Table of Contents
- Overview
- 15 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
- Day 2 : Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls NP
- Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
- Day 4: : Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 5: Top of the World Hike & Fort Portal Tour
- Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP + Kazinga Channel Cruise
- Day 8: Morning Game Drive & Crater Lake Drive
- Day 9: Transfer to Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
- Day 10: : Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 11: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Mgahinga NP
- Day 12 : Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi Exploration
- Day 14 : Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo NP (Evening Game Drive)
- Day 15: Walking Safari – Return to Entebbe
Overview
This 15-day safari through Uganda offers adventure, primates, wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and unforgettable moments. From rhino tracking and game drives to gorilla and golden monkey trekking, this itinerary showcases Uganda’s finest attractions.
15 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Meet your professional driver-guide for a briefing and transfer to your hotel. Optional activities include Botanical Gardens, UWEC, or a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2 : Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls NP
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for thrilling rhino tracking. Continue with a short game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls with hippos, crocodiles & birdlife. Optional hike to the top.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: : Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Scenic drive through the Albertine Rift Valley, tea plantations, and small towns towards Fort Portal.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Top of the World Hike & Fort Portal Tour
Enjoy panoramic crater lake views on the “Top of the World Hike.” Afternoon visit to Tooro Palace, Amabere Caves & local markets.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. Afternoon nature walk through Bigodi Swamp, rich in birds & primates.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP + Kazinga Channel Cruise
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP and enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Morning Game Drive & Crater Lake Drive
Game drive in Kasenyi Plains for lions, elephants, buffaloes & Uganda kob. Afternoon crater exploration.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive south to Ishasha, home of the rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a relaxed game drive.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: : Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning game drive then continue to Bwindi, home of almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Mgahinga NP
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Spend one unforgettable hour observing them. Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla NP.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 : Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Track the rare golden monkeys in Mgahinga. Continue to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi Exploration
Enjoy canoeing, hiking, swimming, birdwatching, or optional Batwa cultural visit.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 : Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo NP (Evening Game Drive)
Drive to Lake Mburo NP for an evening game drive.
Accommodation: Mid-Range
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Walking Safari – Return to Entebbe
Morning walking safari with zebras & antelopes. Drive back to Entebbe for your departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
