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8 Days Road Trip Uganda Adventure
8 Days Road Trip Uganda is a great way to explore the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Here’s an itinerary for your road trip that will take you to remote Ugandan places to meet with the wildlife of Africa. On this Road trip to Uganda, whether you are on self-drive in Uganda or unfamiliar with the route, you can use Maps Me offline GPS.
8 Days Road Trip Uganda Adventure Overview
Rhino tracking
Unlimited Game drive
Top of the waterfalls
Boat tour
Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, be welcomed by our driver guide from Pamoja Safaris and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. This is one of the biggest conservation areas in Uganda. Check-in at the booked hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge | Bakers Lodge
Midrange; Murchison River Lodge; Pakuba Safari Lodge; Fort Murchison
Best Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp | Fort Murchison Tents
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat trip
After early breakfast, check out of the hotel and go for a morning game drive in the delta, a place with a high concentration of wildlife where you might get a chance to spot Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, and lots of antelopes, among others. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the mighty Nile River to the base of the waterfalls Here, you’ll hike with a park guide to the top of the impressive falls and then proceed back to the hotel.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge | Bakers Lodge
Midrange; Murchison River Lodge | Pakuba Safari Lodge | Fort Murchison
Best Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp | Fort Murchison Tents
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After being served breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. En route, you get a chance to see the rocky historical site near Kyenjojo town, where people go to pray for the Uganda Martyrs & their names written on the rocks. Check-in at the booked hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge
Midrange: Isunga Lodge, Turaco Tree Top, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Best Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
After an early breakfast, go for the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX), an experience where you get a chance to spend a full day with the chimpanzees as they get up from their nests, feed, copulate, and play with their young ones, as well as looking for food. Get to see lots of other primates, trees, and birds, among other amazing wildlife, in the national park. Return to the booked accommodation site for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge
Midrange: Isunga Lodge, Turaco Tree Top, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Best Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park
After morning breakfast, we depart towards the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through green vegetation and a unique landscape. arrive in time for the afternoon Batwa visit (Pygmy). Dinner and overnight stay;
Accommodation:
Luxury; Buhoma Lodge
Midrange; Agandi Lodge
Best Budget: Rushaga Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, prepare to meet face-to-face with the gentle giants of the forest. This is such a memorable experience and it takes 3–8 hours, depending on their movements. After tracking, drive to Lake Bunyonyi in southwestern Uganda, close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lake Bunyonyi is a freshwater lake with no crocodiles or hippos. It is also bilharzia-free and is recommended for swimming. You can also enjoy canoe or speed boat tours, hiking, bird watching, and lots of other activities. Check-in at the booked hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Bird Nest
Midrange; Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Best Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation;
Day 7: Local Community and Boat Trip
Visit the local community around Lake Bunyonyi and learn about their different ways of living. The blacksmiths of Bukoora village display different tools used in lighting fire. Take a chance to enjoy the local brew of the people of Kigezi if you can and also participate in community activities such as preparing traditional meals and sorghum harvesting. Return to the booked accommodation for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation;
Luxury: Bird Nest
Midrange; Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Best Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Kigali
Check out of the hotel and embark on the journey to Rwanda through the Katuna border. Arrive in Kigali and visit the Kigali genocide memorial site, then proceed to Kanombe International Airport for departure back home. or we can plan for a departure from Entebbe Airport.
Inclusive
Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan
All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, which are inclusive of fuel
Park entrance and conservation fee
Water in the vehicle for highland areas
Accommodation as stipulated in the travel plan
All applicable tax administration and banking fees
English speaking guide
Activities as indicated in the travel plan
Boat trip along the Kazinga Channel
Gorillas and Chimpanzee permit
NOTE: Gorilla permits are subject to availability
Any required gorilla permits need to be booked before the date Permit fees are paid on the initial deposit
Exclusive:
All passport and visa fees
All health vaccinations and medications
International flights associated with airport departure tax
Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties in the overland sector)
Drinks that are not included in the itinerary
Items of personal nature
Laundry, gratitude for guide hotel, staff, etc.
Any extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel or medical insurance is not included
The price ranging from USD2,373 Per person