A 15-day safari in Uganda allows for an even more immersive experience, with additional time to explore some of the country’s lesser-known gems.
Highlights.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from airport and transfer to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary by boat for an all-day encounter on day one.
While at Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary, you will get to spend the day with several chimpanzees that have lost their parents. This sanctuary provides a safe haven for rescued chimpanzees from all around East Africa. Based on your arrival time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala or the airport. From there, we will transfer you to the Lake Victoria pier for a boat ride to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Once there, you will have the opportunity to feed the monkeys, see them being fed, and learn about their sanctuary life. After that, you will return to Entebbe for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and over night at 2 Friends Beach
After breakfast, make your way to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in the afternoon. Arriving at the lodge in time for an afternoon boat cruise, following an evening game drive, dinner, and overnight, today’s itinerary begins with breakfast at the lodge. You will meet your safari driver guide and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at the Equator and having lunch en route. Wildlife at Lake Mburo National Park includes leopards, zebras, buffalo, marabou storks, bronze-tailed starlings, and the stunning grey-crowned cranes, which are Uganda’s national bird. Other animals found there include topi, eland, klipspringer, zebras, buffalo, oribi, sitatunga, and leopards. Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks, and boat trips around the lake are just a few of the ways you can get up close and personal with the park’s abundant wildlife during your stay at Lake Mburo.
Your lodging options are the Rwakobo Rock Lodge or the Mburo Safari Lodge.
Check out of your lodge after breakfast and head out on a sunrise wildlife drive. Then, in the afternoon, go for a peaceful sightseeing tour of Lake Bunyonyi. After dinner, spend the night at the Bird Nest Resort Cottages.
Situated in southwestern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is widely acknowledged as one of the deepest lakes in Africa. It is also arguably one of the most picturesque lakes on the continent, with its many islands dotting its shores and terraced hills providing a picturesque backdrop. It has a reputation as a wonderful area to unwind and enjoy the outdoors, and with its picturesque surroundings, mild climate, and many small islands, it provides visitors with plenty of options for what to see and do.
Embark on a boat ride around Lake Bunyonyi’s ancient islands after breakfast. Then, head south to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you will arrive in the afternoon. After checking in at the lodge, you may enjoy supper and spend the night.
Lodge on Lake Mulehe for your overnight stay
Enjoy your breakfast and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Arrive in the afternoon, enjoy your lunch and check in into the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Havens Lodge and Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Your day will begin after breakfast at the lodge with a drive to the park headquarters. There, you will be briefed by ranger guides from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and they will assign you to a family group of gorillas to hike with. As soon as your group reaches eight individuals, you will be led by two rangers into the dense, impenetrable forest to begin your quest for the endangered mountain gorillas. Every day, the search for the gorillas resumes in the spot where they were last spotted. Once you reach the location where these renowned creatures live, you will have the opportunity to engage with them for a maximum of one hour. It is imperative that you maintain complete silence while in their presence. Taking pictures and the like is totally fine with us. From there, drive to the lodge for lunch and then in the afternoon you can visit the batwa, have time with them as you are telling stories and making craft materials.
Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Buhoma Community Havens Lodge and Buhoma Community Rest Camp are available for lodging.
Enjoy your breakfast and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will reach in the afternoon. After a hearty welcome and check-in, you will have the chance to rest before setting out on an evening game drive in search of late grazers. The adventure will conclude with a return to the lodge for the night.
Spend the night at one of the two jungle lodges: Enjojo or Ishasha.
Enjoy your morning tea and drive to the park for a full day game drive in the Ishasha wildernesses in the hopes of seeing tree climbing lions and other animals. However, your chances of seeing these creatures will rely on the weather and your luck that day, as we cannot control nature. From there, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Spend the night at one of the two jungle lodges: Enjojo or Ishasha.
After breakfast today, you will make your way to the park’s northern section arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy your lunch and an afternoon game drive. The most visited and varied conservation area in the world, Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to more than 604 different bird species and a vast array of mammals, including the Big Four, thanks to its varied habitats including grassland, acacia woodland, forests, wetlands, and open water. After the game drive, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodations: Pumba Safari Lodge and Elephant Hab Lodge
Embark on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains after breakfast, where you can spot nocturnal animals. Elephants, big herds of buffalo, leopards, lions, bushbucks, kobs, antelopes, bushbucks, and many more animals will be visible to you.
The morning game drive will take about two to three hours. Afterwards, you will drive to Mweya peninsula for a hot lunch. After lunch, relax for a while. In the afternoon, go on a boat cruise safari on Kazinga Channel. This is a must-do activity and a highlight of your safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the ride, you will see hippos swimming in the channel, as well as a variety of bird species. After your cruise, head back to the resort for some down time, supper, and a place to sleep.
Dinner and overnight stay at: Pumba Safari Lodge or Elephant Hab Lodge.
Today after breakfast, you will embark on a chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kyambura Gorge. During your time in the gorge, you will also have the opportunity to see other primates and bird species. After a refreshing lunch, you will return to your lodge for lunch and some much-needed rest. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit local schools and donate educational materials to the students. Afterwards, you will go on an en-route game drive and enjoy a sundowner before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodations: Pumba Safari Lodge and Elephant Hab Lodge
Enjoy your breakfast and enjoy your morning game drive as you visit the katwe salt lake. From there embark on your drive to Kibale National Park, stopping for lunch en route. Continue with your drive and finally you will be arriving in Kibale. Those interested in birds and monkeys alike often visit Kibale Forest National Park, which is home to more than 335 bird species and thirteen different kinds of primates.
Spend the night at Primates Lodge Kibale, the Mountain of the Moon Hotel, or Chimpanzee Guest House.
Your chimpanzee tracking adventure will begin after breakfast at your lodge, when you will be driven to the Kibale National Park Headquarters to meet your guides. You and your group will be escorted by knowledgeable researchers, trackers, and guides on an early morning hike into the forest to see chimpanzees and other primates in their native environment. In this four-hour tracking experience, you’ll get to spend time within meters of these entertaining and gregarious apes as they go about their everyday lives and show you everything they do. There are just around 5,000 chimpanzees left in Uganda, making them one of the most endangered species on Earth.
Spend the night at Primates Lodge Kibale, the Mountain of the Moon Hotel, or Chimpanzee Guest House.
After breakfast today, you’ll head out on a scenic drive to Budongo Forest. Stop along the way for some picture ops and lunch on the road. You will arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon, where you may check in, eat dinner, and spend the night. At the border of Murchison Falls National Park lies Budongo Forest, a haven for a wide variety of animals and birds, as well as primates like baboons, monkeys, and chimpanzees (who will likely greet you when you arrive).
Stayed the night at Budongo Eco Lodge for dinner.
Begins with chimpanzee tracking in the morning, followed by birding and a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you will stop at the falls’ base and take a wildlife drive to your lodge, where you will spend the night.
During today’s trek, you can see chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, you will head to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you will stop at the falls’ peak and go on a game drive to see if any animals are feeding late in the day. Then drive back to your lodge for dinner and the night.
One night at either the Murchison River Lodge or the Pakuba Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National park.
Covering an expansive 3840 kilometers, Murchison Falls National Park stands tall as Uganda’s largest national park and conservation region. At its point of entry into the park from the west rift valley escarpment, the Nile River creates a waterfall that separates the park’s northern and southern halves. The water rushes into a 40-meter-deep boiling pot after being squeezed through a 6-meter-wide crack in the rocks. An adventure you won’t soon forget is a boat ride upstream to the falls. Many different kinds of animals can be observed by guests. As the boat glides down the Nile, passengers might see a wide variety of animals, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and birds.
One night at either the Murchison River Lodge or the Pakuba Safari Lodge
Food Schedule: Complete board
Embark on a morning wildlife drive after breakfast for a chance to see antelopes, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and, if you are lucky, big cats like leopards and lions. Get back to the lodge for lunch, and then head to the pier for your two-hour boat ride to the base of the falls. You will see the Nile River wind its way into a tight gorge before bursting out, creating an unforgettable sight. On the way, you might see some wild animals, like hippos and elephants relaxing on the banks of the river, as well as birds and reptiles.
One night at either the Murchison River Lodge or the Pakuba Safari Lodge
Food Schedule: Complete board
Embark on a leisurely downstream cruise this morning while enjoying breakfast on board, enjoying the serene, chilly morning waters. This three to five hour trip provides a once in a lifetime chance to see uncommon birds and creatures like hippo, elephants, and big crocodiles, as well as a diverse array of wetland and papyrus indigenous bird species, like the elusive shoebill stork. The Nile River winds its way to Lake Albert through the heart of Murchison Falls National Park, offering visitors the chance to witness the ever-changing scenery. Return to the North Bank for a second game drive after lunch, or later in the afternoon if you want, to search for any species that may have slipped your radar during the first excursion.
One night at either the Murchison River Lodge or the Pakuba Safari Lodge
Kidepo National Park, the biggest park in Uganda, will be your destination today. Seasonal springs and rivers, often connected by bridges, can be seen. In the evening, you can rest at the lodge or go for a mini-game drive. You can also start to observe Karamajong people arriving in Kidepo.
Approximately 700 kilometers from Kampala, in the rough and semiarid valleys that border Sudan and Kenya, is where you will find Kidepo Valley National Park. It was gazetted as a national park in 1962 and is home to 475 different bird species, 77 different animal species, and an abundance of large game. While few venture north across the rugged frontier region of Karamoja to reach Kidepo National Park in Uganda, those that do would agree that it is the most breathtaking and remote national park in the country. Kidepo is also one of the best wildernesses in Africa. A savannah environment stretches from Apoka, in the center of the park, well beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons framed by faraway mountain ranges. Wetlands and remnant lakes in the vast Narus Valley near Apoka provide the only permanent water in the park during the dry season. The Narus Valley is the best place to see wildlife in the park because of its seasonal oasis and open savannah landscape.
Sleeping bagged in Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Routine for Three Square Meals Per Day
You will go on game drives today in the Narus and Kidepo valleys, which are home to several kinds of animals. The Narus Valley is a grassy, undulating plain encircled by faraway mountains. The park’s animals concentrate in this valley for most of the year because of its perennial water supply. As a result, there is no shortage of game tracks in the region; four loop circuits traverse the valley surrounding Apoka. The valley is home to a wide variety of animals, including giraffes, buffalo, oribis, reedbucks, and Jackson’s hartebeest. Leopards and cheetahs are less frequent sights. Game viewing is at its best during the dry season at the Narus dam and the water hole next to the Tourism Centre. At the end of the Katurum loop in the south lies Katurum kopje, which was once a lodge but is now a popular tourist destination thanks to its breathtaking views of the Morungule Mountains to the north and the valley below. Although there isn’t much wildlife in Kidepo Valley during the dry season due to a lack of surface water, the dry Kidepo River is nevertheless worth the drive for a stroll along its 50-meter-wide bed of white sand between banks covered with borassus palms.
Sleeping bagged in Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Kidepo Valley National Park will be the site of your full-day game drives on day two of your safari. There will be an opportunity to look for animals that were missed the day before.
Sleeping bagged in Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Stopping by Karamajog villages to learn about local culture and then heading to Gulu for the night to rest up for the next day
You will return to Narus valley for a morning game drive after breakfast. When you go on drives, keep an eye out for the same creatures; you never know, you might see new ones. On your journey to the Karamajong settlement, you will come to the Kidepo River. The breathtaking landscape is accentuated by the hills that round the valley. The inhabitants of Karamajogo. Famous for their devotion to animals, the Karamajongo are well-known as cow keepers. The Manyatas will entertain you with dance and cultural explanations at their homesteads before driving you to Gulu for dinner and the night.
Hotel on Church Hill for the night
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and drive to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy your lunch. After lunch, you have the opportunity to go on foot for rhino tracking, visit a local village, perhaps even a school, where you can bring various goods to give. The day ends with dinner and camping.
Return to Amuka Safari Lodge for the night.
The journey to Jinja, a town in central Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria, will begin after breakfast. At Coronation Park, where the Nile begins its journey, you may find a garden and a memorial to the British explorer John Hanning Speke. As the longest river in the world, the Nile River is well-known. Jinja, Uganda is the very first place it originates from.
Spend the night in Jinja at the Source of the Smile Hotel.
You Will have the chance to experience Jinja’s vibrant nightlife, go white water rafting, horseback riding, and take a brief tour of the city.
Jinja boasts some of the best grade 5 white water rafting and other adventure activities in the world, earning it the title of East Africa’s Adventure Capital. There is a white water rafting experience here for everyone, from first-timers to families to extreme adventurers. Jump in! Go crazy! Prepare to raft! Have Fun on Your Journey! Your rafting experience on the powerful white waters will be enjoyable because to our dedication to safety, quality, and affordability.
If you are searching for an exciting way to visit the Nile River Valley, a traditional Ugandan hamlet, and the banks of the river, a horseback safari is the way to go. Return to your lodge for dinner. After that, you have the option to go on a Jinja tour or enjoy the nightlife
You will be transferred back to Entebbe or Kampala. Either your hotel or the airport will be waiting for you, marking the conclusion of your 26 Days Best of Uganda Safari.
On this, the last day of your trip, you will return to your lodge by car. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport or Kampala, depending on your departure time.
Gorilla trekking is a guided hike through Rwanda’s forests, such as Volcanoes National Park, to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It’s an incredible opportunity to see these endangered animals up close.
All gorilla trekking in Uganda happens in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the western part of the country. It’s home to several gorilla families that can be visited by tourists.
Gorilla trekking is available year-round, but the dry seasons (June to September and December to February) are often recommended for easier hiking conditions
Yes, a permit is required to trek and visit the gorillas. The Uganda Wildlife Authority issues these permits, and they currently cost $700 per person for a single trek.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority issues these permits, and they currently cost $700 per person for a single trek for a foreign non-resident.
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