Uganda leisure & safari tour – gorillas, Rwenzori mountain climb, chimpanzees and wildlife – 12 days best of Uganda
Day 1: Arrival – Pick up from Entebbe International airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a concierge from Lusso Safari receives you and takes us to our lodging for a restful night in anticipation of the ultimate tour experience in the pearl of Africa.
Overnight in Kampala
Midrange: Cassia Lodge Kampala or Airport View hotel
Day 2: To Murchison Falls National Park - Ziwa Rhino Trekking
After breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls national park on the way passing cattle markets, local communities and beautiful landscapes drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Ziwa rhino sanctuary is for the natural breeding of rhino.
Over Night; Midrange: Murchison River Lodge Tents or Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget range; Red chilli
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drive - Evening Boat Cruise
In the morning after breakfast, go for a morning game drive where you will see numerous wildlife to include lions, elephants and beautiful savanna grasslands. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for a 3 hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls.
Over night; Midrange: Murchison River Lodge Tents or Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget range: Red chill
Day 4: Breakfast at the Falls - Proceed To Fort Portal
After an early breakfast at the top of the falls, then proceed south to Fort Portal, past big tea plantations, lunch en route. Proceed to your lodging in Kibale.
Over Night; Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, FB
Budget range: Kibale chimps villa
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
After breakfast, morning choice of optional activities
In Kibale
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest In groups of 10 people maximum, it goes back to the game.
Have Lunch
In the afternoon, drive to Kasese. If you arrive in good time, visit kasoga community.
OVER NIGHT Midrange: Standard Cottages, Buffalo Safari Lodge, or Advark Lodge FB
Budget: Bush lodge
Day 6: Day hike on the Rwenzori
After breakfast, transfer to Rwenzori Park for a guided nature walk on the Rwenzori Mountain.
Midrange: Standard Cottages, Buffalo Safari Lodge, FB
Budget: Bush lodge
Day 7: Game Drives & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park
After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in the park. In the afternoon 2.00pm, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a rewarding experience because it harbours both aquatic animals and birds which is a good opportunity for you to see what Uganda is both on water and on land and a good spot for photography.
Midrange: Standard Cottages, Buffalo Safari Lodge, FB
Budget: Bush lodge
Day 8: To Bwindi through Ishasha Sector
Drive to Ishasha, for a morning game drive and thereafter to Bwindi for overnight. Ishasha Sector, too has the tree climbing lions which are a joy if one gets the chance of seeing them. Tree climbing lions are normally in the trees because down below in the savannah, there are insects that make them uncomfortable.
Midrange: Travelers Rest Hotel, Mutanda Lake Resort, FB
Budget: Virunga Hotel
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you.
Midrange: Travelers Rest Hotel, Mutanda Lake Resort, FB
Budget -range: Virunga Hotel
Day 10: Bwindi - Mburo
After breakfast transfer to Lake Mburo National Park passing several communities on the way. Arrive in the afternoon, relax at the Camp or go for an evening game drive in the park.
OVERNIGHT;
Mid-range: Eagles Nest Camp or Arcadia Cottages Mburo, FB
Budget -range: Leopard rest
Day 11: Safari Walk in Lake Mburo – Entebbe
Take a safari walk through the park. The guided walk will lead you to the salt lick where you will find many animals that are attracted to the salty rocks. The walks on the western side of this lake usually begin at 7am and will take 2 hours;
Proceed to Mbarara passing Kayabwe Equator point for experiments on how waves and mass change when standing on either side of the equator. At the equator, there are a number of souvenir shops selling crafts, African fabrics and sandals.
Thereafter continue on your way to Entebbe,
Midrange: Airport View hotel Karibu Guest House
Budget range: Boma Guest House
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe airport for you flight out.
Tour Includes
- Daily breakfast
- Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour)
- Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary
- All game drives
- Day hike on Rwenzori
- 1 Gorilla permit, quoted separately
- 1 Chimpanzee permit, quoted separately
- Boat trip in Kazinga Channels, QE park
- Boat trip in Lake Mburo park
- All fees for parks, and entrances
- Safari walk in Lake Mburo
- Bigodi wetland area, Kibale forest
- Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
- All transfers, fuel with 4×4 vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
- Cultural visits where available
Tour Excludes
- Meals in Kampala/Entebbe
- Visa fees for Uganda ($50); Rwanda ($30)
- Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
- Air tickets
- Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry


