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7-Day Ziwa Rhino Ranch & Kibale & Bwindi Comfort Small-Group Safari

from C$5,873 (indicative) per person

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Length
7 days
Start and end
Kampala, start and end
Accommodation
Mid-range proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
Price from
C$5,873 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

7-Day Ziwa Rhino Ranch & Kibale & Bwindi Comfort Small-Group Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. Use it as a small-group proposal where departure dates, vehicle occupancy and group routines need to be agreed.

Indicative market benchmark: US$4,196 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Uganda suits travellers who want forest walks and savannah wildlife in one journey. The western parks can be linked by road, but the distances deserve generous transfer days. Gorilla and chimpanzee excursions require separate planning around permits, walking conditions and the exact starting sector.

The outline has 1 day based around local activities and 5 days involving a change of base. Read the day plan alongside the transfer arrangements: a larger number of named places does not automatically give more wildlife time.

Why choose this route

Ziwa Rhino Ranch

A sanctuary stop adds a separate conservation-focused activity to a northern Uganda route. Confirm the guided activity and entry arrangements, and avoid treating wildlife encounters as guaranteed.

Murchison Falls

A Nile-side wildlife stage offers a strong opening to a longer Uganda itinerary. Distinguish the boat trip, falls viewpoint and game drives, and check which banks your accommodation and transfers use.

Kibale

Kibale introduces a chimpanzee-focused forest stage to a Uganda circuit. Identify the exact permitted experience and briefing time, and allow flexibility for walking conditions.

Queen Elizabeth

Savannah, lakes and channels provide variety between Uganda’s forest stages. Separate the boat excursion from game drives and confirm whether the itinerary includes the Ishasha sector.

Bwindi

A forest stay is planned around the trekking sector rather than an ordinary game-drive schedule. The permit, lodge and briefing point must be matched; walking time varies with the gorillas’ movements and terrain.

Group size and departure arrangements

First, confirm the departure date, minimum group and maximum people per vehicle. Also, check whether every traveller has a suitable viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.

However, the benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the mid-range category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, mentioning a possible activity does not mean the price includes it. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$4,196 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. These converted amounts round up to whole currency units and do not guarantee an exchange rate.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

Ask for the trekking sector before approving a lodge. A room near one part of Bwindi may be poorly placed for a permit issued in another sector. Give accurate fitness and mobility information when requesting the itinerary.

Forest trekking and permit planning

Treat each primate activity as a separate, capacity-controlled request. Confirm the permit type, date and briefing location, and discuss fitness, mobility, minimum-age rules and health protocols with the operator before booking. The walking time and wildlife encounter cannot be promised. Keep the surrounding transfer days realistic and consider a rest night if the route feels compressed.

Planning your 7-Day Ziwa Rhino Ranch & Bwindi Comfort Group

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Kampala to Kampala routing?
  • Which mid-range properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals does the final amount cover?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Uganda Wildlife Authority. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The editorial record retains the source trail and reference pricing for this package.

Explore the full safari catalogue for alternatives, or send your preferred route through the quote form.

Route

Route map: Kampala, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, KampalaStart & EndDay 1–2Day 3–4Day 5Day 6–7Start & EndDay 1–2Day 3–4Day 5Day 6–7Kampala: Start & EndMurchison Falls: Day 1–2Kibale: Day 3–4Queen Elizabeth National Park: Day 5Bwindi: Day 6–7

Uganda

  1. StartKampala (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–2Murchison Falls
  3. Day 3–4Kibale
  4. Day 5Queen Elizabeth National Park
  5. Day 6–7Bwindi
  6. EndKampala (Day 7)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1–2 Mid-range lodge in the Murchison Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3–4 Mid-range lodge in the Kibale area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5 Mid-range lodge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
6 Mid-range lodge in the Bwindi area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
7 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast, lunch

Places you visit

Bwindi (gorillas) Kibale Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth Ziwa Rhino Ranch

Chimpanzee trekking Gorilla trekking Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Travel to Murchison Falls

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Murchison Falls area. A sanctuary stop adds a separate conservation-focused activity to a northern Uganda route. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Murchison Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Ziwa Rhino Ranch to Murchison Falls

    Travel from Ziwa Rhino Ranch towards Murchison Falls, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A Nile-side wildlife stage offers a strong opening to a longer Uganda itinerary. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Murchison Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Murchison Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Murchison Falls to Kibale

    Travel from Murchison Falls towards Kibale, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Kibale introduces a chimpanzee-focused forest stage to a Uganda circuit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Kibale
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Kibale area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Time in Kibale

    Use the day in Kibale without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Identify the exact permitted experience and briefing time, and allow flexibility for walking conditions. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Kibale
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Mid-range lodge in the Kibale area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Queen Elizabeth National Park area. Savannah, lakes and channels provide variety between Uganda’s forest stages. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi

    Travel from Queen Elizabeth towards Bwindi, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A forest stay is planned around the trekking sector rather than an ordinary game-drive schedule. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Bwindi
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Bwindi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Bwindi and onward to Kampala

    The reference outline includes a final stop in Bwindi. A forest stay is planned around the trekking sector rather than an ordinary game-drive schedule. Complete the return or onward transfer to Kampala. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Bwindi, Kampala
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast, lunch

Prices & dates

from C$5,873 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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