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12-Day Uganda: Wildlife, Primate & Cultural Encounter Safari

Day Location Highlights & Activities
1 Entebbe/Kampala to Ziwa & Murchison Falls NP Complimentary Airport Transfers. Drive north with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Trekking. Continue to Murchison Falls NP.
2 Murchison Falls National Park Early morning Game Viewing Drive (Northern Bank). Afternoon Boat cruise along Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Hiking the Top of the Fall.
3 Murchison Falls NP to Kibale Forest NP Scenic drive to the west, including Sightseeing of the Albertine Rift Valley and passing through Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve (optional game drive at Kabwoya).
4 Kibale Forest National Park & Fort Portal Morning Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland walk Adventure and/or a visit to the Mabere Ga Nyinamwiru Cultural Site Tour.
5 Kibale Area to Queen Elizabeth NP Morning activities: Crater Lakes Tour and/or Mountain Biking in Mpaga Tea Estate. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening check-in and relaxation.
6 Queen Elizabeth National Park Morning Game Drives in the Kasenyi Sector. Afternoon Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel. Evening Night Game Drive (optional).
7 Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha) to Bwindi NP Morning Tree Climbing Lions Expedition in Ishasha Sector (southern QENP). Drive through scenic Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable NP.
8 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park The best highlight: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi. Afternoon Batwa Forest Pygmies Cultural Encounter.
9 Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi Morning relaxation or optional forest walk. Drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Afternoon Canoe Riding on Lake Bunyonyi (Dugout Canoe).
10 Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park Morning at Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Drive to Lake Mburo NP. Evening Night or Evening Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park (highest concentration of Zebras).
11 Lake Mburo National Park Morning Nature Walk or optional Horse Back riding in Lake Mburo National Park (known for its Zebras). Afternoon Community Walk near the park.
12 Lake Mburo to Entebbe/Kampala Morning game viewing as you exit the park. Stopover at the Equator Line Experience (photo opportunity and souvenir shopping). Drive to Entebbe International Airport for departure.

Inclusive & Exclusive Summary

The final price of a safari depends heavily on the chosen accommodation level (budget, mid-range, luxury) and the specific operator, but here are the generally expected inclusions and exclusions for a comprehensive Ugandan safari of this nature

✓ Inclusions (Typically Covered)

Permits & Fees:

  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit (The most expensive item, essential to be included).
  • Chimpanzee Trekking Permit.
  • National Park Entrance Fees (Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Mburo).
  • Ziwa Rhino Tracking Fee.

Activities:

  • All scheduled activities listed in the itinerary (Game Drives, Boat Cruises, Guided Walks, Cultural Encounters, Crater Lakes Tour, etc.).

Transportation:

  • Complimentary Airport Transfers (Day 1 and Day 12).
  • o Ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle (often with a pop-up roof for game viewing).
  • Fuel and all road/ferry tolls.

Guiding & Staff:

  • Services of a professional English-speaking Driver/Guide throughout the safari.

Accommodation & Meals:

  • 11 nights' accommodation on a Full Board (FB) basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), unless otherwise specified.
  • Bottled water provided during all transfers and game drives.

× Exclusions (Not Typically Covered)

International Travel:

  • International flights to and from Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
  • Visa fees for entry into Uganda.

Personal Expenses:

  • Travel Insurance (mandatory).
  • Tipping/Gratuities for the Driver/Guide, lodge staff, park rangers, and porters.
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping.
  • Laundry services at the lodges.

Beverages & Meals:

  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and specialty coffees/teas.
  • Meals or accommodation outside of the main itinerary (e.g., if arriving a day early or departing a day late).

Optional Activities:

  • Activities not explicitly listed in the main itinerary (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari, upgraded activities like Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, etc.).