10 Day Uganda Fishing and Lake Victoria Safari

Discover the excitement of freshwater sport fishing on this 10-day Uganda fishing safari, combining fishing adventures, wildlife encounters, scenic boat cruises and relaxing stays beside some of the country’s most beautiful lakes. Begin in Entebbe before travelling to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can track southern white rhinos on foot. In Murchison Falls, enjoy a dedicated Nile fishing excursion in the spectacular setting of the river and its surrounding wildlife habitats. Continue to Kibale Forest National Park for a fishing experience at Lake Nyabikere, then travel to Lake Mburo National Park for more fishing opportunities and a guided nature walk.

The adventure continues to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by surface area, where you can enjoy a boat excursion, explore the island surroundings and experience freshwater fishing on the open lake. With private 4×4 transportation, a professional driver-guide, selected fishing activities and a choice of luxury, mid-range or budget accommodation, this Uganda fishing tour offers a varied East African experience for anglers, nature enthusiasts and travellers seeking a combination of outdoor adventure and relaxation. The itinerary can be tailored to your preferred fishing style, accommodation level, travel dates and interests.

Safari Highlights:

Pickup from Entebbe International Airport

Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Boat Trip to the base of Murchison Falls

Fishing on the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park

Fishing at Lake Nyabikere in Kibale Forest National Park

Lake Mburo Fishing and Nature Walk in the Park

Ferry transfer to Bukakatta landing site

Fishing and a boat cruise on Lake Victoria

Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport

A Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Kampala

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional driver-guide from Arcadia Safaris will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, enjoy the surroundings or take a short excursion if your schedule allows. Later, meet your guide for a briefing about the 10-day Uganda fishing safari, including the planned fishing excursions, road transfers, boat activities and wildlife experiences.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay as you recover from your international journey and prepare for the adventure ahead. Your guide will review the following day’s schedule and any practical arrangements for the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. This first night provides a comfortable start to your Uganda fishing tour before the safari moves into the countryside.

Destination: Kampala
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart Kampala and travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience, where you can walk with trained sanctuary guides in search of southern white rhinos and learn about their conservation. The sanctuary provides an opportunity to see these impressive animals in a protected environment before continuing your Uganda wildlife and fishing safari. Enjoy a lunch stop along the route, with the day’s timing coordinated around the rhino-tracking activity.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls, where the River Nile forces its way through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging below. The viewpoint offers dramatic scenery, photography opportunities and a memorable introduction to one of Uganda’s most famous natural attractions. After the visit, proceed to your lodge, check in and enjoy dinner. Depending on the timing of your arrival and the selected lodge, your guide will confirm the arrangements for the following day’s Nile fishing excursion.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 3: Full-Day Sport Fishing on the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, prepare for a full-day fishing excursion on the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. Meet your fishing guide and board the arranged fishing boat to reach suitable fishing locations in the river. The Nile offers an exciting freshwater fishing environment, with Nile perch among the main target species for anglers. Depending on the fishing location, water conditions, season and techniques used, you may also encounter other fish species. Your guide will advise on suitable methods and help you make the most of the day on the water.

Enjoy the spectacular river scenery as you fish, with opportunities to observe birds and wildlife along the banks. The exact fishing location and access arrangements will depend on the approved fishing area, local regulations and river conditions. Take a packed lunch during the excursion before returning to your lodge later in the day. In the evening, relax, enjoy dinner and review the day’s fishing experience before preparing for the journey to Kibale Forest National Park.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls National Park and travel southwest towards Kibale Forest National Park. The journey passes through rural communities, farmland, trading centres and changing landscapes that reveal a different side of Uganda beyond its wildlife parks. Your guide will arrange suitable stops for refreshments, lunch and photographs along the way, depending on the route and travel conditions.

Arrive in the Kibale area later in the day and check in at your chosen accommodation. Kibale is famous for its tropical rainforest and rich primate diversity, while the surrounding landscape includes crater lakes and agricultural communities. This is also the region where you will experience fishing at Lake Nyabikere on the following day. Enjoy dinner and relax at the lodge before the next stage of your Uganda fishing safari.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 5: Fishing at Lake Nyabikere near Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Nyabikere for a planned fishing excursion in the scenic crater-lake landscape near Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy the peaceful setting as your fishing guide introduces the available fishing arrangements, suitable techniques and local conditions. The experience offers a different atmosphere from the Nile, with green hills and the surrounding countryside creating a beautiful backdrop for a day outdoors. Fishing access, permitted methods and the availability of boats or equipment should be confirmed before travel.

Spend the morning fishing and enjoying the lakeside scenery, with opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife in the surrounding landscape. Your guide will coordinate the duration of the activity and the return to the lodge, allowing time for lunch and relaxation. If you are interested in adding chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, Arcadia Safaris can discuss arranging it as an additional activity, subject to permit availability and the itinerary’s timing. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Afternoon Boat Excursion

After breakfast, depart the Kibale area and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. Enjoy views of rolling hills, farmland and rural settlements along the route, with suitable stops for refreshments and lunch. The journey takes several hours, so your driver-guide will manage the schedule to allow a comfortable transfer and time to settle in at your lodge on arrival.

Depending on your arrival time and the confirmed activity arrangements, enjoy an afternoon boat excursion on Lake Mburo. The lake offers opportunities to observe hippos, waterbirds and other wildlife around the shoreline, while fishing may be arranged where local rules, access and equipment permit. If the transfer takes longer than expected, your guide may recommend moving the boat or fishing activity to the following morning. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay near the park.

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 7: Fishing at Lake Mburo and Guided Nature Walk

Start the day with a morning fishing excursion at Lake Mburo, subject to confirmed access and fishing arrangements. Enjoy the calm early hours as your fishing guide helps you explore suitable areas and select appropriate techniques. Lake Mburo supports freshwater fish, including tilapia and catfish, although catches depend on local conditions and are never guaranteed. A lakeside breakfast or bush breakfast can be arranged if the selected location, lodge arrangements and park regulations allow it.

Later, enjoy a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park with an authorised guide. Walking through the park offers a different perspective from a vehicle-based game drive, with opportunities to observe tracks, plants, birds and wildlife at closer range. The park is known for animals such as zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes and other savannah species. Depending on availability and your interests, horseback riding may be arranged as an optional activity. Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation and dinner.

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 8: Transfer to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria

After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and travel towards Bukakata landing site on the shores of Lake Victoria. Your driver-guide will coordinate the road transfer with the ferry schedule, allowing time for check-in and boarding procedures. From Bukakata, take the ferry to Bugala Island, the largest island in the Ssese Islands archipelago. The crossing offers scenic views across Lake Victoria and marks the transition from Uganda’s inland wildlife destinations to a more relaxed lakeside setting.

Upon arrival on Bugala Island, transfer to your beachfront accommodation and check in. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, enjoying the lake views or exploring the immediate surroundings, depending on arrival time. Your guide or lodge representative will confirm the arrangements for the following day’s fishing and boat trip, including departure time, equipment and safety requirements. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the island.

Destination: Ssese Islands – Lake Victoria
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 9: Sport Fishing and Boat Cruise on Lake Victoria

After breakfast, prepare for a fishing excursion on Lake Victoria, one of Africa’s most important freshwater fishing destinations. Board your arranged boat with a fishing guide and head to suitable fishing grounds around the Ssese Islands. Nile perch is a major target for sport anglers on Lake Victoria, while other fish species may also be encountered depending on the location, season and fishing method. Your guide will explain the available techniques and help you make the most of your time on the lake. Fishing equipment, boat arrangements and any required local permissions should be confirmed in advance.

Enjoy the open-water scenery and the chance to explore the islands from the lake. Depending on the agreed excursion, the trip may include a scenic cruise around selected islands and a suitable stop for your packed lunch, weather and safety conditions permitting. Return to Bugala Island later in the day and spend the evening relaxing at your lodge. Dinner and an overnight stay on the island conclude the main fishing activities of your Uganda and Lake Victoria safari.

Destination: Ssese Islands – Lake Victoria
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 10: Ferry Transfer and Departure from Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, travel to the ferry landing point on Bugala Island and board the scheduled ferry back to the mainland at Bukakata. On arrival, meet your driver-guide and begin the road transfer to Entebbe International Airport. The journey and ferry crossing require careful timing, so the departure arrangements should be based on your confirmed international flight. If you have an early flight, an additional night on the mainland or in Entebbe may be necessary to avoid a rushed transfer.

Depending on your flight time and the day’s schedule, you may have an opportunity for souvenir shopping or a short visit to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre  (UWEC) in Entebbe, subject to opening hours and available time. These stops should only be included if they allow sufficient time to reach the airport and complete check-in procedures. Your driver-guide will assist with the final transfer, marking the end of your 10-day Uganda fishing safari with wildlife encounters, lake excursions and sport fishing experiences.

Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation Option: No (Unless on request)

• Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

SAFARI COST: From $1,800 Per Person

PRICE INCLUDES

• Round Trip Airport Transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
• Private Transportation in 4×4 Safari Cars
• Meals Specified on a Full Board basis
• Accommodation with Ensuite Facilities
• Applicable Park Entrance and Activities Fees
• English Speaking Professional Driver-Guide
• Fishing Permit Fees
• All Hotel and Lodge Pickups and Drop-off
• All Applicable Taxes
• Bottled drinking water and Fruits while on safari
• Activities as stipulated in the Itinerary (except those stated as “optional”)

PRICE EXCLUDES

• Activities not mentioned in the Itinerary
• International Flight Fares (unless requested)
• Country Entry Visa
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Telephone Charges
• Laundry Services
• Bar bills and all Alcoholic drinks
• Souvenirs, Gifts and Tips
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• All related medical tests and vaccinations

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