8-Day Incredible Budget Safari In Uganda

<p>On arrival in Uganda, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Entebbe International Airport, and be transferred to Kibale National park, driving Southwest through the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. You will&nbsp; have lunch on your way.</p><p>On arrival in Kibale National Park, you will be driven to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction. It is a fascinating area, located in Magombe swamp.</p><p>This area is recognized for an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates species like the red colobus monkeys, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys and the L’Hoest monkeys. Additional mammals such as sitatungas, mongooses, bush pigs, otters plus bush bucks.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Chimpanzee Capital Safari/ Kibale Forest Camp (Non-self contained tents)/ Kibale Eco Home.</strong></p>

<p>After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. You will start early and take about two to six hours, depending on the location of the chimps.</p><p>The opportunity to see chimpanzees in the wild is one of the most memorable of all safari activities. Getting close to these creatures that share so much of our DNA is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the excitement of walking through the forest and knowing that they are close will stay with you forever.</p><p>After trekking, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a huge park where wildlife and people coexist in harmony.</p><p>On arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.</p><p>Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, passing squacco herons, pied kingfishers, large numbers of buffalo and hippo, basking crocodiles and very many different bird species and large mammals. This is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Over 300 hippos are found in the lake.</p><p>After the boat cruise, you will go for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the evening. Lions usually hunt when the temperatures are cooler.&nbsp; We also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, leopards and waterbucks.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Songbird Safari Lodge/ Enshama Game Lodge &amp; Campsite/ Engiri Game Lodge</strong>.</p>

<p>After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains. Ishasha is located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth.</p><p>Have a game drive in Ishasha, famous for its tree climbing lions. The Ishasha Sector is notably recognized for its resident tree-climbing lions which are an exceptional attraction.</p><p>After the game drive in Ishasha it is time to move to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas. You will have lunch en route.</p><p>On arrival, you will check in at your lodge, then later in the evening,&nbsp; you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa. This is an indigenous group of people that have lived in the forest for over 500,000 years. You will enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Songbird Safari Lodge/ Enshama Game Lodge &amp; Campsite/ Engiri Game Lodge</strong>.</p>

<p>After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking.</p><p>Afterwards, you will head out for gorilla trekking through the misty rain forest. Trekking lasts two to six hours, depending on the location of the gentle giants. Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets.</p><p>Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we are sure you will enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.</p><p>At the end of this long and exciting adventure, you will return to your lodge and relax.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Songbird Safari Lodge/ Enshama Game Lodge &amp; Campsite/ Engiri Game Lodge</strong>.</p>

<p>After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park and you will have an evening game drive.</p><p>Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet sounds and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, you will be driven back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.</p><p>Meals and overnight at<strong>&nbsp;Hyena Hill Lodge/ Rangeland Mburo Lodge/ Rwonyo Rest Camp.</strong></p>

<p>Have an early breakfast and then head out for the morning walking safari in the park. A walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park is a magical way to experience the bush trails of the park.</p><p>Come with us on a walking safari, where you'll enjoy the thrill of stepping out into the African wild with an experienced guide. Although you won't be watching the animals from a vehicle, it's still very safe, and it's a priceless opportunity to feel really connected to the animals you'll see and the landscapes you'll explore in a whole new way.</p><p>After the walking safari, you can take part in the optional activities, such as biking at 32 USD per person or horseback riding at 60 USD per person.</p><p>In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Airport.</p><p>You will have a stopover at the Equator. See where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Lunch, snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.</p><p>You will then proceed to Kampala, check-in at your hotel on arrival and relax for the rest of the day.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Bushpig Backpackers Hostel/ Ss hotel Kampala/ Russel Hotel.</strong></p>

<p>After breakfast, you will depart to Jinja with your packed lunch going through Mabira forest. The Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometers. It is home for many endangered species like the primate Lophocebus Uganda.</p><p>On arrival in Jinja, you will go for White Water Rafting on the rapids which are an adventure and an unforgettable experience. The Nile River finds its source in Jinja where it starts the 4000 km through different African countries. White-water rafting is an optional activity at USD 126.</p><p>After white water rafting, you will check in at your hotel and relax.</p><p>Meals and overnight at <strong>Brisk Hotel Triangle/ Adrift Overland Camp/ Nile Hotel Jinja.</strong></p>

<p>After having a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.</p><p>All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Uganda will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.</p>