The 10 Days Uganda Discovery Journeys enables you to explore Uganda's major national parks. Uganda the Pearl of Africa is gifted by nature with a number of wildlife species. You will start this 10 Days Uganda Safari in Lake Mburo one of the smallest national parks in Uganda. Despite its size, Lake Mburo national park has a variety of wildlife and it is the best place in Uganda to see Zebras. It is also the best to see Elands the biggest antelope. There are many more antelope species here including the Ugandan Kob and Impalas. You will then proceed with your 10 Days Discovery Journeys adventure to other destinations including Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, and end with Murchison Falls National Park.
Tour Features
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
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 traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Lake Mburo National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
2 |
Bakiga Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Bakiga Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
4 |
Katara Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
5 |
Katara Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
6 |
Turaco TreeTops
Kibale National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
7 |
Turaco TreeTops
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included |
8 |
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
9 |
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
10 |
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport for a transfer to Lake Mburo National park. It's a 4 hours long drive and you will have an en route stop over at the Equator for photography. You will arrive in time for lunch and later can go for a game drive seeing a number of wildlife including zebras, giraffes, Buffaloes among others.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
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2Nature walk and head to Bwindi Forest National Park
Have breakfast and go for a nature walk to the salt lick. You will later have a game drive as you exit the park for a transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park in southwestern Uganda. It will take a 3 to 4 hours drive.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Gorilla trekking & Community visit
Report to park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla tracking and then be led to the forest in search for mountain gorillas. This will take a 2 to 6 hours hike depending on the movement of gorillas. Once you get to them stay in their presence for an hour taking photos and getting to know more about them. Later you will be brought to the park and in the evening can go for a community visit.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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4Head to Queen Elizabeth National park & Game drive
After breakfast head to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving early enough for extensive game drives in the Ishasha sectors. If lucky you will spot the tree-climbing lions and many other wildlife in the park. Later proceed to the northern sectors for a rest at your lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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5Nature walk & Boat cruise
Go for a nature walk in the bat cave Or Kyambura gorge and later return for a break. In the afternoon you will have a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel where you will see a number of wild animals including hippos, NIle crocodiles and birds.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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6Game drive and head to Kibale national park
Start with an early game in the Kasenyi area to catch up with the early risers. You will visit Lake Munyanyange and later exit the park for a transfer to Kibale national park. You will pass via the crater lakes of Ndali and Kaseda for sightseeing
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco TreeTops ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
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7Chimpanzee trekking & Nature walk
Head out early to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. You will see other primates in the park including various monkey species as well as a number of bird species. You will return for a lunch break and later go for a nature walk to the Bigodi wetlands where you will also see a number of birds and primates.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco TreeTops ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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8Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will have breakfast and be transferred to Murchison falls NP. This is a long drive taking 7 to 8 hours with em route stop overs for photography and lunch. You will pass via the Butiaba escarpment with clear views of Lake Albert and then proceed to the park.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
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9Game Drives & Boat Cruise
Go out for early morning game drives in the northern sector of the park with the highest animal concentration. After seeing a variety of wildlife there, return to your lodge for a break and in the evening go for a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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10Departure (En Route Rhino Tracking)
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Excludes |
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
May 22 2023 to Jun 30 2024 | $5300 | $3950 | $3800 | $3700 | $3700 |
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.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
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Member Of :
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Tour Types :
Savanna Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Cultural Safaris, Birding Safaris, City Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - At Discovery Journeys we make Bespoke itineraries that enable you to explore East Africa’s most desired destinations including Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable and the less traveled paths of Kidepo Valley National Park. Some of our selling adventures include Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Uganda & the Democratic Republic of Congo, Wildebeest migration Safaris in Masai Mara & Serengeti National Park, cultural experiences and much more.
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
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 traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Rwakobo Rock Lodge ,
Lake Mburo National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
2 |
Bakiga Lodge ,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Bakiga Lodge ,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
4 |
Katara Lodge ,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
5 |
Katara Lodge ,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
6 |
Turaco TreeTops ,
Kibale National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
7 |
Turaco TreeTops ,
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included |
8 |
Pakuba Safari Lodge ,
Murchison Falls National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
9 |
Pakuba Safari Lodge ,
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
10 |
,
|
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
-
1Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport for a transfer to Lake Mburo National park. It's a 4 hours long drive and you will have an en route stop over at the Equator for photography. You will arrive in time for lunch and later can go for a game drive seeing a number of wildlife including zebras, giraffes, Buffaloes among others.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
-
2Nature walk and head to Bwindi Forest National Park
Have breakfast and go for a nature walk to the salt lick. You will later have a game drive as you exit the park for a transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park in southwestern Uganda. It will take a 3 to 4 hours drive.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Gorilla trekking & Community visit
Report to park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla tracking and then be led to the forest in search for mountain gorillas. This will take a 2 to 6 hours hike depending on the movement of gorillas. Once you get to them stay in their presence for an hour taking photos and getting to know more about them. Later you will be brought to the park and in the evening can go for a community visit.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Head to Queen Elizabeth National park & Game drive
After breakfast head to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving early enough for extensive game drives in the Ishasha sectors. If lucky you will spot the tree-climbing lions and many other wildlife in the park. Later proceed to the northern sectors for a rest at your lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
5Nature walk & Boat cruise
Go for a nature walk in the bat cave Or Kyambura gorge and later return for a break. In the afternoon you will have a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel where you will see a number of wild animals including hippos, NIle crocodiles and birds.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
6Game drive and head to Kibale national park
Start with an early game in the Kasenyi area to catch up with the early risers. You will visit Lake Munyanyange and later exit the park for a transfer to Kibale national park. You will pass via the crater lakes of Ndali and Kaseda for sightseeing
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco TreeTops , ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
-
7Chimpanzee trekking & Nature walk
Head out early to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. You will see other primates in the park including various monkey species as well as a number of bird species. You will return for a lunch break and later go for a nature walk to the Bigodi wetlands where you will also see a number of birds and primates.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco TreeTops , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
8Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will have breakfast and be transferred to Murchison falls NP. This is a long drive taking 7 to 8 hours with em route stop overs for photography and lunch. You will pass via the Butiaba escarpment with clear views of Lake Albert and then proceed to the park.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
-
9Game Drives & Boat Cruise
Go out for early morning game drives in the northern sector of the park with the highest animal concentration. After seeing a variety of wildlife there, return to your lodge for a break and in the evening go for a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
10Departure (En Route Rhino Tracking)
Includes & Excludes
- 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
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 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
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
May 22 2023 to Jun 30 2024 | $5300 | $3950 | $3800 | $3700 | $3700 |
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.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Discovery Journeys
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
-
Member Of :
-
Tour Types :
Savanna Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Cultural Safaris, Birding Safaris, City Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - At Discovery Journeys we make Bespoke itineraries that enable you to explore East Africa’s most desired destinations including Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable and the less traveled paths of Kidepo Valley National Park. Some of our selling adventures include Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Uganda & the Democratic Republic of Congo, Wildebeest migration Safaris in Masai Mara & Serengeti National Park, cultural experiences and much more.