10 Days Fly-In Uganda Luxury Safari

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your private guide who will escort you to your luxury hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a sunset stroll along the shores of Lake Victoria or relax by the pool with views of Africa’s largest freshwater lake.

Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / Latitude 0° Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your charter flight to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park. As your plane soars over the Nile River and endless savannah, enjoy breathtaking views from above. On arrival at Pakuba Airstrip, meet your driver-guide for a transfer to your luxury lodge, followed by lunch overlooking the river.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, and buffaloes roaming freely across the plains. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and a tranquil evening under the African sky.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the northern banks of the Nile. Watch herds of antelopes grazing as predators like lions and leopards prowl nearby. The diversity of wildlife in Murchison is astounding, offering incredible photography opportunities.

After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces itself through a 7-meter gorge before crashing 45 meters below. The boat ride offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birds such as kingfishers and African fish eagles. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Kasese, where your guide will drive you to Kibale National Park, renowned for its primates and lush rainforests. Upon arrival, check into your luxurious forest lodge nestled amid the trees and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, take a guided walk through the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife, butterflies, and primates. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening with the soothing sounds of the forest.

Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge / Primate Lodge Kibale
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Led by an expert ranger, you’ll track one of the habituated chimpanzee communities and spend up to an hour observing their fascinating behavior.

Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys, making it one of Africa’s best destinations for primate viewing. Return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon of relaxation.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge / Primate Lodge Kibale
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a short flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most scenic and biodiverse savannah park. Upon arrival, enjoy a morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes roam the open grasslands.

In the afternoon, embark on a luxury boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lakes George and Edward. The cruise offers superb sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and a dazzling array of waterbirds. As the day ends, retreat to your elegant lodge for dinner and stargazing by the campfire.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, drive south through the park’s Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Watch as these majestic predators rest lazily in fig trees, an incredible sight unique to this region. Continue your scenic journey into the misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge and enjoy the panoramic views of forested hills and terraced valleys.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. With your ranger guide, venture into the dense jungle to track one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families. The trek may last 2–6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location, but the experience is beyond words.

Once you find the gorillas, spend a full hour observing their behavior — mothers nurturing their young, juveniles playing, and silverbacks watching protectively. It’s an intimate encounter that leaves an everlasting impression. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation as you relive the memories of this profound experience.

Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Spend a relaxed morning exploring the beauty around Bwindi. You may choose a guided forest walk to spot endemic birds and butterflies or visit a nearby Batwa pygmy community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, music, and dances. Alternatively, enjoy the amenities of your luxury lodge — from spa treatments to serene forest views.

Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. Enjoy one last aerial view of Uganda’s mountains, lakes, and rolling plains before landing in Entebbe. Depending on your schedule, you may connect to your international flight or relax at your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda luxury safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch