9 Days Uganda Budget safari, Gorillas & Chimpanzees – we help you book all the permits
9 days Uganda budget safari – Planning budget Uganda safaris may be very difficult if you do not know where, when, and how to plan a safari to a budget safari to Uganda, Uganda is considered the pearl of Africa, and the country is blessed with some of the top safari attractions in Africa ranging from the endangered mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees, the mountains of the moon, top white water rafting in Africa and many other safari highlights, our 9 Days Budget Uganda safari, gorillas & Chimpanzees will be a perfect safari on a comfortable budget our experts know where to stay during this elite safari holiday
Safari highlights
- Game drives in Murchison fall
- Waterfall boat cruise on the Nile
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
- Gorilla trekking experience
- Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
- Visiting the Equator
Detailed safari itinerary
Day 1-Drive to Murchison falls national park
After morning breakfast at your lodge you will transfer to Murchison falls national park via the top of the falls, upon arrival at the lodge you will then check in to your lodge and if time allows you will do a short game drive in the park
Lodge option –Red chili rest camp
Day 2-Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
After early morning breakfast, you will start your game drive in the park in searches of wildlife like Elephants, giraffe, buffalo, Uganda Kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, lion, leopard, Hyenas, and beautiful birdlife in the park after the game drive you will then drive to the peer for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile, the cruise will take you to the famous Murchison falls and en route, you will encounter wildlife like Hippos and crocodiles
Lodge option –Red chili rest camp
Day 3-Drive to Kibale forest national park
After lazily morning breakfast you will start your drive through the escarpment where you will see the brief taking views of Lake Albert, upon arrival in Kibale you will visit the tea farms and later transfer to the lodge for relaxation and Overnight
Lodge option-Kluges guest farm
Day 4-Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
After morning breakfast your guide will pick you up from the Lodge and transfer you to Kanyanchu park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing, after the briefing you will then start your chimpanzee trek on foot, upon locating the chimpanzees you will view them for 1hour and later return to the lodge for refreshment and later drive to Queen Elizabeth national park for a short evening game drive in search of wildlife like elephants, Buffalo, lions, Leopards, and Uganda Kob and later return to the Lodge for overnight
Lodge option-UWA bandas in Mweya
Day 5-Game drive in the morning and boat cruise in the afternoon
Today you will start your early game drive in the kasenyi plains in search of nocturnal wildlife and predators as they are usually active in the morning and you will also look out for other wildlife and birds after you will return to the lodge for a quick lunch and later transfer to Mweya for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel where you will also expect to encounter wildlife like Hippos and crocodiles
Lodge option-UWA bandas in Mweya
Day 6-Drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park
After lazily breakfast you will start your drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park via the escarpment, Kalinzu, and Ankole tea farms, this is one of the best drives with fascinating views upon arrival in Bwindi impenetrable national park you will check in to your booked lodge for overnight and relaxation
Lodge option-Buhoma community rest camp
Day 7-Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park
As the sun rises above the horizon, you will enjoy your breakfast, with packed lunch and enough drinking water you will transfer to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing by the park rangers, and later you will start your trek into the rain forest, upon locating the mountain gorillas you will spend 1 hour with the gorillas and later return to the lodge for relaxation
Lodge option-Buhoma community rest camp
Day 8-Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
After lazily breakfast you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Bunyonyi is Uganda’s deepest lake with some of the breathtaking views of the islands, local fishermen, and perfect sunset, upon arrival at the lodge you will check in to the lodge for relaxation, and later you will enjoy an evening boat cruise on the Lake with drinks
Lodge option-Byona Amagara Island
Day 9-Drive to Entebbe
After your morning breakfast, you will bid farewell to the Lodge and start your drive back to Entebbe via the equator, upon arrival in Entebbe you will be transferred to your booked lodge or the airport for your departure flight
Lodge option– Not Applicable
Includes
- All park entrance fees
- Chimpanzee permits
- Gorilla permits
- Lake Bunyonyi, Murchison falls and Queen Elizabeth boat cruise
- Vehicle, guide, and Fuel
- Accommodation
- Free airport transfers
Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda tourist Visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses like alcoholic drinks
- Pre & post-safari accommodation