western uganda safari 8 days

Summary of the trip. the 8 day trip brings you to the Uganda Western safari; where the savannah meets the tropical rainforest. Expect to see the most interesting animals of the savannahs: lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and leopard) and up to 15 primate species, including gorillas and chimpanzees

The safari brings you to famous national parks of Western Uganda: Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

Highlight western Uganda safaris

 

Day 1: Arrival and night in Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to kibale forest park 

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and swamp walk- transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Day 4: Safari in the morning and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat 

Day 5: transfer to Bwindi gorilla Park. Via Ishasha tree climbing lions 

Day 6: Gorilla tracking experience 

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo- evening game drive 

Day 8: Guided nature walk and Return to Entebbe

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred you for overnight stay

 

Distance: 10km (15 minutes’ drive)

 

Accommodations:

Low Budget: Green Valley guesthouse / Entebbe Airport Guesthouse (BB)

Medium: Boma / Karibu guesthouse / K Hotel Entebbe (BB)

High: N0.5 Boutique / Marriott Hotel Entebbe (BB)

 

Day 2: Scenery drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After your breakfast, depart in direction of Kibale National Park, have a stopover in Fort Portal, the capital City of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

 

Distance: 340 km (about 6 hours)

 

Accommodations:

Low Budget: Kibale Forest camp / Isunga lodge

Medium: Turaco Treetop lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (FB)

High: Primate Lodge / Ndale / Chimpundu lodge (FB)

 

Day 3: Chimps tracking & Bigodi Swamp walk

Today after your breakfast, depart for second Chimpanzee tracking experience within Kibale forest national park and in the afternoon, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator.

 

Distance: 157 km (about 3hours)

 

Accommodations:

Low budget: Queen Elizabeth Bush lodge / Kazinga Wilderness lodge (FB)

Medium: Katara lodge / Enganzi lodge

High: Elephant plains / Mweya Safari lodge

 

Day 4: Game drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga channel

Early morning game drives experience in the national park, with aim of seeing animal like elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, and if lucky lion and leopard . In the afternoon, take the most exciting 2 hours boat cruise on Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife and bird.

 

Day 5: Tree climbing lion – Bwindi Gorilla park

After breakfast, drive through the National Park to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree climbing lions; game drive in search of the tree climbing lions afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable.

 

Distance: 190 km to Buhoma sector (about 6hours)/ 260 km (about 8hours)

 

Accommodations:

Low budget: Ride4woman / Rushaga Gorilla / Gorilla Valley lodge (FB)

Medium: Ichumbi Gorilla / Rushaga gorilla / Four Gorilla

High: Gorilla Leisure / Buhoma lodge (FB)

 

Day 6: Gorilla tracking

Today, the activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of over 500 gorillas, which is half the world population according to the resent census gorilla population surveys.

 

Note: It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas.

 

Day 7: Scenery drive to Lake Mburo – Game drive
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. As you enter, go for game drive in search for animal like impalas, zebras, elands and many other antelopes.

 

Distance: 210 km (about 3hours)

 

Accommodations:

Low Budget: Mburo Eagles Nest Camp / Hyena Hill lodge (FB)

Medium : Rwackobo Rock / Kigarama Wilderness Lodge(FB)

High : Mihingo Lodge / Kigambira lodge (FB)

 

 

Day 8: Guided nature walk – Entebbe
Early morning game walk to get face to face with animal, afterward, return to Entebbe with stopover at Equator for photo and experiment. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.

 

Distance: 350 km (about 5hours)

TOUR COST for 2025/2026

Below price is per person sharing

LOW ACCOMMODATIONS
Number of people	2 pax Each	4pax Each	6pax Each
Price(USD $)	3,745	3,215	3,040
Single room supplement USD 325

 

MEDIUM ACCOMMODATIONS
Number of people	2 pax Each	4pax Each	6pax Each
Price(USD $)	4,215	3,635	3,442
Single room supplement USD 370

 

 

HIGH ACCOMMODATIONS
Number of people	2 pax Each	4pax Each	6pax Each
Price(USD $)	6,343	5,705	5,495
Single room supplement USD 865

Inclusive:
Transport in a 4wd Land cruiser with modified roof excellent for game viewing.
English speaking guide
Accommodation as listed in the program
Meals according to the program from day 2 on full bard to lunch of last day
Park entrance fees to the national parks, all mentioned activities: boat cruise on Kazinga channel, game drive in Ishasha , chimpanzee tracking and gorilla permits each, guided nature walk in Mburo and Government local taxes.

Exclusive:
International air fares
Entry visa Uganda 50 USD
Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
Personal (medical/travel) insurance
Tips and gratitude to rangers, driver/guide, porter, and hotel staff etc.
All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional, optional activities, souvenirs, etc