8 Days Uganda Family Safari

Overview—8 Days Uganda Family Safari

The 8 Days Uganda Family Safari is specially designed for families who want to explore the beauty of Uganda together in a way that is engaging, safe, and fun for all ages. It combines game drives in savannah parks with boat cruises, light nature walks, cultural experiences, and relaxing moments at scenic lakes. Unlike adventure-heavy itineraries, this family safari balances exciting wildlife encounters with downtime at comfortable lodges that cater well to children and parents alike.

Over the course of eight days, you will enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, take boat trips along the Nile and Kazinga Channel, experience cultural interactions with local communities, and relax at the peaceful Lake Bunyonyi. The safari avoids overly strenuous treks, focusing instead on experiences that bring the family closer to Uganda’s wildlife and people while keeping the pace relaxed and flexible.

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Detailed Itinerary —8 Days Uganda Family Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Hotel

Your family safari begins with arrival at Entebbe International Airport. You are welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel, where the children can relax by the gardens or pool while parents unwind after the journey. Dinner and overnight are in Entebbe.

Day 2: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you set off for Murchison Falls National Park. The drive is long but scenic, with plenty of chances to stop for snacks, photos, or stretching breaks. You may visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way, where children and adults alike enjoy tracking rhinos on foot with a ranger. After lunch, you continue to Murchison and check into your lodge along the Nile for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

The morning begins with a family-friendly game drive, where giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes are often seen. Lions and leopards are sometimes spotted too, thrilling the whole family. After lunch, you take a relaxed boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Hippos wallow in the water, crocodiles bask on the banks, and elephants may gather to drink, making it a highlight for children. Dinner and overnight are at your lodge.

Day 4: Visit the Top of the Falls – Transfer to Fort Portal

In the morning, you drive to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge in a thunderous roar. It’s a safe and dramatic viewpoint that captivates both kids and adults. Afterward, you set off for Fort Portal, a journey through rolling hills and lush countryside. By evening, you arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Nature Walk and Cultural Encounters in Fort Portal

Instead of a strenuous chimpanzee trek, this day focuses on family-friendly activities around Fort Portal. You may enjoy a gentle nature walk around crater lakes or visit a local community to learn about traditional farming, food preparation, and crafts. Children often love interacting with local kids in these cultural exchanges. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, you transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you enjoy a short evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes graze. The lodge offers family-friendly accommodations, with space for relaxation before dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

The morning begins with a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a family favorite, where hippos, crocodiles, and water birds can be seen at close range. After lunch, you drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most peaceful and scenic destinations. Upon arrival, you settle into a lakeside lodge. Children can enjoy canoe rides, swimming in the safe bilharzia-free waters, or simply playing by the shore. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Return to Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, you begin the drive back to Entebbe. The journey includes a stop at the Equator, where you can take fun family photos and shop for souvenirs. By evening, you arrive in Entebbe for your onward flight, marking the end of your family adventure.