The 12- days Uganda safari will give you a thrilling adventure with a diverse Uganda rich cultural experience from local food tasting, visiting the mythical pygmies deep in the forest the magical close encounter with the mountain gorilla and spending ample time with man’s closest relatives will surely leave you with no regrets about choosing Uganda as your destination.
Day 1: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Set off from Entebbe and drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. This sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can track the White Rhinos. While at Ziwa, you also get to see other animals like the Uganda Kobs, Sitatunga, Bushbucks and a number of bird species after the tracking proceed to Murchison Falls National Park with a lunch break at Kabalega dinners.
On arrival we shall check in at the accommodation and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and campfire
Overnight: Murchison River lodge
Meal plan: dinner
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Morning game drive on the northern bank of the park with chances of seeing animals like Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rothschild’s Giraffes and Leopards among others. We shall return to the lodge for lunch as we prepare to set off for our afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the fall with possibilities of seeing the Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Elephants and Buffaloes among others and a good list of aquatic bird winding the day with the top of falls to experience an up-close encounter with the mighty Murchison Falls (world’s most powerful waterfalls) at the “Devil’s Cauldron” we shall return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight stay
Dinner and Camp fire.
Overnight: Murchison River Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 3: Murchison Falls NP – Top of falls -Kibale National Park
After our breakfast morning breakfast ,check out of accommodation and drive to the top of the falls to experience an up-close encounter with the mighty Murchison Falls (world’s most powerful waterfalls) at the “Devil’s Cauldron” we shall after transfer to Kibale forest National Park which is dubbed as the “Primate capital of the world”. It’s the best place in Uganda to track Chimpanzees and also has a very healthy population of other primates, check in at the accommodation and rest throughout the afternoon Later in the evening, visit Tooro kingdom palace for captivating culture experience dinner and optional campfire.
Overnight: Turacco Tree tops
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 4: Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Wetlands
After breakfast, head out to the forest for Chimpanzee tracking. While on this activity, there are high chances of encountering other primates like Black & White Colobus monkey, Vervet monkeys, and Olive baboons among others. Have lunch and take the rest of the afternoon at leisure, later in the evening, proceed to Bigodi wetlands which is very famous for nature walks and birding trips. While in Bigodi, you will also get to do food tasting in the local establishments.
Dinner and campfire.
Overnight: Turacco tree tops
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Have lunch and take the afternoon boat ride at Kazinga channel. The Kazinga channel has the highest concentration of Hippos than anywhere in the world. You will also have chances of seeing the Nile Crocodiles, and Buffaloes among others. After the activity we shall have a late afternoon salt lake experience and return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: half board
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kasoga community
After breakfast, head out for the morning game drive. During this drive, there are chances of seeing some animals like Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, and Uganda Kobs among others. Have lunch and take the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Later in the evening, visit Kasoga community for a thrilling community experience. Get to learn how fishing nets are made, see the canoe ride race, and visit the cultural museum among other activities in the community. Later return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and head out to the Ishasha sector. This sector is famous for its tree climbing Lions, We shall have our lunch and take the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Later in the evening, proceed for an evening game drive with possibilities of seeing the tree climbing lions other animals like buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, antelopes etc. after return to the accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Meal Plan
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness tented camp
Day 8: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park famously know as half of the world’s population of mountain Gorillas. Later in the evening, you can take an optional Batwa/Pygmies community experience. Learn their ways of life from dress code, food gathering, marriage and cultural dances among others.
Overnight: Bakiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Half board
Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Gorilla tracking)
After Breakfast drive to the park headquarter for briefing before embarking on the awaited Gorilla tracking. This activity is the highlight of this trip. The trekking can take from 1 hour to several hours before encountering the mighty humble giants depending on where the camped the previous, food availability and also the weather condition. But the encounter is very rewarding making the tedious trek worthwhile after the thrilling moment we shall return to the Lodge and take the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Bakiga lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast we shall drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district. Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Uganda and is the second deepest in Africa. It comprises of over 29 Islands of different sizes and shapes. It should also be noted that the lake is not Crocodile infested and is free of Bilharzia making it safe for swimming.
You can opt for a boat ride to visit some of the Islands and learning the history/legends behind them. For example, the “punishment island” (Akampene island) and the “upside-down island” (Bucuranuka island).
You can also opt for an evening walk around the surrounding communities and interact with them. Get to learn their ways of life and participate in some of these activities.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Overland Resort Bunyonyi
Meal Plan: Half board
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
After Breakfast drive to Lake Mburo and check in at your accommodation have lunch as we prepare to proceed for the afternoon boat cruise on the lake. Optionally, you can take on a bike-riding or horse-riding experience, Visit the cattle rearing communities in and around the park. Experience the milking processes, milk tasting, local dishes and other cultural experiences.
Overnight: Rwakobo Rock
Meal plan: Half board
Day 12: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe
After our early morning breakfast we will check out and head for a morning game drive with chances of seeing Zebras, Rothschild’s Giraffes, Impalas, Warthogs, and Bushbucks many bird species like barbets, weavers, bee eaters, raptors etc. after we shall drive back to Entebbe with a stop over at the equator and a lunch break.
