7 Days Premium Luxury Safari in Uganda
7 Days Premium Luxury Safari in Uganda
Discover the extraordinary beauty of Uganda on this 7 Days Premium Luxury Safari, combining exceptional wildlife encounters, lush tropical forests, dramatic landscapes, and elegant safari accommodation. Designed for travellers seeking comfort, exclusivity, and authentic African experiences, this journey explores three of Uganda’s remarkable wilderness destinations: Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Begin with guided rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before exploring Murchison Falls National Park, where expansive savannah plains support elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and other fascinating wildlife. Continue to Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee-tracking experience, then discover Queen Elizabeth National Park through rewarding game drives and a scenic boat cruise along the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
With private safari transportation, expert guiding, carefully selected luxury lodges, and opportunities for extraordinary wildlife photography, this seven-day adventure offers an exceptional way to experience Uganda’s natural treasures in comfort and style.
Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
Your premium Uganda safari begins with a private pickup from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your professional safari guide and begin the journey north through Uganda’s picturesque countryside.
Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience. Accompanied by a trained ranger, explore the sanctuary on foot and learn about conservation efforts protecting Uganda’s southern white rhinos.
After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, a spectacular wilderness defined by savannah landscapes, riverine forests, and the mighty River Nile. Depending on arrival time and road conditions, visit the top of Murchison Falls for impressive views of the Nile as it surges through a narrow rocky gorge.
Arrive at your luxury lodge, settle into your accommodation, and enjoy dinner in a tranquil natural setting.
Main activities: Private transfer, guided rhino tracking, and optional visit to the top of Murchison Falls.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Luxury Wildlife Safari and Nile Boat Cruise
Rise early for a memorable game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. With your private guide, explore wildlife-rich tracks in search of elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, and other savannah species. Leopards may also be encountered, although sightings are less predictable.
Return to your lodge for breakfast and relaxation before enjoying lunch and preparing for an afternoon boat cruise on the Victoria Nile.
Travel upstream towards the base of Murchison Falls, observing hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and colourful waterbirds along the riverbanks. The cruise provides a different perspective on the park’s wildlife and offers excellent photography opportunities.
Return to your luxury lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.
Main activities: Morning game drive and afternoon Nile boat cruise.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey southwest towards Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy changing scenery as the open savannah gives way to rolling hills, agricultural landscapes, tea plantations, and the lush vegetation of western Uganda.
Pause for lunch along the route before continuing to your luxury lodge near Kibale Forest.
Depending on arrival time, spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, enjoying the forest surroundings, or taking an optional guided nature walk.
Dinner is served at your lodge, where you can prepare for the following day’s chimpanzee-tracking adventure.
Main activities: Scenic transfer, countryside exploration, and lodge relaxation.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge near Kibale Forest National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin the morning with breakfast before heading to the designated visitor centre in Kibale Forest National Park for a briefing with experienced guides and trackers.
Enter the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees. Follow forest trails while observing the calls, movements, and social behaviours of these intelligent primates. Depending on conditions, you may also encounter other primates and a variety of forest birds.
After your trekking experience, return for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda towards one of the country’s most diverse wildlife destinations.
Arrive at your luxury lodge, enjoy the surrounding wilderness, and settle in for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main activities: Guided chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a guided game drive across Queen Elizabeth National Park’s open plains, particularly the Kasenyi area, known for its wildlife and Uganda kob populations.
Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other animals. Your guide will help you interpret wildlife behaviour and explore areas with promising viewing opportunities.
After lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise connecting Lake George and Lake Edward.
Observe hippos gathered in the water, Nile crocodiles along the banks, and elephants and buffaloes approaching the shoreline. The channel also attracts numerous waterbirds, making it an excellent destination for wildlife photography and birdwatching.
Return to your luxury lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Main activities: Morning game drive and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park and Enjoy a Premium Lodge Experience
After breakfast, venture out for another wildlife drive through a different section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, depending on your lodge location and the day’s plan.
You may explore the Ishasha sector, famous for occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions, or enjoy additional game viewing in the park’s central savannah areas. Wildlife sightings depend on seasonal conditions and animal movements.
Return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the lodge’s surroundings, take photographs, relax on a private terrace, or arrange an optional guided nature or community experience.
As evening approaches, enjoy dinner and your final night surrounded by Uganda’s beautiful wilderness.
Main activities: Additional game drive, optional Ishasha exploration, and luxury lodge relaxation.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe or Kampala
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before beginning your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Travel through western Uganda’s scenic countryside, with a stop for lunch and refreshments along the way. Your guide will coordinate the transfer according to your onward travel arrangements.
For guests departing internationally on the same day, sufficient transfer time should be allowed. A domestic flight or additional overnight stay can be arranged if required and available.
Conclude your premium safari with memories of Uganda’s extraordinary wildlife, lush forests, remarkable waterfalls, and elegant wilderness retreats.
Main activities: Breakfast, scenic transfer, and departure arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on your departure schedule.
End of safari.
Price Includes
Private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide.
Six nights of luxury lodge accommodation.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Park entrance fees for the included activities.
Guided rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Scheduled game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth national parks.
Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile.
Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Chimpanzee trekking permit, if confirmed as included in the final package.
Drinking water during safari activities.
Transfers between destinations and agreed pickup and drop-off locations.
Price Excludes
International flights and applicable airport taxes.
Uganda visa fees.
Travel and medical insurance.
Optional activities not specified in the confirmed package.
Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks unless stated.
Personal expenses, laundry, and additional services.
Tips and gratuities.
Domestic flights, unless explicitly included.
Gorilla trekking permits and activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Any services not expressly listed under inclusions.