8 Days Mountain Gorilla Safari – Queen Elizabeth National Park & Murchison Falls, Uganda
- Nairobi City
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Quick Tour Overview
This unforgettable 8-day Uganda safari combines diverse wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural experiences across two of the country’s most iconic national parks—Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. From thrilling game drives and bird watching to cruising the Nile River and exploring the legendary Murchison Falls, this safari promises adventure, comfort, and breathtaking scenery.
- Transport:Flight Safaris
- 8 Days
- 7 Night
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Kampala, approximately 37 km away. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Kampala City Hotel
Day 2: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive southwards toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the Equator where you will make a brief photographic stop. Proceed to Mbarara for lunch before continuing to your lodge.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 3: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin the day with a game drive in one of Uganda’s most biodiverse parks. Originally named the Lake George Game Reserve in 1925 and later renamed in 1954 after a visit by Queen Elizabeth II, this wildlife haven is home to over 540 bird species—including goliath herons, cormorants, sacred ibis, and more.
In the afternoon, enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, offering fantastic views of hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and an array of birdlife.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth – Murchison Falls National Park
Depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the scenic foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains—famously known as the Mountains of the Moon. Continue north to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic safari destination.
Overnight: Sarova Paraa Lodge
Day 5: Discover Murchison Falls
Covering nearly 4,000 sq km, Murchison Falls National Park is renowned for its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the mighty Nile River. Visit the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging 50 metres below.
After lunch, embark on a Nile River Cruise, with chances to see hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species along the riverbanks.
Overnight: Sarova Paraa Lodge
Day 6: Game Viewing & Search for the Shoebill
Enjoy a unique perspective of the park with boat-based game viewing. As you cruise from the base of the falls, keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, waterbucks, and the famous Shoebill Stork—a rare and mysterious bird known for its prehistoric appearance and wide, “smiling” bill.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing at your lodge.
Overnight: Sarova Paraa Lodge
Day 7: Murchison Falls – Entebbe
After breakfast, visit the Top of Murchison Falls to witness the full force of the Nile as it bursts through a seven-metre-wide gorge.
Later, drive back to Entebbe, arriving in the evening with the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel
Day 8: Entebbe – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to the Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
Camps & Lodges
- Luxury
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
- Midrange
- Enganzi Game Lodge
- Parkview Safari Lodge
- Budget
- Simba Safari Camp
- Pumba Safari Cottages
What’s Usually Included
- All Park Entry Fees
- Shared 4×4 game drives
- Park Entry Fee
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Nairobi hotel/airport transfers
- Transport 4x4 jeep
What’s Usually Excluded
- Soft drinks / alcoholic beverages
- Tips / gratuitiesGuide/Driver
- Personal expenses
- Visas, travel insurance
- Optional/additional activities
- International flights