Best Friends Uganda Tour
Best Friends Uganda Tour
Discover the true heart of East Africa with this unforgettable 7 Days Best Friends Uganda Tour. From thrilling game drives and rhino tracking to chimpanzee trekking and scenic boat cruises, this adventure showcases Uganda’s incredible biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. Known as the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda offers diverse ecosystems ranging from savannah plains and tropical rainforests to powerful waterfalls and tranquil lakes.
This carefully crafted 7-day Uganda safari combines wildlife viewing, primate encounters, and cultural experiences, making it perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers alike
7 Days Best Friends Uganda Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
- Day 2: Rhino tracking, visit the top of the waterfall.
- Day 3: Morning game drive and boat ride. Possibility to hike to the top of the waterfall
- Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Community/Swamp Trek
- Day 6: Transfer to Kasenyi district of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
- Day 7: Early morning drive to Kampala
7 DaysBest Friends Uganda Tour Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your 7-day Uganda tour, you will transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for relaxation and overnight stay.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy:
A visit to Lake Victoria shores
A sunset walk
Optional visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Overnight: Entebbe/Kampala
Day 2: Rhino Tracking & Visit to the Top of Murchison Falls
After breakfast, begin your journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience on foot. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos, making it a vital conservation success story.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park. In the afternoon, visit the top of the magnificent Murchison Falls, where the Nile River dramatically squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters down. The thunderous roar and rainbow views are unforgettable.
Overnight: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 of 7 Days Best Uganda Tour; Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile
Start the day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of Murchison Falls National Park. Look out for:
Lions
Elephants
Giraffes
Buffaloes
Uganda kobs
Leopards (if lucky)
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. This cruise offers excellent wildlife sightings including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
For adventurous travelers, there is a possibility to hike to the top of the falls for another spectacular view.
Overnight: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4 of 7 Days Best Friends Uganda Tour; Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. The scenic drive takes you through tea plantations, traditional villages, and rolling hills of western Uganda.
Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Arrival in the late afternoon for relaxation at your lodge.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Day 5 of 7 Days Best Friends Uganda Tour; Chimpanzee Trek & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Today is one of the highlights of your 7-day Uganda safari.Chimpanzee Trekking After an early briefing at the park headquarters, head into the forest in search of wild chimpanzees. Trekking can take 2–4 hours depending on their location. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them feed, groom, and interact.
Bigodi Community & Swamp Walk
In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. The swamp is rich in birdlife and primates, and the walk supports local community initiatives. It’s a perfect blend of eco-tourism and cultural experience.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Day 6: Transfer kibale to lake Mburo, lunch at the lodge, cultural ankole cow experience and night game drive
Day 6 begins with a scenic transfer from Kibale National Park to Lake Mburo National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience Uganda’s diverse landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing lunch at your lodge, surrounded by the park’s tranquil wilderness. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in a unique cultural encounter with the Ankole community, famous for their iconic long-horned cattle. This authentic experience provides insight into local traditions and pastoral lifestyles. As evening falls, embark on an exciting night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can spot nocturnal wildlife such as bush babies, leopards, and hyenas
Day7; Early Morning walking safari in lake Mburo park lunch & Return to Kampala
Day 7 of your Uganda safari begins with an early morning guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, offering close encounters with zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural habitat.
This immersive experience is perfect for nature lovers seeking a unique African safari adventure. After the walk, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the lodge before embarking on your return journey to Kampala, marking the end of an unforgettable wildlife safari in Uganda.
End of 7 Days Best of Uganda Tour
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7 Days Best of Uganda Tour Includes and Excludes
Price Includes:
- All accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary on FB & BB basis.
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Full-time exclusive use of a 4 x 4 Safari Van
- Full-time services of experienced English-speaking drive/guide.
- All services in national parks i.e park entrance fees, guided nature walks, hikes & game drives.
- Bottled drinking mineral water, coffees, teas, or soft drinks while on Safaris, game drives, walks, hikes, or transfers.
- All Nature/Safari & Community walks as indicated in the itinerary-safari program.
- All airport pickups and drop off from Entebbe & back to Entebbe airport.
- All activities indicated & mentioned in the itinerary
- A $7 per pax off as a donation to orphanage homes whose parents’ death are/were as a result of animal conflicts within conservation areas.
- All government-related taxes
Price Excludes:
- Laundry service in different hotels we stay
- Bar bills, phone calls.
- Personal insurance and medical bills
- Airfares
- All other services of a personal nature.
- All services marked as Optional in the itinerary
- Driver/guides/hotel staff or any other person’s gratuity.