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Uganda – 11-day Highlights of Uganda – Group Accommodated

11 days / 10 nights
Entebbe • Murchison Falls National Park • Kibale Forest National Park • Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park • Lake Mburo National Park

Country

Uganda

Duration

11 days

Group Size

Max 8

Highlights

Entebbe

Murchison Falls National Park

Kibale Forest National Park

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Uganda – 11-day Highlights of Uganda – Group Accommodated

From $7,130
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

Includes

Private safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
10 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis
Breakfast and dinner served by lodge and lunch either served by the lodge or a lunch pack
All the excursions and activities mentioned 
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
All drinks
Optional activities
Gratuities - recommended is US$ 10 per person per day for the guide and the same amount for all hotel staff together
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Entebbe, Uganda

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe lies 40 km south of Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital. As the country’s primary gateway, it serves as both a peaceful retreat and a starting point for exploring Uganda's natural wonders. The city sits in a lush landscape, with sprawling green spaces and a shoreline dotted with fishing villages. The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, established in 1898, showcase a wide variety of plant species, from indigenous tropical forest to cultivated horticultural displays. The gardens are home to a diverse bird population, including the palm nut vulture and giant kingfisher, and provide a haven for primates like the black-and-white colobus. A short trip west leads to the Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar Wetland, where visitors can explore by dugout canoe in search of the rare shoebill stork. Lake Victoria itself invites fishing, leisurely cruises, and excursions to Ngamba Island, a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees, where visitors can observe the chimps roaming freely across 40 hectares of forested land.
Entebbe
Entebbe
Entebbe
Entebbe
Entebbe
Entebbe
  • Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

    Day 1 - 2

    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel is located in Entebbe. All rooms are comfortably designed with TVs, safes, minibars, air conditioning, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can indulge in delicious meals from the on-site restaurant. Other services and facilities include a reception, room service, a business centre, and a gym.
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
    Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

Day 1

Day Notes:

There will be a Meet and Greet at the Entebbe Airport, and a transfer to your hotel. Entebbe is a charming town along the shores of Lake Victoria, offing a relaxed atmosphere and several natural attractions.

  • Meet and Greet

  • Transfer from Entebbe International Airport [EBB] to Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

  • Check-in to Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild-Giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelope, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
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  • Paraa Safari Lodge

    Day 2 - 4

    &##127757; Nestled in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda, Paraa Safari Lodge unveils the wonders of nature, offering breathtaking views of the River Nile on its majestic journey from Lake Victoria. Accommodation Elegance: &##127969; Choose from a range of luxurious options, including cottages, suites, and double, twin, and single rooms, all adorned with fans, balconies, and en-suite bathrooms. Culinary Delights: &##127869;️ Indulge your taste buds with a delectable array of local and international specialties at our on-site restaurant. Leisure Oasis: &##127946;‍♀️ Dive into leisure at our swimming pool, unwind at the bar, and explore unique treasures at our gift shop. Paraa Safari Lodge invites you to a haven where nature meets luxury, promising an unforgettable escape in the heart of Uganda's wilderness.
    Paraa Safari Lodge
    Paraa Safari Lodge
    Paraa Safari Lodge
    Paraa Safari Lodge
    Paraa Safari Lodge
    Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 2

Day Notes:

You will be met and collected from your hotel and driven to Murchison Falls. Visit the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch en route, which has the honour of hosting the only wild rhinos in Uganda. Presently the sanctuary is home to nineteen southern white rhinos. The ranch has become increasingly popular with tourists for rhino trekking, bird watching, nature walks and relaxation. We will enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the drive to the spectacular Murchison Falls, located within one of Uganda’s oldest conservation areas. Excluding the stop, the journey will take approximately 7-8 hours. Murchison National Park is suited in the northern part of Albertine Rift Valley, where the massive Bunyoro escarpment amalgamates into the enormous plains of land traditionally inhabited by the Acholi people.

  • Check-out from Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

  • Transfer from Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe to Paraa Safari Lodge

  • Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

  • Check-in to Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 3

Day Notes:

After an early breakfast, you will be taken on a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park in search of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hartebeest and oribi. Continue to the launch site for a boat ride combined with a cheese and wine cruise. A highlight of any visit to Murchison Falls Conservation Area is the launch trip to view the magnificent Murchison Falls. The scheduled boat trip normally departs in the morning and afternoon. Hippos and crocodiles are abundant and you will see plenty of game and bird life. The voyage takes about three hours. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an evening game drive.

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Boat ride with cheese and wine cruise

  • Shared evening game drive

Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda

Kibale Forest National Park, situated in Western Uganda, is famous for its high density of primates, breathtaking crater lakes, and thick, beautiful jungle. Thirteen primate species inhabit the beautiful tropical forest, including red-tailed monkey, L’Hoest's monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus, and black and white colobus monkeys. Visitors may spot some of the 300 bird species and 250 butterfly species, and buffalo, forest elephants, leopards, bushbucks, and sitatungas also live in the park but are generally shy. The area is decorated by around 50 enthralling crater lakes and numerous pristine hiking trails. Several cultural tours are on offer which delve into the rich traditions of the Batoro people, giving travellers a chance to see Batoro dancing, singing and traditional healing up close.
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
  • Turaco Treetops

    Day 4 - 6

    Turaco Treetops is surrounded by 5.2 hectares of rainforest in the Ugandan region of Nyabubare, neighbouring the Kibale National Park. The lodge offers well-appointed rooms in four duplex buildings and luxury cottages within the jungle. The rooms and spacious cottages feature en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds, mosquito nets, and furnished balconies. General facilities include a restaurant, lounges, a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, birdwatching, swamp walks, and village tours.
    Turaco Treetops
    Turaco Treetops
    Turaco Treetops
    Turaco Treetops
    Turaco Treetops

Day 4

Day Notes:

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park via Fort Portal, passing through verdant countryside and traditional homesteads and farms. A picnic lunch will be provided. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau.

  • Check-out from Paraa Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Paraa Safari Lodge to Turaco Treetops

  • Scenic transfer drive to Kibale

  • Check-in to Turaco Treetops

Day 5

Day Notes:

Trek man’s closest genetic relative, the cheeky chimpanzee on a trekking excursion in the Budongo Forest. In the afternoon you will go for a guided walk in Bigodi Swamp to look for different bird species like the Shining Blue Kingfisher, Blue Throated Roller and other rare species. The many fruit trees in the forest attract Narina Trogon, Pied Hornbill, Yellow Spotted, HairBreasted and Yellow-Billed Barbets.

  • Chimpanzee tracking

  • Guided walk in the Bigodi Swamp

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

One of the most popular parks in Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park lies in the western region of the country. In the northern part of the park, visitors can look forward to boating along the Kasinga Channel, which is home to the largest population of hippos in the world and an abundance of Nile crocodiles. Along the banks, an incredible number of birds and wild animals flock to the river’s edge. At Kyambura Gorge, fondly known as ‘Valley of the Apes’, chimpanzees are at home in a world of lush tropical rainforest spread with canopies, and three salty crater lakes are decorated with swathes of pink flamingos. On the western shore of Lake George, the vast Kasenyi Plains are inhabited by lions and several interesting bird species.
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Mweya Safari Lodge

    Day 6 - 8

    Mweya Safari Lodge is ideally located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains in Kenya. Accommodation options include rooms, cottages and safari tents on raised platforms with private bathrooms, furnished patios, coffee stations, and fans. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a spa.
    Mweya Safari Lodge
    Mweya Safari Lodge
    Mweya Safari Lodge
    Mweya Safari Lodge
    Mweya Safari Lodge
    Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 6

Day Notes:

After an early breakfast, we head out on a beautiful morning drive through the dramatic landscape of the Crater Lakes. In the afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. It has diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands.

  • Shared morning drive through Crater Lakes

  • Check-out from Turaco Treetops

  • Transfer from Turaco Treetops to Mweya Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 7

Day Notes:

After breakfast, we continue our journey to observe chimpanzees on a morning chimp trek in Kalinzu forest. In the afternoon, take a boat excursion on the Kazinga Channel which has the world’s largest concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

  • Morning chimp trek in Kalinzu Forest

  • Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities - the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges. The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot, and a variety of brightly-coloured butterflies to identify.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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  • Mahogany Springs Lodge

    Day 8 - 10

    Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point.
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
    Mahogany Springs Lodge
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Day 8

Day Notes:

After breakfast, we try to spot the tree-climbing lions during our drive through the Ishasha sector, en-route to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. We arrive at our Bwindi accommodation in the afternoon. The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure.

  • Check-out from Mweya Safari Lodge

  • Game drive en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Transfer from Mweya Safari Lodge to Mahogany Springs Lodge

  • Check-in to Mahogany Springs Lodge

  • Afternoon at leisure

Day 9

Day Notes:

The day has arrived for the unforgettable gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure offers many extrordinary surprises. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to learn basket weaving with the women of the Buhoma community.

  • Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Basket weaving with the Buhoma community

Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda

Situated in southwestern Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is a compact and easily accessible gem, renowned for its striking biodiversity. Nearly seventy mammal species and more than 300 bird species thrive in its mix of forests, swamps and rolling grasslands. The landscape blends open savanna with rocky ridges, forested gorges and pockets of dense woodland, creating a rich habitat for wildlife. Crocodiles, hippos and abundant water birds gather around the park’s five lakes, with Lake Mburo the largest. Visitors frequently spot impala, oribi, eland, zebra, buffalo, Defassa waterbuck, reedbuck, hyena and occasionally leopard. It’s a rewarding destination for travellers seeking varied scenery and accessible wildlife viewing.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
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  • Mihingo Lodge

    Day 10 - 11

    Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park and features twelve comfortable rooms which are built on wooden platforms. Each luxury tented room is nestled on a private piece of the lodge's property, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquil environment in complete seclusion. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops. The lodge offers a variety of amenities that include a cosy main dining area as well as an infinity swimming pool. Aside from lounging by the pool, enjoying the sounds of nature, or watching nearby wildlife, guests can also avail themselves of the numerous activities offered by Lake Mburo National Park and Mihingo Lodge that include boat trips on Lake Mburo, savannah walks, walking with giraffe, game drives in Lake Mburo National Park, and horse back safaris.
    Mihingo Lodge
    Mihingo Lodge
    Mihingo Lodge
    Mihingo Lodge
    Mihingo Lodge
    Mihingo Lodge
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Day 10

Day Notes:

We leave the gorillas of Bwindi behind and drive to Lake Mburo National Park where we enjoy a late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo. This impressive park consists of a series of swamp-fringed lakes and is home to 350 bird species as well as zebras, impalas, elands, buffalos, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck.

  • Check-out from Mahogany Springs Lodge

  • Transfer from Mahogany Springs Lodge to Mihingo Lodge

  • Check-in to Mihingo Lodge

  • Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo

Day 11

  • Check-out from Mihingo Lodge

  • Transfer from Mihingo Lodge to Entebbe International Airport [EBB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Entebbe
Uganda
Day 1

Entebbe

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe lies 40 km south of Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital.
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda
Day 2-3

Murchison Falls National Park

Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest National Park.
Kibale Forest National Park
Uganda
Day 4-5

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest National Park, situated in Western Uganda, is famous for its high density of primates, breathtaking crater lakes, and thick, beautiful jungle.
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda
Day 6-7

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park

One of the most popular parks in Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park lies in the western region of the country.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Uganda
Day 8-9

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest.
Lake Mburo National Park
Uganda
Day 10

Lake Mburo National Park

Situated in southwestern Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is a compact and easily accessible gem, renowned for its striking biodiversity.

Accommodations

Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Entebbe
Day 1-2

Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe

Best Western Premier Garden Hotel is located in Entebbe.
Paraa Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2-4

Paraa Safari Lodge

&##127757; Nestled in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda, Paraa Safari Lodge unveils the wonders of nature, offering breathtaking views of the River Nile on its majestic journey from Lake Victoria. Accommodation Elegance: &##127969; Choose from a range of luxurious options, including cottages, suites, and double, twin, and single rooms, all adorned with fans, balconies, and en-suite bathrooms. Culinary Delights: &##127869;️ Indulge your taste buds with a delectable array of local and international specialties at our on-site restaurant. Leisure Oasis: &##127946;‍♀️ Dive into leisure at our swimming pool, unwind at the bar, and explore unique treasures at our gift shop. Paraa Safari Lodge invites you to a haven where nature meets luxury, promising an unforgettable escape in the heart of Uganda's wilderness..
Turaco Treetops
Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4-6

Turaco Treetops

Turaco Treetops is surrounded by 5.2 hectares of rainforest in the Ugandan region of Nyabubare, neighbouring the Kibale National Park.
Mweya Safari Lodge
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6-8

Mweya Safari Lodge

Mweya Safari Lodge is ideally located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains in Kenya.
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 8-10

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point..
Mihingo Lodge
Lake Mburo National Park
Day 10-11

Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park and features twelve comfortable rooms which are built on wooden platforms.

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