14-Day Uganda Safari Experience

The 14-Day Uganda Safari Experience is the ultimate journey through Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife, primate, and cultural destinations. This safari takes you across the country’s most celebrated national parks and attractions including Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park, and Jinja.

Experience rhino tracking, chimpanzee trekking, mountain gorilla encounters, thrilling game drives, boat cruises, cultural experiences, relaxation by scenic lakes, and adventure at the Source of the Nile. This itinerary offers a complete exploration of Uganda’s diverse landscapes and extraordinary wildlife.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your Uganda safari adventure.

Accommodation: ViaVia Entebbe / 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 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 rhino tracking before continuing to the park.

Visit the top of Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park.

Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hartebeests, and Uganda kobs. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Delta Boat Cruise and Top of the Falls Visit

After breakfast, enjoy a boat excursion to the Nile Delta, one of Uganda’s best birdwatching areas and a prime location for spotting the shoebill stork.

Spend the afternoon exploring additional sections of the park and enjoying wildlife viewing opportunities.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Murchison Falls and travel through western Uganda towards Kibale Forest National Park.

Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful forest environment.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, participate in chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.

Later, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you may encounter monkeys, birds, and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with a morning game drive before enjoying an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

The channel is famous for large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

Travel through the Ishasha Sector while searching for the famous tree climbing lions.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check into your lodge.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, attend a briefing before entering the forest in search of mountain gorillas.

Once located, spend one hour observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by terraced hills and beautiful islands.

Accommodation: BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi / Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi / Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort / Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Mburo National Park.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, buffaloes, and topis.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Kigarama Wilderness Lodge / Mpogo Safari Lodge / Mihingo Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Walking Safari and Transfer to Jinja

Begin the day with a guided walking safari before departing for Jinja.

Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge overlooking the Nile.

Accommodation: 2 Friends Jinja / Nile Village Hotel & Spa / Jinja Nile Resort / The Mansion Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Source of the Nile Tour and Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a boat excursion to the Source of the Nile and explore Jinja’s most famous attraction.

Later, drive back to Entebbe or Kampala for your departure flight or hotel drop-off.

Accommodation: No Overnight Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Murchison Falls National Park

• Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Sport Fishing
• Bird Watching Safari
• Night Game Drive
• Nature Walks

Kibale Forest National Park

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Crater Lakes Tour
• Coffee Experience Tour
• Community Visit

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Lion Tracking Experience
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• Maramagambo Forest Walk
• Katwe Salt Lake Tour

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Gorilla Habituation Experience
• Waterfall Trail Walk
• Community Cultural Visit

Lake Bunyonyi

• Canoeing
• Ziplining
• Island Hopping
• Nature Walks
• Bird Watching

Lake Mburo National Park

• Horseback Safari
• Boat Cruise
• Mountain Biking
• Night Game Drive

Jinja

• White Water Rafting
• Kayaking on the Nile
• Bungee Jumping
• Quad Biking
• Horseback Riding
• Sunset Boat Cruise