12 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari

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We designed this Ultimate Uganda safari for those who have more time to explore the pearl of Africa.  On this safari you will explore Uganda’s savanna national parks; Murchison Falls the largest National Park found in the northern Uganda with big game viewing, private boat excursions on the Nile and a hike to bottom of the magnificent falls, a boat cruise on ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    We designed this Ultimate Uganda safari for those who have more time to explore the pearl of Africa.  On this safari you will explore Uganda’s savanna national parks; Murchison Falls the largest National Park found in the northern Uganda with big game viewing, private boat excursions on the Nile and a hike to bottom of the magnificent falls, a boat cruise on Kazinga channel is the highlight of this tour where. Here you will have a chance to spend up four hours with both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees compared to traditional trekking where you are only allowed to spend one hour with a mountain gorilla in Bwindi Forest and Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • dedicated Guide

Itinerary

Travel Map
Arrival: Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost  

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda, transfer to Hotel

Our Uganda tour begins in Entebbe, where you will meet, greet and be transferred to the hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ganyana safari driver/ guide will pick you from the hotel very early in the morning then begin a drive to Murchison Falls Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, four of the big five can be spotted here – Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard and many other animals with...

Day 3: Early Morning game drive and Cruise to the “bottom of the falls”

Enjoy an early morning game drive and in the afternoon head out for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile to the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls where the Nile plunges through a narrow crevice. You will be able to see the Nile crocodile, bloat of hippos ...

Day 4: Full day game drives and Visit top of the falls

Wake up early for a morning drive game. The main areas are the Delta where there are great chances of seeing the Lions in wait for prey as they go to drink. Return back to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. After lunch head to the southern sector famously known as the...

Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Nature Walk

Transfer to the west through tea plantations and rolling hills to reach fort Portal town where you will have an en-route lunch before proceeding to Kibale National Park. After checking into the hotel, you will embark on a guided nature walk through the dense papyrus a...

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking

After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you will be briefed before embarking on your trek of the exciting chimps in Kibale Forest the primate capital of the world. You will spend one hour with these pri...

Day 7: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Rise up early in the morning, and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s most popular and accessible savannah reserve. The area has one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world, including a total of 95 recorded mammal species an...

Day 8: Lion Tracking, Game Drive and Cruise on Kazinga channel

Depart for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains aiming to spot lions hunting in the morning. The Kasenyi plains are a prime location to track prides of lions, which hunt the game herds found here. Expect to spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs, bushbuck, waterbuck ...

Day 9: Transfer to Ishasha Sector – Ntungwe River

Transferring to the remote Ishasha Wilderness Camp in the idyllic Southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Ntungwe River. An exclusive camp with superb accommodations for people who enjoy the retreat of a true wilderness, Ishasha is also one of ...

Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

You will exit Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Plains in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for another epic game drive. Ishasha is famous for its iconic tree-climbing lions that climb trees to catch the cool breezes. After your game...

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking

With an early breakfast and a packed lunch, you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you’ll be briefed on the gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am. You will then be guided into the jungle to track the shy primates. You will ...

Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe

With a sumptuous African breakfast, you will transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe. You will make a stopover at the Equator and later continue with the journey back to Entebbe. Later you will be transfered to the Airport for your air transfer back home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,800
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Goran Durovic

Dec 2022

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A day to remember

We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities t...

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OLIVIER GEURDEN

Dec 2022

Provided byGanyana Safaris

A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

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Very responsive and professional service

We used Ganyana safaris for a last minute trip to Jinja. The tour operator Juma has been very quick, responsive and professional in making our trip possible. Their v...

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Ganyana Safaris

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
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Taking special care of the details that make for a smooth, comfortable trip, including the meals, transport, permits, and accommodation.

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
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