15 Days Best of Uganda safari
15 Days Best of Uganda safari highlights: Jinja city tour, boat ride to the Source of the Nile, Full day white-water rafting, Ziwa Rhinos sanctuary, Game drives, boat rides, hike to the top of the falls, Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi swamp walk, Gorilla trekking and nature walk Book Now
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, clear with immigration and proceed to the arrivals where you will meet your driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel for overnight.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe (High-end Accommodation), No.5 Boutique Hotel Entebbe (Medium Accommodation) or Sophie’s Motel Entebbe (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,-,-
Day 2: KAMPALA – JINJA
You will start your drive towards the Eastern part of the country to Jinja. Established in 1907, this town is the second largest and busiest in the country. Along the journey you will have a stopover at Mabira Forest where you will enjoy a brief nature walk. After lunch you will have a boat ride to the Source of the Nile and a brief tour of Jinja market. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Wildwaters Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Jinja Nile Resort (Medium Accommodation) or 2 Friends Hotel (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 3: FULL DAY WHITE-WATER RAFTING – KAMPALA
On this day you will enjoy a full day’s rafting experience. Conquer the most challenging rapids on this course. A worthwhile adrenaline rushing experience. You will then head back to Kampala for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel (High-end Accommodation), Golden Tulip Hotel (Medium Accommodation) or Cassia Lodge (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,-
Day 4: DRIVE TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK / STOPOVER AT ZIWA RHINOS SANCTUARY
After breakfast, a drive to the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park having a stopover at the Ziwa Rhinos Sanctuary where you will have a walking safari in search of the White Rhinos.
Murchison Falls National Park formerly known as Kabalega National Park derives its name from the Murchison Falls which is a 7 meter canyon where the might River Nile forces itself from a narrow gorge pouring down with a thunderous roar. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Murchison River Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 5: GAME DRIVE, BOAT RIDE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FALLS AND HIKE TO THE TOP OF THE FALLS
Enjoy a morning game drive through the Savanna where you will see herds of Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Kobs, Oribi, Jackson’s Hartebeest and various bird species that include the forest and water birds and the Albertine Rift endemics thereafter return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon after lunch, you will have a boat ride to the bottom of the falls whence the park derives its name. You will see groups of Hippos, Crocodiles, ad a variety of animals that come to drink water at the river banks and a variety of bird species too. You will then hike from the bottom to the top of the falls.
Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Murchison River Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 6: DRIVE TO FORT PORTAL
Drive to Fort Portal Town / Kibale National Park. Fort Portal was founded as a garrison for British soldiers by Gerald Portal from whom the town derives its name. And is the only town with an English name in Uganda. Here you will see many tea plantations producing high quality tea for local and export market and views of the mighty misty Mountains of the Moon; the Rwenzori mountains.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (High-end Accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp (Medium Accommodation) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 7: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND BIGODI SWAMP WALK
On this day, you will have a morning Chimpanzee trekking experience in the company of an experienced ranger guide, you will search for Kibale Forest’s resident Chimpanzees and also have a chance to see other primates such as Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red Colobus, Red-tailed and Blue monkeys. In the afternoon you will enjoy a walk through the papyrus swamps of the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
15 Days Best of Uganda safari, gorilla trekking & chimpanzee tour
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (High-end Accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp (Medium Accommodation) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 8: FORT PORTAL – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After relaxed breakfast at the lodge, you will be assisted with checking out and after settling the bill for extras if any start your drive to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second most visited Park and the most popular savannah reserve. This Park has the highest variety of habitats and wildlife in Uganda. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Enganzi Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 9: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE ALONG THE KAZINGA CHANNEL
After an early breakfast, you will proceed for a game drive; through the Kasenyi and North Kazinga plains where you will see herds of Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, etc…
In the afternoon you will have a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel en-route you will see groups of Hippos and Buffalos a few metres away. You will see some animals coming to drink water at the banks and a various bird species.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Enganzi Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 10: QUEEN ELIZABETH – ISHASHA SECTOR
Early breakfast and start drive to Ishasha sector famously known for Tree climbing Lions. Enjoy morning and evening game drives. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (High-end Accommodation), Enjojo Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Savanah Resort (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 11: DRIVE TO BWINDI
After a relaxed breakfast, you will be assisted with checking out. You will then start your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to the great apes the Mountain Gorillas.
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (High-end accommodation), Mantana Engagi Lodge (Medium accommodation) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 12: GORILLA TREKKING
After an early breakfast; you will proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and thereafter go to the start points and enjoy the highlight of the safari. Trekking the Gorillas is a once in a lifetime experience which takes between 2–6 hours. Lunch and dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (High-end accommodation), Mantana Engagi Lodge (Medium accommodation) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 13: BWINDI – LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Depart Bwindi for Lake Mburo National Park having. Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest National Park and has a variety of animals like Zebras, Defassa waterbuck, Impala, Eland, Oribi and many others plus over 300 bird species. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Rwakobo Rock – Cottages (Medium Accommodation) or Rwakobo Rock – Hornbill House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 14: NATURE WALK AND BOAT RIDE ON LAKE MBURO
You will enjoy a morning nature walk where you may encounter animals returning to their dens and others retreating to the lake, thereafter you will return to the lodge to freshen up, have breakfast having a brief game drive en-route. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure.
After lunch at the lodge, in the afternoon you will enjoy a breathtaking boat ride on Lake Mburo whence the park derives its name. You will see various bird species and animals drinking water at the banks of the Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Rwakobo Rock – Cottages (Medium Accommodation) or Rwakobo Rock – Hornbill House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 15: DEPARTURE
Drive to Entebbe International Airport to catch your departure flight.
Meal plan: B,L,-
15 Days Best of Uganda safari Includes:
- 14 nights’ accommodation with meals as indicated in the itinerary above
- Activities shown in the itinerary
- Jinja city tour
- Boat ride to the source of the Nile
- Full day White-water rafting
- Park fees
- Visit Ziwa Rhinos Sanctuary
- Game drives
- Boat rides
- Hike to the top of the falls
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Bigodi swamp walk
- Boat rides
- Nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park and Mabira Forest
- Mabira entrance fees
- Entrance fees at the Source of the Nile
- Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Government taxes
15 Days Best of Uganda safari Excludes:
- Uganda Gorilla permits $700 per person
- International flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Tips
- Drinks
- Items of personal nature