8 Days Uganda Safari

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

You will begin your 8 days Uganda safari in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Set off in the morning with your guide driving to Murchison Falls National Park. En-route there are two activities; the first one is guided rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to 25 white rhinos. After enjoying rhino tracking and lunch, you will head towards the park and visit the top of Murchison, the strongest waterfall. It is famous for its powerful plunges over a 40-meter cliff and breathtaking scenery of the River Nile, the longest in the world. From there you drive to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: The Nile Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Game Drive and River Nile Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive through Murchison Falls along the Nile-Albert wetland to see elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, giraffes, lions, forest hogs, and possibly a leopard. Return for lunch. In the afternoon, go on a boat cruise to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and the Devil’s Cauldron.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early breakfast, then transfer to the visitor center for a briefing on chimpanzees. Guided hike in Kibale to see and photograph chimps and other primates. Return for lunch, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Launch Cruise

Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and birds. After lunch, transfer to Mweya for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and water birds.