13-DAY ADVENTURE AND WILDLIFE SAFARI IN UGANDA

Overview

This 13-day adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey across Uganda’s most iconic national parks and diverse landscapes. From thrilling game drives to intimate primate encounters, this itinerary is crafted for travelers seeking immersive wildlife experiences, scenic beauty, and cultural insights. Expect an exciting mix of savannah safaris, rainforest treks, and serene lake escapes.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation and an overnight stay as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

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

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you’ll stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a thrilling on-foot rhino tracking experience, the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild. After lunch, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, home to Uganda’s most powerful waterfall and abundant wildlife.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

Rise early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the park. Expect sightings of giraffes, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls, where you’ll witness crocodiles, hippos, and birdlife like the African fish eagle.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you’ll leave Murchison and begin your journey southwards to Kibale Forest National Park, often referred to as the primate capital of the world. This scenic drive takes you through tea plantations and local communities, offering a glimpse of rural Uganda.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Today, embark on a full-day chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest. Unlike regular chimp tracking, this immersive activity allows you to spend up to 6 hours with a chimpanzee community undergoing habituation, observing their behavior and social interactions from dawn to dusk.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely lunch and settle in at your lodge with a stunning view of the savannah plains.

Accommodation: Mid-Range

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Begin the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, renowned for lion sightings, large herds of Uganda kob, elephants, and hyenas. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and countless water birds.

Accommodation: Mid-Range

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Proceed to Ishasha Sector – Search for Tree-Climbing Lions

Today, head south to the remote Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions often seen lounging in fig trees. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you explore this lesser-known gem of the park.

Accommodation: Mid-Range

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, continue your journey to the misty jungles of Bwindi, home to nearly half the world’s population of mountain gorillas. The scenic drive through the Kigezi highlands offers incredible views of terraced hills and local villages.

Accommodation: Mid-Range

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today marks a highlight of your safari, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After a briefing at the park headquarters, venture into the forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can be challenging but deeply rewarding as you spend an awe-inspiring hour with these gentle giants. Afterward, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a serene lake surrounded by terraced hills.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11: Explore Lake Bunyonyi

Spend a relaxing day at Lake Bunyonyi. Take a guided canoe ride to visit historical islands like the Punishment Island, go birdwatching, hike the surrounding hills, or simply enjoy the tranquility and cool breeze of the lake.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and head to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park, known for its zebras, impalas, and bird species. Enjoy a short evening game drive upon arrival.

Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 13: Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

Start your final day with a guided walking safari, allowing you to explore the savannah on foot and encounter wildlife like zebras, giraffes, and elands at close range. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Optional stopover at the Equator for photos and souvenirs before your drop-off at the airport for your departure flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Trip Includes:

• All accommodation as per itinerary
• A 4×4 pop-up roof land cruiser
• A professional English-speaking driver/guide
• All park entrance fees
• 1 Gorilla permit & 1 Chimpanzee permit
• All activities described unless labeled as optional
• All meals as mentioned
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• Airport transfers

Trip Excludes:

• International & Domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips (Tipping guideline $20pp per day)
• Optional activities not mentioned on itinerary
• Alcoholic drinks