Tour Overview
This safari takes you on an expedition to the best destinations in Uganda. Head to Murchison Falls National Park and expect a Big 5 sighting, take a boat trip to the base of the falls plus a visit to the top of the falls, enjoy the Primate walk in Kibale National Park and visit Queen Elizabeth National Park with its classic big game like the rare tree-climbing lions. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive – Entebbe
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Admas Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Ganyana safari driver/guide will meet you and brief you about your 8-day Big 5 and birding safari. The driver will then transfer you to your hotel or lodge overnight, where you will be welcomed by professional staff.
Day 2 : Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Ganyana safari driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel very early in the morning. Have a meet and greet, then begin the Murchison Falls adventure. You'll have a stopover at Nakasongola where you will have lunch, then transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, an asylum to the rhinos. Enjoy a glimpse of the white rhino alongside some birding around the vicinity, and later continue on the road to Murchison Falls National Park. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your early morning breakfast, and later proceed to the park for the morning game drive. During the drive, you will have a chance to see various wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, lions, hyenas, waterbucks, and birds of different species. After the game drive, head back to the lodge for lunch, and thereafter head for the afternoon boat safari at 2 pm on the Nile River. While on the boat you will be able to see various birds such as the shoebill, colored kingfishers, as well as other animals along the banks such as crocodiles, hippos, and elephants. This boat cruise takes you quite close to Murchison Falls, which allows you to have a great view of the magnificent falls. Later head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 : Transfer to Kibale National Park
Location: Kibale National park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, visit the top of the falls and view the magnificent falls. Later transfer to the west through tea plantations and rolling hills to reach fort Portal town where you will have an en-route lunch before proceeding to Kibale National Park. After checking into the lodge, you will embark on a guided nature walk through the dense papyrus at Magombe Swamp which is part of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary situated on the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. On your nature walk, you have the chance to spot up to 138 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco, a variety of butterflies and perhaps the real draw card of this swamp; its seven species of monkeys including red colobus, grey-cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest, vervet, black and white colobus, blue monkey and baboons.
Day 5 : Chimpanzee trekking
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you will be briefed before embarking on your trek of the exciting chimps in Kibale Forest. Once you’ve found your group of chimpanzees, you will spend one hour with them, observing their humorous hand gestures and facial expressions, their ear-piercing squeals
and their death-defying leaps through the trees. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 : Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and evening game drive
Location: Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeResort
Accommodation Name: The buffalo safari lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will peacefully be driven to the park towards the south passing via the Crater Lake area. Appreciate the beautiful landscape with hills. Relax as you appreciate the breathtaking atmosphere at the park before going for an evening game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 : Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Buffalo safari lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You shall start your morning game drive very early. This you will be able to see very many animals along the Kasenyi track, you will also be able to view different animals such as elephants, antelopes, waterbucks, buffaloes, lions, kobs among others. After the game drive, head back to the lodge for your breakfast, relax and later have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. You will have a great time cruising along the Kazinga channel and getting a chance to view water birds such as the saddle-billed stork, pink-backed pelicans, the malachite kingfishers, and animals such as crocodiles, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, feeding along the channel. Later in the evening, head back to the lodge, have dinner, and spend the night.
Day 8 : Departure back to Entebbe
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your breakfast in the morning. After breakfast, drive back to Kampala, where on the way you will also have a chance of viewing wildlife, birds, monkeys, etc. Later, continue with your way whereby you will stop in Mbarara for lunch, after proceed and have a stopover at the equator for photos and you can also buy souvenirs. Arrive in Kampala in the evening, where we will drop you at your hotel or the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Private accommodation in 3star rooms
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
bottled mineral water
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Private complimentary airport transfers
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Drinks with Meals
Mineral water or juice of your choice
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Entrance Fees
All park entrance fees covered in the safari cost
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free WIFI at accommodation and Vehicle
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Fully Guided
professional private full time guide driver
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Game Drives on Safari
All game drives included both morning and evening game drives
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Local Taxes
All local taxes covered
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Meals – Full Board
yes
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Mid-trange
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the tipping policy?
None
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, above 15 Years
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Easy
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What is the maximum group size?
None
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, at a cost
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We also take solo travellers
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Free Date Changes
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Ganyana Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform ganyana safaris, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Ganyana Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ganyana safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Carry your certificate of vaccination
We do support with covid tests if required by clients home country before departure after the safari.
8 Days The Big 5 Adventure Safari
8 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe, Uganda
Visiting: Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Kibale National park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GSO8
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Yes
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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