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10-Day Safari in Western Uganda

10-Day Safari in Western Uganda

10-Day Safari in Western Uganda

Our 10-day trip brings you the highlights of Western Uganda: where the savannah meets the rainforest. Expect to see the animals of the savannahs (lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, leopard) and up to 14 primate species, including gorillas and chimps!!!

This trip specifically includes the well-known national parks of Western Uganda: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

Safari Highlights

  • See the chimpanzees and 12 other monkey species in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Game drives (safaris) on the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park
  • Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel with the biggest concentration of hippos and spectacular birds
  • Search for the tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Meet the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park, an experience you will never forget!
  • Do a game walk in Lake Mburo National Park to get close to the animals
  • Visit the local people and/or the pygmies and experience their local way of living

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

    Location: Entebbe

    Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.

    Included: Airport transfer

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Via Via GuesthouseBB
    Jet VillasBB
    Hotel No5BB

    Day 2: Entebbe-Kibale Forest

    Distance: 360 km
    Driving time: 6 hours

    After breakfast we drive to Kibale Forest. When we reach the forest it is possible to see monkeys on the way. You can make a walk around the community in the afternoon (optional).

    Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle and is best known as Primates Capital of the World. In Kibale Forest live 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Turaco Treetops – standard roomHB
    Guereza Canopy LodgeHB
    Chimpundu LodgeFB

    Day 3: Kibale Forest-Chimpanzee Tracking

    Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon. It is a fascinating experience event to come face to face with our closest relatives.

    Depending on the time of the chimpanzee tracking, we will go for the Bigodi Swamp Walk before or after the chimpanzee tracking. During this walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, you will see many birds and primates.

    Included:

    • Chimp Tracking
    • Bigodi Swamp Walk

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Turaco Treetops – standard roomHB
    Guereza Canopy LodgeHB
    Chimpundu LodgeFB

    Day 4: Kibale Forest-Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Distance: 160 km
    Driving time: 4 hours

    Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator. Game drive in the afternoon.

    Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and leopards.

    Included: Game drive

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Kasenyi Safari CampHB
    Elephant HabHB
    Park View Safari Lodge

    Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.

    The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos.

    Included:

    • Game drive
    • Boat trip

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Kasenyi Safari CampHB
    Elephant HabHB
    Park View Safari Lodge

    Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park-Ishasha

    Distance: 100 km
    Driving time: 3 hours

    After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon.

    Ishasha is famous for its tree climbing lions. The other attraction of Ishasha are the Topis, not found anywhere else in this National Park.

    Included: Game drives

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Ishasha Jungle LodgeHB
    Embogo LodgeHB
    Ishasha Wilderness Tented CampFB

    Day 7: Ishasha-Bwindi Impenetrable

    Distance: 65 km, 2 hours / 150 km, 5 hours

    Early morning game drive in Ishasha. Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath-taking views of the mountains.

    Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas.

    The lodge in Bwindi we use and driving time to Bwindi depends on the group of gorillas you will track.

    Included: Game drive

    Accommodation: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB).

    Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrabl-Gorilla Tracking

    Gorilla Tracking!!!

    Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.

    Accommodation: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB).

    Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrabl-Lake Mburo National Park

    Distance: 145 km
    Driving time: 4 hours

    After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Game drive or optional boat trip on the lake in the afternoon. In the evening we make a night game drive with high chances of seeing leopards.

    Lake Mburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda. There are no elephants and lions, so walking safaris are possible.

    Included:

    • Game drive
    • Night game drive

    Accommodation:

    Accommodation OptionsMeal Plan
    Rwakobo RockHB
    Kigarama Wilderness LodgeHB
    Mihingo LodgeFB
    Kigambira Safari LodgeFB

    Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park-Entebbe

    Distance: 320 km
    Driving time: 5 hours

    Game walk in the morning or game drive. Transfer to Entebbe afterwards. On our way back, we make a stopover at the Equator for photos. Transfer to the airport for your departure.

    Included: Game walk or game drive

    Flight: End of service

    Meal Plan Legend

    CodeMeaning
    BBBed and Breakfast
    HBHalf Board (breakfast, dinner)
    FBFull Board (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)

    Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Accommodation

    Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking, we will choose where to sleep in Bwindi. There are 4 areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.

    Medium Budget Lodges

    AreaLodge
    BuhomaBuhoma Haven Lodge (HB)
    RuhijaBakiga Lodge (HB)
    NkuringoOrugano Bwindi Lodge (HB)
    RushagaRushaga Gorilla Camp (HB) / Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge (HB)

    High Budget Lodges

    AreaLodge
    BuhomaMahogany Springs (FB)
    RuhijaKiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (FB/)
    NkuringoGorilla Heights Lodge (FB)
    RushagaGorilla Leisure Lodge (FB) / Four Gorillas Lodge (FB)

    Medium Budget 2026

    Safari Package Price

    Private Group SizePrice Per PersonVehicle
    6 personsUSD 1,9604×4 Safari Van
    4 personsUSD 2,1154×4 Safari Van
    2 personsUSD 2,5404×4 Safari Van

    Additional Costs

    Cost ItemPrice
    Gorilla Tracking in UgandaUSD 800 per person
    Single room supplementUSD 355
    4×4 Jeep surcharge – group of 2 & 3 persons instead of a 4×4 VanUSD 420
    4×4 Jeep surcharge – group of 4, 5 & 6 persons instead of a 4×4 VanUSD 600

    Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

    Medium Budget Includes

    • Airport transfers or transfers from and to starting point of the trip
    • Accommodations with meals mentioned
    • Bottled drinking water
    • Private 4×4 custom built safari van with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
    • Entrance fees to the included National Parks
    • Activities mentioned as included

    Medium Budget Excludes

    • Flights
    • Visa
    • All optional activities
    • Insurances
    • Meals not mentioned and beverages
    • Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

    High Budget 2026

    Safari Package Price

    Private Group SizePrice Per PersonVehicle
    6 personsUSD 3,7604×4 Jeep
    4 personsUSD 3,9854×4 Jeep
    2 personsUSD 4,5004×4 Jeep

    Additional Costs

    Cost ItemPrice
    Gorilla Tracking in UgandaUSD 800 per person
    Single room supplementUSD 955

    Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

    High Budget Includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Accommodations with meals mentioned
    • Bottled drinking water
    • Private 4×4 custom built safari Land Cruiser Jeep with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
    • Entrance fees to the included National Parks
    • Activities mentioned as included

    High Budget Excludes

    • Flights
    • Visa
    • All optional activities
    • Insurances
    • Meals not mentioned and beverages
    • Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

    Safari Notes

    • We use 4×4 custom made safari vehicles with roof which can be opened for 360 degrees view during safaris.
    • We want to give our customers the best trip to East Africa, so we are very flexible and very accommodative and we are willing to go an extra mile.
    • The car and driver are there for the clients during the trip.
    • During the trip, Breakfast and dinner are normally in the lodge, lunch can be a lunch box or a stop in a restaurant.
    • In the event government taxes and/or the Uganda Wildlife Authority rates will increase the above-mentioned total price shall be amended accordingly.
    • All activities and accommodations are subject to availability.

    Uganda Visa Information

    For visitors traveling to Uganda, it is mandatory to apply for a visa online:

    • We advise you to apply for a visa at least one month before departure.
    • Please make sure you have the following documents:
      • Copy of your passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after returning from your trip to Uganda)
      • Copy of recent passport size photo
      • A vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
      • Return ticket
      • All documents in pdf, jpeg, png or bmp format, small file size (minimum file size is 5 KB. Maximum file size is 250 KB)

    Visit Uganda Only

    RequirementDetails
    Visa or permit typeVisa
    CategoryUganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa
    SubcategorySingle entry
    CostUSD 50

    Visit 2 Countries or More / Multiple Entry in Uganda

    East Africa / Multi Entry Visa

    RequirementDetails
    Visa or permit typeVisa
    CategoryEast Africa Tourist Visa
    SubcategoryEast Africa Tourist Visa
    CostUSD 100
    Participating countriesUganda, Rwanda and Kenya

    You can pay your visa online or pay on arrival.

    Visa Application Process

    When you send the form you will immediately receive a tracking code. This code helps you to keep track of how far your application has progressed.

    The Ugandan authorities will send you a letter in the email after they have approved your application. Please check your SPAM folder too.

    Print this letter and bring it with you when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport or at the overland border.

    You need this letter to get your visa or to purchase the entree visa there for USD 50 (Uganda) or USD 100 (East Africa or Multi Entry).

    Documents Required for Each Visa

    • Copy of your passport (photo page with bio-data). Validity of at least 6 months after returning from Uganda
    • Recent Passport size photograph
    • Copy of Vaccination Certificate Yellow Fever (copy or photo of your “Yellow booklet”, Certificate of Vaccination, page with Yellow Fever vaccination)
    • Return Ticket

    Some nationalities do not require a visa, please check this in advance.

    It is your own responsibility to get a visa to Uganda. However, we are happy to help you, so please let us know when you have any problems inquiring your visa.

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