11 Days Flying Uganda Luxury Safari Holiday
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11 Days Flying Uganda Luxury Safari Holiday

The 11 Days Flying Uganda Luxury Safari Holiday delivers every iconic Ugandan experience without a single unnecessary road mile, opening with a private sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, tracks Uganda's only wild rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, thunders past the world's most powerful waterfall at Murchison Falls, and ends face-to-face with a mountain gorilla silverback deep in Bwindi. In between, chimpanzee habituation in Kibale and tree-climbing lions in Ishasha round out an itinerary built for those who want everything.

Between the signature encounters, the details shine: the Lake Albert escarpment framing Kibale's tea-green hills, a Kazinga Channel boat cruise shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of hippos, and the hike to the top of Murchison Falls for a view of the entire Victoria Nile squeezing through a 7-metre gap. Handpicked luxury lodges at each stop mean every evening is as memorable as every morning game drive.

Prefer fewer days without losing the gorillas? The 5 Days Fly-In Luxury Gorilla and Wildlife Safari pairs Bwindi and Ishasha in five days. For a double gorilla encounter, the 5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari gives you four hours of habituation time on top of a classic trek.

Trip Highlights

  • Exclusive domestic flights in Uganda for shorter transfers.
  • Private sunset cruise on Lake Victoria.
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
  • Classic game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
  • Boat safaris on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel.
  • Full-day chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest.
  • Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector.
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Handpicked luxury safari lodges throughout.
  • Professional safari guides and personalized service.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Sunset Cruise

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your driver/guide will transfer you to your hotel. If you arrive before 4:00 pm, head out for a private sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, before dinner and an overnight stay.
Lake Victoria Meals: Dinner Overnight: No.5 Hotel
Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda's only wild southern white rhinos on foot. Continue with an en-route lunch before arriving at your lodge inside the park.
En-route Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Nile Safari Lodge, Luxury: Entikko Safari Lodge
Day 3

Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Hike to the Top of the Falls

Morning game drive across the savannah toward Lake Albert spotting elephants, giraffes, and lions. Afternoon boat cruise up the Nile past hippos and crocodiles, then hike to the top of Murchison Falls for a breathtaking view of the Nile crashing through a 7-metre gorge.
Murchison Falls Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Nile Safari Lodge, Luxury: Entikko Safari Lodge
Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

A short community visit precedes a scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Pass through the Lake Albert escarpment, lush tea plantations, and traditional villages, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way.
Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort, Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
Day 5

Chimpanzee Habituation & Bigodi Village Walk

Spend a full morning on a chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest, Africa's highest concentration of primates, observing these remarkable primates through their daily routines. The afternoon brings a cultural walk through Bigodi Village with a traditional healer and local artisans.
Kibale Forest Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort, Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the Equator en route. Rolling crater lakes and volcanic landscapes welcome you, followed by an evening game drive.
Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: The River Station, Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 7

Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive searching for lions, leopards, elephants, and the giant forest hog. Afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos and over 600 bird species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: The River Station, Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 8

Transfer to Ishasha & Sundowner Game Drive

Check out and drive to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a sundowner game drive in search of tree-climbing lions draped over ancient fig branches. Hyenas, elephants, topis, and leopards may also appear.
Meals: Full board Overnight: , Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 9

Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

A final Ishasha game drive delivers one last chance at tree-climbing lions before you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and rare Albertine Rift birds.
Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Erebero Hills, Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day 10

Gorilla Trekking

Rise early for a thorough ranger briefing, then hike into dense jungle to spend an unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family. The trek can take 2 to 7 hours depending on the gorillas' location, but every step is worth it.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Meals: Full board Overnight: , High-end: Erebero Hills, Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day 11

Flight Back to Entebbe & Departure

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your scenic flight back to Entebbe, with aerial views of southwestern Uganda's rolling hills, forests, and farmland before connecting to your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: None

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimpanzee 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)
  • Domestic flight
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Emergency evacuation cover

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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