10-Day Uganda wildlife safari– Experience Fort Portal
- 10 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
10 Days
Group Size
1-8
Language
English
Highlights
- Explore the beautiful city of Fort Portal and its stunning surroundings
- Visit the scenic crater lakes around Fort Portal
- Enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Scenic drives through tea plantations and rolling hills
- Exciting wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Opportunity to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, and antelopes
- Boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel
- Wildlife viewing in Uganda's diverse national parks
- Optional chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Birdwatching opportunities with hundreds of bird species
- Visit local communities and experience Ugandan culture
- Explore crater lakes, forests, and scenic countryside landscapes
- Professional English-speaking safari guide throughout the journey
- Comfortable accommodation in carefully selected safari lodges and hotels
- Ideal combination of wildlife, nature, scenery, and cultural experiences
Included
- 9 nights accommodation
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entrance fees
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Crater lakes tour in Fort PortalCrater lakes tour in Fort Portal
- All scheduled game drives
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Chimpanzee trekking permit (unless stated)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by
your safari guide and transferred to hotel for relaxation after your flight.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short evening city tour, local
markets, or Ugandan cuisine at a local restaurant.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Viavia hotel / No5 Boutique hotel
Day 2 - Kampala – Transfer to Fort Portal
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most
beautiful tourism cities located near the Rwenzori Mountains. Along the journey,
enjoy views of tea plantations, traditional homesteads, and rolling hills.
Arrive in the evening for relaxation at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Nyaika Hotel/ KoiKoi cultural village hotel.
Day 3 - Crater Lakes Tour and Amabere Caves
Spend the day exploring the beautiful crater lakes around Fort Portal. Visit the
famous Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and learn about the cultural legends
connected to the caves. Continue with a nature walk to waterfalls and viewpoints
overlooking the crater lakes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Nyaika Hotel/ KoiKoi cultural village hotel.
Day 4 - Transfer to Kibale -Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and Community Experience
After breakfast, transfer to Kibale national park the capital of chimpanzees visit
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching and a guided swamp walk. The
sanctuary is rich in birdlife and primates. Later enjoy a cultural community tour
where you interact with local people, coffee farmers, and traditional healers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Turaco treetops/ Primate lodge.
Day 5 - Chimpanzee Trekking – Return to Fort Portal
Wake up early morning have breakfast head to the park headquarters for a
briefing with professional tour guides, later head to the park for an unforgettable
chimpanzee trekking experience. Walk through the tropical rainforest while
searching for chimpanzees and other primates such as: red colobus monkeys and
black-and-white colobus monkeys after discovering the chimpanzees spend one
hour observing them playing, communicating to each other, feeding and
grooming themselves in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: KoiKoi cultural village lodge/Nyaika hotel.
Day 6 - Transfer to Semuliki National Park Adventure
Transfer to Semuliki National Park for a full-day adventure. Explore the hot
springs, tropical forest, and birdlife.
The Sempaya Hot Springs are among the major attractions in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Return to Fort Portal stay at your lodge.
Day 7 - Relaxation and Tea Plantation Experience
Enjoy a relaxed day in Fort Portal visiting tea plantations and scenic viewpoints.
Learn about tea processing and enjoy photography with the stunning backdrop of
the Rwenzori Mountains.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Evening stay at KoiKoi cultural lodge/Nyaika hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park -Boat cruise experience.
The boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most exciting
wildlife experiences in Uganda. The cruise takes place along the famous Kazinga
Channel, a natural water channel connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. It is
among the best places in Africa to see large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles,
elephants, buffaloes, and water birds at close range.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Buffalo safari lodge/ Enganzi Game lodge
Day 9 - Game drive & Hot Air Ballon safari
Take a day excursion to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive
to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and lions.
In the afternoon Hot Air Balloon Safari is calling a unique experience giving aerial
views of wildlife and landscapes during sunrise. This experience gives you
breathtaking aerial views of the savannah during sunrise. You float quietly above
wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and sometimes lions. The sunrise
scenery over the plains and crater lakes is spectacular and perfect for
photography
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Buffalo safari lodge/Enganzi Game lodge
Day 10 - Return to Entebbe & Departure
After your memorable wildlife experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and
the unforgettable experience in Fort Portal you will embark on a scenic transfer
back to Entebbe for your departure flight.
Meals Breakfast & Lunch
No accommodation.
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