Budget 7 Days Best of Uganda Safari
The Budget 7 Days Best of Uganda Safari encompasses visits to three national parks: Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive, boat cruise, and animal observation; Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking; and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. During your visit, you will witness the splendor of Uganda and comprehend the rationale for its designation as the “Pearl of Africa.”
Brief itinerary of Budget 7 Days Best of Uganda Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Morning Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise
- Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland
- Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 6: Gorilla trekking
- Day 7: Depart back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary of Budget 7 Days Best of Uganda Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel in Kampala, followed by a drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, traverse the Luwero Triangle with a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which houses several rhinoceroses, and pause in Masindi for lunch before continuing to the park. Register at the lodge and unwind in the evening. Accommodation options include Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), and Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget).
Day 2: Morning Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise
In the morning, partake in an early breakfast and then head to the park for the game drive, where you will observe a variety of creatures, including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, lions, and several bird species, among others. Embark on a boat tour on the Nile River in the afternoon following lunch. Subsequently, embark on a climb to the summit of the falls, where you will observe the Nile navigating through the constricted passage. Following this, rendezvous with your driver-guide and return to the lodge. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight. Accommodation alternatives: Paara Safari Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), Red Chilli Camp (Budget)
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
On this day, you will partake in your early morning breakfast at your lodge, followed by a journey to Kibale National Park. During your journey, you should not overlook the picturesque scenery featuring the Albertine escarpments; so, you will traverse through Hoima to reach Fort Portal. Interim halt at Masindi for luncheon. Post-lunch, proceed to Kibale National Park, a prominent African rainforest that has 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys, as well as avian species such as the rumped tinkerbird, green-breasted pitta, and yellow-spotted nicator, among others. Arrive at the park, check in at the lodge, relax, and dine in the evening. Accommodation alternatives: Ndali Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Primate Lodge (Mid-range), Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and a visit to Bigodi wetland
Rise early and eat breakfast; subsequently, proceed to the park headquarters with a packed lunch from the resort for the briefing on chimpanzee tracking. Subsequently, venture into the remarkable rainforest to seek out the chimpanzees; encountering them will be an extraordinary experience as you observe their playful interactions, nurturing of offspring, and territorial defense by the males. Subsequently, relish your packed lunch in the wilderness, and in the afternoon, following your tracking expedition, visit Bigodi Swamp, where you may observe various primates such as mongooses, bush pigs, baboons, and otters. Accommodation Options: Ndali Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Mid-range), Kibale Forest Camp (Budget).
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Rise early and have breakfast; thereafter, head to the park headquarters with a packed lunch from the resort for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. Subsequently, venture into the remarkable rainforest to seek the chimpanzees; encountering them will be an extraordinary experience as you observe their playful interactions, nurturing of offspring, and territorial defense by the males. Subsequently, relish your packed lunch in the wilderness, and in the afternoon, following your tracking excursion, visit Bigodi Swamp, where you may observe various primates such as mongooses, bush pigs, baboons, and otters. Accommodation Options: Ndali Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Mid-range), Kibale Forest Camp (Budget).
Day 6: Gorilla trekking
Join in an early morning repast, subsequently proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing. Following the briefing, the rangers will escort you through the jungle as you commence your quest for the Mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking is an exhilarating exercise, yet sometimes exhausting, lasting between 2 to 8 hours. Upon completing your hike, return to the lodge for lunch. Later in the evening, you may choose to rest at the lodge or join the Batwa settlement to enjoy their cultural dances. Accommodation alternatives: Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
Day 7: Depart back to Kampala
Eat breakfast and go to Kampala, with a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and a visit to the Equator for photography. CONCLUSION OF SAFARI
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentione