Category: Uganda Safaris
Destination: Uganda
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Type: Private or Small Group Safari
Start & End Point: Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
Tour Overview
The 8-Day Best of Uganda Safari is a well-balanced journey that showcases Uganda’s top wildlife, primate experiences, and scenic landscapes. Starting and ending in Entebbe, this safari takes you from lush rainforests to open savannahs, offering unforgettable encounters with gorillas, chimpanzees, and classic African wildlife.
Safari Highlights
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Scenic views of Lake Bunyonyi
- Professional local guides and comfortable safari lodges
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your safari.
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Drive west through beautiful countryside to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and later visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and community interaction.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Safari lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi
Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP, then travel through the Ishasha sector to Bwindi Forest.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and spend the day relaxing or canoeing on one of Africa’s most scenic lakes.
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Bunyonyi
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Return to Entebbe – Departure
Drive back to Entebbe for your international flight, with scenic stops along the way.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
What’s Included
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- All park entrance fees
- Game drives and boat cruise
- Professional safari guide/driver
- Accommodation as listed
- Ground transportation and airport transfers
- Meals as specified
- Bottled drinking water
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks)
- Optional activities not mentioned
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