7-Day Uganda Safari: Queen, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo Adventure
A Luxury 7-Day Uganda Safari for First-Timers
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe
Welcome to the pearl of Africa! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met and greeted by your English-speaking guide. He will warmly welcome you and then transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Entebbe forest lodge (Luxury)/ Papyrus guest house (Midrange)
Meal plan: Bed & breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth with an afternoon game drive
Wake up early, have breakfast and get into the safari vehicle then embark on the journey to the Medley of wonders. The journey from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth national park takes approximately 6 hours driving. The first stopover will be at the equator for the water experiment and here you will take enough photographs for memories. The second stopover will be at Mbarara for an enroute hot lunch.
On the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will go through the eye catching full of long horned cattle, tea plantations, open grasslands among others. Upon arrival at the park, you will pay the park entrance fees and then have a late afternoon game drive. After the game drive, you will check-in at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Bufalo safari lodge (Luxury)/ Acacia wilderness Mweya (Midrange)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
Start your day with a yummy breakfast and get into the safari vehicle for the transfer to Kasenyi plains for the game drive.
During the game drive along the Kasenyi plains, there is a chance of spotting numerous animals such as elephants, water bucks, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, antelopes, in addition to numerous bird species. After the game drive, you will head back to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will be transferred to the docking point of the boat in preparation for the boat cruise. During the boat cruise, you will have the delight of cruising for 2 hours along Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel is a long fresh water channel that connects Lake Edward and lake George. While on the launch cruise, you will have an opportunity of spotting numerous animals such as Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffalos, elephants, and several bird species such as malachite kingfishers and pink backed pelicans. These bird species can be spotted on the trees along the banks.
Accommodation: Bufalo safari lodge (Luxury)/ Acacia wilderness Mweya (Midrange)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will get into the safari vehicle for the transfer to Kasenyi plains for the game drive.
During the game drive along the Kasenyi plains, there is a chance of spotting numerous animals such as elephants, water bucks, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, antelopes, in addition to numerous bird species. After the game drive, you will embark on the journey to the home of mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, you will check-in at the lodge for relaxation and dinner as you enjoy the beautiful views
Accommodation: Sanctuary gorilla forest lodge (Luxury)/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Midrange)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural tour
After an early breakfast and with a lunch box, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about the code of conduct during gorilla trekking. After briefing, you will be allocated a gorilla family and then enter the forest in company of armed ranger guides. You will enjoy the beauty and freshness of this impenetrable forest. Bwindi is a home to the half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. You will continue through the thick vegetation to trek these gentle giants and the distance to be walked will be determined by where they slept the previous night. After spotting the gorillas, you will only be allowed to spend with the one hour and this is done for conservation reasons. Watch these endangered species as they socialize, feed, play, feed and train their young ones. You will head back to the lodge for refreshment and relaxation.
In the evening, you will visit the Batwa community where you will interact with them and acquire more knowledge about their ways of life.
Accommodation: Sanctuary gorilla forest lodge (Luxury)/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Midrange)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6: Transfer to lake Mburo National Park with evening game drive
After breakfast, you will get into the safari vehicle for the 5 hours journey to Uganda’s smallest savannah national park. Along the way, you will spot the long-horned cattle and if interest, you can stop and take pictures with them. Upon arrival, you will pay par entrance fees and proceed to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for the game drive. In the evening, you will go for a game drive to search for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and impalas in the open landscapes. This national park does not have large predators s you are free to get out of the vehicle and take pictures.
Accommodation: Kigambira safari lodge (Luxury)/ Hyena hill lodge (Midrange)
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7: Walking safari & transfer to the airport
Have breakfast and then head to the park for the walking safari. During the walking safari, you will have an opportunity to approach wildlife on food. The animals you will watch include zebras, giraffes, elands, and warthogs, among others. Walking safaris are done in Lake Mburo National Park because there are very few dangerous predators. After the walking safari, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to your next destination.
End of tour.
Inclusions
- Gorilla permits
- Accommodation
- Meals as mentioned above
- Transportation
- English-speaking driver guide
- All transfers
- Batwa cultural tour
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Park entrance fees
- Walking safari
Excludes
- Visa fees
- International flights
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses