9 Days Fly-In Uganda Luxury Safari | Pamoja Safaris

DAY 1: Transfer & Rhino Tracking – Murchison Falls N. Park (Approx. 5-6hr drive)

You will be picked by our guide from the airport or hotel at 7:30am and transfer to Murchison falls national park. Enroute stop in Nakasongola at Ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino tracking. Have lunch enroute before proceeding to Murchison falls national park and check-in to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Sambiya River Lodge

Meal Plan: Half board

DAY 2: Morning Game drive, Boat cruise on the Nile – Murchison Falls National Park

Wake up very early and go for a game drive on the Northern bank of the river and expect to see lots of animals as well as birds.  Return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, go for the boat trip and expect to see animals like hippos, elephants and waterbucks among others. Later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Overnight: Sambiya River Lodge

Meal Pan: Full Board

DAY 3: Flight Transfer – Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx. 1-2hrs flight)

After a last morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight over Uganda’s verdant highlands to reach Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II of England.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes, and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for a classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees, and over 600 species of birds.

Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo, and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob.

As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music, and more. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Afternoon Boat Trip – Queen Elizabeth National Park

We set out early in the morning for a chimpanzee walk within the Kyambura Gorge, you will a number of primates from the baboons, monkeys and various bird species. In the afternoon we will go for a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 5: Full-day Adventure – Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will head-out for a sunrise game drive before you embark a thrilling journey but exciting by road with en-route game drive to Ishasha. You will arrive on time for lunch and later in the afternoon, you shall begin your game drive in search for the famous and rare tree climbing lions. End the game drive to an awesome sundowner in the middle of the park.

Overnight: Enjojo Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Approx. 4-5hrs drive)

Today we will transfer to Bwindi impenetrable N. Park – The home of the mountain Gorillas. We will drive through Ruhija and later to Gorilla Leisure lodge with the jeeps. There is an option to walk through the forest from the western side to the southern side a very rewarding nature walk through the Bwindi Forest with lots of nature to see and on a good day you can meet Gorillas or chimpanzee. And those who prefer can walk through the Forest with a guide and we can pick them up from the other side of the forest after a 4hrs walk. (Optional Activity). The drive around is also a very beautiful scenic drive through rolling hills with jaw dropping scenery through the Bwindi Forest and villages.

Alternatively, you can fly to Kisoro Airstrip at an extra-cost $340 per person

Overnight: Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before your safari highlight begins – “gorilla trekking”, which may last the entire day.  When sighted, visitors will be guided to 8 meters from the gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes. Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It’s difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours. Bwindi is a prime destination for birdwatchers. Its 350 species include seven which are IUCN red data listed and 90% of all Albertine rift endemics, species which are difficult or impossible to see in any other part of East Africa.

Overnight: Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 8: Transfer – Lake Mburo National Park (Approx. 5-6hrs drive)

After early served breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Mbarara as you pass through the rolling hills, terraces and round road corners. Arrive at the booked lodge, relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or prepare for the evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Overnight: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 9: Walking Safari & Transfer – Entebbe Airport/Mbarara

Have early morning breakfast, and drive to the park offices for registration and head out to explore this beautiful savannah park on foot as you get a close-up opportunity to the wild animals in the presence of the armed ranger guide. From here you continue with a stop-over at the Uganda Equator for Pictures and experiment. We will be in Entebbe in the evening before your flight back home.