10-Day Uganda Budget Safari
Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi Impenetrable · Ishasha
From $3,250 pp in a group of 5
9 days · Uganda · Budget
9-Day Big Five Budget Safari in Uganda
Welcome to Uganda and welcome to your safari! It all begins here with an introduction to your guide and with a chance for you to ask any questions. Then it's time to get out there and enjoy your safari. Because you chose Uganda, you have so much to look forward to.
from$2,170pp in a group of 5
$4,000 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 9days
- 1country
- 5travellers at most
- Budgetstyle
In brief
What this safari is
Murchison Falls National Park opens with savanna game drives and a Nile boat cruise, Kibale National Park adds Bigodi swamp walking and chimpanzee trekking, and Queen Elizabeth National Park layers rift scenery with game drives and a Kazinga Channel launch.
Before you go
Chimpanzee trekking and the Bigodi swamp walk use forest trails that can feel humid and uneven; game drives are mostly seated and launches are low exertion.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe Airport
- Length
- 9 days
- Book ahead
- Please ask at least 7 days ahead
Day by day
The itinerary
Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.
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Day 1: Activities
Entebbe
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Entebbe.
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Day 2: Activities
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison falls NP, Murchison Falls National Park. This afternoon you're bound to experience a genuine natural high when you track white rhinos on foot in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch.
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Day 3: Activities
Murchison Falls
Watch wildlife and learn all about it on a guided game drive in Murchison Falls National Park early this morning led by our experienced guide.
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Day 4: Activities
Kibale Forest
Transfer to kibale national park, Kibale National park. Bigodi swamp walk, Kibale National Park.
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Day 5: Activities
Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzee trekking, Kibale National Park.
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Day 6: Activities
Queen Elizabeth
We love showing off the landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and part of the excitement is about never quite knowing which animals are going to appear.
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Day 7: Activities
Queen Elizabeth
Transfer to lake mburo national park via ishasha sector, Lake Mburo National Park. The Ishasha stretch is the link between Queen Elizabeth scenery and the compact savanna around Mburo.
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Day 8: Activities
Lake Mburo
This morning you get to go on a guided game drive which is always a safari highlight. It's an especially good way to explore Lake Mburo National Park and get to know the wildlife and the animals that you might see.
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Day 9: Activities
Entebbe
Equator ex, Kayabwe.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $2,800 each, $5,600 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 2 | $2,800 30% off | $5,600 |
| 3 | $2,300 43% off | $6,900 |
| 4 | $2,300 43% off | $9,200 |
| 5 | $2,170 46% off | $10,850 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- All internal Airport transfers on this nine-day Uganda route
- All meals on safari days as set out on the published activity list
- Fully guided safari with driver guide for the full loop
- All accommodations named for each night from Entebbe through Lake Mburo
- All permits and Park entry fees for the activities listed on this tour
- Transport between Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and return sectors by road
Not included
- Laundry Services
- Flights
- Visa
- Souvenirs
- Tips
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included transfers
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Nights follow the published budget lodge sequence for this nine-day Big Five loop through Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo, with tourist-standard rooms after long road days and dinners on the included meal plan.
Getting there
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Entebbe, as written for day one; your driver meets you after immigration and baggage reclaim at Entebbe International Airport.
On day nine you transfer to Entebbe International Airport with an equator stop at Kayabwe; share outbound flight times early so we plan the road day with check-in buffer.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
What is included in the package price?
Price includes all internal Airport transfers, all meals, fully guided hosting, all accommodations on the route, all permits and Park entry fees, and transport between the sectors named in the itinerary for this 9-Days big five Budget Uganda safaris product.
What is not included?
Price excludes laundry services, international flights, visa costs, souvenirs, and tips, matching the price excludes list on the published budget tour page.
How does this route compare to the mid-rate nine-day big five tour?
Both tours share the same activity sequence, lodge names, and road loop from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and back with an equator stop.
What happens on day two at Murchison Falls?
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, then in the afternoon you're bound to experience a genuine natural high when you track white rhinos on foot in Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, and hike to the top of the falls inside Murchison Falls National Park.
How do the Queen Elizabeth days run?
Come with us early one morning for a guided game drive; we love showing off the landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and part of the excitement is about never quite knowing which animals are going to appear.
How fit should I be?
Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park and the Bigodi swamp walk use forest trails that can feel humid, rooty, and uneven even when mileage stays short.
What vehicle do you use?
Ground transport uses a converted 4x4 safari vehicle suited to park tracks and long road days between western Uganda sectors.
How does day nine finish?
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport with an equator stop at Kayabwe, as written for the final day of this itinerary.
Are meals included?
All meals are included under the price includes list for this nine-day budget itinerary, including lodge dining on full safari days and picnic or restaurant lunches on long transfers.
What should I pack?
Pack neutral safari layers, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy closed shoes for forest walking days, binoculars, and quick-dry clothing when laundry is limited between lodges.
Read before you book
Guides for this safari
- Budget gorilla safaris in Uganda The same circuit at three standards.
- About Murchison Falls National Park The falls, the Nile cruise and where to go next.
- What a Uganda safari costs Every Uganda trip priced, and what the price covers.
- Best time to visit Uganda Dry and wet months, park by park.
More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.
How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.
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