10-Day Uganda and Zanzibar Beach Holidays

You have been dreaming of your safari for so long and now it is finally about to begin. You will meet your guide who will tell you everything you need to know to get your safari started. We are as excited as you are to get your trip underway. One of the few African safari destinations that can be explored by car, by boat or on guided walks, the 3,480km² Murchison Falls National Park is dominated geographically by the Nile River and 43m-high waterfall after which it is named. Here you can be confident of seeing elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, hartebeest, oribi, Uganda kob, crocodile and a good range of aquatic birds. With a bit of luck you might also encounter lion, leopard, patas monkey and the bizarre stork-like shoebill.

Another to experience the hidden gems of Murchison National Park. Rhino tracking is the big event of the day after where you will have a game drive. Here you can be confident of seeing elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, hartebeest, oribi, Uganda kob, crocodile and a good range of aquatic birds. With a bit of luck you might also encounter lion, leopard, patas monkey and the bizarre stork-like shoebill.

Kibale National Park is best known for its population of around 1,000 chimpanzees, man and his closest genetic relative. The park is home to a dozen other primate species, including Uganda mangabey, a type of monkey that is unique to Uganda and difficult to see anywhere other than Kibale. It supports a dazzling forest birdlife, with 370 species recorded, ranging from the outrageously colorful great blue turaco to the secretive green-breasted pitta. There is something about chimpanzees that makes them one of the greatest safari prizes of all. We will take you trekking through the forest to spend time with them and enjoy an encounter that you will never forget. Chimp Trekking, Kibale National Park.

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's best allround safari destination. In addition to being home to four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo), this biodiverse park is studded with wetlands that support an astonishing 5,000 hippos along with large flocks of flamingos, pelicans and other aquatic birds. Weather permitting, the views to the glacial peaks of the Rwenzori, Africa's second highest mountain (after Kilimanjaro), are also exceptional.

Another day to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park means enjoying a boat cruise and a game drive in Uganda’s top all-round safari destination. Home to four of the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo this biodiverse park is dotted with wetlands that host an incredible 5,000 hippos, along with flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and other aquatic birds. On clear days, you can also take in the breathtaking views of the glacial peaks of the Rwenzori, Africa’s second-highest mountain after Kilimanjaro.

Occupying a series of low hills and marshy valleys that roll northwards from Lake Victoria, Kampala has been an important political entity since the mid-19th-century reign of King Suuna II of Buganda. Despite being steeped in traditional and colonial history, Kampala today is a bustling modern capital city situated at the heart of Uganda's road network. Put on some warm clothes and enjoy an early morning game drive. This is the perfect time to experience the wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit. The light is soft and warm – perfect for photography – and most animals are out and about, and active. If you’re not an early riser, you’ll definitely want to make an exception here. Early Morning Game Drive, Ishasha Sector.

Soak up the history as you explore Zanzibar Stone Town. The museums and architecture here speak of a rich and varied history, with influences from across East Africa and the Indian Ocean. But you will love this place most when the smell of spices and the Muslim call to prayer carries through the streets.

When you arrive on Zanzibar Island, you know straightaway that this is a place like no other. Arrival in time will give you opportunity to have the stone town tour. This was an island made wealthy by its role in the spice trade, and the superb architecture and spice-filled markets are reminders of that time. Fine beaches and scenery are also found across the island.

Spend more time getting to know Zanzibar Island. Go snorkeling with us and enjoy discovering a whole new world of wonder just below the ocean and surface. The marine life you will see could just become one of the highlights of your trip. There will be other activities like, diving, visiting the prisons Island, dolphins experience Snorkeling, Zanzibar Island and much more

Travelers with late night flights can still have a bit more of the Zanzibar Island experience this day before they leave the Island. Your time with us on safari in Uganda is now at an end, but we hope to have given you many fantastic memories that will live on long after you have returned home. Travel home safely, and we hope to see you again.