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12 Days Ultimate Uganda Explorer Safari

📅 12 Days 🇺🇬 Uganda ✓ Tailor-made

Overview

This comprehensive safari showcases Uganda's most iconic attractions while introducing travelers to lesser-known gems such as Semuliki National Park. Experience incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable primate adventures throughout the journey.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. After a short briefing, spend the remainder of the day relaxing from your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy views of Lake Victoria or simply unwind while preparing for your exciting Ugandan adventure.

Location:

Entebbe

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Mid-Range: Hotel Noesis

Budget: Airport Guest House Entebbe

Meal Plan:

Dinner

2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience on foot. Continue northwards and enjoy lunch en route before reaching Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge creating one of Africa's most dramatic natural spectacles.

Location:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3

Morning Game Drive and Victoria Nile Boat Cruise

After an early morning breakfast, you will then proced for a game drive through the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and numerous antelope species. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, where you'll encounter hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife along the Nile River.

Location:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, journey southwest to Kibale Forest National Park through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, and traditional villages. Enjoy lunch along the way and arrive in the afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge surrounded by tropical forest while preparing for chimpanzee trekking.

Location:

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

5

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

After an early morning breakfast, enter Kibale Forest with experienced ranger guides in search of chimpanzees. Observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat and learn about the forest ecosystem. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk renowned for monkeys, birds, butterflies, and community conservation projects.

Location:

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

6

ransfer to Semuliki National Park and Hot Springs Exploration

After breakfast, transfer to Semuliki National Park, one of Uganda's hidden gems. Explore the famous Sempaya Hot Springs where boiling water erupts from deep underground. Learn about the geological significance of the area while enjoying a guided walk through the tropical forest. Semuliki offers a unique Central African ecosystem rarely found elsewhere in East Africa.

Location:

Semuliki National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Semuliki Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Hotel Vanilla

Budget: UWA Bandas

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

7

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before embarking on an evening game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, and various antelope species. Return to your lodge as the sun sets over the savannah.

Location:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

8

Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin your day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Search for predators and large herbivores while enjoying spectacular scenery. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and birdlife.

Location:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

9

Transfer Through Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha Sector while searching for the famous tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through scenic landscapes and local communities. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing at your lodge in preparation for gorilla trekking.

Location:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

10

Gorilla Trekking and Community Experience

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest to search for mountain gorillas. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these magnificent primates. Later, enjoy a cultural visit to a nearby community where you will learn about traditional customs, dances, and crafts.

Location:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

11

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Canoe Excursion

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, often called the "Switzerland of Africa." Enjoy lunch overlooking the lake before embarking on a canoe excursion to explore several islands and learn about their fascinating history. Relax in the evening while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding terraced hills.

Location:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Arcadia Cottages

Mid-Range: BirdNest Resort

Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

12

Transfer to Lake Mburo Walking Safari and Return to Entebbe

Following breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, and elands while exploring the park on foot. After lunch, begin your journey to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.

Meal Plan:

Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
  • Rhino Tracking Experience
  • Transportation in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Professional English-Speaking Driver Guide
  • Game Drives
  • Victoria Nile Boat Cruise
  • Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
  • Bigodi Wetland Walk
  • Semuliki Hot Springs Excursion
  • Lake Bunyonyi Canoe Excursion
  • Walking Safari
  • Community Visit
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • All Meals as Specified
  • Bottled Drinking Water

What's Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Domestic Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Laundry Services
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Any Activity Not Mentioned in the Itinerary

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