury)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

(About 2 hours journey by road, 115 km road distance )

Experience:

• Morning game drive on the northern bank (best chance to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelope).
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls.
• Exceptional wildlife viewing in Uganda’s largest park.
• Hippos, crocodiles, and water birds on the Nile.
• Accommodation: Same as Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Murchison → Kibale Forest National Park

Travel Time: 4.5 hours (approx. 252 km via Hoima and Fort Portal)

Experience:

• Long scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside.
• Stopover in Fort Portal for lunch and views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
• Enjoy lush landscapes, tea plantations, and rural Ugandan culture.
• Accommodation: (accommodation options Budget, Midrange and Luxury)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Kibale – Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Experience:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
• Afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – bird watching and community walk.
• Face-to-face encounters with wild chimpanzees.
• Rich biodiversity including monkeys, birds, and butterflies.
• Accommodation: Same as Day 4

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive & Boat Safari

Travel Time: 2 hours (approx. 78 km)

Experience:

• Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise – hippos, buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles.
• Evening game drive en route to the lodge.
• Excellent birding and wildlife along the water.
• Accommodation: at Queen Elzabeth NP (accommodation options Budget, Midrange and Luxury)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha) → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel Time: 3–4 hours (approx. 134 km via Ishasha)

• Morning game drive in the Ishasha sector – famous for tree-climbing lions.
• Proceed to Bwindi Forest.
• Visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience
• Rare chance to see lions lounging in fig trees.
• Transition from savanna to mountain rainforest landscapes.
• Accommodation: Bwindi accommodation options; Budget, Midrange or Luxury)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking → Return to Entebbe or Kigali

• Early morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
• After trekking, begin journey back to Entebbe (10+ hours) or opt for drop-off in Kigali, Rwanda (4-5 hours). Optional: Domestic flight from Kisoro/Kihihi to Entebbe. (1hour)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

End of our Safari

What to Pack

• Hiking boots
• Rain jacket
• Long-sleeved shirts/pants
• Binoculars
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Warm clothing for highland areas (Bwindi, Kibale)