Adventure Holiday Uganda

16-Day Luxury and Midrange Uganda Safari

$8500-13000 USD

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Safari summary

16-Day Luxury and Midrange Uganda Safari


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Hiking | trekking
  • Primate trekking
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Tips and gratuities
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Entebbe

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Entebbe (Midrange) or The Imperial Resort Beach Hotel (Luxury) Meals Included: Dinner Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Take time to rest after your flight or enjoy a relaxing evening with views over Lake Victoria. If time allows, a quick evening tour around Entebbe can be arranged, including a visit to the local botanical gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Protea Hotel Entebbe or The Imperial Resort Hotel

Transfer to Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, embark on a 5-6 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and one of the country’s most famous wildlife destinations. The drive will take you through picturesque rural landscapes, with opportunities for en-route game viewing. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge and enjoy dinner with stunning views of the Nile River.

Paraa Safari Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge

Game drive & Boat Safari

Murchison Falls

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, where you'll encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and numerous antelope species. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the lodge before taking a boat safari on the Victoria Nile, which brings you close to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Here, you’ll spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species along the way.

Paraa Safari Lodge & Pakuba Safari Lodge

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale

In the morning take breakfast and then begin your drive to Kibale National Park, known for its thriving chimpanzee population. This scenic drive will take around 6 hours, with chances to enjoy the Ugandan countryside en route. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and unwind.

Kyaninga Lodge & Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest

Kibale

After breakfast, head into the lush forests of Kibale for a morning chimpanzee trek. Kibale is one of the best places in Africa to track chimpanzees, and you’ll spend an hour observing these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, enjoy a nature walk or visit a nearby village to learn about local culture.

Kyaninga Lodge & Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Katara Lodge (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a 3-4 hour journey known for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. On arrival, check into your lodge and take some time to relax. Depending on your arrival time, a late afternoon game drive could be arranged to catch a glimpse of the park’s impressive wildlife.

Mweya Safari Lodge or Kasenyi Safari Camp

Game Drive & Boat Safari

Queen Elizabeth

Start early with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and an impressive array of birds. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. This waterway is famous for its large populations of hippos and crocodiles, along with a rich variety of birdlife.

Mweya Safari Lodge or Kasenyi Safari Camp

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable

Bwindi Impenetrable

Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Lodge (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a 6-7 hour journey through the beautiful hills of southwestern Uganda. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax before the exciting days ahead.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

One of the most exhilarating experiences in the world, today you will embark on a trek to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Trekking through the dense, misty forest, you’ll be guided to a gorilla family, where you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close for an hour. After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and a sumptuous dinner.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Batwa Pygmy Cultural Experience

Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Lodge (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take a break from trekking with a visit to the Batwa pygmy community. The Batwa were the original forest dwellers of Bwindi and their way of life is deeply intertwined with the forest. During your visit, you’ll participate in cultural activities such as music and dance, while learning about their unique traditions and survival skills.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Midrange) or Arcadia Lodge (Luxury) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful and serene destinations. The drive will take around 3 hours. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and unwind. You can spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake or enjoy a boat ride to explore some of its 29 islands, including the famous Punishment Island.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Explore Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Midrange) or Arcadia Lodge (Luxury) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today, you’ll have a full day to relax and explore Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy activities such as canoeing, birdwatching, or taking a hike to surrounding viewpoints for spectacular views. You can also take a cultural tour of nearby villages to experience the lifestyle of the Bakiga people.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla

Mgahinga

Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge (Luxury) or Ntebeko Camp (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Leave for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes. This area is famous for its mountain gorillas, as well as golden monkeys and diverse birdlife. The drive takes approximately 4 hours, and upon arrival, check in to your lodge and relax.

Mount Gahinga Lodge

Golden Monkey Trekking

Mgahinga

Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge (Luxury) or Ntebeko Camp (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today, embark on a trek in search of the rare golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These playful, inquisitive creatures live in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk or a visit to the nearby volcanoes.

Mount Gahinga Lodge

Transfer to Lake Mburo

Lake Mburo

Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge (Luxury) or Rwakobo Rock (Midrange) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s smaller but wildlife-rich parks. Known for its zebras, impalas, and large herds of buffalo, it offers a unique opportunity to explore wildlife by both foot and vehicle. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax. Take a boat safari along Lake Mburo to spot hippos, crocodiles, and bird species.

Mihingo Lodge

Walking safaris and departure

Lake Mburo

On your last day, enjoy an early morning walk through Lake Mburo National Park. Look out for zebras, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species. We then transfer to Entebbe for your onward international flight.

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