Trip Info
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This tour begins and ends in Entebbe.
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan & boat
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It is also important to note that pre/post tour accommodation can also be arranged at an extra charge
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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English
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All meals included
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Overview
Experience the ultimate 10-day Uganda safari adventure featuring Big 5 game drives, thrilling chimpanzee tracking, and unforgettable gorilla trekking in lush rainforests.
This tour will take you to Murchison Falls; National Park. Be prepared for a detour visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Game drive / Launch trip to the bottom of the falls. Afterwards, we drive to Kibale National Park for the chimpanzee trekking adventure. After Kibale, visit the Queen Elizabeth National Park and engage in a game drive and a launch trip at Kazinga Channel. Travel to Bwindi for the most fulfilling gorilla trekking adventure. After Bwindi, you go to Lake Mburo before ending it in Entebbe.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 16 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative driver /guide will be waiting to professionally welcome you to Uganda, the pearl of Africa. Then you will proceed to the booked accommodation in Entebbe.
If you arrive early in Uganda, you can visit Entebbe Botanical Garden. There are several species of birds and some of the primates that can be found in the garden that include; the black and white colobus monkeys and the vervet monkeys. It is also a place of calmness and no much social interaction, a place of beauty with few people around. Here, you are simply surrounded by the nature and sound of birds interrupting the silence.
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel
- A moderately priced guest house situated in Entebbe city.
Meals & Drinks:
- Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
The given driver/guide will then come to the hotel to take you to the Murchison Falls National Park after taking your breakfast. Please take note that we offer either a safari Land Cruiser or a safari van for your chosen date depending on the availability.
Some of the outstanding features within this park are the Murchison River Nile, with some thrilling white water rafting and the flat lands of Uganda’s biggest park. The parks contains lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants that can be easily observed. I am confident that the focus on such animals like hippos and the Nile crocodiles will also interest you. On the way, make a stop at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the first ever chance to encounter the Big 5 although rhino tracking will take only one hour.
The next destination will be in Masindi where you will have your lunch break. Proceed to the park and retire into your accommodation for the night.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
- The best travel time is from December to February as it is relatively dry and the animals are easy to spot.
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP: Chimpanzee, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo, Leopard, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- A mid-range lodge situated in the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, set off for morning game drive across the extensive grassland of Uganda’s largest game park. Expect wildlife such as lions and leopards though quite elusive and other wild animals be it small or large. For the keen birders, there are quite many birds that can be spotted during the drive. Return back to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. For those who may be interested, a hot air balloon safari is available at an extra cost.
In the afternoon, you be taken for the boat trip to the base of the Murchison Falls where you are likely to spot more animals such as hippopotamos, crocodiles and a host of aquatic bird species. If you feel energetic then the next activity you can do is to take a short hike to the summit of the falls. The degree of hardship or challenge may be high but the feeling of topography gained is incomparable. Miss it only if you must. Proceed back to your accommodation and have a leisurely evening.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- A mid-range lodge situated in the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early morning, after breakfast at your lodge, you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park. The distance is quite far though the road trip is very interesting. You cross through villages, green land and some typical Ugandan hills that consists of tea growing areas. You will be struck with the beauty of the area right from the word go.
Kibale National Park provides a home for the chimpanzees, the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, the L’Hoest’s monkeys and the Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae). During your chimpanzee tracking, you will find some jumping from one tree to another while the others are busy picking fruits in the forest. Having reached your destination, your main activities will be to check into your accommodation, have a meal, and then spend a night at the place.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- The best time to visit is during January to February and June to July when the paths are easiest for chimp trekking.
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: January to February and June to July (Least rain)
Wildlife in Kibale NP: Chimpanzee, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Giraffe, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge
- A mid-range lodge located near Kibale National Park specifically for chimp tracking.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Breakfast in the morning and move to the rangers’ post where you will be briefed on the do’s and don’ts during the trekking of the chimp. After that, you will go for chimpanzee tracking in the Kibale Forest. The presence of chimps in this park is another experience that will leave you amazed when accompanied by an experienced ranger guide in chimp tracking. After finding the chimpanzees, you will then spend one hour directly with them.
You will then be returned to the lodge for lunch before proceeding with the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will use your own transport to reach the destination in the evening and spend a night at the booked and arranged accommodation.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP: Chimpanzee, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo, Leopard, Giraffe, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages
- Cheap hotel situated just outside the Kyambura Gorge (chimpanzees)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Better wake up early in the morning and don’t forget your breakfast. Morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and it is will be looking for the cape buffalos, herds of elephants and the big cats like lions and leopards but they are usually hard to see. Return back to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
Later in the afternoon, there is a 2 hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward. While on the trip, some of the attractions include wildlife such as hippos, elephants and crocodiles amongst others. You will also find a lot of different types of birds especially around the shores of the waters. Accommodation: Dinner and overnight will be spent at the respective accommodation facility.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages
- Cheap hotel situated just outside the Kyambura Gorge (chimpanzees)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
I suggest that you take an early breakfast, then proceed for the adventurous journey to Bwindi Uganda Impenetrable Forest through the famous Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth Park, famously known for its unusual tree climbing lions. The probability of observing these lions is roughly 0.7 though they sometimes take some time to be seen behind the grasslands hunting for prey. Should you have the opportunity to see them, the view will be breathtaking!
Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is one of the biggest habitats for mountain gorillas in Uganda and hosts about 400 mountain gorillas— which is about the half of the global population. They include several habituated groups that you will trek. You will spend little time on arrival as you will only be checking in your accommodation in preparation for the following day Bwindi gorilla trekking adventure.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- The best time to visit Uganda is from June to August and December to February especially for the gorilla trekking activity.
Peak Trekking Season: July and August (High demand of gorilla permits)
Best Weather: June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP: Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Elephant, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Lion, Giraffe, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range lodge situated relatively close to Rushaga region in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Eat some lunch and proceed to the rangers’ stand. To ensure the trekkers do the right things while trekking you will be taken through a briefing session by the ranger guide. After that, you will proceed to the gorilla tracking where your adventure awaits you. Oh wow, the beauty of this rainforest is amazing!
The area represents a large area of steep forested slope and is highly populated. It has many animal tracks which make it easy for tourists to cross over. The duration and the topography of the great primates is reflected in their movements.
Permits: After you have found a gorilla group you are allowed one hour of observing them. The experience of spending time observing these large and elegant but endangered creatures is something that cannot be described.
Subsequently, you will go back to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for your tour. Rising gently from the water, the green terraced hills are up to 2,200- 2,478m high but it is the 29 islands of different sizes and forms floating on the surface of the water that gives the lake a fairy-tale look. One could spend days just gazing at them.
Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- This mid-range resort is situated at Lake Bunyonyi.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start off from the hotel for breakfast and then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park passing through Mbarara town. You will reach this destination in the course of the day and get some rest before going out for evening game drives. During the game drive guests stand a chance to see the giant eland, zebras, topi, impala, Uganda kob and the cape buffalo among others. In the evening, proceed to the next station and find a hotel to spend the night in.
Extra Activity: For more adventure, if you wish, you can go for the amazing Mburo night game drive at an additional cost. Night and day game drive at night you stand a chance to see some animals that are active during the night like snakes, hyenas, owls and on a luckier note leopards, among others.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP: Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Leopard, Hyena, Elephant, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Lion, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
- This is a mid-range Lodge that is situated in Lake Mburo National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After early breakfast, head for a morning nature walk in Mburo park accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority armed ranger/guide. This early morning guided walk will provide you close view of zebra, giraffe, eland, topi and other antelope, capebuffalo among others.
The trail towards the hills will take you to Lake Mburo and other scenic views. From his position, one is able to view nine out of the twelve peripheral lakes that are associated with Lake Mburo National Park. Subsequently, check out of the accommodation and set off for Entebbe Airport for your flight home (for flights after 6pm). We would like to welcome you back (or any of your referrals) soon. Thank you for choosing Lulu Safaris Uganda!
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- There would be an extra charge for any extra accommodation that may be required.
- You will be dropped at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Food (As described under the day-to-day breakdown)
- • Food and beverages for the day (as detailed under the day-by-day tabulation)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal effects (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa charges etc)
- • This affects destinations by the implemented hike in taxes or park fees by the government.
FAQs
When participating in the 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee, and Gorilla Safari, you will be able to view various wildlife within Uganda’s choice national parks. Lions, elephants, buffalos, and leopards, the four Big Five are easily spotted in the park, and the park is also home to giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and different types of antelopes. Kibale national park is well known for its chimps and other primates such as the colobus monkeys and the red tailed monkeys. While in Queen Elizabeth National Park, there are tree climbing lions, elephants and hippos. While Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famous for the mountain gorillas, Kibale Forest National Park offers chimpanzees and multiplicity of other primates. It enriches the knowledge of the traveler with great chances to see birds and enjoy spectacular views along the way.
The 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee, and Gorilla Safari offers good chances to sight the four big game- lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards on the Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The only missing wild animal is the rhinaceros which can be found in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary commonly on route tour to Murchison Falls National Park. Hunters are likely to emerge successful because of the early experiences and the various areas where these animals are found. Nevertheless, like every other safari, seeing wildlife is all about fate, time and tiresomeness on the game viewing.
For you to undertake both the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari you need specific permits. The chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale costs about $200 while the gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park costs about $700 per head. Obtaining these permits may be rather difficult since they are required when the demand is already high. They go a long way in supporting conservation and incentives promote the wellbeing of communities around these protected areas.
The activities such as chimpanzee and gorilla trekking on offer in the 10 Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee and Gorillas involve moderate to strenuous physical exertion. Compared to, for example, the gorilla trekking, the chimpanzee tracking experience in the Kibale National Park is easier since the park’s terrains are relatively flat but it can still be challenging depending on the location of the chimpanzees. However, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a bit more demanding as it entails trails at high altitudes with steep sections and may take between 2-6 hours. There are porters who can help with the luggage and accompany you on some very stiff tracks.
The best time for the 10 day wildlife, Big 5, chimps and gorilla tracking tour is when Uganda does not receive much rain which is between December to February and June to September. In these months, wildlife is best viewed since animals are concentrated around water sources, and there are better trekking conditions for the chimps and gorillas because most of the trails are less muddy. There are two rainy seasons from March to May, and from October to November and though it might be difficult to trek, the view is great and not much crowd. Uganda’s wildlife is however exceptional all year round irrespective of the season.
These are 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee, and Gorilla Safari which require packing appropriately depending on the terrains and activities to be undertaken. Lightweight dry casuals in non-contrasting colors for the actual game viewing, raincoats for times of the showers, comfortable waterproof walking shoes for the trekking activity and full length sleeved-shirts and trousers to protect from bites. Other requisites are a hat, sun lotion, insect repellent, binoculars to view wildlife, a good camera, a water bottle and a backpack. Gloves for gardening might be useful for holding on to vegetation and gaiters or long socks to shield the lower legs from insects.
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