12-day Ultimate Uganda Private Safari
Enjoy a 12-day private safari exploring the very best highlights of Uganda - visiting Murchison Falls National Park on the mighty Nile River, enjoying chimpanzee trekking in the forests of Kibale, game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
This trip can be tailored to suit your exact travel requirements.
Day 1: Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to Hotel No 5, or similar.
Overnight at Hotel No.5
Days 2 - 4: Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer after breakfast to Twiga Safari Lodge (or similar) with picnic lunch en route. (drive 4-5hrs, optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route)
Spend 3 nights enjoying Murchison Falls and surrounding area. The game in this park is exceptional, and four of the "big five" (Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and leopard) can be spotted, especially in the North of the park. A cruise to the bottom of the falls as well as a Delta Cruise for bird watching/ game viewing are included during your stay.
Overnight x 3 nights at Twiga Safari Lodge.
Activities and Services
Murchison Falls Bottom of the Falls Cruise
Murchison Falls Delta Cruise
Optional
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 5: Kibale Forest National Park
Depart after breakfast to Kibale Forest, with a picnic lunch en route.
Overnight Primate Lodge.
Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park
Today is sure to be exhilarating! Chimpanzee trekking can be exciting as they are often very active, moving through the forest canopies, so you may find yourself following a family through dense jungles! Of course, sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are wild animals, but the chances of seeing them are very good. Once amongst the Chimpanzees, spend approximately an hour observing and following them. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight Primate Lodge.
Activities and Services
Kibale Forest Chimp Tracking
Day 7: Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kibale Forest this morning and travel to Ishasha in the remote southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This can be a good couple of hours drive depending on the game viewing you encounter en-route.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Day 8: Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day at leisure to enjoy game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Ishasha area is famed for its unusual tree climbing lions.
Wind down the day watching the African sun set as you enjoy bush sundowner drinks.Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Activities and Services
Evening
Ishasha Wilderness Camp Sundowner Drinks
Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
A 2-3 hour drive takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a world heritage site. Visit the Ishasha community project en-route.
Overnight Buhoma Lodge.
Activities and Services
Wild Frontiers Ishasha Community Visit
Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Gorilla Trekking
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a thrilling encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your group on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Once you have located your gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. The time passes so quickly; be sure to enjoy this experience fully and not just through your camera lens.
Please note that gorilla trekking is strenuous, with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in often hot conditions. We do recommend hiring a local porter to assist you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
Activities and Services
Morning
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Those with additional pre-purchased permits will depart for a second gorilla trekking experience. Or spend the day at your leisure exploring the Bwindi area – optional activities include forest walks, a visit to a local school/ orphanage/ hospital or Batwa pygmy village, or some local curio shopping.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
* Please note that days 10 and 11 are interchangeable depending on when we can secure gorilla permits
Optional
Bwindi Village Visit
Batwa Empowerment Village (BEV) Cultural Experience
Bwindi Forest Walk
Day 12: End of Itinerary
Transfer after breakfast to Kihihi airstrip for your light aircraft scheduled flight back to Entebbe.
End of safari.
Includes:
Meet & greet service
Airport transfers in Entebbe
1 night accommodation at Hotel No.5 including breakfast
3 nights accommodation at Twiga Safari Lodge including all meals
2 nights accommodation at Primates Lodge including all meals and local drinks
2 nights accommodation at Ishasha Wilderness Camp including all meals and local drinks
3 nights accommodation at Buhoma Lodge including all meals and local drinks
Services of private driver/guide
Park entry fees
Game drives in Murchison Falls
Bottom of the Falls Cruise & Nile Delta Cruise
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bush Sundowner drinks at Ishasha
Ishasha Community Visit
Community fees and contribution to the Future Generations Trust
Flight Kihihi - Entebbe
Excludes:
Gorilla Permit
Chimpanzee trekking permit Kibale
All international flights and airport taxes
Health requirements including Yellow Fever vaccine
Personal expenses such as porters, drinks, tips, visas and travel insurance
Services/activities/meals not included above