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Connect with Africa's most majestic wildlife on this 9-day guided safari adventure
Interact with endangered white rhinos roaming freely at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Keep eyes peeled for wildlife, like elephants and lions, on a game drive through Lake Albert
Look for hippos and crocodiles on a boat excursion along the Nile to see the Murchison Falls
Trek through the Bwindi forest to spot mountain gorillas and grab a photo or two
Reconnect with the natural world on this fully customizable safari tour that will take you to some of the best game parks in all of Uganda.
The Best of Uganda Safari explores the Western Circuit of the Albertine Rift Valley, where you’ll spend your days immersed in the savannah keeping eyes peeled for lions, elephants, rhinos and the elusive leopard.
Spend nine days on this incredible safari to discover the hidden world of Africa’s primates, exploring the Bundongo Forest and Bugoma Forest to spot chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural habitat. Spend time in Queen Elizabeth National Park to enjoy unique crater lakes and stunning landscapes. Hop aboard a river boat to explore along the Nile, home to hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird’s species. Then, trek to the top of the Murchison Falls for an unforgettable view as the water topples down into the Alberine Rift Valley.
Kick up your feet each night at a plush African lodge, offering comfortable amenities, along with stunning views overlooking national parks. Sleep under the stars listening to the soothing sounds of the jungle—chances are you’ll never want to leave!
Make a memory that will last a lifetime and reserve your spot on this fantastic safari today!
Reconnect with the natural world on this fully customizable safari tour that will take you to some of the best game parks in all of Uganda.
The Best of Uganda Safari explores the Western Circuit of the Albertine Rift Valley, where you’ll spend your days immersed in the savannah keeping eyes peeled for lions, elephants, rhinos and the elusive leopard.
Spend nine days on this incredible safari to discover the hidden world of Africa’s primates, exploring the Bundongo Forest and Bugoma Forest to spot chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural habitat. Spend time in Queen Elizabeth National Park to enjoy unique crater lakes and stunning landscapes. Hop aboard a river boat to explore along the Nile, home to hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird’s species. Then, trek to the top of the Murchison Falls for an unforgettable view as the water topples down into the Alberine Rift Valley.
Kick up your feet each night at a plush African lodge, offering comfortable amenities, along with stunning views overlooking national parks. Sleep under the stars listening to the soothing sounds of the jungle—chances are you’ll never want to leave!
Make a memory that will last a lifetime and reserve your spot on this fantastic safari today!
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Best of Uganda Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Entebbe
Kick off the tour by flying into Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a guide and transported to your hotel for the evening
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kampala
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Nature Walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Enjoy a delicious traditional African breakfast before departing for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you’ll enjoy a nature walk, getting up close to endangered white rhinos, while learning about the breeding project run on-site. Indulge in a delicious meal at the sanctuary restaurant. Then, depart for Murchison Falls National Park where you’ll lodge for the evening.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Game Drive & Murchison Falls
After a delicious breakfast, head out on an early morning game drive along Lake Albert, where you’ll get your first sight of the magical savannah. Keep your binoculars on the lookout for animals roaming in the wild, like lions, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, waterbucks and the elusive leopards. Kick up your feet back at the lodge, where lunch is served. Then, head out on a boat safari along the Nile, home to crocodiles, hippos and magnificent birds. Back on land, trek to the top of Murchison Falls to get a view below into the Albertine Rift Valley.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest
Indulge in breakfast, then prepare for a long drive to Budongo Forest, where you’ll trek through the tropical forest in search of the Great Apes, spotting chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Bundongo is home to many primates, keeping eyes peeled to the treetops to spot the red-tailed monkey, vervet monkey, blue monkey, black and white colobus monkey and even baboons. Enjoy a packed lunch, then enjoy a cultural village tour with the Boomu Women Group eco-tourist site, who will introduce you to the locals and their culture and customs.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Kabwoya
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Nature Walk in Bugoma Forest
After breakfast, head out on a nature walk exploring the Bugoma Forest—home to chimpanzees and Ugandan mangabeys. You’ll also learn about the conservation efforts of Destination Jungle to help support the park and the local people. Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying stunning views on your drive of Lake Albert and the beautiful Rift Valley escarpment.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat Safari
Hop aboard the 4×4 safari vehicle for an early morning game drive to discover Lake George and Kasenyi village within the park. Observe the local watering hole to spot African wildlife, then take in the breathtaking landscape of the park and its unique crater lakes. Next, explore the Mweya peninsula along the Kazinga channel by boat, home to the largest concentration of wildlife in Uganda and a trip highlight. Spot buffaloes, elephants and hippos stopping for a drink or a swim in the channel and be sure to snap a photo. Depart from here for the Ishasha sector of the park, where you’ll lodge for the night.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Ishasha Safari
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then grab your camera for a photographic safari in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for the “tree climbing lions,” known to be spotted resting in the branches of fig trees. Chances are high for spotting herds of antelopes, buffaloes and elephants—the friendly giants of the savannah. Stop for a lunch break on route to Bwindi Forest.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Bwindi Forest National Park
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Trek Bwindi Forest & Mountain Gorillas
Set out to the tropical rain forest of Bwindi in search of mountain gorilla families. The Bwindi Forests is home to half of the world population of gorillas, meaning chances are high you’ll spot a few on your trek. Stop to enjoy a packed lunch before heading back to the lodge to unwind and relax.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Bwindi Forest National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Depart from Entebbe
Enjoy your last breakfast in Uganda, then prepare for the drive to Entebbe International Airport. Lunch will be provided en-route.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Best of Uganda Safari Tour Price and Dates
Pricing for this guided hiking tour to Uganda depends on whether you choose to join an existing group on a specific date or if you prefer a private tour for your group only. If you choose to go on a private tour, the price will also be affected by the size of your group, as well as weather you are choosing to stay in premium or simple accommodations during your tour (please check Accommodation for the list of lodges and hotels). Prices below are per person: Prices staying in Economy accommodation:- Guided Groups of 2: USD4090 per person
- Guided Groups of 3: USD3695 per person
- Guided Groups of 4-5: USD3375 per person
- Guided Groups of 6: USD3275 per person
- Guided Groups of 2: USD4500 per person
- Guided Groups of 3: USD4150 per person
- Guided Groups of 4-5: USD3795 per person
- Guided Groups of 6: USD3740 per person
Accommodation on the Best of Uganda Safari Tour
This tour is based in hotels and lodges. Note that one is picked for the entirety of the trip, not day by day.
Hotels and lodges on this trip are 2 and 3-star hotels, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodations listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us to find the exact price out.
What’s included in the Best of Uganda Safari Tour?
Meals
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners.
Accommodations
Accommodations for all 8 nights along the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage for the entirety of the trip, including pick-up and drop-off from the airport.
Also Included
- English speaking Driver/Guide
- Gorilla permit in Uganda
- Activities during the tour:
- Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Boat excursions
- Safari game drives
- Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
- Entrance fees, taxes
Not included
- Flights to get to get in and out of Entebbe
- Breakfast on day 1, lunch on day 1, dinner on day 1 and day 8
- Tour guide gratuity
- Tourist insurance/local health insurance
- Entrance visa to Uganda
- Alcoholic drinks are not included in evening meals
Optional Extras
- Extension packages:
- Extension to Lake Mburo National Park (2 days / 1 night)
- Extension to Mgahinga National Park / Echuya Forest (2 days/ 1 night)
- Extension to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary (2 days/ 1 night)
- Extension for community experience in Buhoma (2 days/ 2 nights)
- Extra night in Etenbbe before or after the tour
- How hard is the Best of Uganda Safari Tour?
- Are there any extensions available for the Best of Uganda Safari Tour?
- Extension to Lake Mburo National Park (2 days / 1 night): Visit Lake Mburo National Park, breaking up the long drive between Bwindi and Entebbe.
- Extension to Mgahinga National Park / Echuya Forest (2 days/ 1 night): Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a wonderful small park, nestled right at the boarder of Rwanda. Here you can trek the Virunga Volcanoes, while keeping an eye out for golden monkeys.
- Extension to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary (2 days/ 1 night): Visit the first chimpanzee conservation in Uganda, located on an island in Lake Victoria. Take a speed boat over to the island to see chimpanzees roaming freely and you can even feed them.
- Extension for community experience in Buhoma (2 days/ 2 nights): Visit a village home to the community project Ride 4 a Woman, supporting woman across 11 local villages. Guests can visit and help in the workshop weaving baskets and cooking a traditional Baking lunch.
- Do I need a Visa to travel to Uganda?
- Are meals included on the Best of Uganda Safari Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Entebbe to start this tour?
- Is the Best of Uganda Safari Tour in English?
- Where does the Best of Uganda Safari Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Uganda?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Uganda?
- When is the best time to travel to Uganda for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You’ll be trekking and on your feet most days. We recommend this tour for those who consider themselves fit and enjoy spending ample amount of time in nature.
Yes! There are four additional extensions available:
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Entebbe International Airport through most major airlines.
Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.
The tour ends in Entebbe, you’ll depart via. The Entebbe International Airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Uganda for this Panorama of Uganda Safari is during May, June, July and August.
Customer Ratings
Destination Jungle is a tour operator in East Africa, focusing on trips that create connections between participants and the colourful culture, habitats, and species in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi. They offer sustainable tours that align with the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations, resulting in eco-friendly trips.
The tour guides for Destination Jungle provide a hospitable, welcoming environment, making it easy to start an exploration in a brand new country, but tough to leave. They lead you to wildlife viewings and other stunning attractions in an environmentally friendly way.
Destination Jungle recognizes the importance of clear communication with clients by providing detailed information before your trip, learning clients’ needs, and implementing feedback into future endeavours.
