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10 Days Uganda Wildlife & Cultural Safari

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10 Days Uganda Wildlife & Cultural Safari

10 Days 9 Nights
  • Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Kampala
  • Yes
  • Guided
  • Breakfast & Dinner

Itinerary

This safari is ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, honeymooners, families, and adventure travelers seeking an authentic African experience.

Day 01 :
Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe / Kampala City Tour

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

After settling in, enjoy an introduction to Uganda's vibrant culture.
Optional Activities

Depending on arrival time:

Enjoy traditional Ugandan cuisine

Visit Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Explore local markets

Visit botanical gardens

Visit craft shops

Day 02 :
Kampala / Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

Distance: Approximately 300 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hours
After breakfast, depart for Uganda's largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park.
The journey offers beautiful views of:
Rural villages
Farmlands
Tropical forests
Northern Uganda landscapes
Stopover

Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for optional rhino tracking.

Afternoon

Enter Murchison Falls National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Possible sightings:

  • Elephants
  • Buffaloes
  • Giraffes
  • Antelopes
  • Lions
  • Leopards (if lucky)
  • Warthogs

Evening

Check into your lodge overlooking the savannah.

Overnight

Murchison Falls Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03 :
Day 3: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Morning Game Drive
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the northern sector.
Explore the savannah plains searching for:
Lions hunting
Large elephant herds
Giraffes
Uganda kobs
Buffaloes
Birds of prey
Return to the lodge for breakfast.


Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile
Board a boat safari along the Victoria Nile.
The cruise offers excellent views of:
Hippos
Crocodiles
Elephants drinking by the river
Water birds
Continue upstream toward the base of Murchison Falls.
Optional hike to the top of the falls.


Overnight
Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04 :
Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park

Distance: Approximately 350 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hours

After breakfast, depart toward western Uganda.

The journey passes through:

  • Tea plantations
  • Rural communities
  • Scenic landscapes
  • Albertine Rift Valley

Arrive at Kibale Forest in the evening.

Overnight

Kibale Forest Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 :
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Cultural Experience

Morning Chimpanzee Trekking
After breakfast, proceed to Kibale National Park headquarters.
Receive briefing from park rangers before entering the forest.
During the trek, you may encounter:
Chimpanzees
Red-tailed monkeys
Blue monkeys
Bushbucks
Forest birds
Spend time observing chimpanzees in their natural environment.

Afternoon Bigodi Community Walk
Visit the local community around Kibale.
Experience:
Traditional cooking
Banana beer making
Local crafts
Bird watching
Village life
Overnight
Kibale Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06 :
Day 6: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Distance: Approximately 160 km
Driving Time: 3–4 hours

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy spectacular views of:

  • Crater lakes
  • Rwenzori Mountains
  • Savannah landscapes

Afternoon Game Drive

Explore the park searching for:

  • Elephants
  • Buffaloes
  • Lions
  • Leopards
  • Antelopes
  • Warthogs

Overnight

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07 :
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth Safari & Kazinga Channel Cruise

Morning Game Drive
Explore the Kasenyi plains.
Possible sightings:
Lions
Uganda kobs
Buffaloes
Elephants
Hyenas

Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
The famous cruise provides opportunities to see:
Large hippo populations
Crocodiles
Elephants
Birds
Overnight
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08 :
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Distance: Approximately 160 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, travel through the scenic southwestern highlands.

Optional visit:

  • Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lions

Continue to Bwindi.

Enjoy views of:

  • Mountain landscapes
  • Tea plantations
  • Terraced hills
  • Local communities

Overnight

Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner












Day 09 :
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Gorilla Trekking Day

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters.

Rangers provide briefing before entering the forest.

The trek may take:

2–8 hours depending on gorilla location.

Experience:

  • Walking through ancient rainforest
  • Searching for gorilla families
  • One magical hour observing gorillas

Return to lodge for relaxation.

Optional Evening Activities

  • Batwa cultural visit
  • Village walk
  • Traditional dance

Overnight

Bwindi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 :
Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala / Entebbe Departure

After breakfast, depart Bwindi.

Visit the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.

Activities:

  • Canoe ride
  • Photography
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Relaxation

Continue journey back to Kampala.

Stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenirs.

Transfer to:

  • Hotel
  • Residence
  • Entebbe International Airport

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

10 Days Uganda Wildlife & Cultural Safari
  • Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Kampala
  • Yes
  • Guided
  • Breakfast & Dinner