Duration
10-Day
Mabamba Swamp, Uganda
10-Day Ibanga Signature Safari
Overview
You'll fly into Entebbe and stay overnight at the lodge. In the morning, you'll transfer to Murchison Falls NP, en route rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You'll proceed to Kibale Forest, Bigodi wetlands excursion, then to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afterward, you'll transfer to Bwindi via the Ishasha area. You'll enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi before relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi and visiting Lake Mburo NP. Lastly, you'll return to Entebbe Airport on 4X4 cars installed with Wi-Fi and a fridge.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe
Via Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps)
Country & park
Uganda / Mabamba Swamp
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Frontiers Hotel Entebbe - Budget hotel in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€5.225 EUR
€3.740 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€5.225 EUR
€3.740 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Kampala (City)
Day 2-3
Murchison Falls NP
Day 4
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 5-6
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 7
Kalinzu FR (Chimps)
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 9
Lake Mburo NP
Day 10
Mabamba Swamp
End
Entebbe (Day 10)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Frontiers Hotel Entebbe
Budget hotel in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)
Mid-range lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Enganzi Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-8
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive at Entebbe Airport, Pick Up and Transfer to the Booked Hotel
Entebbe is the main air gateway to Uganda. It stands on the northern shore of Lake Victoria —the world's second-largest water body —only an hour’s drive south of the capital Kampala. It's a very relaxed and low-rise city, offering a good choice of lakeshore restaurants, abundant greenery, and some of the best urban bird-watching anywhere in Africa. You'll spend one night at Frontiers Hotel Entebbe by the Lake Victoria as you prepare to get set to start your amazing 12-day adventure in Uganda. Budget hotel located in Entebbe (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kampala (City) Stay: Frontiers Hotel Entebbe Budget hotel located in Entebbe (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Travel to Zziwa for Rhino Tracking, Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park
There will be breakfast and then you'll embark on a transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary —a successful conservation effort that was set to save the near-extinct rhino population in Uganda. Today, you have a chance to encounter rhinos thanks to this effort. Once in Zziwa, you will proceed for an hour of on-foot rhino tracking. From the rhino tracking, you will drive off to Masindi where you will have a lunch stop. After lunch, you will embark on the last leg of your journey. You'll stay overnight at the booked accommodation in Murchison NP. *You can decide to do a game drive first and then finally, proceed to the booked accommodation. Otherwise, we can go straight to the accommodation, check-in, and stay at leisure. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Exploring Murchison National Park - Morning and Afternoon Game Drives/Safari
Today, you will have a full-packed wildlife viewing opportunity in the park. Murchison Falls NP is home to different wildlife species such as; buffalos, Jackson hartebeests, elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, and hyenas, among others. They are widely spread all over the savannah grasslands, grazing or hunting for prey. These make the park's landscape so amazing for game viewing/game driving. After lunch, you can move back for the second leg of your wildlife viewing. After a satisfying day’s encounter, you'll head back to the lodge to freshen up— awaiting dinner and the overnight stay. #Optional (extra cost 30$ pp): If interested, you may consider the 11 am boat trip upstream towards the falls that also offers the opportunity to hike (extra 15$ pp) to the top of the falls. Common sightings along the banks are; hippos, crocodiles, and a few bird species. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Drive to the Top of the Falls, Transfer to the Edge of Kibale National Park
You will have breakfast and then drive to the top of the falls to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Murchison Falls. From the top, you'll embark on a transfer that will see you stay overnight at the edge of Kibale National Park. The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic —passing through villages, lush green countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, you'll check-in and just relax. *Optional (extra cost): If interested, you can proceed with the crater lakes excursion. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views all over. Otherwise, just enjoy your rest at the facility. Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Bigodi Wetlands Excursion, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, Game Drives
You'll have breakfast and move out for the Bigodi wetlands excursion. The Bigodi wetland boasts of an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primate species like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and baboons. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Please, take note that the permit for chimp tracking needs to be secured before the actual date. From the Bigodi (or Kibale Forest), you'll embark (right away) on a transfer (about 2 hours) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will reach Queen with some time available to move out for wildlife viewing. During the game drive/viewing, look out for wild animals like; lions, the elusive leopard, a herd of elephants, and buffaloes to mention but a few. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Enganzi Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip Along the Kazinga Channel
You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. You'll return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. *After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Enganzi Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Breakfast, Drive to Karinzu Forest Reserve and then Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then travel to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a double Chimps tracking. From tracking, you'll embark on the final leg of your journey taking you to the accommodation situated right at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the tea plantations and the terraces of Kigezi. Once at the lodge, you can choose to just relax or (at extra cost) move out for the late afternoon-to-evening local community and cultural encounter. This involves Batwa community, cultural dances from other local people of the community and also participating in some activities e.g. traditional cooking, and weaving among others. Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps) Stay: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking
You'll have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the forest for your adventure and encounter. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken (4-8 hours) and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The time with these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. You'll return to the accommodation, and rest after a strenuous trek. Optional (extra cost): In case you finish early and the body is willing to go out again, you can request your guide to arrange; a community visit, or some short nature walk. Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then, set off to Lake Mburo NP. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to so many bird species as well as animals such as: Giraffes, Zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and the elusive leopard among others. We shall arrive and check in for some rest before heading out for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive that will bring us up close with the Mburo inhabitants. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner before we go back to the park for night game drive. Later you will return to the lodge for an overnight stay. Optional (all the entire Mburo activities carry extra cost of €750 Euros if interested, you may consider the night game drive to encounter nocturnal creatures which will be a rare sighting compared to the regular daytime sightings. Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Rwakobo Rock Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 10
Transfer to Mabamba before a return to Entebbe to catch flight
Checkout very early and then hit the road to Mabamba swamp to encounter Shoebill the rare bird before you check in at Entebbe airport to catch flight. This will definitely bring it to your confirmation that Uganda is compared to non. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mabamba Swamp Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Ibanga Expeditions
4.9 operator rating
17 reviews
WHAT SETS US APART: >>Our team of knowledgeable guides and experts are passionate about sharing their insider knowledge for the destinations we visit. >>We keep our groups small to ensure personalized attention, flexibility, and a more authentic experience. >>We're committed to responsible travel practices that support local communities, conservation efforts and environmentally friendly initiatives.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
Uganda Tourism Board
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Contagious joy and enthusiasm
We spent a week in Rwanda and Uganda with Able - his joy and love of life are infectious and he kept us laughing and full of energy. We loved all of his choices for lodging, and he broke up the longer drives by pointing out things of interest along the way. He was also a great cheerleader for us as we departed on our primate treks!
Brittany · United States
A dream came true
We just came back to Italy after a beautiful trip in Uganda managed by Able, our local guide, from Ibanga Expeditions. He was really good with us making our days fantastic and funny. Uganda is a wonderful country to visit and Able is perfect to show you the beauty of the nature and the real local life of people. We enjoyed spending time with hom laughing all the time. He love his country and people so much and his Smile is contagious. We suggest people to travel in Uganda with Ibanga !!!
Valentina Paolucci · Italy
Able was an excellent host and professional in conducting his tour.
I used Able from Las Vegas Tours and Travels to help with transport on a recent work trip. He was punctual and surprised me with some site seeing (Equator Cafe) which I was not expecting. Safe and dependable. I would highly recommend him.
Paul Snook · South Africa
Enthusiastic guide and very good driver
We did a 6 day tour inculding Gorilla's in Bwini national park, Safari in Queen Elisabeth national park, chimpansees in Kibale National Park and rafting on theriver nile in Jinja. Very nice combination of activities in this tour. Able has a lot to tell and is a real ambasador of Uganda. He is really caring for the joy of his guests.
Maarten Boon · Netherlands
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Frontiers Hotel Entebbe - Budget hotel in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Ibanga Expeditions , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Ibanga Expeditions .
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