UGANDA SAFARI

10-Day Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

Explore four of Uganda’s most remarkable national parks on this ten-day wildlife and gorilla safari. Track rhinos at Ziwa, cruise along the Nile in Murchison Falls, explore the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi and complete your journey among the zebras and rolling hills of Lake Mburo.

Regional flights reduce long road transfers and allow more time for wildlife, culture and relaxation.

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DURATION

10 Days / 9 Nights

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ROUTE

Entebbe ➔ Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls ➔ Kidepo Valley ➔ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ➔ Lake Mburo National Park (returning to Kampala/Entebbe)

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Fly in to experience lions, cheetahs, and rich Karamojong culture in just one weekend.

Tour Highlights

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Scenic flight to Kidepo Valley National Park

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Dramatic mountain and savannah scenery

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Karamojong cultural experience

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Wildlife viewing in Narus Valley

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Morning and evening game drives

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

A Native Expeditions representative will welcome you at Entebbe International Airport and transfer you to your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, an optional Entebbe excursion can be arranged.

Overnight: Entebbe

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Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

After breakfast, travel north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park after lunch and settle into your lodge.

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park

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Day 3: Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Safari

Begin the day with a game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest and other wildlife.

In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous waterbirds are commonly seen along the riverbanks.

Complete the experience with a visit to the top of the falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge.

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park

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Day 4: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Travel northeast to Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Uganda’s most remote wilderness areas.

Enjoy views of northern Uganda and the changing landscapes of the Karamoja region. Depending on your arrival time and park arrangements, an evening game drive may be available.

Overnight: Kidepo Valley National Park

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Day 5: Kidepo Game Drive and Cultural Experience

Begin the day with a game drive through Narus Valley.

Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, jackals, antelopes and, with some luck, cheetahs or leopards. The park is also known for ostriches and other dry-country birds.

Later, visit a nearby Karamojong community to learn about traditional homesteads, pastoral life, music and dance.

Overnight: Kidepo Valley National Park

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Day 6: Fly to Entebbe

Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Entebbe.

After arriving, spend the afternoon relaxing. An optional sunset cruise on Lake Victoria may be arranged, depending on availability and the flight schedule.

Overnight: Entebbe

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Day 7: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Take a scheduled or chartered flight from Entebbe to an airstrip serving Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Your guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your lodge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for the gorilla trek.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.

Accompanied by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, spend the permitted time observing and photographing them.

An optional Batwa cultural experience can be arranged after the trek, depending on time and energy levels.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Travel through southwestern Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a boat safari in search of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the lake’s shoreline.

Overnight: Lake Mburo National Park

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Day 10: Lake Mburo Game Drive and Departure

Begin the final day with a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park.

Look out for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, topis and warthogs before travelling to Kampala or Entebbe.

Your guide will drop you at the airport or another agreed location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are domestic flights included?

The itinerary requires flights from Kidepo to Entebbe and from Entebbe to Bwindi. Confirm flight availability, schedules and costs with Native Expeditions when requesting your quotation.

Which animals can I see?

Possible sightings include rhinos, lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, mountain gorillas and several antelope species.

Is this safari physically demanding?

Most activities involve game drives and boat safaris. Gorilla trekking requires a reasonable level of fitness and may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and forest conditions.