Exploring the Best of Uganda

14 days—A comprehensive two-week adventure tracking mountain gorillas, trekking chimpanzees, and exploring the wild savannahs of the Pearl of Africa

$4815-7900 USD

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Safari summary

This comprehensive 14-day Uganda safari is the ultimate exploration of the "Pearl of Africa," taking travelers on an unforgettable circuit through the country's most iconic national parks and diverse landscapes. Designed for those seeking a deep immersion into Uganda's wildlife, culture, and natural wonders, this journey combines thrilling primate encounters with classic African game viewing.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Laundry
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our safari guide will meet you and transfer you to a Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel/ Serena Hotel Entebbe/ Laico Lake Victoria/ Marriott protea Hotel (luxury), Cassia Lodge/2 Friends hotel Entebbe (mid-range), Forest cottages Naguru/ Namirembe Guest House/Sojovaro Hotel/Sun set hotel (budget)

Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino

Begin the spectacular drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, track the Rhinos and connect to Murchison falls national park for evening games drive. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (luxury), Bwana Tembo Lodge/Pakuba Lodge/ Fort Murchison rooms (mid-range), Fort Murchison lodge/ Murchison Tree house/Global village lodge (budget)

Day 3: Morning games drive

Morning after breakfast, go for an early morning game drive to catch the early raisers, with chances of seeig cats like leopards, lions, other animals include; Elephants, Antelopes, Giraffes, warthogs, Baffalos etc. Return for Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari lodge (luxury), Bwana Tembo Lodge/Pakuba Lodge/ Fort Murchison rooms (mid-range), Fort Murchison lodge/ Murchison Tree house/Global village lodge (budget)

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale forest

Take morning breakfast and drive to Kibale Forest. Diner and overnight at Crater Safari lodge/ Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge (luxury), Rubalika lodge/ Isunga lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest lodge (mid-range), Kibale forest camp tents (budget)

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking

After early morning breakfast, go to UWA's office and park's headquarters for briefing and registration then enter the jungle to track the chimpanzees. Return to the lodge for lunch, in the afternoon go for Bigodi nature walk. Diner and overnight at Crater Safari lodge/ Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge (luxury), Rubalika lodge/ Isunga lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest lodge (mid-range), Kibale forest camp tents (budget)

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Morning at Leisure, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth park and arrive on tie for an evening games drive. Diner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Elephant Lodge (mid-range), Queen Elizabeth bush lodge/ Pumba lodge (budget)

Day: 7: Morning games drive

Early morning go for a games' drive in the park in search of wild life with chances of seeing Elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs, different types of Antelopes etc. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Then go for a 2-hour afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel expect to see breeding hippos, different species of birds etc. Diner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Twin Lake Safari Lodge/ Elephant Lodge (mid-range), Queen Elizabeth bush lodge/ Pumba lodge (budget)

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi forest

Drive through the Kigezi Highlands also known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight Kiho lodge/ Gorilla Safari lodge/ Gorilla heights lodge/ Buhoma Lodge/ Bwindi Lodge (Luxury), Buhoma heaven Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Leisure lodge (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla camp/Gift of nature/Trakker's Tavern/ Bwindi view/Buhoma Community Banda's/Gorilla valley /Golden Monkey Hotel Ruhija Back packers (budget)

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking

After morning breakfast, go to the park's headquarters for briefing and registration along with packed lunch. Enter the jungle to trek Gorillas, the trekking exercise is 2 -6 hours. Afterwards, return for Dinner and overnight Kiho lodge/ Gorilla Safari lodge/ Gorilla heights lodge/ Buhoma Lodge/ Bwindi Lodge (Luxury) Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Leisure lodge (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla camp/Gift of nature//Gorilla valley /Golden Monkey Hotel Ruhija Back packers (budget)

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Morning at leisure after breakfast, you will go for a boat or canoe to cruise you to Batwa/ Pyigimies staying on one of the islands for lake Bunyonyi. You will be taken through Batwa's ways of life, dance, traditional songs, fire making, demonstration of hunting etc then Transfer to back for Dinner and overnight at Bird nest Hotel (Luxury), Arcadia cottages/ Bunyonyi overland new wing (Mid-range), Bunyonyi overland old wing/ Crater bay cottages (budget)

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo

Take morning breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo national park, for afternoon boat trip, then go for an evening games drive. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo lodge (Luxury), Rwakobo Lodge/Arcadia cottages (mid-range), Eagle's nest (budget)

Day 12: Morning game drive

After taking breakfast, go to the park for either a games drive or a walking safari in company of an Armed game ranger, then drive back to either Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel/ Serena Hotel Entebbe/ Laico Lake Victoria/ Marriott protea Hotel (luxury), Cassia Lodge/2 Friends hotel Entebbe (mid-range), Forest cottages Naguru/ Namirembe Guest House/Sojovaro Hotel/Sun set hotel (budget)

Day 13: Visit Lake Victoria

Morning at leisure after breakfast, you will take a boat on Lake Victoria for sightseeing, relaxation at the lodge, Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel/ Serena Hotel Entebbe/ Laico Lake Victoria/ Marriott protea Hotel (luxury), Cassia Lodge/2 Friends hotel Entebbe (mid-range), Forest cottages Naguru/ Namirembe Guest House/Sojovaro Hotel/Sun set hotel (budget)