8 Days – Road Trip Uganda Adventure
8 Days – Road Trip Uganda Adventure Discover Uganda’s varied landscapes and wildlife on this exciting 8-day road trip with Miana Tours. From the thundering Murchison Falls to primate encounters in Kibale and Bwindi, and the tranquil beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, this route is perfect…
8 Days – Road Trip Uganda Adventure
Discover Uganda’s varied landscapes and wildlife on this exciting 8-day road trip with Miana Tours. From the thundering Murchison Falls to primate encounters in Kibale and Bwindi, and the tranquil beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, this route is perfect for adventure lovers and culture seekers alike.
Whether you self-drive or travel with our guide, we recommend offline navigation like Maps.me for remote sections. Expect rhino tracking, unlimited game drives, waterfall hikes, boat tours, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking.
Trip Highlights
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives & boat cruise at Murchison Falls
- Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) in Kibale
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Sipi Falls hikes & Mt. Elgon panoramas
- Lake Bunyonyi community visit & boat trip
- Cross-border transfer to Kigali (optional) or return to Entebbe
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Arrival — transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise to base of falls
- Day 3: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 4: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX)
- Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Batwa visit)
- Day 6: Gorilla trekking — transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 7: Local community visit & boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 8: Transfer to Kigali via Katuna border or return to Entebbe
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival — Meet at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Check-in, dinner and overnight.
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge | Bakers Lodge
Midrange: Murchison River Lodge | Pakuba Safari Lodge | Fort Murchison
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp | Fort Murchison Tents
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Early morning game drive in the delta (high concentration of wildlife). Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, hike to the top of the falls, return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: After breakfast depart for Kibale Forest National Park. En route visit the historical rocky site near Kyenjojo. Arrive in Fort Portal, dinner and overnight.
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge | Crater Safari Lodge | Primate Lodge
Midrange: Isunga Lodge | Turaco Tree Tops | Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX). Spend the day with habituating chimpanzee groups — a rare, immersive primate encounter. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Depart to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Afternoon Batwa (Pygmy) cultural visit if time allows. Dinner and overnight near Bwindi.
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Midrange: Agandi Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi — briefing and trek (3–8 hours depending on gorilla movement). After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for late afternoon relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Luxury: Bird Nest
Midrange: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Visit local communities around Lake Bunyonyi — cultural activities, blacksmith demonstrations in Bukoora village, local brew tasting (optional), canoe or speedboat trips, and community interaction. Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Check-out and transfer to Kigali via Katuna border. Optional Kigali genocide memorial site visit before transfer to Kigali International Airport (or continue to Entebbe if preferred). End of trip.
✅ Inclusions
- Meals & drinks as indicated in the travel plan
- All ground transportation and transfers (including fuel)
- Park entrance & conservation fees
- Water in the vehicle for highland/overland sectors
- Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
- English-speaking professional guide
- Activities as indicated in the itinerary
- Boat trip where specified
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits (subject to availability)
❌ Exclusions
- Visas & passport fees
- Vaccinations & personal medication
- International flights & airport departure taxes
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Drinks not included in the itinerary
- Personal items & laundry
- Tips & gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Any extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel & medical insurance
Price Information
Price ranges depending on season and accommodation choice.
From: USD 2,373 per person
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