10 Days Uganda Highlight Safari – The Pearl Of Africa Experience

10 Days Uganda Highlight Safari – The Pearl Of Africa Experience

Tour Overview:

Experience the best of Uganda on this immersive 10-day safari through diverse landscapes and iconic national parks. From rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to thrilling game drives in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, every day brings a new adventure.

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and unwind at the scenic Lake Bunyonyi. This journey perfectly blends wildlife, primates, breathtaking scenery, and authentic African experiences — making it the ultimate “Pearl of Africa” safari.

ACTIVITIES:

-2 Boat Rides (1 In Murchison and 1 In Queen)

-Game Drives (1 Game Drive in Murchison and 2 Game Drives in Queen)

-Chimp Walk (1 Chimp Walk in Kibale)

-Swamp Walk (1 Swamp Walk in Kibale)

-Gorilla Tracking (1 in Bwindi)

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: – Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Entebbe.

Drive through Bombo, Luwero, and Nakasongola, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Observe the endangered southern white rhinos while supporting conservation efforts. Tracking takes 1½–2½ hours depending on rhino locations. Enjoy lunch at the Sanctuary.

Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon. Relax with a cool drink and enjoy the view over the River Nile   

Driving Time: ± 7.5 hours
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Self-Contained Rooms)

Day 2: – Murchison Falls National Park

• Morning game drive on the northern side of the Nile to see Ugandan kobs, buffaloes, lions, and giraffes.
• Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
• Witness the roaring falls as the Nile squeezes through the 7-meter-wide gorge, creating mist and permanent rainbows. Optional view of Uhuru Falls from Baker’s Point on the southern side.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Self-Contained Rooms)

Day 3: – To Kibale Forest National Park

• Early morning departure, crossing the River Nile then drive to Hoima for a short break.
• Continue to Fort Portal, a royal town at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains.
• Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon, surrounded by the sounds of the tropical rainforest.

Driving Time: ± 7 hours

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Self-Contained Safari Tents)

Day 4: – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Morning Chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, home to 1,450 chimpanzees and a high diversity of primates. Learn about the forest’s flora, 250 butterfly species, and over 375 bird species.

Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, spotting over 138 bird species, sitatungas, and Bushbucks.

Optional: Chimp Habituation Experience ($50 per person) — full-day trek with researchers from dawn to nightfall

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Self-Contained Safari Tents)

Day 5: – To Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Depart early via the Crater Lake region, passing several scenic crater lakes including Lake Nyinambuga. Continue through Kasese to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving by midday.
• Optional: Visit Kyambura Gorge for a 3–4 hour walk to see chimpanzees in their underground rainforest habitat.

Driving Time: ± 4.5 hours
Accommodation: Bush Lodge (Self-Contained Safari Tents)

Day 6: – Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Morning game drive in the park’s open plains to spot Ugandan kobs, elephants, lions, warthogs, and guinea fowl.
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, observing hippos, buffaloes, monitor lizards, and a wide variety of water birds.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge (Self-Contained Safari Tents)

Day 7: – To South Bwindi (Rushaga)

• Depart in the morning for Kisoro / Rushaga Sector of Bwindi, passing through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, mountains, lakes, terraced hills, bamboo forests, and traditional villages.
• Arrive in the afternoon with panoramic views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Driving Time: ± 7 hours
Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Self-Contained Rooms)

Day 8: – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before gorilla trekking.

Duration varies (2–8 hours) depending on gorilla location. Spend one hour observing these gentle giants up close.

Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation

Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Self-Contained Rooms)

Day 9: – To Lake Bunyonyi

• Depart after breakfast for Lake Bunyonyi, a serene lake surrounded by lush hills and home to otters and over 300 bird species.
• Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake — swim in the bilharzia-free waters, take a canoe ride, or enjoy birdwatching from the lodge veranda.

Driving Time: ± 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi (Self-Contained Rooms)

Day 10: – To Entebbe/ Kampala

• After breakfast, depart for Kampala/Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping.
  • Arrive in Entebbe for overnight at your hotel or transfer to Entebbe International Airport for onward travel.
  Driving Time: ± 7 hours

END OF TOUR

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD $: USING A SAFARI LANDCRUISER

1 person – $4,479 for 1 person including single supplement

2 people – $2,942 per person sharing

3 people – $2,531per person sharing

4 people – $2,2326 per person sharing

5 people – $2,202 per person sharing

6 people – $2,120 per person sharing

7 people – $2,061 per person sharing

Single Occupancy adds USD $305 extra in a single supplement)

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

-Fuel

-Breakfast

-Boat rides

-Game drives

-Chimp Walk

-Swamp Walk

-Bottled water

-Ziwa Rhinos

-Park entrances

-Guides in the Park

-Vehicle (open roof, 4WD)

-Accommodation mentioned

-English speaking Driver/guide

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES:

-Drinks

-Porters

-Personal interests

-Tips to the guides,

-Meals (around USD $30 each per person per day)

-Gorilla Permit (USD $800 per person)

-Optional Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (Add $50 Per Person) and Chimp tracking at Kyambura in Queen Elizabeth NP (Add $100 per person).

-The first and last night in the Hotels in Entebbe or Kampala (We have a guesthouse in Entebbe and a double is USD $85 and single is USD $65 including Breakfast and Airport transfers)

INSURANCE: Clients should take care of the Medical and Travel Insurance.

Flights available upon request subject to availability.