9 Days, 8 Nights Uganda Safari Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day, 8-night safari adventure through Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. This exciting journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, rich cultural experiences, and scenic landscapes. Highlights include Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Green Valley Guest House
- Mid-range: 2Friends Beach Hotel
- Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa Meal Plan: B/B
Day 2: Rhino tracking and Murchison Falls National Park Head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot, Uganda’s only place for wild rhinos. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at the top of the falls for incredible views.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge Meal Plan: F/B
Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise Enjoy a morning game drive spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes. In the afternoon, cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls with views of hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2 Meal Plan: F/B
Day 4: Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park Depart for Kibale, the primate capital of East Africa. Break for lunch in Fort Portal and arrive at your lodge near the forest.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Chimpanzee Guesthouse
- Mid-range: Turaco Treetops
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge Meal Plan: F/B
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest in the morning, then enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for primates and birdlife.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4 Meal Plan: F/B
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, rich in hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
- Mid-range: Elephant Plains Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge Meal Plan: F/B
Day 7: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Start the day with a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, possibly sighting tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Bwindi View Bandas
- Mid-range: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge Meal Plan: F/B
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Take a guided trek through Bwindi’s dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family—a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter. Afterward, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages
- Luxury: Birdnest Resort Meal Plan: F/B
Day 9: Return to Kampala and Departure After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Then, drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping before heading to the airport for your flight home.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Kibale Forest, East Africa’s primate capital, and enjoy thrilling chimpanzee tracking.
- Take a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a paradise for birdwatchers and monkey lovers.
- Cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park—famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
- Go on a game drive in the Ishasha sector and look out for rare tree-climbing lions.
- Experience unforgettable gorilla trekking in the misty jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Relax by Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake, and enjoy a scenic boat ride among the islands.
- Spot zebras, impalas, and Ankole cattle in Lake Mburo National Park (if included or added optionally).
- Enjoy cultural interactions, photo stops at the Equator, and stunning scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside.
- Stay in hand-picked safari lodges, available in budget, mid-range, and luxury categories.