10 Days Uganda Highlights Safari
from $3600 per person
This safari offers the perfect combination of Uganda's most iconic attractions. Travelers enjoy Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, boat safaris, scenic drives, and cultural encounters while exploring the country's most celebrated national parks. It is ideal for first-time visitors and wildlife enthusiasts seeking a complete Uganda safari experience.
Safari Details: 10 Days Uganda Highlights Safari
Overview
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destination: Uganda (Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Lake Bunyonyi)
Safari Type: Wildlife, Primate & Adventure Safari
Start Point: Entebbe International Airport or Kampala
End Point: Entebbe International Airport or Kampala
Main Activities: Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, boat cruises, rhino tracking, nature walks, wildlife viewing, photography
Accommodation: Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget Safari Lodges
Best Time to Visit: June to September & December to February
The 10 Days Uganda Highlights Safari is one of the most comprehensive safari experiences in Uganda, bringing together the country's most famous wildlife destinations and unforgettable primate encounters. This journey combines the dramatic waterfalls of Murchison Falls National Park, the chimpanzee-rich forests of Kibale National Park, the wildlife-filled savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and the scenic beauty of Lake Bunyonyi.
Designed for travelers seeking the very best of Uganda in a single itinerary, this safari offers an incredible diversity of landscapes, wildlife species, birdlife, cultural experiences, and natural wonders. From tracking endangered mountain gorillas to cruising along the Nile River and Kazinga Channel, every day delivers a unique adventure.
Detailed Itinerary: 10 Days Uganda Highlights Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy optional excursions around Entebbe and the shores of Lake Victoria.
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking before continuing to Uganda’s largest national park. After lunch, proceed to the top of Murchison Falls where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.
Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, hyenas, and numerous bird species across the savannah plains.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls where hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife gather along the riverbanks.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and crater lake regions around Fort Portal.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your forest lodge.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, proceed for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Spend time observing chimpanzees and other primates within their natural rainforest environment.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for birds, monkeys, and rich biodiversity.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s wildlife-rich savannah plains where elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and warthogs are commonly seen.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the morning with a game drive in the Kasenyi plains in search of predators and grazing animals.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions.
Continue through the scenic Kigezi Highlands before arriving at your lodge near Bwindi.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your gorilla trekking adventure.
Spend one unforgettable hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat after locating a habituated gorilla family.
After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and scenic views of the lake’s islands and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Lodge at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe Departure
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe.
A stop at the Equator provides opportunities for photography, refreshments, and souvenir shopping before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Boat cruise on the Nile River
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Bigodi Wetland guided nature walk
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes and conservation fees
- Driver allowances and fuel costs
Trip Excludes
- Visa’s at boarder points
- Charter flights
- Travel insurance
- Air transportation
- Drinks, Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Tips and any other personals extras that are not included in the itinerary.
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What our travelers say
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Robert KVerified
Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .![]()
Maltes TravellerVerified
Highly recommended We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!![]()
bharti nVerified
Exceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable. From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.![]()
vjparVerified
Great service from this local company We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.![]()
Adam John SmithVerified
Magical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025! I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!![]()
MadhviVerified
.gorilla trek Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired![]()
mo-marvinVerified
Such a wonderful experience!! My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.![]()
Katelyn OVerified
A must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication. We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.![]()
HoehlenhonkVerified
Animals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.![]()
Dilip PVerified
UGANDA SAFARI WITH ABABA We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star





