Join our 10 Days Uganda safari to trek Rhinos at Zziwa Sanctuary, trek chimpanzees in bigodi, game viewing in Murchison falls, lake Mburo and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park with Engagi Safaris. The trip starts and ends in Kampala Uganda.
Trip Activities
• Rhino tracking
• Chimpanzee trekking
• Game viewing
• Gorilla trekking
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up & Rhino Tracking at Zziwa
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls- hike to the top of the falls
Day 3: Game viewing and launch cruise
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest
Day5: Transfer to Kampala for an overnight
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo-boat cruise
Day 7: Morning Game drive &Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Day 9: Relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Day 10: Transfer to Kampala for departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & Rhino Tracking at Zziwa
In the early morning, our driver-guide will pick up from Entebbe airport or your hotel in Kampala and transfer to Zziwa sanctuary for Rhino tracking. Spend time with the endangered rhinos, learn about their lifestyles and have fun. Dinner and overnight stay at Amuka Safari Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls- hike to the top of the falls
After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls National park in Northwestern Uganda. Drive to the top of the mighty Murchison Falls, enjoy how the strong Nile waters squeeze through a 7-meter gorge falling 43 meters down into the devil’s cauldron. Also, the top of the falls offers you exceptional views of the park, wildlife, and neighboring communities. Dinner ad overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge/ Sambiya River Lodge
Day 3: Game viewing and launch cruise
Wake up early, have breakfast and drive to the northern sector of the park for game viewing. The park is home to the highest number of wild animals which include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Impalas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs and topis among others. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and wait for a hot lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a launch cruise to the bottom of the mighty falls. Enjoy the cool breezes and great views of water animals and birds resting lazily on the river banks. In the evening, drive to Masindi for an overnight stay at Kolping Hotel Masindi
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest
Today you wake up very early, have a cup of coffee and transfer to Budongo Forest for Chimpanzee trekking. Spend n hour in the company of your closet relatives, embrace and enjoy their human-like characters and learn about their behaviors. More so, spend enjoy a nature walk in this rain forest which gives you the chance to meet numerous monkey species and birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Kolping Hotel Masindi
Day5: Transfer to Kampala for an overnight
Have breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kampala for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo-Boat cruise
After morning breakfast, check out and leave Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park. In the evening, join a boat cruise on Lake Mburo whose shores is the best spot for bird watching. Enjoy the evening cool breezes on the waters, and the fresh airs. Dinner and overnight stay at Ryonyo Rest Camp, Rwakobo Rock Resort.
Day 7: Morning Game drive &Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up early and go morning game drives in the open savannahs of the park to catch up with animals feeding before retiring for day rests. Lake Mburo National park is home to numerous animals, which include zebras, giraffes, lions, buffalos bush pigs and Uganda kobs among others. Return to the lodge for breakfast, have lunch and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Batwa Community Visit
Today you wake up very early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to Bwindi forest for gorilla trekking. Gather at the respective park headquarters for registration and briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. You will be put together in groups of eight and allocated a gorilla family. Hiking to see gorillas start at 8:00am lasting for 30 minutes to over 6 hours depending on where gorillas will be located that day. Spend an hour in the presence of the gorillas, embrace their human-like characters, take pictures and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. In the evening if time allows, visit Batwa communities for a cultural performance. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 9: Relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Spend his whole day relaxing and exploring the beauties of Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy a boat cruise to numerous islands that make up this lake including the punishment island where Bakiga unmarried pregnant girls would be taken and left to die in isolation. If you know swimming, enjoy a dive in Africa’s second deepest lake. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 10: Transfer to Kampala for departure
Have breakfast, check out and drive to Kampala for your return flight.
End of the Tour
Tour Inclusions
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Rhino tracking permit
Gorilla permit
Full-time English speaking guide
Park entrance fees
Boat cruising
Ground transport
Pick up and drop-offs
Accommodation and Meals
All activities included in the itinerary
Miscellaneous
Tour Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages
Porter’s fee
Tips
Extra activities not in the itinerary
