9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari with the Special Shoebill Experience

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9 Days / 8 Nights Mabamba, Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Easy Private & tailor-made

Overview

This private trip is a Uganda safari full of adventure that will help you have fun with wildlife, relax, rest and unwind during your stay. You will visit special destinations such as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the world's most powerful waterfall in Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo, and the famous shoebill stork visit at Mabamba on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Along the way there are plenty of scenic drives, good comfortable accommodation with en-suite bathrooms and a comfortable 4x4 safari car with a pop-up roof - or a mixture of flights and road.

Safari Highlights

  • Shoebill stork experience at Mabamba Swamp
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Top of the Falls, game drives, boat cruise and night game drive in Murchison Falls
  • Game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth
  • Tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector
  • Bush breakfast, walking safari and boat cruise in Lake Mburo

Day-by-day Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Arrival & the shoebill experience at Mabamba

    Pick-up from the airport and check in at your hotel in Entebbe, then drive towards Mabamba Swamp for the shoebill experience on the shores of Lake Victoria. Later retire to the hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Shoebill canoe excursion
    Accommodation
    Entebbe hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day2

    Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls

    Pick-up from the hotel and drive towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Lunch on the way, then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park for an evening game drive and a visit to the Top of the Falls. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Rhino tracking, evening game drive, Top of the Falls
    Accommodation
    Murchison Falls lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day3

    Game drives & Nile boat cruise

    Extensive morning game drive with a bush breakfast, then a boat cruise on the Nile in the afternoon. Go for a night game drive and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Morning game drive, boat cruise, night game drive
    Accommodation
    Murchison Falls lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day4

    Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Early breakfast, then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a lunch break on the way. Mini game drive if time allows, then transfer to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Mini game drive (time permitting)
    Accommodation
    Queen Elizabeth lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day5

    Game drive & Kazinga Channel boat cruise

    Early breakfast, then an extensive morning game drive before returning to the hotel for a hot lunch. Drive to the docking area for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. If time allows, go for an evening game drive. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Morning game drive, Kazinga Channel boat cruise
    Accommodation
    Queen Elizabeth lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day6

    Ishasha - tree-climbing lions

    Breakfast at leisure, then drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in and have lunch, then go for an extensive afternoon game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Afternoon game drive
    Accommodation
    Ishasha lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day7

    Transfer to Lake Mburo

    Quick breakfast, check out and start another scenic drive towards Lake Mburo, with lunch on the way. Keep your eyes on the game as you drive to the lodge for check-in, then go for an evening game drive. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Evening game drive
    Accommodation
    Lake Mburo lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day8

    Walking safari & boat cruise

    Quick coffee, then a morning game drive, bush breakfast and a walking safari. Drive to the lodge for a hot lunch and later go for the afternoon boat cruise. On the way back to the lodge, keep your eyes on the game, arriving for dinner and overnight.

    Activity time
    Game drive, walking safari, boat cruise
    Accommodation
    Lake Mburo lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  9. Day9

    Return to Entebbe

    Quick breakfast, then drive towards Entebbe for drop-off at the airport. End of safari.

    Meals
    Breakfast

What's Included

Price includes

  • Accommodation on a shared basis
  • 4x4 safari car with fuel
  • English-speaking driver guide
  • Park entry fees where applicable
  • Activities as per the itinerary
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari

Price does not include

  • Visa fees (East African visa recommended, $100)
  • International flights
  • Tips to staff, driver and hotel staff
  • Other drinks

Good to Know

  • Can be done fully by road or as a mixture of scheduled flights and road - ask us for both prices.
  • We'll tailor lodges to your preferred comfort level and budget.
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