This 9 Day Budget safari specifically is designed to suit budget travellers who would like to spend more time on a Uganda safari on a limited budget but with interest in Uganda Gorilla Trekking, chimpanzee tracking, sightseeing and wildlife safaris. The trip will include the most important destinations in Uganda such as Murchison falls national, park, Kibale national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park, and Lake Bunyonyi
Safari highlights
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls
Day 2: Game drive and Boat cruise along the Nile
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp walk
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Day 5: Morning game drive and Boat cruise
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Day 7: Gorilla trekking experience.
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – boat trip and other optional activities
Day 9: Return to Kampala/Departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls
Depending on your location, you will be picked up by our company representative/ driver who will drive you to Murchison falls national park, en route Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary 3 hours’ drive from Kampala for Rhino trekking experience.
After the activity you will have lunch then connect to Murchison falls national park entering through Kichumbanyobo gate from Masindi town. Arrive in the park, visit the Murchison falls before you proceed to your booked lodge. Dinner and overnight stay Parkside Safari Lodge for budget
Day 2: Game drive and Boat cruise along the Nile
On the 2nd day of your 9 Days Budget Uganda Safari, early morning breakfast and then go for a morning game drive at the delta where you may spot various animal species like elephants, giraffes, lions, Uganda kobs among others.
Enjoy en-route lunch at Pakuba safari lodge then connect to Paraa for your boat cruise yhat starts at 2 pm. You will go for a boat cruise at the bottom of the Murchison Falls along River Nile, enjoy streaming views of hippo and serried ranges of crocodile along the sandbanks, as well as large numbers of different species getting down to drink & bathe. After the boat cruise drive back to the lodge with en-route game drive.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp walk
Have breakfast and embark on your drive to Kibale national park– the best safari destination in Africa for chimpanzee tracking. Arrive in Fort portal town at good time for lunch, then connect for a nature walk at Bigodi swamp for about 2 hours then drive to your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guesthouse for budget on full board basis.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
After breakfast, you will go for chimpanzee trekking with your packed food and water. Meet your guide at the head office then enter the rainforest to start searching for the chimpanzee, this will take 2-5 hours to find the chimpanzees. On seeing them, you will spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees while taking pictures.
After tracking, embark on a 3 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth national park from Fort portal with en-route lunch. Dinner and overnight at Pumba Safari Cottages for budget
Day 5: Morning game drive and Boat cruise
On the 5th day of your 9 Days Budget Uganda Safari , after breakfast early morning, enjoy an en-route game drive at the Kisenyi area where you will spot a good number of wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes and all species of antelopes.
After enjoying your lunch at the lodge, go for your boat trip along the Kazinga channel for yet another wildlife/bird watching experience as you cruise on lake Edward/George. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
After breakfast, drive out of the park to connect to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (home of Uganda Mountain Gorillas). Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Rushaga Haven lodge
Day 7: Gorilla trekking experience.
On the 7th day of your 9 Days Budget Uganda Safari, wake up early, have breakfast, and connect to the forest with your packed food and water. The briefing from the park warden about the gorillas starts at 8 am where your will be guided on highlights about the way of life of the gorillas you will be tracking. The hike can take anything from 2-8 hours. Once you reach the gorillas, you are allowed to spend one hour with them as you stand 6 meters away. Return to the lodge to unwind and dinner and overnight stay as above.
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – boat trip and other optional activities
After morning breakfast, meet your guide and embark on your journey to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is located between Kisoro and Kabale in the south-western Uganda close to the border with Rwanda, 2 hours’ drive from Bwindi forest. It’s believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa with the depth between 44m and 900m deep and width of about 7 to 25kms. The driver will drive slowly so you can enjoy pictures of the rolling hills of the region. It’s usually one and a half hours drive with lunch stopover.
Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, with great scenic views of surrounding hills, check-in your lodge for lunch before you explore Lake Bunyonyi. Connect for a boat ride/ canoe paddle and visit the main islands including the community. The islands at the lake have great history that you will love to listen. Dinner and overnight stay at Bunyonyi Eco-lodge for budget
Day 9: Return to Kampala/Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed back to Kampala with en-route lunch in Mbarara town and the Equator. Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe late afternoon and connect to the airport for drop flight back. End of Uganda Safari tour.
Inclusions in the price:
- Pick up and drop off/Airport transfers
- Gorilla Permit and Chimpanzee permit
- Ground transport in a 4X4 private Vehicle
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Fuel for the vehicle.
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
- Activities mentioned in the program
- VAT for upcountry hotel and lodge
Exclusions:
- International flight
- Visa fees for Uganda
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature like Laundry, Telephone calls, among others
