UGANDA’S BEST IN BRIEF: SHOEBILLS, BWINDI GORILLAS, KIBALE CHIMPS & QENP SAFARI.

From:

$6,750 Per Person

Based on 4 Pax Sharing

Main Destination:

Uganda

Trip Type:

Private Safari

Trip Code:

BT07

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Trip Highlights

  • Shoebill at Mabamba Swamp. A canoe-borne hunt for one of Africa’s most sought-after birds.
  • Walking Safari in Lake Mburo. Get close to wildlife on foot in a compact, scenic park.
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in their forest home.
  • Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP. Big-game plains and a hippo-and-elephant boat safari in one park.
  • Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale. Time with our closest relatives in Uganda’s premier chimp forest.
  • Kampala City Tour. A guided taste of Uganda’s bustling, welcoming capital.

Summary Itinerary

DayMain destinationMain ActivityAccommodationMeals
1Arrival Flight Entebbe - Lake VictoriaArrival Entebbe Airport - Sunset Cruise Lake VictoriaBest Western Premier HotelL&D
2Mabamba Shoebill ~ Lake Mburo National ParkMabamba for Shoebill - Evening Nature WalkKigambira Safari LodgeFB
3Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Morning Game Drive - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Kiho Gorilla LodgeFB
4Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi UNESCO Heritage Site - Buhoma/Ruhija Sector Kiho Gorilla Lodge
5Queen Elizabeth National ParkIshasha Tree Climbing Lions - Coffee Experience Mweya Safari LodgeFB
6Queen Elizabeth National ParkMorning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel Mweya Safari LodgeFB
7Bigodi Swamp/Village - Kibale National ParkTransfer to Kibale Forest National Park ~ Bigodi Swamp & cultural experienceChimpundu LodgeFB
8Kibale National Park - KampalaMorning Chimpanzee Trekking - Transfer to Kampala Speke Resort MunyonyoFB
9Kampala City - Outbound Flight Entebbe Morning City Tour & shopping -Transfer to Entebbe Airport for out bound Flight

Itinerary

Arrival - Transfer to Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your dedicated BIC Tours guide, who will assist with your transfer to the Best Western Premium Garden Hotel in Entebbe Town. After checking in and settling into your comfortable accommodation, you will enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel before retiring for the night, ready to begin your adventure the following day.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Transfer to Mabamba Shoebill Stork - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park - Evening Nature Walk/Night Game Drive.

Following breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to Mabamba Swamp on the shores of Lake Victoria, where a canoe excursion awaits in search of the elusive Shoebill Stork and a variety of other water birds. Afterward, you will begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping for lunch at a selected restaurant en route. A fascinating stopover at the Equator will offer the chance to witness the famous water experiment before you continue onward, arriving at the park in the evening. After checking in at the UWA gate, you will be driven to Kigambira Safari Lodge to settle in. The evening continues with a guided nature walk around the park, followed by dinner at the lodge and an exciting night game drive in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will set out on a morning game drive through Lake Mburo, keeping an eye out for giraffes, zebras, and other resident wildlife. You will then begin the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, pausing for lunch at a restaurant along the way. The afternoon continues with the journey onward, arriving at Bwindi in the evening. You will then be driven to your lodge for check-in, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Mahogany Springs.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to the UWA Field Office for a briefing on gorilla trekking and guide allocation. You will then set off into the forest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience within the Bwindi Impenetrable UNESCO World Heritage Site, accompanied by your ranger guide, enjoying a packed lunch from the lodge along the way. Once your trek concludes, you will drive back to Mahogany Springs for dinner and a comfortable night’s accommodation.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha - Coffee Tour.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, enjoying a morning game drive along the way in search of the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Lunch will be at a selected restaurant en route. You will then continue to the Mweya side of the park for an engaging coffee tour experience with local farmers, learning about the journey from bean to cup. Afterward, you will drive to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay at Mweya Lodge.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will set out on a morning game drive around the park in search of lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and hippos, along with the many other species that call this diverse ecosystem home. You will then return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering superb opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles, and a wealth of birdlife at close range. In the evening, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and a comfortable night’s accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Transfer to Kibale National Park - Bigodi Swamp Experience.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park, stopping for lunch at a selected restaurant en route. In the afternoon, you will explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife and diverse primate species. You will then drive to Chimpundu Lodge, where you can check in and unwind before dinner and a peaceful night’s accommodation.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Morning Chimp Trekking - Transfer to Kampala.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to the UWA Field Office for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking and ranger guide allocation. You will then venture into Kibale Forest National Park for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking experience, tracking Uganda’s largest population of these fascinating primates through their natural forest habitat. Lunch will be back at the lodge, after which you will begin the transfer to Kampala, arriving in the evening. You will then be driven to Speke Resort Munyonyo for check-in and a comfortable night’s accommodation, marking the close of your safari adventure.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
City Tour - Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Out Bound Flight

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a tour of Kampala City, including a visit to the iconic Gaddafi National Mosque, one of the city’s most striking landmarks. You will also have the opportunity to browse shopping malls and craft shops for last-minute souvenir shopping. You will then be transferred to Entebbe, stopping for lunch at a selected restaurant along the way, before being dropped off at Entebbe International Airport in good time for your outbound flight.

Inclusions

  • Service of English-Speaking Driver Guide /Guides.
  • Park entry fees to all the parks on the Itinerary
  • All Accommodation based DOUBLE OCCUPANCY with Single Supplement option
  • All Meals are inclusive of full Board
  • Equator water Experiment
  • Boat Cruise Kazinga Channel & Safari Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Lake Victoria Cruise for shoebill at Mabamba
  • Gorilla Trekking of Permit in Bwindi Uganda ($800 up 30th June 2027)
  • Chimpanzee Trekking of Permit in Kibale National Park ($250 up to 31st Dec 2026)

Exclusions

  • International Air Flight
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Alcohol and spirits
  • Tips & Personal Presents
  • Souvenirs

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Notes on Safari Landcruisers

  • 6+1PAX we use 1 Safari Land cruiser with 7 Window Seats. Clients seat in 6 seats. Luggage (suitcases) will be loaded the boot behind the grill in the small luggage compartment.
  • 7+1 ~11+1 we use 2 Safari Vans each with 7 Window Seats. Clients seat in 6 seats. Luggage (suitcases) will be loaded the boot behind the grill in the small luggage compartment.

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UGANDA’S BEST IN BRIEF: SHOEBILLS, BWINDI GORILLAS, KIBALE CHIMPS & QENP SAFARI.

UGANDA’S BEST IN BRIEF: SHOEBILLS, BWINDI GORILLAS, KIBALE CHIMPS & QENP SAFARI.