9-Day Uganda Luxury Safari to Bwindi & Kibale Forest National Parks

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure in the beautiful land of Uganda. This 9-day safari takes you through four of the country’s top national parks: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park, with a relaxing stop at Lake Bunyonyi.

You will see the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos), as well as impalas, topis, Uganda kobs, hyenas, warthogs, and many more animals. You will also experience Uganda’s rich cultures and enjoy peaceful boat cruises.

9-Day Uganda Luxury Safari Highlights

• Visit four top national parks in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi
• Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world
• Enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• Go on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to see lions, elephants, and buffaloes
• Take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos and crocodiles
• See tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Visit the Batwa community and learn about their forest traditions
• Take a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi and explore its scenic islands
• Visit Lake Mburo National Park for zebras, giraffes, and antelopes
• Enjoy a morning horseback ride through the park for close wildlife views
• See the Big Five and many other animals during your safari
• Experience Uganda’s local culture, food, and hospitality throughout the trip
• Stay in luxury lodges surrounded by nature in every destination
• End your 9-day safari with a scenic drive back to Entebbe for your flight home

Brief 9-Day Uganda Luxury Safari Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer
• Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
• Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
• Day 6: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Visit
• Day 8: Boat Cruise on Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
• Day 9: Morning Horseback Ride and Transfer Back to Entebbe

Detailed 9-Day Uganda Luxury Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Transfer

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your professional driver-guide who will brief you about the trip. You will then be transferred to your luxury Uganda hotel for dinner and overnight as you prepare for the safari.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, check out and begin your 6-7-hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park, with a lunch stop in Fort Portal. Kibale is known as the “primate capital of the world,” home to over 1,000 primates, including chimpanzees and several monkey species. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. The ranger guide will explain the dos and don’ts before you enter the forest to look for chimpanzees. When you find them, spend one hour observing their behavior and taking pictures without flash.

In the afternoon, after lunch and some relaxation, go for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-managed area is rich in birdlife and primates such as colobus monkeys and baboons. The walk offers a close experience with nature. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early for breakfast and start your 4-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the countryside along the way. You may make short stops for photos. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

After breakfast, go for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to over 70 mammal species, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and hyenas. You may also see Uganda kobs, warthogs, and waterbucks.

After lunch, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel is known for its large numbers of hippos and crocodiles, as well as many water birds. You may also see animals coming to drink water at the banks. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, go for a short game drive as you leave Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Have lunch en route and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and relax for the night.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Visit

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. You will be divided into groups of eight people, the maximum number allowed to visit one gorilla family each day. The trek can take several hours as you move through thick forest and uneven trails.

When you find the gorillas, spend one hour with them, observing how they feed, play, and care for their young. Later, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, visit the Batwa community to learn about their history as the first inhabitants of the forest. Enjoy traditional performances and local food before returning to your lodge.

Day 8: Boat Cruise on Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s deepest and most beautiful lakes. Then drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a park known for zebras and other plains wildlife. The journey takes about 4 and a half hours.

Arrive in the afternoon for lunch, followed by an evening game drive where you may see zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, and other animals. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Morning Horseback Ride and Transfer Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a morning horseback ride through Lake Mburo National Park for a unique close-up view of the wildlife. Later, begin your journey back to Entebbe, passing through tea plantations and scenic countryside. Stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

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