Tour Overview
Embark on a 14-day adventure across Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and cultural destinations. This itinerary is designed to maximize your encounters with the Big Five, endangered species, and rare birds. Experience mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, golden monkeys in Mgahinga, and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth NP. Discover Uganda’s stunning lakes including Bunyonyi and Mburo, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and explore Mabamba Swamp to spot the elusive Shoebill Stork. This safari combines thrilling game drives, guided treks, boat cruises, cultural experiences, and stays in luxurious lodges.
Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport at 04:40 a.m. with Qatar Airways. Meet your guide, enjoy early breakfast, and receive a safari briefing. Begin your adventure with a guided walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see white rhinos up close. After lunch, drive to Murchison Falls NP and check in at your lodge.
Early morning game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and birdlife. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, observing hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife along the Nile. Return to lodge in the evening.
Drive to Kibale Forest NP, passing through Kagadi, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal with its lush tea plantations and crater lakes. Check in at lodge upon arrival.
After breakfast, embark on a chimpanzee tracking adventure (3–4 hrs) in Kibale, encountering other primates and abundant birdlife. After lunch, explore Bigodi Wetlands on a nature walk, learning about local flora, fauna, and village communities.
Tour the Crater Lakes of Kasenda, stopping for lunch at Nkuruba Crater Lake. Continue to Queen Elizabeth NP and check in at your lodge in the evening.
Early morning game drive to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife. After lunch, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel and a short evening game drive.
Drive to the Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions. Game drive and picnic lunch before continuing to Bwindi NP. Check in at lodge in the evening.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi NP after briefing from park warden. Spend up to one hour with mountain gorillas. Return to lodge in the afternoon and receive gorilla tracking certificates.
Drive to Kisoro with panoramic views of Mount Muhabura and Lake Mutanda. Check in at lodge in the evening.
Guided trek in Mgahinga NP to see endangered golden monkeys. After lunch, tour Lake Mutanda before returning to lodge.
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Explore islands by canoe and learn about local Batwa/Pygmy communities.
Drive to Lake Mburo NP, enjoy a boat cruise, and evening game drive to spot zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and birds.
Drive to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at Uganda Equator for photos and souvenirs. Check in at lodge in the evening.
Morning trip to Mabamba Swamp to spot the rare Shoebill Stork. Return for lunch, tour Entebbe town and Botanical Gardens, dinner, then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight departure at 23:55 hrs.
