10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari– SAFARI OVERVIEW

Your 10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari is a 9 nights/10-day scheduled group safari in Uganda that starts and ends in Kampala. The 10 days group Uganda safari trip is an affordable option to discover Uganda’s wildlife-rich safari destinations, beautiful landscapes, and exciting safari experiences.

You will start this Uganda safari with rhino tracking on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before continuing to Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park, to see the world’s strongest waterfall and many animals such as lions, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, etc.

Then, travel to Kibale National Park for a chimpanzee trekking adventure. Continue to Queen Elizabeth NP – a superbly diverse park with 95 mammal and 611 bird species! Here, embark on game drives to see a variety of big games. Cruise on the hippo-studded Kazinga Channel and visit Ishasha, home of tree-climbing lions.

Your next great destination is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll go gorilla trekking to find a family of rare mountain gorillas. After this thrilling adventure, visit Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Finish your 10 days Uganda group safari tour with a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park.

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10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES

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• Chimpanzee tracking on foot in Kibale Forest
• Wildlife game drives in savanna game parks
• Track tree-climbing lions of Ishasha plains
• Boat cruises on the Nile, Kazinga Channel & Lake Bunyonyi
• Visit the top of Murchison Falls
• Visit a local village for cultural interactions
• A walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
• Uganda Equator Experience

10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATIONS

Day 1, 2, & 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park

Day 4: Kibale National Park.

Day 5 & 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 9: Lake Mburo National Park

Day 10: Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe

10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari – SAFARI HIGHLIGHT

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Ziwa Sanctuary enroute

Day 2: Morning game drive & afternoon boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls

Day 3: Nile Delta boat safari & evening game drive in Murchison Falls NP.

Day 4: Visit the top of Murchison Falls & transfer to Kibale National Park.

Day 5: Morning Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, afternoon Bigodi community village walk & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Day 6: Morning game drive in Kasenyi & afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

Day 7: Travel to Bwindi National Park. En-route game drive in Ishasha in search of tree climbing lions.

Day 8: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a boat cruise

Day 9: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park & do a game drive on arrival.

Day 10: Game walk in Lake Mburo NP. Transfer to Entebbe via Uganda Equator.

10 Days Uganda Group Tour Safari – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer To Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Ziwa Sanctuary En Route To Track Rhino On Foot.

At about 6.30 am, you’ll pick up from a hotel in Entebbe/Kampala. Embark on a 5-6 hour drive northwest to Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls NP. Drive through typical Uganda villages and vibrant towns before having a special stop at Ziwa Sanctuary for a thrilling 2 hours rhino tracking adventure on foot.

Ziwa is home to Uganda’s only wild rhinos. After rhino tracking, enjoy lunch at the nearby Kabalega dinner, after which you continue to Murchison Falls NP. This park is a great place for Uganda wildlife safaris as it has so many animals and birds.

It is bisected by the longest river in the world on which the world’s strongest waterfall is located. Arrive in the late afternoon, for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Rhino tracking on foot

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – /Paraa Safari Lodge/Bakers Lodge

Midrange/Moderate: – Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/

Budget/Basic: – Hornbill Bush Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance & time: – Approximately 311km or 5-6 hours

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Pick up from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala
• Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
• Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Optional Activities:-

• Night game drive

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat trip To the Bottom of Murchison Falls.

After a quick breakfast at 6.30 am, go on a 4-hour game drive in Murchison Falls NP. Explore the beautiful savannah grasslands of the northern sector, which contains over 80% of the park’s wildlife. Look out for Giraffes, buffalos, Elephants, Antelopes, Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, Warthogs, Patas Monkeys, Olive Baboons, etc. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, set out for a leisurely 3 hours boat cruise upstream of the Nile, spotting the river’s large populations of Nile crocodiles, Hippos, fantastic Waterbirds, as well as Buffalo and elephants quenching their thirsts in the world’s longest river.

Pause a little distance from the base of the falls and witness the 50m wide Nile River bursting through an 8m rocky gap, exploding into the world’s strongest waterfall! Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Boat trip to the bottom of the falls

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Paraa Safari Lodge/Bakers Lodge

Midrange: – Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: – Hornbill Bush Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Morning game drive
• Boat cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls

Optional Activities:-

• Hot air balloon safari

Day 3: Nile Delta Boat Safari & Evening Game Drive In Murchison Falls NP.

Wake up at 7 am and do a 5-hour morning boat cruise from Paraa to the Nile Delta Area. A delta area is a place where the Nile flows into Lake Albert. It is home to a variety of waterbirds, but the ultimate prize is sighting the shoebill. Sightings of this rare bird, which resembles something from the dinosaur era, are great in this area.

The boat trip is also an excellent opportunity to explore the area’s beautiful scenery and animals like hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffes, Buffalos, and Elephants. Among the best highlights of the boat trip will be a stop along the riverbank for a delicious bush breakfast made by your private chef.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening go for a game drive to see more animals.

Highlight Of The Day: – Nile delta boat cruise

Accommodation:-

Upmarket/Luxury: – Bakers Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge

Moderate/Mid-range:- Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge

Basic/Budget: – Hornbill Bush Lodge/Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Nile Delta boat safari
• Evening game drive

Optional Activities:-

• Sportfishing on the Nile
• Hot air balloon safari

Day 4: Visit The Top Of Murchison Falls & Transfer To Kibale National Park.

Enjoy a good breakfast at 8 am. Drive to the top of Murchison Falls to view the world’s strongest waterfalls from a different perspective. After the magical waterfalls, continue south through the impressive scenery across the Albertine rift valley as you make your way to Kibale National Park.

You reach the beautiful town of Fort Portal in time for lunch, after which continue on the drive south to the Kibale. Kibale Forest National Park is renowned for having Africa’s highest primate density – a total of 13 primate species including over 1500 wild chimpanzees.

Highlight Of The Day: – Visiting The Top Of Murchison Falls

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Crater Safari Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge/Primate Lodge Kibale

Midrange: – Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Kibale Forest Camp

Budget: – Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Kibale Forest Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive distance & time: – Approx.  366km or 6 hours

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Visiting the top of Murchison Falls
• Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Optional Activities:-

• Night walk in Kibale Forest
• Cycle in Mpanga Tea Estate

Day 5: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest, Afternoon Bigodi Community Village Walk & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth NP.

After morning breakfast at 6:30 am, transfer to the visitor center in Kibale Forest. Meet the park guides by 7 am for briefing and at about 8.00 am, embark on a 2-5 hour trek in the verdant Kibale Forest to find chimps.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda‘s Kibale gives you a 95% chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You spend one hour with the chimps and return starting point for a packed lunch.

In the afternoon, take a Bigodi Community village walk. Spend time with the friendly local people, learning about the unique ways of life including making local banana beer, waragi gin, and much more.

From there, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of the mystical Rwenzori Mountains en route. Arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Chimp tracking on foot

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange: – Enganzi Game Lodge/Kasenyi Safari Camp/Bush lodge

Budget: – Pumba Safari Cottages/Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
• Bigodi community village walk
• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Optional Activities You Can Choose To Do On This Day:-

• Full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• A nature walk in the community-run Bigodi Wetland

Day 6: Morning Game Drive In Kasenyi Plains & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise.

After breakfast at 6 am, set off on morning 4 hours game drive in the park. Queen Elizabeth NP is Uganda’s most visited game park, owing to its incredible diversity of wildlife and landscapes. The park is home to over 95 Uganda mammals and 600 Uganda bird species! Do the morning game drive in the scenic Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and antelopes. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.

In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, home to some of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos and water birds.

Highlight Of The Day: – Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange: – Enganzi Game Lodge/Kasenyi Safari Camp/Bush lodge

Budget: – Pumba Safari Cottages/Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Morning game drive in Kasenyi
• Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Optional Activities:-

• Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu Forest
• Lion tracking adventure
• Night game drive

Day 7: Travel To Bwindi National Park. En-route Game Drive In the Ishasha Sector In Search Of Tree Climbing Lions.

Enjoy your breakfast at 8.00 am and embark on a 4-7 hour drive to Bwindi. Along the way, have a short game drive in the Ishasha plains to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. Exit the park and travel through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda as you make your way to the great Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

The park is a sanctuary for 459 gorillas of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas, many endemic birds, and monkeys. Arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Finding the rare tree-climbing lions

Accommodation:-

Luxury/Upmarket: – Haven Lodge Buhoma/Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge

Mid-range/Moderate: – Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Lodge/Agandi Lodge

Budget/Basic: – Trekkers Tavern Cottages

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & time: – Approx. 130-220km or 4-7 hours

Activities & Services of the day:-

• Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Track the rare tree-climbing Lions

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Boat Cruise & Relaxation.

Begin your day with an early breakfast at 6 am and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking, which starts at 8:00 am with a briefing about the gorilla trekking experience.  Thereafter-8 hours trek into the ‘Impenetrable’ jungle to find the Mountain gorillas.

You’ll find gorillas after 2-8 hours of trekking and you’ll spend 1 hour with them. Return to the starting point for your packed lunch.

Then undertake a scenic 1-3 hour drive to Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in the late afternoon for a boat cruise. Bunyonyi, which is dotted with 29 lush islands is the second deepest lake in Africa and one of the most beautiful as well. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

The highlight of the day: – Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Accommodation:-

Upmarket: – Birdnest @Bunyonyi Resort

Midrange: – Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & time: – Approx. 52km/90 mins

Activities & Services of the day:-

• Mountain Gorilla trekking
• The scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Optional Activities:-

• Gorilla Habituation Experience

Day 9: Drive To Lake Mburo National Park & Do A Game Drive On Arrival.

Enjoy an early breakfast at 7 am, check out, and head back northeast towards the charming Lake Mburo NP. Have an en-route stop at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara town for a traditional lunch and thereafter proceed to your lodge in Lake Mburo NP.

This is Uganda’s smallest savannah park, but with an impressive diversity of wildlife, including Giraffes, Zebras, Impalas, Elands, Buffaloes, Topi, Waterbuck, and Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Hippos, Warthogs, Leopard, Crocs, and Hyena. Enjoy an evening 2 hours game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Game drive in Lake Mburo NP

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range: – Rwakobo Rock/Mpogo Safari Lodge

Budget: – Eagles Nest Mburo

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 199km or 4 hours

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo
• Evening game drive

Optional Activities:-

• Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
• Night game drive

Day 10: Game Walk In Lake Mburo NP & Transfer Back To Entebbe Via Uganda Equator.

Enjoy an early breakfast at 6 am and set out for a 2 hours nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger. Expect to observe plenty of nature up close. Then leave for Entebbe.

You make a stopover at the Uganda Equator line for some picture moments and also purchase some crafts before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

Highlight Of The Day: – The Game walk in Lake Mburo

Meal Plan: – Breakfast

Drive distance & time: – Approx. 240km or 3-4 hours

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Morning game walk
• Drive back to Entebbe or Kampala
• Photoshoots at Equator Kayabwe

Optional Activities:-

• Horseback safari in Lake Mburo NP
• Cycling safari in Lake Mburo NP
• Community tours

End Of The 10 Days Group Uganda Safari Tour

10 Days Uganda Group Safari Cost Per Person           

BUDGET
3 PAX	USD 2483
4 PAX	USD 2282
5 PAX	USD 2273
6 PAX	USD 2179

 

MIDRANGE
3 PAX	USD 2744
4 PAX	USD2517
5 PAX	USD 2525
6 PAX	USD 2416

 

LUXURY
3 PAX	USD 3165
4 PAX	USD 2910
5 PAX	USD 2937
6 PAX	USD 2810

           

Scheduled Safari Start Dates:
Month	Date
February	15th
March	25th
April	27th
June	6th
July	14th
August	21st
October	15th
November	13th
December	13th

10 Days Group Uganda Tour Safari − SAFARI INCLUSIONS

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van/4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross-border safaris)

10 Days Group Uganda Tour Safari − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)