10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
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10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is designed for travellers who want a complete Uganda safari with a relaxed start, comfortable midrange lodges, private transport and a well-balanced route. The safari begins with arrival or relaxation in Entebbe or Kampala before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the Murchison Falls boat cruise along the Nile River.
This safari also takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, then continues to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking in Uganda. After the gorilla trek, the safari ends with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi, giving the itinerary a calm and scenic finish.
The 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is ideal for couples, families with eligible children, solo travellers and small groups who want rhinos, wildlife, chimpanzees, gorillas, boat safaris and beautiful landscapes in one private Uganda safari. It can start from Entebbe or Kampala and end in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali depending on your flight plans and preferred route.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Arrival or pick up from Entebbe/Kampala and relax at your hotel
- Day 2: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 3: Morning game drive and Murchison Falls boat cruise
- Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 6: Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
- Day 8: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and scenic views
- Day 10: Return to Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali for departure
10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari Itinerary
Your 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari starts with arrival at Entebbe International Airport or pick up from your preferred location in Entebbe or Kampala. Your driver guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation after your flight or arrival journey.
This day is kept relaxed so that the safari does not feel rushed. You can rest at the hotel, prepare for the safari, exchange money where needed and enjoy a quiet evening before starting the main safari route the next day.
After breakfast, begin the drive north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, giving you a chance to see rhinos on foot with trained guides before continuing to Uganda’s largest national park.
After the rhino tracking experience, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and check in at your lodge. Spend the evening relaxing as you prepare for the wildlife and Nile River experience the next day.
After breakfast at Pakuba Safari Lodge, start your day with a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. You may see giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other wildlife as you explore the open savannah areas of the park.
In the afternoon, enjoy the Murchison Falls boat cruise along the Nile River. This boat safari gives you excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the riverbanks. After the cruise, return to Pakuba Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls National Park and begin the scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park, one of the best places for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. The drive takes you through countryside landscapes, local towns, tea plantations and the green scenery of western Uganda.
On arrival, check in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for the chimpanzee trekking experience the next day.
After breakfast at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge, go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. You will walk through the forest with expert guides as you search for chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat.
After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife safari destinations. On arrival, check in at Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Enganzi Game Lodge, start the day with a morning game drive in Uganda inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other savannah wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of the best boat safari experiences in Uganda. The cruise offers great chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the water. After the boat cruise, return to Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the Ishasha sector as you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ishasha is known for its beautiful savannah scenery and the chance of seeing tree-climbing lions, depending on luck and timing.
Continue to Bwindi, home of mountain gorillas and one of the main highlights of this 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari. On arrival, check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and relax before the gorilla trekking day.
After an early breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking in Uganda experience. You will trek through Bwindi Forest with experienced guides until you meet a mountain gorilla family.
After finding the gorillas, you will spend time observing them in their natural habitat. This is the biggest highlight of the 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari. After the trek, return to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation after gorilla trekking. Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes, known for its peaceful atmosphere, island views, cool weather and beautiful highland scenery.
On arrival, check in at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi and spend the rest of the day relaxing. You may enjoy lake views, photography, lodge relaxation or an optional canoe ride depending on your interest and timing.
After breakfast at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi, start your return journey depending on your preferred ending point. You can drive back to Entebbe or Kampala, or end the safari in Kigali for a shorter transfer from southwestern Uganda.
This marks the end of your 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari with rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi relaxation.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Murchison Falls boat cruise
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Midrange accommodation, including first night in Entebbe or Kampala
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions About 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
The 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is a private Uganda safari designed for travellers who want a relaxed and complete route with rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi relaxation. It is ideal for travellers who want comfort, good lodges and a well-balanced safari without rushing.
The 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari includes Entebbe or Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.
This safari starts with a relaxed arrival day in Entebbe or Kampala so that travellers do not feel rushed after a long flight or journey. This gives you time to rest, settle in, prepare for the trip and begin the main safari route fresh the next morning.
Yes, the safari includes Murchison Falls National Park for game drives and the Murchison Falls boat cruise along the Nile River. This gives you a chance to see wildlife, river scenery, hippos, crocodiles, birds and the powerful falls.
Yes, the 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari includes chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale is one of the best places to see chimpanzees and other primates during a Uganda safari.
Yes, this safari includes gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The gorilla trekking permit is normally included in the quotation unless stated otherwise.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth National Park is included for a morning game drive in Uganda and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise. This adds wildlife viewing, boat safari experiences and beautiful savannah scenery to the itinerary.
The 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari uses comfortable midrange lodges such as 2 Friends Beach Hotel Entebbe, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi, depending on availability.
The safari price normally includes gorilla trekking permit, chimpanzee trekking permit, rhino tracking, Murchison Falls boat cruise, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, game drives, private 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver guide, midrange accommodation, meals as listed, drinking water and airport or hotel pickup and drop-off.
To book the 10 Days Midrange Uganda Safari, share your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred starting point, ending point and budget. We shall check lodge availability, permit availability and prepare a custom quote through the request a quote
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