his 13 Days Uganda Conservation, Wildlife & Community Safari offers an immersive journey through Uganda's wildlife-rich national parks and vibrant local communities. Experience mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, rhino conservation, wildlife safaris, and authentic cultural encounters while learning about the conservation efforts protecting Uganda's unique ecosystems. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking meaningful experiences that combine adventure, education, wildlife, and community engagement.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transfer you to your hotel. After a briefing about your safari, spend the rest of the day relaxing from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short walk around Entebbe or simply relax while preparing for the exciting conservation and wildlife experiences ahead.
Entebbe
Luxury: Hotel No.5
Mid-Range: Via Via Hotel / Hoel Noesis
Budget: Airport Guest House Entebbe
Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will participate in a guided rhino tracking experience. Learn about rhino conservation efforts and the importance of restoring Uganda's rhino population. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into a powerful waterfall. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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, head out for a game drive through the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and numerous antelope species. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, expect sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel southwest to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations, local villages, and the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing at your lodge surrounded by tropical rainforest. Prepare for the chimpanzee trekking adventure scheduled for the following day.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, proceed for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. Follow ranger guides through the forest while searching for habituated chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and interact with local community tourism groups. Learn about conservation initiatives, traditional practices, and how tourism supports local livelihoods.
Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, transfer to 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, and antelope species while enjoying beautiful views of Uganda's savannah landscapes.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a game viewing drive before returning for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa's most wildlife-rich waterways. Later, participate in a conservation discussion led by local guides, focusing on wildlife protection, human-wildlife coexistence, and sustainable tourism practices in the region.
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 at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the evening preparing for the highlight of your safari, mountain gorilla trekking.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Following an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural environment. Return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, visit a Batwa community and learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, music, dances, and cultural heritage. Participate in community-led activities while learning how conservation programs support indigenous communities living around Bwindi. This meaningful cultural encounter provides deeper insight into the relationship between conservation and local livelihoods.
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. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch overlooking the lake before visiting nearby communities. Learn about local education projects, women's groups, and community-based tourism initiatives. Later, relax at your lakeside lodge while enjoying the spectacular scenery surrounding Lake Bunyonyi.
Lake Bunyonyi
Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
Mid-Range: BirdNest Resort
Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and other wildlife while learning about conservation efforts within the park. The walking safari offers a unique perspective on Uganda's wildlife and ecosystems.
Lake Mburo National Park
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
Mid-Range: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Budget: Eagles Nest Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your conservation-focused Uganda adventure.
Breakfast and Lunch
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