8 Days Uganda Classic safari 

Safari by day Itinerary: 8 Days Uganda Classic Safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

From your place of residence or hotel within Kampala or Entebbe, your Uganda wildlife safari guide will ensure early pick up for transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive takes you to the scenic countryside for more than 370km along the fastest route. Arriving in the afternoon, you have lunch and relax at a booked lodging facility close to the park. Accommodation is booked according to your prior interest in either Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Primate Lodge /Kyaninga safari lodge, Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest house, Budget/Basic: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest an evening nature walk in Bigodi wetland

Chimpanzee Encounter in Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast at your lodge get ready for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Carry along with your backpack with some drinking water and head out to the park for chimp tracking. The trek starts with a briefing on the trekking etiquette then heads out to the jungle.

Just like Gorilla tracking, a maximum of 1 hour is spent in the presence of chimpanzees as you watch them playfully interact in the forest. After the trek, you return to your lodge for lunch then transfer to Bigodi wetland for a nature walk. Bigodi wetland is just 5 minutes drive from Kibale Forest and host to an array of biodiversity including primates and bird species. Some of the bird species include the Great Blue Turaco, White-collared Olive back, Papyrus Gonolek, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Superb Sunbird, and many more. After the nature walk at Bigodi, you then return to your lodging facility where you relax, refresh and have dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Primate Lodge /Kyaninga safari lodge, Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Guest house, Budget/Basic: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have an evening game drive.

From your hotel or lodge in Kibale Forest National Park, you have a relaxed breakfast then embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive last 3- 4 hours driving past several plantations and scenic crater lakes. On arrival at the park, you have lunch and then go out for an evening game drive. The game drive offers the chance to see several mammal species including Elephants, Kobs, Buffaloes, and several bird species including Kingfishers. In the evening you return to your hotel/lodge for dinner and spend the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge, Budget: Bush Lodge

Day 4: Morning game drive in Kasenyi trails and Evening boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

Kazinga Channel Boat Ride | Uganda

Have morning breakfast then proceed for a morning Game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Here you explore an array of wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, Topi, warthogs, Hyenas, lions, and several bird species.

The game drive lasts about 4 hours and remembers to carry some drinking water binoculars and a camera. After the game drive, you return to the lodge for lunch and refreshments. In the afternoon, you head for the Kazinga channel boat cruise. This is a great chance of seeing several aquatic species like crocodiles and hippopotami alongside other wildlife and bird species on the river banks. With these amazing encounters on this 6 Days wildlife safari in Uganda, you are then driven back to your accommodation facility where you spend the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge, Budget: Bush Lodge

Day 5: Another morning game drive in the Ishasha Sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day of your trip, you have breakfast then head out to the Ishasha sector in the southern part of the park. You spend about 4 hours on the drive in search of tree climbing lions and any other mammals. After the game drive, you have lunch in the Ishasha sector.

After lunch, you embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arriving in the evening hours, you check-in, refresh, have dinner, and spend the night at a prior booked choice of accommodation in Bwindi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS in Uganda! Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for Uganda gorilla safaris. During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single Gorilla family depending on their hiking ability.

The trek starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger talking about 2-6 hours depending on where the Gorillas spent their previous night. Upon seeing the Gorillas a maximum of 1 hour is allocated in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing moments. After the trek, you return to the park headquarters where you receive a Gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver guide then ensures a safe transfer to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day #7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and have an evening game drive

From Bwindi Impenetrable National Park foothills, you have breakfast then embark on a drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive lasts about 5-6 hours. Arriving in the afternoon, you have lunch and prepare for an evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

On this Game drive, the possible sightings include Zebras, Impalas, Common Eland, African Buffalo, Oribi, Waterbuck, reedbuck, Topi, and many more. Some of the bird species include the Bateleur, Coqui Francolin, Grey Crowned Crane, Rufous Bellied Heron, and many more. After the Game drive, you are driven to your booked lodge or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Mihingo Lodge/Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Arcadia Cottages, Budget: Eagles Nest Camp

Day #8: Morning nature walking safari and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

On this last day of your Uganda safari, you will have breakfast then head out for a nature walking safari. Lake Mburo is known to be free from carnivores and therefore offers a very unique experience with a walk so close to nature. After the nature walk, you then have lunch and start the drive to Kampala or Entebbe. You will most probably arrive in the city in the evening for drop-off either in Kampala or at Entebbe International Airport for a way forward flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of 8 Days Uganda safari