9 Day Pearl of the Uganda Safari

Day 1:

On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala, Mamba Point or similar hotel.

Day 2: The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile

After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, with 3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the Victoria Nile, which divides the park into two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile’s perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray – the best of the Nile River. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with a unique view of the River.

Day 3: The boat cruise on the river Nile

After an early breakfast, transverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon

After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon,” the Rwenzori. Have lunch at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal or similar. In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing on the way to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. This day’s journey is long, as it takes an average of 8 hours.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Pearl of Uganda

Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, enjoy the two hours launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Evening drive to the crater lakes region is lovely and splendid. Dinner & overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 6: The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge

After a cup of coffee, with a packed breakfast and lunch, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.


Day 7: The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas

After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, come back to the Homestead for lunch before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa”. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages, with the best, incredible view on the Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 8: The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, have a two hour boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. Drive to Kampala. Lunch en route in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner and overnight at Mamba Point or similar hotel in Kampala.

Day 9:

Reserved for departure.

Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit): Choose one of the 3 tariffs.

1 CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.350
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.920
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.780
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.720
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.660

Single supplement: 150 USD

Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double room accommodation.

The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
-English speaking Driver/Guide
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits
- Entrance fees, taxes

The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.

2 BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.120
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.690
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.560
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.480
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.440

Single supplement: 100 USD

Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double room accommodation.

The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
- English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees, taxes and “gorilla permit”

The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.

3 BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.750
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.350
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.230
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.160
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.110


Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room accommodation.

The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
-English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees, taxes and “gorilla permit”

The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.