9-Day Private Uganda Wildlife Safari

Ever thought of viewing giraffes, Lions and Gorillas but not willing to travel a long a distance using road? For those looking to save time, get an excellent view from the clouds and see all the major sites of Uganda.

This is the great 9 Days Uganda Fly-in safari. We combine reliable domestic flight in service with excellent Luxury and exclusive accommodation and ground transfers to make this a wondering full experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Warm welcome to the pearl of Africa and Transfer to Murchison falls national park

Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
you are expected to have an early morning landing or have landed a day before, you will meet up with a guide who will welcome you to Uganda and then fly to murchison falls national park. upon arrival, you will meet up by our driver guide who will take you for a game drive as your proceeding to your lodge for breakfast and check in as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Pakuba safari lodge

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise

Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffaloes, water-bucks, giraffes, Uganda kob and lions, the leopards (if you are lucky) plus a variety of bird species.
Return to your accommodation for lunch and a brief repose. After lunch, you will embark on a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the falls. This trip is said to be the highlight of the safari in Murchison Falls since it allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. Cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles, and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls.
Also, proceed for a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike is a strenuous one but the thrill of reaching the top is unforgettable. Return to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge
Meal Plan: All meals and Mineral drinking water
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Pakuba safari lodge

Day 3: Day 3. Transfer to Kibale national park

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Today you will begin your journey to Kibale Forest N.P. The long drive is incredibly scenic, passing through tea plantations and the lush green countryside which characterizes so much of Uganda. A packed lunch is included, which you can join on the way. Spend the late afternoon relaxing and enjoy a lovely view of the forest and its wildlife.
Accommodation: Kibale forest camp
Meal plan: all meals and drinking water


Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Kibale forest camp

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Today you will experience some serious monkey business! Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot them! An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning or afternoon. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Your swamp walk will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves. It is usual to spot three to four different primate species during this walk, though the highlight is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco!
Accommodation: kibale forest camp
Meal plan: all meals and drinking water


Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Kibale forest camp

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an afternoon boat cruise

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Today you will wake up early and then transfer to queen Elizabeth national park upon arrival, you will have lunch and then go for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Albert. Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine) as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffaloes, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a wide range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour
Queen Elizabeth N.P. is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. In the evening you will go for a game-drive into the park.
Accommodation: Twin lakes lodge
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water


Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Twin lakes lodge

Day 6: Morning game drive and evening crater drive

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Today you wake up early. A little before sunrise coffee/tea will be served in the lounge before you head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Water-buck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, and many Warthogs.
A well-deserved lunch will be served back at the lodge.
In the evening, you will go for an a crater drive where you will have a chance to view the crater lakes and later you will come back for dinner and overnight at your lodge
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Twin lakes lodge

Day 7: Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
After breakfast you will do a game drive and have chance to spot the tree climbing lions as your heading to Bwindi.

Buhoma community Haven Lodge is a spacious site lying above Buhoma village, a 5-minute drive from the main road, and this elevated location guarantees best views across Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
It was opened in December 2014 to help Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America ( bmcda) cater for clients interested in something more than budget accommodation.
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Gorilla Mist Camp

Day 8: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi forest

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
On this day, Prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare mountain gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their safari in Uganda. The gorillas you will track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.

Your gorilla trekking will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillas’ habitat. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots.
Once the gorillas have been located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Thereafter you will come back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and an over night stay.
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Gorilla Mist Camp

Day 9: Fly back to Entebbe for the drop off

Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
Today after a relaxed breakfast, you will be transfered to Kihihi airstrip or Kisoro airstrip where you will catch up a flight back to entebbe.
Duration: 5 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 9 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver guide will pick you up from your location

Airports

• Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda
• MAF Uganda Kajjansi Airfield, Gate 2, Airfield Bulonde, Kajjansi, Uganda

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• Domestic flight
• 8x Breakfast
• 8x Dinner
• 9x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 8 nights

Not Included

• International flights (From/to home)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Facilities