7 Days / 6 Nights — Uganda Budget Safari
Entebbe • Murchison Falls • Kibale • Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trip Overview
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Destinations: Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Safari Type: Budget-friendly safari
- Transport: Shared or private basic 4x4 safari vehicle
- Price: $2684 per person
Arrival Information
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will meet your safari guide. Transfer to a budget hotel or guesthouse in Entebbe to relax before beginning your Uganda safari adventure.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
- Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
- Meet and greet with your safari guide
- Transfer to budget hotel or guesthouse
- Optional walk along Lake Victoria shores
- Optional visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Overnight at Travelers Rest Entebbe
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
- Breakfast at guesthouse
- Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (~7 hours)
- Scenic stops for photos along the route
- Lunch at budget lodge or picnic stop
- Afternoon game drive to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, and birds
- Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (budget option)
Day 3: Boat Ride & Hike to Murchison Falls
- Breakfast at lodge
- Optional morning game drive
- Lunch at the lodge
- Boat ride on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
- Optional hike to the top of Murchison Falls
- Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park
- Breakfast at lodge
- Drive to Kibale National Park (~8 hours)
- Lunch en route at a local roadside restaurant
- Check-in at Ndali Community Guesthouse
- Short nature walk around the lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland
- Breakfast at lodge
- Chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale National Park
- Spot chimpanzees and other primates
- Lunch at lodge
- Guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to see birds, monkeys, and flora
- Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 6: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Breakfast at lodge
- Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (~3–4 hours)
- Lunch at budget lodge near the park
- Afternoon game drive
- Wildlife sightings may include lions, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and warthogs
- Dinner and overnight at Elephant Plains Lodge (budget)
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth – Return to Entebbe
- Optional early morning game drive
- Breakfast at lodge
- Drive back to Entebbe (~8 hours)
- Scenic stops and souvenir shopping along the way
- Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure
Budget Package Includes
- Private or shared 4x4 safari vehicle with driver/guide
- Airport transfers
- 6 nights accommodation in budget lodges or guesthouses
- Meals on full board basis
- Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale National Park
- Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Bigodi Wetland guided walk
- Boat ride on Victoria Nile
- Bottled drinking water during safari
Budget Package Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Park entrance fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)
- Optional activities not listed
- Tips for guide/driver