Popular Wildlife Safaris In Uganda
March 17, 2025
Come for a 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda to meet the great primates of Uganda as well as search for lions and elephants on the savannah. You trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest (or the budget option Kyambura Gorge) and trek to visit the mysterious mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
We visit 3 savannah national parks giving you the chance to see giraffes, elephants, zebras, lion, leopard and more. As well as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek rhinos, giving you the chance to tick off “the Big 5”. This is a 10 day Uganda safari that is packed with close to nature experiences!
We are happy to adjust the 10 days Uganda tour itinerary to fit your wishes.
THIS 10 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Mabamba Swamp for Shoebill Stork
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking
- Murchison Falls National Park for game-drive & boat-cruise
- Kibale Forest National Park / budget option Kyambura Gorge / Kalinzu forest for chimps trekking
- Queen Elizabeth National Park for game-drive & boat-cruise
- Ishasha for tree-climbing lions game-drive
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla trekking
- Lake Mburo National Park for game-drive & safari walk
Learn more about Safaris in Uganda, Uganda’s national parks or gorilla trekking.
Day by day itinerary for our 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda .
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ENTEBBE FOR OUR 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda
We pick you at the airport for our 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda full of close to nature experiences. Then transfer to the lodge and relax after the journey. If time allows we can head over to the close by Mabamba Swamp for a search for the prehistoric looking Shoebill Stork. If there is no time on this day , we extend the shoebill watch on the last day.
Overnight Via Via Hotel
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO LODGE BY MURCHISON FALLS NP VIA RHINO TREKKING & TOP OF THE FALLS
You set off early from Entebbe for your journey to Murchison Falls NP. Along the way you meet the rhinos in Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Indeed this stop is exciting as it gives you the chance to tick off the first of the Big 5 during this 10 days Uganda Safari. In the sanctuary they are working to reintroduce rhinos in Uganda and you go with a specialized guide for a walk to see them. Then you continue the journey towards the lodge by Murchison Falls national park, having lunch along the way. Make a stop to visit the impressive top of the Murchison Falls.
Overnight Murchison River Lodge
DAY 3: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT-CRUISE ON THE NILE IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Set off for an early morning game-drive in the park. Undoubtedly you here have the chance to see fascinating wildlife like Big cats hunting, Elephants, Giraffes and Buffalos. In fact the checklist of mammals in Murchison Falls NP reaches 76. We then continue browsing the Drive circuits to the Delta point for a cocktail of Birds and mammals. Afterwards we enjoy lunch and some relaxation at the lodge. Then in the afternoon go for the 3 hour boat ride to the base of the falls where you get to see the Hippos (You have never seen more hippos yawning, Grooming in there Pods anywhere else than here- Believe me you)! Nile Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder this might be your magnet to catch them.
Overnight in Murchison River Lodge
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO KIBALE FOREST NP
After breakfast we transfer towards Kibale Forest NP as we continue our 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda. It’s a long drive with our target to have lunch in Fort portal. A punctuation of stopovers at sceneries like the Rift valley escarpment on Lake Albert – typical African village setup in the far countryside and tea plantations along the drive offer us chances of stretching. Then we check in late afternoon to an area with an amazing display of primates andlovely scenery.
Overnight Isunga lodge
DAY 5: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KIBALE FOREST & TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
Head into the forest of the Primate city of Kibale in the morning for chimpanzee trekking, the first great ape you will meet during this 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda . This is a three hour experience. Kibale Forest national park is a rainy forest and a home to over 1500 Chimpanzees. During the trek you have the chance to see the chimps close up and capture shots of our closet cousins in the jungle in there frenzy exciting moods as they are grooming, building relationships, bringing up young ones, think and sharing food, plus rare bird species following them. In the forest 9 different species of Monkeys are found so you have chances of seeing red colobus, red tailed monkey and bush babies on a great day. Afterwards we transfer to the lodge by Queen Elizabeth NP via the crater lakes region.
Overnight Pumba Safari Cottages
DAY 6: EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE ON QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
In the morning we go for a guided game drive in the kasenyi plains. After lunch it is time for the boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth NP. This is a 36kms channel linking Lake George to lake Edward. On the banks you can see Hippopotamuses, Nile Crocodile, elephant and Warthog.
Overnight Pumba Safari Cottages
DAY 7: GAME-DRIVE IN ISHASHA & TRANSFER TO BWINDI MOUNTAINS
After breakfast we start the adventurous journey down to the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP. The road goes through the park and if we are lucky we see elephants, monkeys, beautiful birds or even lions along the way. We then head into Ishasha for a game-drive to search for Ishasha’s famous tree-climbing lions. After lunch the journey continues to Bwindi mountains.
Overnight Ruhondeza Lodge and Camp site
DAY 8: GORILLA TREKKING DAY- BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Bwindi is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. Today you head into the jungle for the great highlight of this safari in Uganda, your gorilla trekking experience. You will be taken in a group by a specialized guide into the jungle for your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the beautiful nature and spend one hour with the gorillas, an unforgettable experience. This Impenetrable Forest is also full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and dikers. After the trek your guide picks you and takes you to the lodge by Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP to cut the travel time next day.
Overnight at Ruhondeza Lodge and campsite
DAY 9: TRANSFER TO LAKE MBURO & GAME-DRIVE
After a breakfast close to nature we continue the 10 Days Mammal Watching Safari in Uganda by making the journey to Lake Mburo national park. We aim to reach the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon we head in to the park and game drive for view of zebras, topis, warthogs, giraffes, cape buffaloes and impalas. If we are lucky we catch a sight of a leopard.
Overnight in Rwakobo Rock
DAY 10: EARLY MORNING SAFARI WALK AND TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE AIRPORT
Get early up for a safari walk by the lodge chance to see zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in their day break jungle life! Afterward you go back to the lodge for breakfast before starting the transfer towards Entebbe. Along the way we make a stop by the Equator, where you can have the experience of standing with one foot on either side of the southern and northern hemisphere. Connect to Entebbe where your guide drops you in time for an evening flight as we have reached the end of your 10 days Uganda tour (or add an extra night to fly the next day).
