Overview
This itinerary covers Uganda’s top wildlife and cultural highlights: chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and the spectacular Murchison Falls. It balances adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion.
Itinerary
Activity: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, transfer to Kampala (approx 1-hour drive).
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Kampala.
Highlights: Relax after your flight, visit craft markets if time permits.
Price estimate: Transfer $50 (private car)
Meals: Dinner included at the hotel.
Activity: Drive to Kibale Forest (~5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Eco-lodge near Kibale.
Highlights: Scenic drive through western Uganda’s countryside.
Price estimate: Transport $120 (shared/private), accommodation $100 (adult), $50 (child)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Activity: Morning chimpanzee tracking permit ($200 adult / $100 child), afternoon Bigodi Wetlands walk.
Highlights: See chimpanzees in the wild, birdwatching, local community.
Accommodation: Same lodge near Kibale.
Price estimate: Permit $200 adult / $100 child, guide fees $20 per group.
Meals: Full board.
Activity: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP (3-4 hours).
Accommodation: Lodge inside or near park.
Highlights: Scenic views, early evening game drive.
Price estimate: Transport $100, accommodation $120 adult / $60 child.
Meals: Full board.
Activity: Early morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise.
Highlights: Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, birdlife.
Price estimate: Game drive $50 adult / $25 child, boat cruise $40 adult / $20 child.
Meals: Full board.
Activity: Drive to Murchison Falls NP (5-6 hours), stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Lodge near falls.
Highlights: Rhino tracking at Ziwa ($60 adult / $30 child), sunset views of Murchison Falls.
Price estimate: Transport $150, accommodation $130 adult / $65 child, Rhino tracking $60 adult / $30 child.
Meals: Full board.
Activity: Morning boat cruise to the base of the falls, afternoon transfer back to Entebbe.
Highlights: Stunning waterfall views, wildlife along the Nile.
Price estimate: Boat cruise $50 adult / $25 child, transfer $150.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch.