Uganda Grand Circuit 12 Days / 11 Nights Safari

Our 12 days Uganda safari takes you to the best tourist destinations in Uganda where you will encounter breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural experiences. It involves visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. 

Memorable Aspects:

  • Unique opportunity for on-foot rhino trekking to see Southern White Rhinos up close, at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
  • Witnessing the mighty Murchison Falls and enjoy a boat cruise along the African Stretch of the Nile River.
  • Close-up encounters with habituated groups of chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. (Grooming, feeding, play, conflicts), hearing their loud calls, tracking them through the dense rainforest, and experiencing diverse primate life alongside them, making it a top African primate destination.
  • Thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with opportunities of spotting the tree climbing lions.
  • Tracking through dense forest and experiencing a Magical hour of an encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Bwindi’s deep jungle treks, offering tropical rainforest, excellent birdwatching, orchids and monkey sightings.
  • Scenic drives amid the rolling savannas of Lake Mburo.

Itinerary at a glance

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Kampala, Uganda. Kampala
Day 2 Pickup – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Transfer to Murchison falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 A game drive and afternoon boat cruise. Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4 Head to Kibale National Park – Visit the Crater Region Kibale National Park
Day 5 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest – Visit the Bigodi wetlands Sanctuary Kibale National Park
Day 6 Bigodi Swamp Nature walk – Transfer to queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7 Kasenyi Plains game drives. Afternoon boat cruise. Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8 Game drive to see tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi National Park Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 9 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park – Visit the Batwa Pygmies Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 10 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Night Game Drive Lake Mburo
Day 11 Morning Game Drive. Transfer to Kampala with a stopover at the equator in Kayabwe. Kampala
Day 12 Transfer by road from Lake Mburo to Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport Departure

 


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Included/Excluded

  • Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day
  • Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
  • Game drives and Park entry fees as indicated on the itinerary
  • Stop over visit to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Bigodi Swamp Nature Walk
  • An Afternoon boat cruise at Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Close up encounter with Chimpanzees at Kibale National Park
  • All meet and greet services
  • Pick up and drop off at the Airport
  • Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
  • Gorilla Permits (bookable & payable based on availability)
  • International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
  • Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
  • Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
  • Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
  • Cost incurred by all optional activities
  • Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari): Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)

Tour Plan

1 Arrival Kampala

On arrival at the Entebbe airport, you will be welcomed by our staff who will drive you to the hotel. You will check in at hotel for lunch (depending on the time of arrival), dinner and a night.

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2 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa rhino sanctuary.

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive is approximately 5-6 hours. Make a Stop at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience and lunch.

After lunch proceed to Murchison Falls National Park in the evening, check in at the lodge and enjoy dinner.

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3 Murchison Falls adventures.

Take an early morning breakfast and do the morning game drive from 6:30 am to10 am. You will catch a variety of wildlife including the big four. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch as you wait for the afternoon boat cruise at 2pm.

The boat cruise starts from Para jetty eastwards along an archetypically African stretch of the Nile. The cruise is fringed by Borassus palms, acacia woodland and mahogany stands. It takes about 2-3hrs cruising a 17km distance giving spectacular views of the wildlife and birds.

After the boat cruise, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and a night, while enjoying the evening game drive.

4 Top of the falls and transfer to Kibale National Park

Early morning breakfast and check out of the lodge. Then drive to the top of the falls and enjoy the stunning view for about 1hr. You will witness one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Exit the park and drive to Kibale.

You will make several stopovers on the way for scenic views or any aspects of interest.  On arrival, check-in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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5 Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale

Kibale National Park is an evergreen moist forest-filled national park in the western region of Uganda covering an area of 776kms. The perennially popular primate walk provides the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The groups are accustomed to human presence for over 25 years. The chance of locating them is over 90%.

Walks start at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre and lasts 2-5 hours.

After the trekking drive back to the lodge for lunch and dinner.

6 Bigodi Nature walk and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning breakfast and check out of the lodge, drive to Bigodi swamp for a nature walk then after drive to queen Elizabeth national park. Lunch will be en-route. Check-in at the lodge for dinner and a night.

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7 Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After early morning breakfast, drive to the Kasenyi plains for game drives. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular savanna park in Uganda and the best place to see lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari.

After the game drive, drive back to the lodge for lunch. After Lunch, go for the afternoon boat cruise from 3pm. The boat cruise is a 3hrs activity that is conducted by experienced professional guides. Return to the lodge after the boat cruise.

8 Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After the early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Bwindi impenetrable through the Ishasha sector. Do the game drive with chances of viewing the tree-climbing lions.

Proceed to Bwindi and check into the lodge.

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9 Mountain Gorilla Trekking.

An early briefing, then venture into Bwindi's dense, misty jungle with expert guides.

Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we're sure you'll enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.

Track a habituated gorilla family, feeling the thrill as you find them – from playful juveniles to the watchful silver-back.

Spend one hour observing their intimate family life: feeding, grooming, and resting, a truly trans-formative moment.

After the trek, return for rest, reflecting on the profound connection with these endangered giants.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

10 Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The Park covers only 370km² yet it has 5 lakes within. It’s situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara. Lake Mburo National Park is the only place where you can spot the impalas in Uganda, antelopes as well as the Elands. There are also many herds of buffalo and Zebras within this national park.

Check in at the lodge for lunch, dinner and a night.

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11 Lake Mburo to Kampala.

Early breakfast and check out of the lodge, do the morning game drive and exit the park.

Lunch will be en-route. Stop at the equator in Kayabwe. Uganda is among the eleven nations worldwide crossed by the equator.

The best place to visit and explore the equator in Uganda is Kayabwe Mpigi district.

12 Kampala City Tour & departure

Wake up at leisure, have breakfast and check out of the hotel. Drive to kampala for a city tour.

Visit the kabaka’s palace, Kasubi tombs, religious places, and craft market. Have lunch at a restaurant with local food. Transfer to the airport depending on the flight departure.

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