10 Day Western Uganda Budget Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Kampala-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

1. Rhino Fund Uganda
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning we will transfer from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhino’s got extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and Ziwa site is being used as breeding site for the black and white Rhino. After we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.
2. Murchison Falls
   4h
   After the stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Trip at Murchison Falls National Park

1. Murchison Falls
   5h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffe and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile and here you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos and a range of rare birds. You will also see for yourself the point where River Nile joins Lake Albert, which is one of the “major highlights” of this trip. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.

Day 3: Top of Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale National Park

1. Kibale Forest National Park
   6h · Admission ticket included
   After early morning breakfast, we will transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal town. Before driving to Kibale National Park, there will be a short stopover at the Top of the Falls Viewpoint at Murchison Falls National Park
2. Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   A visit to the Bigodi Community Tourism Centre can be scheduled on arrival at Kibale National Park (optional)

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale and Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

1. Kibale Forest National Park
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Here you will go into the jungle to encounter with chimpanzees and different species of monkeys like the Red Tailed Monkey, Olive baboon and Black and White Columbus Monkey.
2. Queen Elizabeth National Park
   3h
   After the chimp trek at Kibale National Park, we will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Kasenyi plains game drive and Kazinga channel boat trip

1. Kasenyi Village
   4h
   You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it to the "Big Four."
2. Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, join the Kazinga channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters.

Day 6: Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest Reserve and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

1. Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve
   5h · Admission ticket included
   We will start the journey in the morning from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi National Park. We will arrive at Bwindi National Park in the late afternoon. If interested, there is an option to do a second chimp trek at the Kalinzu Forest Reserve (at an extra fee).

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National Park

1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
   5h
   You will embark on a full day adventure to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.​

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

1. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
   5h · Admission ticket included
   This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours.
2. Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After the golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, drive to Lake Bunyinyo for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

1. Lake Mburo National Park
   4h
   This is the day you will transfer from Lake Bunyinyi to Lake Mburo National Park. After arriving at Lake Mburo National Park from Lake Bunyonyi, you can join an afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo to sight wildlife. Alternatively, do an evening game drive.

Day 10: Transfer from Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe via the Equator Crossing

1. Entebbe
   5h
   Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a game drive at Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife. Then, start a drive to Entebbe International Airport. If interested, a stopover is scheduled at the Equator crossing to grab coffee and shop for handicrafts. After the stopover, continue with the drive to Entebbe. The estimated drive time to Entebbe is 5hrs. The estimated arrival time should be sufficient to check in for the flight if you have a flight departing Entebbe in the evening.

Pickup details

We pick up clients from any hotel in Entebbe or downtown Kampala

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness