10 Days in Uganda: A Private & Luxury Safari Itinerary

Safari by day Highlight: 10 Days Uganda Itinerary

• Day #1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe 
• Day #2: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise, and hike to the top of the falls.
• Day #3: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
• Day #4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest an evening nature walk in Bigodi wetland
• Day #5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have an evening game drive.
• Day #6: Morning game drive in Kasenyi trails and Evening boat cruise on the Kazinga channel
• Day #7: Another morning game drive in the Ishasha Sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day #8: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day #9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and have an evening game drive
• Day #10: Morning nature walking safari and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.

Safari by day Itinerary: 10 Days Uganda Safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda

From Kampala at your place of residence or lodge, your tour guide will pick you up for a drive northward to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

You reach the sanctuary after about a 2-3 hour drive reaching in time for Rhino tracking which takes about 2 hours. After Rhino tracking, you then have lunch en route to Murchison Falls Park. Arriving in the evening, you have a short game drive en route to your lodge arriving in time for check-in, relaxation, and dinner. You spend a night at a preferred accommodation in Murchison Falls Park.

Drive time: 4-5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge/Paraa safari Lodge, Midrange: Pakuba safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge, Budget: Heritage safari Lodge/Red Chili Rest Camp

Day 2: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise, and hike to the top of the falls.

In the morning after breakfast, your guide will be ready to take you to the jungle in search of wildlife and bird species. The game drive exposes you to sightings of wildlife species like Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Kobs, Buffaloes, baboons, and many more. After the game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, you then return to your lodge for lunch and refresh. Transfer for the boat cruise/launch trip to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls with spectacular views and a view of several aquatic species on the river banks. From the bottom of the falls, you then start the hike to the top of the falls. The hike lasts about 1 hour with scenic views and great photography experiences. At the top, you meet your driver guide for transfer back to your lodge where you spend the night.

Drive time: 4-5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge/Paraa safari Lodge, Midrange: Pakuba safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge, Budget: Heritage safari Lodge/Red Chili Rest Camp

Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park

At your choice of accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park, you have breakfast and then embark on the drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive takes more than 346km taking about 6-7hours along Kyenjojo-Hoima road. Reaching in the evening your Uganda safaris tour guide ensures, check in to a prior booked accommodation facility. You refresh and have dinner then rest through the night at your hotel or lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Primate Lodge /Kyaninga safari lodge, Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest house, Budget/Basic: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest an evening nature walk in Bigodi wetland

Chimpanzees of Kibale and Budongo Forest and Birding in Bigodi Wetlands, Uganda

After breakfast at your lodge get ready for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Carry along with your backpack with some drinking water and head out to the park for chimp tracking.

The trek starts with a briefing on the trekking etiquette then heads out to the jungle. Just like Gorilla tracking, a maximum of 1 hour is spent in the presence of chimpanzees as you watch them playfully interact in the forest. After the trek, you return to your lodge for lunch then transfer to Bigodi wetland for a nature walk. Bigodi wetland is just 5 minute’s drive from Kibale Forest and host to an array of biodiversity including primates and bird species. Some of the bird species include the Great Blue Turaco, White-collared Olive back, Papyrus Gonolek, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Superb Sunbird, and many more. After the nature walk at Bigodi, you then return to your lodging facility where you relax, refresh and have dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Primate Lodge /Kyaninga safari lodg, Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest house, Budget/Basic: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have an evening game drive.

From your hotel or lodge in Kibale Forest National Park, you have a relaxed breakfast and then embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive lasted 3- 4 hours driving past several plantations and scenic crater lakes. On arrival at the park, you have lunch and then go out for an evening game drive. The game drive offers the chance to see several mammal species including Elephants, Kobs, Buffaloes, and several bird species including Kingfishers. In the evening you return to your hotel/lodge for dinner and spend the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge, Budget: Bush Lodge

Day 6: Morning game drive in Kasenyi trails and Evening boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Have morning breakfast then proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Here you explore an array of wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, Topi, warthogs, Hyenas, lions, and several bird species.

The game drive lasts about 4 hours and remembers to carry some drinking water binoculars and a camera. After the game drive, you return to the lodge for lunch and refreshments. In the afternoon, you head for the Kazinga channel boat cruise. This is a great chance of seeing several aquatic species like crocodiles and hippopotami alongside other wildlife and bird species on the river banks. With these amazing encounters on this 10 days wildlife safari in Uganda, you are then driven back to your accommodation facility where you spend the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge, Budget: Bush Lodge

Day 7: Another morning game drive in the Ishasha Sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day of your trip, you have breakfast then head out to the Ishasha sector in the southern part of the park. You spend about 4 hours on the drive in search of tree-climbing lions and any other mammals. After the game drive, you have lunch in the Ishasha sector. After lunch, you embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arriving in the evening hours, you check in, refresh, have dinner, and spend the night at a prior booked choice of accommodation in Bwindi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 8: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mountain Gorilla Trekking Uganda 2021 | Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi 🦍

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for Uganda Gorilla safaris. During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single gorilla family depending on their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger talking about 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas spent their previous night. Upon seeing the gorillas a maximum of 1 hour is allocated in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing moments. After the trek, you return to the park headquarters where you receive a gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver guide then ensures a safe transfer to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and have an evening game drive

From Bwindi Impenetrable National Park foothills, you have breakfast then embark on a drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive lasts about 5-6 hours.

Arriving in the afternoon, you have lunch and prepare for an evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. On this game drive, the possible sightings include Zebras, Impalas, Common Eland, African Buffalo, Oribi, Waterbuck, reedbuck, Topi, and many more. Some of the bird species include the Bateleur, Coqui Francolin, Grey Crowned Crane, Rufous Bellied Heron, and many more. After the game drive, you are driven to your booked lodge or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mihingo Lodge/Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Arcadia Cottages, Budget: Eagles Nest Camp

Day 10: Morning nature walking safari and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

On this last day of your Uganda safari, you will have breakfast and then head out for a nature walking safari. Lake Mburo is known to be free from carnivores and therefore offers a very unique experience with a walk so close to nature. After the nature walk, you then have lunch and start the drive to Kampala or Entebbe. You will most probably arrive in the city in the evening for drop-off either in Kampala or at Entebbe International Airport for a way-forward flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of the 10 Days Uganda Safari Itinerary 

Important Information

Where can I Go for Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda live in their natural habitats of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both parks are good Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda destinations situated in southwestern Uganda close to the border with Rwanda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the highest Gorilla families of all the four gorilla parks in the world. 19 Gorilla families are fully habituated as well as a Gorilla family available for gorilla habituation. Click here to learn about Where  to go gorilla trekking in Uganda

Why Trekking Gorillas in Uganda rather than in Rwanda or Congo

Uganda is definitely the best destination in the world to trek Mountain gorillas. The reason why Uganda is best for gorilla trekking is that the country is safe and stable from any kind of political unrest. The other reason is that Uganda gorilla trekking permits are cheaper than those or Rwanda. Uganda gorilla trekking permit is almost half the price of a Rwanda gorilla trekking permit. Learn more about why trek Gorillas in Uganda than in Rwanda and Congo

How much does it cost to go Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most expensive activities in Uganda. The cost for Gorilla trekking tours in Uganda is applicable for both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Learn about the cost of Uganda Gorilla Trekking

Is it safe to go Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Ever since 1993, Gorilla trekking has been done in Uganda and millions of tourists have trekked and appreciated the activity. Uganda as a country is safe to visit and so is gorilla trekking. Yes, it is safe to trek Gorillas in Uganda with a few cases of unsafe incidences maybe when tourists come across insects in the jungle. Gorillas are gentle animals and very peaceful. Their social life is so accommodating and can interact with humans as long as you keep a distance and treat them as wild animals. Learn More about why its Safe to go Gorilla trekking in Uganda

What are the best parks to visit on Uganda Wildlife Safaris

With the diverse wildlife species in Uganda, choosing the best parks to visit is key to creating great memories on your trip. Here are the most popular parks for Uganda wildlife safaris; Learn More about the best Uganda Wildlife Parks

Where are the best chimpanzee trekking destinations in Uganda

5 habitats in Uganda are available as chimp tracking spots and these are Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge,  Kalinzu forest, and Toro Semliki wildlife reserve. Here we give you a detailed idea of each destination to help in making great choices for tourists on safaris Uganda during tour planning. If you are also wondering where to see chimpanzees in Uganda, here are all of the spots to choose from for your next trek. Learn More about the Best Chimpanzee trekking Destination Uganda

Best Time To Visit Uganda

Uganda Best time to Go:
June – August & December – February (All National Parks of Uganda)

Peak/High Season
June to September (It’s hardly Packed, so you’ll have to Book your Gorilla trekking permits in  Advance)

Low Season
March, April, May, October, November (Some Lodges & Camps are closed down due to high rainfall; roads & the forest trails are in bad condition)

Best Weather Conditions
June – July & January – February (Little rainfall)

Worst Weather Conditions
March, April & May (Wet season)

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2. We are Passionate about Conservation
3. Our Planning Process is Easy
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