9 Days Big 5 Budget Safari Shoebill & Gorilla Trekking
Overview
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216 hours
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This Package is the only one of its kind. 9 days and 8 nights in the pearl of Africa where you are able to have an experience with mountain gorillas, and also the big 5 ( Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant, and African Buffalo. You shall also have a list of a variant of wild life such as zebras, Kobs, Birds, a visit to River Nile, water rafting, over 1000 bird species, local school visit, church visit, local community experience, African traditional dance, a visit to a local community and many other activities that can be tailor made to suit your taste.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
VAT for hotels and lodges outside Kampala
A Booklet showing the map and all key areas to be visited stop overs
Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
A bottled water shall always be available during transit in the car
Gratuities
Meals as described in the itinerary
Alcoholic Beverages
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gorilla Permits
International Flights
Visa (USD $50, available online before
Optional activities
Items of personal nature
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
Hidden Treasure Serviced Hotel Apartments
Plot 8 Buku Road, Opposite The Un Base / Rsce Entebbe Uganda
What To Expect
Arrival – Entebbe
Accommodations
Hotel No. 5
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a Sankofa Afrika's representative and transferred to Hotel No. 5 and check in to your home for the first night in Uganda. Lunch is on own account..
Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, Hotel No.5 is a stylish boutique hotel. Luxurious rooms open onto the garden and swimming pool, providing an intimate and tranquil setting. Unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the gym. A flavoursome dining experience, paired to an international wine list is served with an attentive guest experience. Hotel No 5 is the perfect choice for a restful stay in this bustling city.
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodations
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast you shall be welcomed by a guide/driver of Sankofa Afrika Safaris, who will brief you about the trip, later embark on the road to Murchison falls national park via luwelo, have stopover at luwelo for fruit buying, later check in Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking, after have lunch and check in the park.
Game drive and boat cruise
Accommodations
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Murchison Falls National Park
On this day you'll have an early morning breakfast and set off for the morning game drive. Here, you will also have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, giraffes, and warthogs among others, after you will then return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the park. After the cruise, you will then head back to the lodge and relax.
Transfer to kibale national Park
Accommodations
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
After your breakfast, you will check out of the safari lodge to embark on your drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Your journey will certainly involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Eventually, you'll have lunch in Hoima and arrive at Kibale National Park in the evening.
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national Park
Accommodations
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
Have breakfast in the morning, you will go to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu Visitor Center at 7:00 am for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives once the chimps are seen you are given 1 hour to watch them, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies, and tree species of interest. Return to the lodge for lunch and shortly check out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Meanwhile, you will be able to view the glamorous ranges of the mountains of the moon.
Game drive and boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodations
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains where you are likely to spot the Uganda kobs, Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks and warthogs in add this park is a home to 612 bird species, after the drive you'll head back to the lodge for lunch as you prepare to go for the boat cruise on Kazinga Channel where hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and African fish eagle, can be spotted.
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable
Accommodations
Travellers Rest Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Tracking
You'll have breakfast and check out of the lodge heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. And the small towns of Uganda, have lunch stop over on the way, later check in the lodge.
Gorilla trekking and community walk
Accommodations
Travellers Rest Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have an early breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. Later embark in the jungles to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forests covered by mist. Once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family while studying their behavior and taking photos then proceed to the lodge to relax. Suppose time allows or in case you are still energetic you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained by their traditional dances.
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a night and Transfer to Kampala for Departure
Accommodations
Entebbe Sky Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kampala
You will wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and embark on the game drive conducted through varying landscapes (rocky outcrops, acacia woodland, and hillsides among others). Here you will get the chance to see a variety of wildlife species including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, topis, elands, waterbucks, bushbucks in addition to the bird species that call the park home. After the drive we shall continue to Kampala/ Entebbe. Here marks the end of our trip, thank you for choosing Sankofa Afrika Safaris.
Options
Exclusive Options
Speke Resort Hotel
Walking, Hiking, Climbing
Budget
Duration: 5 hours
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Jinja Road
Hard Top Truck
Plane Trasfers
Pickup included
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Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seamless Travel Experience with a Personal Touch
Safari41195074052,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00From start to finish, Sankofa Afrika Tours and Travel delivered a travel experience that was both seamless and unforgettable. Right from my initial inquiry, their team provided clear communication, tailored recommendations, and a warm welcome that set the tone for the entire trip. The itinerary they crafted allowed me to explore Uganda’s natural wonders at a comfortable pace gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a safari in Murchison Falls, and a serene getaway to Lake Bunyonyi. Every detail, from transportation to accommodation, was carefully considered, leaving me free to simply enjoy the journey. What impressed me most was their personal touch. Our guide not only shared his knowledge of wildlife but also introduced us to local cultures, customs, and cuisines. I left feeling like I had truly experienced the heart of Uganda, not just its attractions. For anyone seeking a tour company that combines professionalism with genuine hospitality, Sankofa Afrika Tours and Travel is the perfect choice
My second travel journey with sankofa
owenmG7309GE,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In m whole life have been a traveller mostly doing wildlife adventure. This was my second trip with sankofa for 21 days and they have proven trustworthy, knowledgeable of what they do and are professional. The team is led by a young man "Mr Sam", his an ambitious and a to do man. Have felt with him for 21 days in my last trip and has been amazing and very supportive, all things went as planned, my gadgets were safe from the start to the finish of the travel, my family had an amazing company as well by his team of tour guides. Kudos Sankofa afrika tours and travel and keep doing the same to all our clients. Happy 2025! to all fellow travellers
Hollidays with sankofa
shrynas,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The end of year 2024 found me in Kampala wondering how to get into the right vibes for 2025 until a friend recommended us about sankofa tours and indeed it was a game changer. They have a good team which prepared us our package coverage for 5 days to show case Ugandaz beauty and treasures. We started in Queen Elizabeth where we saw the mist in the falls a relaxing sound of the falls and yes the boat cruiz. After we got our journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest to track the big boys (gorillas) in their natural habitat this was fun yet exercising. The mabere ga nyina mwiruu in Kasese was a story listening place where the Bachwezi resided. A great thanks to sankofa team.
Four days tour with Sankofa
Departure57009026555,
Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bwindi impenetrable is a good trekking environment. Sankofa Afrika led our team of 5 to this adventurous journey of four days. After Bwindi Murchison falls wasn't ready where we surfed om the water and all was fun. Yes I highly recommend Sankofa they understand this game of tourism. The four days we spent are unforgettable.
Sankofa vacation
266opior,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sankofa is an icon of tourism in Uganda and Africa at large, i came to know about this company when we needed a trip advisor for our vacation. The sites you guys recommended made our days commendable. Para resort and the activities you advised were really a life changer. Great thanks to the tour guides arranged for us. I highly recommend you guys.
Sankofa Afrika tour guide services
momaroj,
Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bwindi impenetrable was one of its kind, I loved the trekking part of it; meeting the Gorillaz in their natural habitats so lively the experience was!. Sankofa staff I highly commend them for the great knowledge of nature they show cased, it was really above my expectations. Sankofa you really delivered and my whole team was grateful for hiring ur services and we promise to work again come next year for the same or even a better package. SPECIAL ThANKS TO MR ODAMA SAM.
21 days of adventure
199muwanguzia,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From dusk till down tourism is a stress killer, the nature walks and Gollira trekking in Bwind, the boat cruise at Murchison falls, Ziwa sanctuary in Nakasongola, Karuma Bridge visit to Para were all bangers that brought us to commending Sankofa Afrika tours and travel. This team made things easier than B4, infact it became my most treasured trip since. The wild knowledge they showed, hospitality and the passion for what they do is wat makes them exceptional the 21 days were really life renewing and worthy the resources. Thank you Sankofa team from the driver to the guide, u guys are amazing
Amazing Experience with Sankofa Tours and Travel
883mugishai,
Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of going on a safari with Sankofa Tours and Travel during my recent visit to Uganda, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. The team was incredibly professional, from the moment we were picked up at the airport to the time we were dropped off. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, giving us in-depth insights into Uganda's wildlife and culture. The accommodations were top-notch, and the views of the national parks were just breathtaking. Highly recommend Sankofa for anyone looking to explore Uganda!
Exploring Uganda’s Cultural Heritage in Karamoja
namubirug2024,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Uganda’s cultural richness is as profound as its natural beauty, and Sankofa ensured I experienced this aspect through an enriching visit to the Karamoja region. Often overlooked by tourists, Karamoja is home to a unique culture that is both resilient and vibrant. Sankofa arranged a visit to a Karamojong village, where I had the opportunity to learn about their traditions, crafts, and semi-nomadic lifestyle. Our local hosts warmly welcomed us, sharing stories about their heritage, customs, and challenges they face in preserving their way of life. The cultural experience was authentic, respectful, and eye-opening, providing a deeper understanding of Uganda’s diversity. Sankofa’s commitment to sustainable tourism was evident in how they fostered mutual respect and understanding between visitors and the local communities. This approach enriched the experience and supported local families, who generously shared their time and culture with us.
Beautufiful Uganda
Traveler26880947741,
Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a Ugandan, it’s easy to overlook the beauty around us, but Sankofa Afrika Tours helped me reconnect with Uganda’s wonders. Their thoughtfully planned tours, including gorilla trekking and bird-watching excursions, were engaging, fun, and eye-opening. Sankofa’s guides were knowledgeable, and their dedication to supporting eco-tourism was inspiring. For any Ugandan wanting to rediscover our country's natural treasures, Sankofa is the best companion!
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