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.
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.
Entebbe
Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Mid-Range: Hotel Noesis
Budget: Airport Guest House Entebbe
Dinner
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.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Semuliki National Park
Luxury: Semuliki Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Hotel Vanilla
Budget: UWA Bandas
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Lake Bunyonyi
Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
Mid-Range: BirdNest Resort
Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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.
Breakfast and Lunch
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