10 Day Western Uganda Budget Wildlife Safari

Day 1 · Kampala-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

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   Rhino Fund Uganda

   2 hours Admission included

   In the morning we will transfer from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhino’s got extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and Ziwa site is being used as breeding site for the black and white Rhino. After we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.

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   Murchison Falls

   4 hours

   After the stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 2 · Game Drive and Boat Trip at Murchison Falls National Park

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   Murchison Falls

   5 hours Admission included

   In the morning you will go for a game drive in the park to spot elephants, lions, giraffe and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat trip on the River Nile and here you will have a chance to see crocodiles, hippos and a range of rare birds. You will also see for yourself the point where River Nile joins Lake Albert, which is one of the “major highlights” of this trip. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge or similar lodge.

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 3 · Top of Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale National Park

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   Kibale Forest National Park

   6 hours Admission included

   After early morning breakfast, we will transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal town. Before driving to Kibale National Park, there will be a short stopover at the Top of the Falls Viewpoint at Murchison Falls National Park

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   Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary

   2 hours Admission not included

   A visit to the Bigodi Community Tourism Centre can be scheduled on arrival at Kibale National Park (optional)

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 4 · Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale and Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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   Kibale Forest National Park

   4 hours Admission included

   Here you will go into the jungle to encounter with chimpanzees and different species of monkeys like the Red Tailed Monkey, Olive baboon and Black and White Columbus Monkey.

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   Queen Elizabeth National Park

   3 hours

   After the chimp trek at Kibale National Park, we will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 5 · Kasenyi plains game drive and Kazinga channel boat trip

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   Kasenyi Village

   4 hours

   You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various wild animals. 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, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it to the "Big Four."

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   Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise

   2 hours Admission included

   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.

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 6 · Optional Chimp Trek at Kalinzu Forest Reserve and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

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   Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

   5 hours Admission included

   We will start the journey in the morning from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi National Park. We will arrive at Bwindi National Park in the late afternoon. If interested, there is an option to do a second chimp trek at the Kalinzu Forest Reserve (at an extra fee).

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 7 · Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National Park

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   Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   5 hours

   You will embark on a full day adventure to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.​

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 8 · Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

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   Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

   5 hours Admission included

   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 various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours.

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   Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe

   3 hours Admission included

   After the golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, drive to Lake Bunyinyo for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 9 · Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

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   Lake Mburo National Park

   4 hours

   This is the day you will transfer from Lake Bunyinyi to Lake Mburo National Park. After arriving at Lake Mburo National Park from Lake Bunyonyi, you can join an afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo to sight wildlife. Alternatively, do an evening game drive.

Accommodation will be provided at a budget lodge

Day 10 · Transfer from Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe via the Equator Crossing

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   Entebbe

   5 hours

   Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a game drive at Lake Mburo National Park to spot additional wildlife. Then, start a drive to Entebbe International Airport. If interested, a stopover is scheduled at the Equator crossing to grab coffee and shop for handicrafts. After the stopover, continue with the drive to Entebbe. The estimated drive time to Entebbe is 5hrs. The estimated arrival time should be sufficient to check in for the flight if you have a flight departing Entebbe in the evening.