Discover Uganda Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at the Entebbe International Airport
Our Guide will warmly welcome you on arrival at the Airport or at your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala. For the former, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about you safari by the guide. Depending on the time of arrival you are advised to have your money changed on this day, and you may also have the chance to visit Kampala city, about one hour drive from Entebbe.
Day 2: To the Source of the Nile, Jinja
After breakfast we leave the busy Kampala city and head towards the East. Jinja is situated directly at Lake Victoria, where the Nile finds its origin. On our way we will make a stop at Mabira Forest, one of the largest and most beautiful tropical forests in Uganda. A hike will enable you to stretch your legs and you will have a chance to see different species of primates, birds and colourful butterflies. Continue to Jinja for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. After lunch we proceed to the source of the Nile for a boat ride before we retreat for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: To Sipi falls
Sipi Falls located in Eastern Uganda, Kapchorwa district is a series of three waterfalls lying on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border. The Sipi falls area offers an astonishing cool environment with fresh air from the slopes of Mountain Elgon. It offers a magnificent place to wind down, relax and cool out. We depart Jinja in the morning, spend the day at Sipi falls and retreat to Jinja for the over night.
Day 4: To Murchison Falls National Park
We begin our panoramic drive northwest early morning through the famous Luwero Triangle, and visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, then drive to Masindi Town for lunch. Thereafter, drive to Murchison Falls National Park. If time allows, we visit the top of the falls after which we travel to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: In Murchison Falls National Park
Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savanna down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan. Animals you may see include; Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Spotted Hyena and if you are lucky, the Leopard. After lunch, go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, an experience not to be missed!! Here you will see the River Nile said to be the 2nd longest river in the world crush through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison Falls. While on the cruise you may see Hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, Waterbuck and Uganda Kobs among others. This is also the zone of many birds, with species like Goliath Heron, Egyptian Geese, Pelicans, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Hornbill, Cormorant and the rare Shoebill stork. We then return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: In Murchison Falls National Park
Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savanna down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan. Animals you may see include; Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothchild’s Giraffe, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Spotted Hyena and if you are lucky, the Leopard. After lunch, go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, an experience not to be missed!! Here you will see the River Nile said to be the 2nd longest river in the world crush through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison Falls. While on the cruise you may see Hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, Waterbuck and Uganda Kobs among others. This is also the zone of many birds, with species like Goliath Heron, Egyptian Geese, Pelicans, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Hornbill, Cormorant and the rare Shoebill stork. We then return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: In Murchison Falls National Park
Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savanna down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan. Animals you may see include; Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Spotted Hyena and if you are lucky, the Leopard. After lunch, go for a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, an experience not to be missed!! Here you will see the River Nile said to be the 2nd longest river in the world crush through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison Falls. While on the cruise you may see Hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, Waterbuck and Uganda Kobs among others. This is also the zone of many birds, with species like Goliath Heron, Egyptian Geese, Pelicans, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Hornbill, Cormorant and the rare Shoebill stork. We then return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: To Queen Elizabeth National Park
After our morning breakfast, we will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a savannah grassy plains, and volcanic craters and home to abundant wildlife. We will have a game drive enroute to the park headquarters. Watch out for lions, leopards, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, Defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, bushbuck, and a variety of birds among other wildlife. After checking in and having lunch, we could enjoy the unique 2-hour drive through a fishing village and head to the biggest salt lake in the country (Lake Katwe). Overnight at our accommodation
Day 9: In Queen Elizabeth National Park
We start with an extensive early morning game drive in the Park, while pursuing the most wildlife congested tracks including the Kasenyi Track. Expect to see; Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Bush bucks, Kobs, the rare Giant forest hogs, Hyenas and Waterbucks. Return and have breakfast at your accommodation. In the afternoon we’ll take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel, an experience not to miss!! You will appreciate the scores of Hippos, Buffalos, and Crocodiles close to the waterside as well as if lucky, the rare Leopard prowling. There is a variety of bird species for example Pelicans, Cormorants, egrets, herons and Jacana amongst others. We then return to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take a morning rest, and after we proceed for a late afternoon game drive pursuing mainly wildlife congested circuits where we expect to see some of the big five; Elephant, Buffalos, Lions, and if lucky the Leopard. Also expect to see Bush bucks, Kobs, the rare Giant forest hogs, Hyenas and Waterbucks, and a variety of birds and magnificent sceneries!
Day 11: To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, we do a second game drive before embarking on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Long-horned Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. We then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, famously known as the “Switzerland of Africa”, with terraced farming and mountain scenery. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 12: In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
We will head to the briefing point at the park headquarters and from here you will be briefed about the do’s and don’ts while in the jungle forest with the gentle Giants. You will be provided with walking sticks and you are also advised to have your lunch parked with enough drinking water. The Gorillas share with us humans 95% of their genes and staring into their pondering eyes is as overwhelming as it is awesome. After tracking we will travel back to our lodge, relax, dine and overnight.
Day 13: To Lake Bunyonyi
We will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, spending the night overlooking Uganda deepest lake, where you may try your hand at paddling a dugout canoe, eating freshwater crayfish, or simply just relaxing. Bunyonyi literally means “Place of many little birds” and is famous for the birds, otters and delicious crayfish. Dinner and Overnight at either White Horse Inn, Heritage Lodge Habuharo or Bunyonyi Overland Camp.
Day 14: In Bunyonyi
After breakfast we shall kick off with a canoe cruise paddling a dugout canoe! This is an optional activity hence you may also choose to just unwind and relax sunbathing, swimming or just chill out! Return for lunch and thereafter a community walk in the evening.
Day 15: To Lake Mburo National Park
Early in the morning embark on a 3 hours drive to Lake Mburo National Park. We will have an evening game drive or a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda where you can have a safari on foot! It particularly contains interesting Kopjes, Klipspringers and Topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankole cattle peacefully. Return for lunch which should be taken leisurely enjoying the view of the lakes in this park. Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to the croc and hippos. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 16: To Kampala
After breakfast, we leisurely drive back to Kampala. Enroute, have two stopovers; one at the Equator where we will have an opportunity to stand between 2 hemispheres at the same time, then another stop over at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where we will have the opportunity to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations. We arrive Kampala in the afternoon for an overnight.
Day 17: To Uganda wildlife Education Centre and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Early in the morning we visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and thereafter proceed to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. However, this will depend on the time for the boat. If the morning boat is available, then a visit to the centre will be done in the afternoon and Vice-versa. Return to the lodge for dinner, relaxing and overnight.
Day 18: Departure
Budget:Kibale Forest Camp (self-contained tents), Chimpanzee Guest House Bandas (self-contained Banda’s), Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (eco friendly self-contained tents), Airport Guest House, Entebbe Central Inn or Kampala Backpackers
Luxury: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge in Luxury Tents, Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana safari Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Buhoma Lodge or Lake Kitandara tented camp, Boma Guest House, Imperial Botanical beach hotel, Acassia lodge, or Lake Victoria Hotel.
