Accomodation

Red Chilli Rest Camp, Rweteera Safari Park, Engiri Game Lodge, Karungi Camp, Karungi Camp, Bunyonyi Overland Resort,
Arrival City

Entebbe

Western Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Budget Safari

Western Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Budget Safari highlights include visiting Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, and wildlife safari game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will also do gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.

Arrival: You’ll be collected from the airport.

Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Western Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Budget Safari Trip Highlights

Gorilla Trekking: The main highlight of this safari is the opportunity to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You'll get up close to habituated mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Wildlife Encounters: In addition to gorillas, you'll have the chance to see other wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and other reserves. This may include lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, and various antelope species.
Game Drives: Enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as a variety of other wildlife, against the backdrop of stunning landscapes.
Boat Safaris: Take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park or on the Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park. These boat trips offer unique opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Stunning Scenery: Western Uganda is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests, crater lakes, and the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains (the Mountains of the Moon).
Chimpanzee Trekking: Depending on the specific itinerary, you might have the opportunity to go chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, where you can observe these primates in their natural habitat.
Photography Opportunities: The diverse and stunning landscapes, along with the unique wildlife encounters, provide numerous opportunities for photography.

Day 1 :

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls NP

In the morning, we will pick you up from Best Western Premier Entebbe and transfer you from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhinos got extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s, and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for the black and white rhino. We will then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park where we will have dinner and overnight.

Main Destination : Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation : Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Overlooking the Camp
Safari Tents
Basic Banda
Self Contained Banda
Meals & Drinks : All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 :

Game drive, boat trip and top of the falls hike at Murchison Falls NP

In the morning, you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile where you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos, and a range of rare birds. You will also see the point where the River Nile joins Lake Albert, one of the major highlights of this trip. At the end of the boat trip, you will hike the famous "top of the falls" where you have spectacular views of the Murchison Falls along the Nile River. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 :

Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, we will depart from Murchison Falls National Park and drive southwards to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive to Kibale will go through the major western towns of Hoima, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal. Arrival at Kibale Forest National Park is expected in the early evening. The driving time is estimated at 6 hours. A visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is also scheduled.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation: Rweteera Safari Park
Cabin
Room interior
Garden view

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Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 :

Chimp tracking at Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Starting in the morning at Kibale Forest National Park, you will go into the jungle to encounter chimpanzees and different monkeys like the red-tailed monkey, olive baboon, and black-and-white colobus monkey. After the chimp trekking, drive for 3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge
Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Engiri Game Lodge from above
Family cottage
Family cottage master room interior
Reception

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Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 :

Kasenyi Plains game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise

You will start the day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. The Kasenyi Plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topis, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may see leopards to make it to the "Big Four." We will return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge
Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 :

Transfer to Bwindi National Park via the Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lions

On the way to Bwindi National Park, we will drive through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for its tree-climbing lions. Unlike their counterparts at the Kasenyi Plains, the lions at Ishasha have found a way to climb the fig trees to enjoy the warmer temperatures in the park. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit!

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation: Karungi Camp
Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 :

Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park

You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast for a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Karungi Camp
Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 :

Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and the various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. After the golden monkey trekking, drive for about 3 hours to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
Beautiful lake view

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 :

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

On this day, transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park for additional activities. During the drive to Lake Mburo National Park, there will be a lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara city. After lunch, we will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and check in at the lodge. In the evening, a night game drive is planned at Lake Mburo National Park, with an opportunity to spot the famous leopards of Lake Mburo.

Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Mburo National Park.

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10 :

Game drives at Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe Airport

This will be the last day of the 10-Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari. The day will start with an early-morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, topis, and impalas. We will then travel from Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe International Airport from where you will continue to the next destination. We will stop at the equator crossing for coffee and handicraft shopping.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Western Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Budget Safari