Tour highlights:
– Discover the spectacular Murchison Falls and the River Nile.
– Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.
– Experience a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile.
– Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
– Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park’s wildlife-rich savannahs.
– Enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
– Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
– Discover Uganda’s beautiful countryside and local communities.

Day 1 — Arrival in EntebbeMeet your Servaline representative at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed evening or an optional excursion around Entebbe.

Overnight: Entebbe.

Day 2 — Journey to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda. Enjoy the changing countryside, rural settlements and scenic views along the way.

Depending on your selected route and schedule, you may stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience, if included in your package. Continue to your lodge near the park.

Overnight: Murchison Falls area.

Day 3 — Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Observe hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds while appreciating the river’s dramatic scenery.

Overnight: Murchison Falls area.

Day 4 — Murchison Falls Experience and Transfer to Kibale

After breakfast, enjoy a final opportunity to explore the park or visit the top of Murchison Falls, depending on the selected activities and route arrangements. Later, travel towards Kibale Forest National Park through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda.

Overnight: Kibale area.

Day 5 — Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest for a ranger-led chimpanzee trekking experience. Follow the forest trails in search of habituated chimpanzee communities and learn about their behavior and habitat.

Depending on the schedule, enjoy an afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its birdlife, primates, and community conservation experiences.

Overnight: Kibale area.

Day 6 — Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Depart Kibale and travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy views of crater lakes, rolling hills, and the beautiful countryside.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive or relax at your lodge.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park area.

Day 7 — Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise

Start the day with a game drive through the park’s savannah plains. Search for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also spot lions or leopards.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes Edward and George. The channel is famous for its concentration of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park area.

Day 8 — Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you approach the forested mountains. Arrive at your lodge, relax and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Overnight: Bwindi area.

Day 9 — Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Today brings one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife experiences. After breakfast, attend a briefing by park rangers before setting off into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain. Once the group is found, visitors are allowed a strictly regulated viewing period under park rules.

Return to your lodge after this extraordinary encounter.

Overnight: Bwindi area.

Day 10 — Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views and planned stops along the route, subject to road conditions and your flight schedule.

Arrive in Entebbe for your onward departure.

What is included:
– Airport transfers as agreed.
– Private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide.
– Nine nights’ accommodation.
– Meals specified in the final quotation.
– Park entry fees and listed guided activities.
– Chimpanzee trekking permit, when confirmed as included.
– Gorilla trekking permit, when confirmed as included.
– Nile and Kazinga Channel boat cruises, where listed.What is excluded?
– International airfare, visa and travel insurance.
– Personal purchases, drinks and tips.
– Optional activities not listed in the quotation.
– Additional accommodation required by flight timings.
– Any unlisted permits or fees.

1. Which national parks are included in the Wildlife Circuit?The proposed route includes Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks.

2. Will I see the Big Five during this safari?

The itinerary offers opportunities to see several iconic African wildlife species. However, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. A rhino-tracking visit at Ziwa can be added or included where confirmed.

3. Is gorilla trekking included in the 10-day safari?

The itinerary includes a gorilla trekking day in Bwindi. A valid gorilla permit is essential and must be confirmed in writing as part of your package.

4. How difficult is chimpanzee and gorilla trekking?

Both activities involve walking through natural forest terrain. The trails can be steep, muddy or physically demanding. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended.

5. What is the best time to visit Uganda for a wildlife safari?

Uganda offers wildlife experiences throughout the year. Drier periods can make some trails and game drives more convenient, although conditions vary by location and season.

6. Can I extend the safari?

Yes. You can extend your journey to include additional destinations, cultural experiences, relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi or other activities.

Your Uganda Wildlife Adventure Starts Here, From the mighty Nile to the ancient forests of Bwindi, the Servaline Wildlife Circuit brings you closer to Uganda’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences. Contact Servaline Tours today and start planning your 10-day wildlife adventure.