8-Day Uganda Safari: Waterfalls, Primates & Savannahs

8-Day Uganda Safari: Waterfalls, Primates & Savannahs

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Overview

This 8-day safari combines wildlife, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes across Uganda. Explore rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, marvel at Murchison Falls, walk among chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP. Lodges are selected for comfort, sustainability, and conservation impact.

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Style: Small-group, cultural & nature immersion
Comfort Level: Mid-range (Luxury upgrade possible)
Difficulty Level: Light to Moderate

PRICES PER PERSON

NUMBER OF PAX	PRICES PER PERSON
2Pax	$3,529
4Pax	$2,722
6Pax	$2,455

Tour Highlights

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Top of Murchison Falls
Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP
Nile River and Kazinga Channel boat cruises
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Kanyanda Community Project: local cooking, indigenous tree planting, cultural interaction
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: community conservation and birding
Eco-lodges supporting local communities and conservation initiatives

Day 01 :

Arrival in Entebbe – Relaxation

Distance: 10 km / ~30 min from Entebbe Airport
Arrival, welcome, transfer to Forest Cottages Bukoto.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Forest Cottages Bukoto

Why Forest Cottages?
Peaceful oasis in Kampala with spacious cottages among indigenous trees; ideal for a relaxed start.

Meals: None

Day 02 :

Kampala → Kanyanda Community Project → Amuka Safari Lodge

Distance: 170 km / ~4 hours
Visit Kanyanda Community Project: local food preparation and tasting, indigenous tree planting, and interaction with local community members.
Continue to Amuka Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Amuka Safari Lodge

Why Amuka Safari Lodge?
Located inside Ziwa Sanctuary, offering proximity to rhinos, rustic comfort, and local employment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03 :

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls National Park & Top of the Falls

Distance: 135 km / ~3 hours
Morning: Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on flat terrain; contribute to rhino conservation.
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Visit Top of the Falls viewpoint (Nile narrows, 43 m drop).
Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Why Pakuba Safari Lodge?
Spacious rooms, wildlife often grazing on grounds, eco-conscious design, and convenient park access.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04 :

Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Morning: game drive across northern savannah plains (elephants, giraffes, lions, Uganda kob)
Afternoon: Nile boat cruise to base of falls (hippos, crocodiles, birds)
Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05 :

Murchison Falls National Park → Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Wetland Walk

Distance: 370 km / ~7–8 hours
Scenic transfer through villages, tea plantations, crater lakes
Bigodi Wetland Boardwalk: birding, colobus monkeys, women’s craft stalls
Overnight at Isunga Lodge

Why Isunga Lodge?
Eco-lodge with panoramic views, limited cottages, solar energy, local food, and community employment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06 :

Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Tracking → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Distance: 120 km / ~3 hours
Morning: chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, overnight at Enganzi Lodge
Overnight: Enganzi Lodge

Why Enganzi Lodge?
Escarpment location with Sweeping Park views, wide verandas, local food sourcing, and conservation support.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07 :

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning: Kasenyi Plains game drive (lions, elephants, antelopes)
Afternoon: Kazinga Channel boat cruise (hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds)
Overnight: Enganzi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08 :

Queen Elizabeth NP → Entebbe – Departure

Distance: 420 km / ~7 hours
En route stop at Uganda Equator for photos and souvenirs
Continue to Entebbe International Airport for departure

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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