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6-Day Uganda Safari Tour by Mitano Adventures
Offered by - Mitano Adventures
Tour Features
Experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife and primates on this exciting 6-day safari through some of the country’s most celebrated national parks. From walking among wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park to tracking wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, this journey offers unforgettable encounters with nature. Enjoy thrilling game drives, a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and opportunities to observe Uganda’s diverse wildlife, birdlife, and breathtaking landscapes.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | rwakobo lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Bush Lodge (QE National Park) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4-5 | Turaco Treetops No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
| 6 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Evening Game Driv
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe. Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush farmlands. Along the way, there may be a stop at the Equator for photographs and refreshments.
Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an evening game drive. The park is known for its rich wildlife and is one of the few places in Uganda where you can see large herds of zebras. Keep an eye out for giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, elands, Topis, warthogs, and numerous bird species as you explore the park's scenic savannah landscapes.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: rwakobo lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Walking Safari & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with an early guided walking safari, one of the most unique wildlife experiences in Uganda. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, walk through the wilderness and observe wildlife from a different perspective. This adventure offers excellent opportunities to get close to zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and birds while learning about animal tracks, plants, and the park’s ecosystem.
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah park. The drive takes you through scenic landscapes, tea plantations, and local communities.
Arrive in the park later in the day and embark on an evening game drive in the famous Kasenyi Plains. This area is renowned for its large populations of Uganda Kobs, which attract predators such as lions. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and various antelope species before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge (QE National Park)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Explore different sections of the park in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and other wildlife. Early mornings also provide excellent opportunities for photography as the animals emerge to feed before the heat of the day.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation before heading to the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
The Kazinga Channel boat cruise is one of the highlights of any visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and supports an incredible concentration of wildlife. During the cruise, observe large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking along the shores, elephants drinking at the water’s edge, buffaloes cooling off in the shallows, and a remarkable variety of water birds, including kingfishers, pelicans, herons, and African fish eagles.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge (QE National Park)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel to Kibale National Park, a tropical rainforest famous for its primates and rich biodiversity.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before visiting the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Accompanied by a local guide, take a leisurely nature walk through this community-managed wetland ecosystem.
Bigodi is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The sanctuary is home to numerous bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, as well as several primates such as red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and baboons. The walk also offers insights into local conservation efforts and community projects.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 5 - Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest & Free Afternoon
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest.
Led by experienced guides and trackers, venture deep into the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. As you move through the forest, listen for their calls and watch as they swing through the trees, forage for food, interact with one another, and display fascinating social behaviors.
In addition to chimpanzees, Kibale Forest is home to several other primate species, including red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and olive baboons, making the trek a rewarding wildlife experience.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend an hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge and enjoy a free afternoon. Relax at the lodge, take in the beautiful surroundings, or participate in optional activities available in the area.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 6 - Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, reflecting on the memorable wildlife encounters and experiences from the past six days.
Arrive in Entebbe in time at your preferred location, marking the end of your Uganda wildlife and primate safari.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Dec 6, 2026 - Dec 6, 2031
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Lake Mburo National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Uganda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Lake Mburo National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Uganda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Mitano Adventures
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Mitano Adventures is a locally owned safari company based in Uganda, dedicated to creating authentic and memorable travel experiences across Uganda Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda. We specialize in gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, and tailor-made tours. With experienced guides and a passion for East Africa, we help travelers discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage through carefully crafted safari adventures.
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