Duration
7-Day
Accra, Uganda
This Well Crafted Safari blends Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest NP with wildlife expeditions in Murchison Falls NP and a visit to Queen Elizabeth NP. During this Uganda tour, you'll have the chance to have 2 boat trips respectively on the Mighty River Nile & the Kazinga Channel. There are plenty of birds & animals to see like the Rhinos, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Nile crocodiles, Hippos, Leopards, Lions, Hyenas, Antelopes all in one Country and without stretching your budget.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
Via Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Humura Resorts - Mid-range hotel in Kampala (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Kampala (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the Company Rep will be waiting to receive you and there-on transfer you to Kampala. You will have a pre-safari briefing on this day to answer all your queries, get all clarifications about the safari. Dependent on your time of arrival, you will enjoy an afternoon tour of Kampala with a visit to the 4Africa Offices one of the local community initiatives that helps improve the lives of women and children through Craft. There are plenty of beautiful souvenirs you can purchase from purses, necklaces, animated stuffed Knit dolls & so much more Arrivals on Wed, Fri & Sunday the evenings will be spent at Ndere Cultural Centre taking you around Ugandan Culture through Music & Dance. African Buffet dinner will be served before proceeding for overnight at Humura Resort. Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Early morning breakfast & by 6:30am depart the hotel for 6 hour scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Make a stop later at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary… “The only place to see white rhinos roaming the wild in Uganda!” Enter the territory of the southern white rhinos on foot. The well-trained rangers will guide you through the bush to where the rhinos are on the day of your visit. Once done proceed for lunch at Kabalega Diners before you continue with the rest of your journey to Murchison Falls Park. Evening: Check into your lodge for dinner and rest. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Early morning breakfast & transfer for the morning game drive that will last approximately 3 hours. Lunch is served between 12:30 and 2:15pm. Thereafter enjoy an afternoon boat ride along the Mighty River Nile to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. This stretch of river provides one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Regular visitors to the riverbanks include Elephants, Giraffes and buffaloes: while hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds are permanent residents. Take a hike to the top of the falls to “see ” the magnificence of the Nile. See the Nile thunder through a 6m-wide gorge. The driver will be waiting for you at the Top of the falls to transfer you back to Pakuba lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Early morning breakfast at the lodge later setting off for Kibale Forest NPark, in Western Uganda, an incredibly diverse forest that is home to over 335 bird species (some rare or endemic) & 13 species of primates including chimpanzee, red Colobus monkey, the rare L’Hoest monkey, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, black faced vervet monkeys, baboons, pottos and bushbabies. Arrive at the Turaco Treetops in time for lunch. After lunch, your guide will lead you to Kibale Association for Rural Environment Development where you will have a swamp walk through Bigodi. Cleverly, constructed boardwalks lead you through Papyrus that towers above your head in Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, a few minutes’ drive from Kibale Forest. With over 130 bird species, multi-colored butterflies, eight different types of primates and the rare, semi-aquatic Sitatunga (antelope), this is community tourism at its best. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
After breakfast, it is an early start to report to the ranger headquarters at 8 am in Kibale Forest NP to track habituated Chimps. These engaging apes, our closest living relative, are great fun to watch as they play and fight in the fruit trees. Your experienced guides will introduce you to the different members of the chimp families, as well as the birds and plant life of the forest. The trails through the forest are generally easy to navigate and you will always be accompanied by Rangers who will explain the fascinating traditional uses of the forest plant species – the forest elephant, smaller and hairier that its savannah counterpart, moves seasonally into areas of Kibale Forest. Return to the lodge for your lunch before setting off to Queen Elizabeth national Park. Afternoon game drive in the park before transfering to The Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Early morning breakfast to set your day off for the early morning game drive on different trails in the park including the along the Kasenyi trail. There is great opportunity of seeing various animals like water bucks, Uganda Kobs, elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs as well as various birds. Return to the lodge for your lunch. 2pm in the afternoon, you will take a water safari on the Kazinga Channel at Mweya that connects the two lakes of Edward and George. This is likely to be a big highlight of your trip! The expert Uganda Wildlife Authority guides will identify many of the Channel’s 100 bird species and you are likely to see African Skimmers, Great White Pelicans, Spoonbill and a number of Bee-eater species. Hippos wallow at the edge of the water, huge Nile crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants come down to drink. The Kazinga Channel boat ride is a brilliant opportunity to take some close-up wildlife shots. Return to the lodge for overnight. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Enjoy breakfast before starting your journey back to Entebbe with a lunch stopover en-route and a stopover at the Equator imaginary crossing point. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
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)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Activentures Africa Safaris - is a Safari Operator offering authentic & eco-friendly tours in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania & Seychelles. We offer custom itineraries for discerning travelers, focusing on authentic wildlife experiences, cultural immersion, & eco-conscious operations with a portion of profits supporting conservation and community initiatives. We curate trips that range from budget to luxury, including gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, and hot air balloon rides.
Offices In
Uganda, United States
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
Member Of
AUTO & UTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5An excellent trip, top-notch organization, a fantastic driver, and perfect hotel choices. Excellent value for money. We loved it!!! (automatic translation from French)
Sebastien · Djibouti
I have traveled to over 80Countries and used countless coordinators and Dianah and her team are absolutely the best. My wife and I recently traveled to Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rawanda for 3 weeks on a trip organized by Dianah. Everything was perfect. Our Driver/Guides, Richard and Robert are both excellent English speakers and very knowledgeable guides as well. Their vehicles are well maintained, clean and comfortable Land Cruisers. The lodges Dianah selected were first class…. With super friendly staff and excellent dining. Trekking to observe Silver Backs up close in the wild is an exhilarating experience I will never forget. I can’t wait to work with Dianah on a future African adventure!
Jeff · United States
My husband and I were married in a civil ceremony in 1993 and di not have time or money for a honeymoon. For many years we have dreamed of a safari to make memories that we could reflect on as we grow older. A chance meeting with Musa led to the safari adventure of our dreams! I spoke with Musa about what our ideal safari adventure would look like and what we wanted to experience. He and Diana put together an adventure that was everything we wanted and so much more. They suggested things that we hadn't even thought of. From the moment we boarded the Kenya Airlines flight to commerce to the beautiful continent of Africa until the last moment when we arrived back in New York, everything was perfect. I am a very "hands-on" planner and this was an adventure of which I had no concept of what to expect. The experienced team at Activenures knew just how to put together the most amazing experiences and anticipated all of our needs before we had even thought about them. Their collective knowledge was so helpful in planning and executing our dream anniversary trip. They did not miss any details. Our accommodations were amazing, comfortable and well planned. Our safety was considered a number one priority. So much so, that we never even considered it because we felt so safe and comfortable that we never had to. The people who were assigned to guide us through Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were extremely professional and their knowledge was unmatched. Musatu was our guide for the majority of our safari and we found him to be so very knowledgeable and seasoned. He was simply delightful and went above and beyond to show us his beautiful country with its amazing animals and even more amazing people. The people of Africa are so gentle and kind. We felt very welcome at every place we visited. We are so grateful to Activentures, Musa, Diana and Musatu for helping us realize our dream of getting to experience Africa in a way that was so personal and memorable. We can't say enough about the amazing experience that these folks put together for us. The 16 days we spent in Africa were so memorable without any glitches, without any problems and without any mix-ups. This is the kind of service you can only get with people who have a lot of experience with what they do. We will carry our African adventure in our hearts for the rest of our lives!
Mrs Sharon Howell · United States
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Humura Resorts - Mid-range hotel in Kampala (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Activentures Africa Safaris, 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.
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