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The 15 Days Uganda safari is entirely about exploring the hidden treasures in the Pearl of Africa. This trip plan encompasses plenty of experiences from rhino tracking, game drives, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, lion tracking, nature walks, golden monkey tracking to cultural safaris.
On this itinerary, expect to explore the leading destinations including Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bigodi Wetland, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The entire trip will begin and end in Kampala, central Uganda.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Hotel – Rhino tracking at Zziwa – Transfer to Gulu
Day 2: Drive to Kidepo for Full day game drive
Day 3: Visit Karamojong tribes – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Morning game drive – Afternoon launch cruise at the bottom of the falls
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking – Visit Bigodi Swamp
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – launch cruise along the Kazinga channel
Day 8: Lion tracking – Transfer to Ishasha for Afternoon game drive
Day 9: Game drive in Ishasha sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Day 10: Mountain gorilla trekking – visit Batwa Pygmies
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing and island tour
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo – boat ride – night gamed rive
Day 14: Nature walk in the park / game drive – Transfer to Kampala
Day 15: Kampala city tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Hotel – Rhino tracking at Zziwa – Transfer to Gulu
Today, your driver guide will meet you at your respective hotel or agreed pick up location in Kampala. Your luggage will be packed in the car and you will also get briefed about your trip. After, you will embark on a journey to Gulu but first, expect to make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in Nakasongola district. You will engage in a guided trek to explore rhinos in the wild. From Ziwa, continue to Gulu city where you will have dinner and overnight in one of the best hotels.
Accommodation
- Acholi Inn Hotel
Day 2: Drive to Kidepo for Full day game drive
Have a hefty breakfast and after, proceed to Kidepo Valley National Park in the Northeastern part of Uganda. Arrive early and embark on a guided game drive via the Narus valley. This game track will have you exposed to diversity wildlife including buffaloes, lions, African bush elephants, antelopes, zebras, and others. Return from the long day game drive and settle for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury)
- Adere Safari Lodge Kidepo (Midrange)
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget)
Day 3: Visit Karamojong tribes – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Have breakfast and after, set off for a cultural visit in the Karamojong village/community. Explore more about the different cultures, traditions and also get entertained by the distinct dances from Karamojong themselves –the renowned pastoralists.
After the cultural experience, you will be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park –Uganda’s biggest park. You will check in your accommodation where you will have a relaxed afternoon, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
- Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
- Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
- Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget)
Day 4: Morning game drive – Afternoon launch cruise at the bottom of the falls
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, you will set off for a game drive. Today’s game drive in Murchison Falls Park will go for about 2-3 hours and allows you search for diversity of wildlife. This park is popular for its diversity of wildlife including the cape buffaloes, leopards, waterbucks, elephants, Uganda kobs, Rothschild giraffes, and hartebeest.
After exploring the northern game tracks, get back to have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will take part in a guided boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. During this excursion, expect to come across aquatic life such as hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
Accommodation
- Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
- Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange)
- Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget)
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you will check out and today’s program will be for you to travel to Kibale. This involve navigating via Hoima oil city and en-route, you will have a lunch break at Fort Portal. From Fort Portal, you will drive direct to your lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation
- Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge (Luxury)
- Primate Lodge/Chimp Nest Lodge (Midrange)
Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking – Visit Bigodi swamp
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee early morning and after, you will assemble at Kanyanchu. At Kanyanchu, you will get briefed about chimpanzee tracking rules and regulations. The park ranger guides will be available to take you on a search for chimpanzees in the wild. This will go for 2-4 hours with guarantee of an hour for you to have a face-to-face chimp community.
In addition to chimp encounters, you will also see other primates including the red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, colobus monkeys and birds. Walk back to enjoy your lunch at leisure from your respective lodges. In the afternoon, you will have a guided walk in Bigodi wetland.
Accommodation
- Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge (Luxury)
- Primate Lodge/Chimp Nest Lodge (Midrange)
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP – launch cruise along the Kazinga channel
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, you will transfer from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you drive, enjoy the spectacular view of the Crater Lakes, vast banana plantations, and the legendary Rwenzori Mountain. Arrive at the early for you to check in, relax and have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will be picked up from the lodge to go engage in a boat cruise along Kazinga channel. The Kazinga channel launch cruise allows you watch aquatic dwellers like hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
Accommodation
- Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
- Buffalo Safari Lodge/Bush Lodge/Elephant plains (Midrange)
- Simba Camp (Budget)
Day 8: Lion tracking – Transfer to Ishasha for Afternoon game drive
Early in the morning, you will be served breakfast and later, set off for lion tracking in Kazinga game track. You will have great time exploring how lions behave in the wild, and take pictures. Today’s lion tracking session also allows you keep eyes on other faunal species like buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and bird species.
Return from Kasenyi lion tracking for you to have lunch. In the afternoon, connect to Ishasha for a game drive. Along the Ishasha game sector, you will search for the tree climbing lions plus plenty of other large and small mammals.
Accommodation
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Luxury)
- Ishasha Jungle Lodge (Midrange)
Day 9: Game drive in Ishasha sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Wake up early to enjoy your delicious breakfast and after, go explore Ishasha sector. Today’s game viewing session involves searching for abundant wildlife that live here including the tree climbing lions, and other mammals. After the game drive, you will transfer to Bwindi to relax at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Buhoma Lodge
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Engagi Lodge
Day 10: Mountain gorilla trekking – visit Batwa Pygmies
Have a hefty breakfast at the lodge and after, be ready for your gorilla trekking adventure. This primate adventure will begin with briefing about safety measures to be followed during a trek to see mountain gorillas. You will spend 2-6 hours in the jungles and this includes an hour for you to have up close with a family of mountain gorillas.
Once you return from the gorilla trek, expect to get your gorilla trekking certificate issued by the park official. From here, you will return to have a relaxed evening and overnight.
Accommodation
- Buhoma Lodge
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Engagi Lodge
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking
Visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where golden monkey tracking will be enjoyed with the lead of an experienced park ranger guide. The tourism official in Mgahinga you will have you briefed about the adventure and this proceed with the adventure upon allocation of golden monkey troops or park ranger guides. After an hour of face-to-face encounter, you will get back and spend the long day at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Mount Mgahinga Lodge (Luxury)
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing and island tour
Drive off from Mgahinga National Park to Lake Bunyonyi, this is the deepest lake and is blessed with 29 islands. Arrive early for you to enjoy lunch and in the afternoon, you will have a canoe ride. This involves exploring Lake Bunyonyi’s stunning views and its surrounding.
Accommodation
- Birdnest @Bunyonyi
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo – boat ride – night gamed rive
Following a leisurely breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and this road trip involves exploring Lake Mburo National Park. This includes keeping eyes on the hippos, crocodiles and birds. Proceed with the night game drive where you will come across nocturnal as they become active.
Accommodation
- Kigambira Safari Lodge
- Lake Mburo Lodge
Day 14: Nature walk in the park / game drive – Transfer to Kampala
After a hefty breakfast, you will be led by an experienced guide on a guided nature walk. Or go for normal game drive through the enriching game tracks in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is known for its unusual wildlife including zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and birds. From Lake Mburo National Park, you will board your comfortable 4×4 safari car and drive back to Kampala.
Accommodation
- Kampala Serena Hotel
- Cassia Lodge
Day 15: Kampala city tour
Leave your respective hotels for Entebbe airport and today, you will clear with authorities. Later, catch up with a departing flight back home and this brings to an end the 15 days Uganda safari.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Park entry fees
- Game drives
- Boat cruises
- Transportation
- All accommodation and meals
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Laundry
- Tipping
- Travel insurance
- Cigarettes
- Visas
- Passport and others.
