Welcome to Uganda and welcome to your safari! It all begins here with an introduction to your guide and with a chance for you to ask any questions. Then it's time to get out there and enjoy your safari. Because you chose Uganda, you have so much to look forward to.
Entebbe and its international airport provide a wonderful introduction to Uganda. The airport is practically lapped by the waters of Africa's largest lake, while the town's jungle-like setting gives it plenty of atmosphere. Once you're settled in here, you can enjoy some fabulous bird watching, fish eagles shriek overhead and turacos chatter in the forest, or head to any of several waterside restaurants for a relaxed meal or drink.
Road days connect rhino tracking and Murchison Falls boating with Kibale forest and swamp time, Queen Elizabeth game drives and channel cruises, travel through the Ishasha sector toward Lake Mburo, then a final equator stop on the run back to Entebbe International Airport.
Murchison Falls National Park sets the pace with savanna game drives and a boat cruise on the Nile corridor, before Kibale National Park brings Bigodi swamp walking and chimpanzee trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park adds open-rift game viewing and a launch on the Kazinga Channel.
Lake Mburo National Park closes the wildlife loop with savanna drives and a boat cruise before the sealed road return toward Entebbe International Airport with a stop at the equator at Kayabwe.
Chimpanzee trekking and the Bigodi swamp walk use forest trails that can feel humid and uneven; game drives are mostly seated and boat cruises are low exertion, so share mobility limits when you book.
Carry your passport, visas as required, closed shoes for walking days, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars for savanna and channel birding.
We coordinate internal airport transfers, lodge nights, permit windows, and park entries on one road loop so you are not juggling separate vouchers between sectors.
Your English-speaking driver guide stays with the vehicle from Entebbe arrival through Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and the airport transfer, so daily briefings and gate times stay aligned.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Entebbe. Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you've enjoyed on your safari so far.
Accommodation Day 1; Airport Guest House. Entebbe and its international airport provide a wonderful introduction to Uganda. The airport is practically lapped by the waters of Africa's largest lake, while the town's jungle-like setting gives it plenty of atmosphere, with fish eagles overhead and turacos in the forest if you still have energy for a waterside meal or drink.
Transfer to Murchison falls NP, Murchison Falls National Park. This afternoon you're bound to experience a genuine natural high when you track white rhinos on foot in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch.
Hik to the top of the falls, Murchison Falls National Park. Accommodation Day 2; Heritage Safari Lodge
Watch wildlife and learn all about it on a guided game drive in Murchison Falls National Park early this morning led by our experienced guide. Boat cruise, Murchison Falls National Park.
Accommodation Day 3; Heritage Safari Lodge. A second night here keeps you in the park after the game drive and Nile boat cruise so the transfer toward Kibale can start fresh the next morning.
Transfer to kibale national park, Kibale National park. Bigodi swamp walk, Kibale National Park.
Accommodation Day 4; Turaco Treetops. Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay after the swamp walk so chimpanzee trekking can start from the forest edge the following morning.
Chimpanzee trekking, Kibale National Park. Transfer to queen Elizabeth National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation Day 5; The Bush Lodge (Tent). After the forest morning the road drops toward the rift so you are in place for an early game drive the next day.
Come with us early this morning for a guided game drive. We love showing off the landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and part of the excitement is about never quite knowing which animals are going to appear.
Boat cruise, Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accommodation Day 6; The Bush Lodge (Tent)
Transfer to lake mburo national park via ishasha sector, Lake Mburo National Park. The Ishasha stretch is the link between Queen Elizabeth scenery and the compact savanna around Mburo.
Accommodation Day 7; Eagle's Nest. Check in after the drive so the morning game drive and boat cruise can run from the park the next day.
This morning you get to go on a guided game drive which is always a safari highlight. It's an especially good way to explore Lake Mburo National Park and get to know the wildlife and the animals that you might see.
Boat cruise, Lake Mburo National Park. Accommodation Day 8; Eagle's Nest
Transfer to entebbe international airport, Entebbe International Airport. Equator ex, Kayabwe.
After the equator photo stop, continue toward Entebbe with comfort breaks so international flight check in stays relaxed.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Entebbe, as written for day one; your driver meets you after immigration and baggage reclaim at Entebbe International Airport.
On day nine you transfer to Entebbe International Airport with an equator stop at Kayabwe; send outbound flight details early so we time the road day with a comfortable buffer.
Nights follow the published mid-rate lodge sequence: Airport Guest House on arrival in Entebbe, Heritage Safari Lodge for the Murchison Falls nights, Turaco Treetops at Kibale, tent rooms at The Bush Lodge in Queen Elizabeth, and Eagle's Nest at Lake Mburo.
Rooms are tourist-standard with dinners on the included meal plan, and evening briefings cover chimpanzee trekking hours, park gate times, and packed lunches so the next morning starts on time.
Bring binoculars for savanna and channel birding, neutral safari layers, a rain shell, and closed shoes for forest trails and swamp boards.
Pack a reusable water bottle, sun protection, and dry bags for electronics on boat days.
Price includes all internal Airport transfers, all meals, fully guided hosting, all accommodations on the route, all permits and Park entry fees, and transport between the sectors named in the itinerary for this 9days big five safaris product.
Pick the group-size option at checkout that matches your party so lodge rooming and vehicle use follow how we run this departure.
Price excludes laundry services, international flights, visa costs, souvenirs, and tips, matching the price excludes list on the published tour page for this itinerary.
Plan visa and flights outside the package, bring cash or card for personal shopping and tipping at lodges and with guides, and budget laundry only where properties offer it as a paid extra.
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, then in the afternoon you're bound to experience a genuine natural high when you track white rhinos on foot in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, and hike to the top of the falls inside Murchison Falls National Park.
You overnight at Heritage Safari Lodge with the rhythm set for savanna drives and the Nile boat leg on the following day.
Come with us early one morning for a guided game drive; we love showing off the landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and part of the excitement is about never quite knowing which animals are going to appear.
You also take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, then return to The Bush Lodge tent rooms for a second night in the park.
Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park and the Bigodi swamp walk use forest trails that can feel humid, rooty, and uneven even when total distance stays moderate.
Game drives are mostly seated and channel launches are gentle; share knee, ankle, or back limits when you book so guides pace trekking and keep rest stops sensible.
Transport runs in a converted 4x4 safari vehicle suited to park tracks and long sealed-road days between Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo.
One English-speaking driver guide stays with your group for the loop, which keeps luggage secure and daily briefing consistent from Entebbe through the equator stop on day nine.
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport with an equator stop at Kayabwe, matching the bullets published for the final day of this itinerary.
Share outbound flight times when you book so we sequence the road leg from Lake Mburo with comfort breaks and check-in buffer at Entebbe.
All meals are included on safari days under the price includes list for this nine-day route, from lodge breakfasts through picnic or restaurant lunches on long road moves.
Tell us vegetarian, vegan, halal, or allergy requirements when you book so remote kitchens and picnic teams can plan across forest and savanna nights.
Pack neutral safari layers, a rain shell, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy closed shoes for forest walking days, and binoculars for savanna and channel birding.
Add a reusable bottle, quick-dry clothing when laundry is limited between lodges, and dry bags for cameras and phones on boat sectors.
Buy travel medical insurance with evacuation suited to remote roads, forest treks, and boat sectors on channels and lakes along this route.
Save policy numbers offline, read exclusions for trekking and boating, and share critical medication schedules with your guide before early starts.
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About the centre
Entebbe
We arrange guided wildlife safaris, primate trekking, and canoe adventures across Uganda and neighbouring East Africa, from short national-park circuits to multi-day lodge-to-lodge journeys. Whether you are planning your first gorilla trek, a birding route through forest and savanna, or a river canoe trail, we shape the trip around how you like to travel and how much time you have.
Our team coordinates airport or hotel pickups, 4x4 road transport, park logistics, and hosting on the ground so you can focus on the experience. We give straight advice on trekking fitness, permit timing, and what to bring, and we stay in touch from your first enquiry through to departure.
Operated by Verdoro Safaris, a partner of adventuro.
