8-Day Uganda Western Tour (Ultimate Best of Western Uganda Safari)
The 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour exploring the tourist city Fort Portal named after the first Guvnor of Uganda. The hot springs of Semuliki, Amabeere and the Palace. We shall cover Queen Elizabeth national park famously known for the big 5, Kazinga channel and the climbing tree lions. You cannot mention western Uganda without talking or visiting the Gorilla families in Bwindi impenetrable forest and we shall end our tour at Lake Mburo.
8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour Highlights
Our Guide will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the guest house, overnight at the lodge in Entebbe. In the morning 07:30 – 08:00 breakfast at the lodge 08:30. We embark on the long awaited journey to explore the best of western Uganda.
Important to Know
- Destination: Entebbe City
- Accommodation: 2Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, and Drinking Water
Depart Entebbe at 08:30 am arrive in Fort portal in the afternoon, have lunch at gardens restaurant for one hour. Make an evening nature walk & Hiking, guided bird watching or engage with the local communities that kick off the 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour.
You will spend the night at the Turaco Treetops Lodge.
Important to Know
- Journey Time: 7 Hours
- Destination: Kibale Forest National Park – Primates Capital of the World.
- Activities: Scenic Drive from Kampala, Fort Portal City tour to Kibale Forest.
- Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge – Mid-range Lodge in Kibale National Park
- Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch En-Route, & Dinner
Start your day early in Kibale National Park. After a hearty breakfast, head out for a morning chimp tracking adventure. Guided by experienced park rangers, you will trek through lush forests, listening to the sounds of wildlife and searching for the playful and intelligent chimpanzees. This incredible experience offers a rare opportunity to observe these primates in their natural habitat.
After the chimp tracking, continue your journey from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth, you can settle into your accommodation and enjoy the park’s stunning sunset views, preparing for more wildlife adventures the next day.
Overnight at Aardvark.
Important to Know
- Journey Time: 2 Hours
- Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda’s Oldest National Park.
- Activities: Enjoy Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Afternoon Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge – Mid-range Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Meals: Bottled Drinking Water, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Morning game drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in hopes of seeing the tree climbing lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Birds and many others. Our 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour guide will have lunch with you at the lodge, rest and prepare for the sundowner in the evening. Overnight at Aardvark Safari Lodge.
Important to Know
- Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Activities: Enjoy Tree-Climbing Lion Tracking and Boat Cruise.
- Accommodation: Aardvark Safari Lodge.
- Meals: Bottled Drinking Water, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Begin your day early with a thrilling morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. As the sun rises, venture into the park’s rolling savannahs and lush meadows in search of diverse wildlife. Common sightings during the game drive include elephants, buffalo, antelopes, lions, and perhaps even a leopard or a herds of waterbucks. The early morning is the best time to spot active animals and enjoy the park’s vibrant wildlife scenes as they go about their day.
After your exciting game drive, depart from Queen Elizabeth and start your journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. winding through scenic landscapes, including the famous Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions, and lush, green hills. As you travel, enjoy the changing scenery, and perhaps spot some local villages and farms along the way.
And the following morning after breakfast, with the help of professional guides you will begin Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
Important to Know
- Journey Time: 3 Hours
- Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Home of Mountain Gorillas.
- Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest.
- Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals: Bottled Drinking Water, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Lake Mburo Safari Uganda
After your Breakfast your 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour guide will drive you towards Lake Mburo, It is the perfect destination to relax, boat ride at the lake, see wild life which often approach the lodge premises. The birds making sound, its lifetime experience in the park. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock lodge.
- Journey Time: 5 Hours
- Destination: Lake Mburo National Park – Uganda’s Smallest National Park.
- Activities: Enjoy the Captivating Views.
- Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
- Meals: Bottled Drinking Water, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
End of the journeys, our 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour guide will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight. Thank you for entrusting us with your 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour.
- Journey Time: 4 Hours
- Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour)
- Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense, Drinks not included
End of 8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
8-Day Best of Western Uganda Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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