10 Days Uganda Safari with Gorillas: A Unique Wilderness Experience
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You will certainly enjoy Uganda’s true wilderness as you will be taking the best pictures that will be unforgettable on this safari. The thrill will be seeing lions, lioness plus their cubs together with other wild animals such as elephants plus giraffes moving, buffaloes and antelopes grazing in the savannah.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pickup from the Airport and Transfer to the guest house/ Lodge

Murchison Falls National Park - Meet up with our guide who will warmly welcome you and drive you to your reserved Hotel in Kampala, before dinner, our guide will brief you about this 10-day Uganda Safari with Gorillas and chimpanzees. The next early morning we begin our adventurous safari outside the city to Uganda’s well-known destinations

Transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Murchison Falls National Park - Early in the morning after your breakfast, our guide will pick you up in a safari Vehicle, Drive through the African Massaging roads to the northwestern Region of Uganda leaving out the hustle and bustle of the city, there is much to learn and fall in love on the countryside as you drive through the fascinating views fading off horizons having stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the adventurous on-foot Ziwa rhino tracking, a homage to one of the members of the Big Five, You will have an opportunity to get closer to them to have clearer views and photo moment and Later proceed to Masindi Town for lunch, later drive to Murchison Falls National Park where you will drive to the top of the thunderous Murchison falls and later check in your lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise

Murchison Falls National Park - Wake up early morning, have your breakfast and transfer to this sprawling Savannah where Africa’s well-known hunters live, the early morning game drive will help us catch up with Savannah’s early risers, your guide will help you to spot elephants, lions, Roth child’s giraffe, cape buffalo, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hartebeest, hyena and on a lucky day, you will see the leopard. The Savannah is also known for its dotted birdlife and a haven to more than 50 bird species that include the rare shoe-billed stork, cormorant, Budongo’s 59 “restricted-range” species, pelican bee-eater Goliath heron, dwarf kingfisher, Egyptian goose white-thighed hornbill and great blue turaco. Drive to the lodge for lunch as we prepare for the Evening insights.

The Evening hot sun awakens it, some become thirsty and parade nearby the watering Points whilst others hide off under the shade. We will begin with an afternoon Boat cruise upstream the calm meandering Victoria Nile to the bottom.

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale Forest National Park - Wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, check out the lodge, have an early game drive with rewarding Opportunities to see what you could have missed the previous days, this is also a great chance to see the hyenas Coming out of dens, the early risers migrating to grazing grounds. Proceed with a road drive through the little towns and villages that showcase the African rhythm of life. check in to your preferred accommodation, relax and prepare for an evening nature walk in Bigodi sanctuary.

The evening Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp makes you fall in love with its un-fully discovered sweet places with rich biodiversity and a birders paradise, Bond yourself to the Communities around and learn their way of life. The swamp features a haven of other forest mammals such as bushbucks, sitatungas, and otters.

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale Forest National Park - After an early breakfast you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for the briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search for chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms that form part of its bio-diversity. The walk will reward you with other primates like Colobus monkeys, lhoestes, Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red-tailed monkeys, and butterflies. After tracking the chimps, retire back to the lodge for lunch, Check out and Proceed on the road drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the park is nestled between two lakes, George and Edward with the kazinga channel joining the two, its lush Savannah offers prime grazing ground for the African buffaloes, African elephants and various antelopes, the parks hosts over 600 bird species. Drive straight to the lodge check-in and go on evening nature walks to explore the crater lakes. Dinner and Overnight.

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of leading Uganda’s Savannah destinations most visited by holidaymakers from all over the world, this is where the Well-known African Hunters live, the musketeers forming schools around shore banks, hundreds of ungulate grazing in the Open. After your breakfast, get on the Safari game drive to trace for the members of the big game before they disappear into thickets. The sprawling Savannah features other vistas inclusive of craters, Kazinga Channel known for its school of hippos busking on the shores, the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees are known for the tree-climbing lions who love hiding around targeting their prey, the most eaten Uganda kobs. Retire back to your lodge for lunch and a short relaxation as you prepare for the evening insights.

Later in the evening, Get on the 1 – 2 hours boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, a haven for bird types, hippos, crocodiles, and Cape buffalo, and later go for another evening game drive.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After morning breakfast, Drive through the Ishasha sector famously known for the tree climbing lions, Proceed and Drive through the Kigezi highlands and the overlooking hills inhabited by the locals and the coffee plantations, proceed thru the hilly landscapes to cover about 3 hrs 40 mins to 4 hours before Penetrating the densely forested terrains of Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Our gorilla permit shall determine our overnight lodging Option to catch up with the morning activities in the park.

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After an early breakfast, carry your Packed lunch, head to the park headquarters for short briefing about the gorilla trekking guidelines, form up with other gorilla trekkers in a group of about 8 People, the thick verdict Jungle if full of challenging adventures and is only for those who are Physically fit. Along with the game ranger, track the gorillas through the walkable forest trails for about 2-4 hours till you encounter with the forest giants – the Mountain Gorillas. Spend 1 hour interacting with them and then retire back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. After the gorilla trek Experience, return to lodge for a well-deserved hot shower and lunch and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening canoeing.

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon boat cruise

Lake Mburo National Park - After morning breakfast, check out the lodge, and prepare for a 5 hours road drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch at Agip Motel, later proceed and branch off the highway to the Park’s entrance point. Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest Savannah National Park but with vast amenities that never fail to impress, just located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. Unlike other Parks, Lake Mburo is dotted by metamorphic rocks which date back more than 500 million years, and it’s the only park in Uganda where it is possible to do guided Nature walks. It’s only here and Kidepo Valley National Park that has Zebras, the other wildlife not to miss here is impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck, and over 350 bird species. The neighboring communities are occupied by the dominant Bahima (Ankole) tribe who are Cattle Keepers.

Walking safari in Lake Mburo and driving to Kampala to end the Safari

Entebbe - Wake up early morning and catch up with the morning breeze, the game ranger will guide you in the park over a memorable Nature walk in the Open, Get on the horseback riding safari– a nature walk on horses for 2 hours in the park accompanied by an armed ranger, Ushering best chances to get close to the residents, the best spots to take photos at the Sunsets and catching up with the Savannah early risers. After this, check out the lodge and proceed on a 4 hours road drive to Kampala, have a stopping point at the Equator at Kayabwe for Photography, and also buy some crafts from the Craft Shops where you can buy yourself a souvenir. Later proceed to Kampala or head to Entebbe Airport to catch up with your flight.

What's Included
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
  • Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
  • All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Expert driver/guide provided
  • Transportation included
What's Not Included
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at end of the tour, if needed
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ainomugishaa2024
Apr 12, 2024
Amazing time in uganda - On our amazing ten days in uganda , Stanley was our guide who ensured us that the country was so safe for us to stay in for our amazing trip We wished to have stayed in uganda for good since it's people where so amazing, welcoming, calm and so hospitable where we visited communities and were we engaged with local communities for the amazing cultural experience Our safari was so amazing since the activities we wanted to do were so adorable and adventurous . Thank you Alive africa adventures for the amazing experience and we highly recommend you
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448rivald
Mar 28, 2024
Well planned vacation - Thank you alive Africa adventures for the perfect tailoring of my vacation to Uganda 🇺🇬 which was really amazing. I take the chance again to thank charlse my guide who drove me around the country seeing different sites and wildlife . I have a lot to tell my friends back home for the perfect vacation that I spent in uganda. Thank you alive Africa adventures and I highly recommend any one willing to plan for a tour
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Edger
Mar 26, 2024
Holiday relaxation - We had the best experience during our time in uganda . Charles was a perfect guide who was well experienced and was such a caring guide during our safari Charles provided all the kind of information we needed on a safari. The lodges were so amazing with one of the perfect services Thank you alive africa adventure for helping us in tailoring our package and I highly recommend
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Climber33974984493
Feb 27, 2024
8days uganda safari with Gorilla trekking - I had an unbelievable experience discovering the spectacular country of uganda with Alive Africa adventures especially I was lucky to be with Charles an amazing guide attentive,funny and so much knowledge of the country, the People, he was good at sighting birds which was more interesting. I really enjoyed the acomodations and restaurants (with nice vegetarian options). The most interesting parts of the trip were chimp habituation in kibale National park the Gorilla trekking and Golden monkey in Bwindi . Am very happy I choose Uganda for my holiday and Alive Africa adventure was the best company to deal with and I would recommend it for anyone that needs to travel or have holidays in Africa.
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Ritahh2024
Feb 9, 2024
Fun , well planned for my family - I rarely don't offer reviews, but Alive Africa adventures in particular stanely the guide deserves a recognition for the excellent service delivery on my 10 days to Uganda for me and family. First of all the accommodation facilities were so comfortable, clean and safe with delicious meals , packed lunch as it was planned on the itinerary but the most amazing thing was they gave us an opportunity to taste on the local foods of uganda . Stanley was one of the perfect guides who helped us to achieve the best experience and our expectations throughout came out true . During our travels he was able to offer to us some exciting views with some stop overs . The results of this trip is the experience that I will never forget and if their is any one planning for a trip in uganda please think of Alive Africa Adventures.
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Isaac
Jan 27, 2024
The visit to Uganda - I have no words to explain my wonderful experience and time we had in Uganda with alive Africa adventures since it was the first company for us to inquire for a trip to uganda . Stanley ensured to tailor our package according to our expectations and then we proceeded with the arrangements and payments for our safari . On our arrival we were welcomed by the company's guide Jonan who is so knowledgeable and a passionate photographer. The lodges we spent in our nights were so perfect and outstanding . I surely recommend alive africa adventures for any one planning for a trip to Uganda
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Milly
Jan 18, 2024
Experiencial safari to uganda - As I and family planned a vacation to uganda ,Stanley assured us about the safety in uganda then we made our bookings with the company. On arrival at the airport, Jonan was a hospitalible guide who introduced to us that we was to be our guide for the whole trip .Then he transferred us to the hotel for dinner and after our dinner he explained to us about what we expect while on the safari. The accommodations were the most amazing and the gorilla trekking was the best activity. Thank you alive Africa adventure safaris for the experience in uganda and I highly recommend any one planning to visit uganda this company
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Nalubega
Jan 18, 2024
First visit to uganda - On my visit to uganda , alive Africa adventure safaris prepared a perfect package for me on how to spend my eight days visiting different places around the country. Charles was a perfect guide , knowledgeable and photogenic in all the places we visited .The most amazing activity was the gorilla trekking where I was able to track the gorillas in their natural habitats. Thank you alive Africa adventure safaris and I highly recommend anyone planning to visit uganda to think of Alive Africa adventure safaris
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Latifu
Dec 23, 2023
First experience to Africa - On my safari to Africa ,Uganda is one of the most interesting country in Africa . Mr Stanley organized a well planned package for us under good time management with wonderful views of the park , good accommodation Also our guide was excellent and knowledgeable about different attractions and culture Thank you alive africa adventure and I highly recommend you to any one visiting Uganda
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Joy
Dec 21, 2023
Vacation to Uganda - On our vacation to Uganda , Mr Stanley welcomed us and was so calm . We had the best experience in a way that all we had planned for a safari. The mode of transport was the best Alive africa adventure is worth for any one booking for a safari to Uganda Thank you Stanley
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