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Overview
16 Days Ultimate Uganda Exploration.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
- Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile
- Day 4: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Day 6: Transfer to Semuliki National Park – The True African Wilderness
- Day 7: Birding & Cultural Encounters in Semuliki
- Day 8: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 9: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 10: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
- Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 12: Gorilla Trekking Experience
- Day 13: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – The Switzerland of Africa
- Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park – Zebra Plains & Rolling Hills
- Day 15: Morning Nature Walk and Return to Kampala
- Day 16: Departure Day
Detailed
16 Days Ultimate Uganda Exploration.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Your Ugandan adventure begins with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport. You’ll be transferred to your hotel for rest and briefing. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy optional visits to the Botanical Gardens or stroll along the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive north toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track southern white rhinos on foot, completing your first Big Five experience. Proceed through charming rural landscapes to Murchison Falls, arriving in time to relax at your lodge overlooking the Nile River.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile
Rise early for a thrilling game drive across the Buligi and Delta plains, where lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards roam. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos wallow, crocodiles sunbathe, and colorful birdlife fill the air. Later, hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view of the Nile as it surges through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel south through the Albertine Rift Valley, passing traditional homesteads and tea plantations. The journey offers scenic views of rolling hills and crater lakes. Arrive at Kibale, the “Primate Capital of the World,” and unwind at your lodge nestled in the rainforest.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Today, venture into Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. Follow rangers through the dense vegetation to meet our closest relatives as they play, feed, and communicate. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project rich in birdlife, butterflies, and smaller primates.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Semuliki National Park – The True African Wilderness
Depart for Semuliki National Park, located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. This lesser-visited park is famed for its Sempaya Hot Springs, rich birdlife, and cultural diversity. Enjoy a guided walk to the hot springs and experience the strong geothermal activity up close.
Accommodation: Ntoroko Game Lodge / Semuliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Birding & Cultural Encounters in Semuliki
Spend the day exploring Semuliki’s tropical lowland forest — one of the richest ecosystems in Africa. You may encounter forest elephants, monkeys, and rare central African bird species. Later, visit a local Bakonjo or Batwa community for a glimpse into their ancient traditions and way of life.
Accommodation: Ntoroko Game Lodge / Semuliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, drive through the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most famous savannah reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where lions stalk antelope herds and elephants gather near the crater lakes.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin your day with a game drive at sunrise to spot predators and grazing animals. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and countless birds gather at the water’s edge. The experience offers excellent photography and relaxation opportunities.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Head south to the Ishasha sector, a remote part of Queen Elizabeth National Park renowned for its tree-climbing lions, often found lazing in fig trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the plains and woodlands, where topis, buffalos, and elephants are frequently sighted.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp / Enjojo Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, journey deeper into southwestern Uganda toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge perched on the forest edge, ready for your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Rise early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the misty forest. Follow your guides through tangled vegetation as you track a family of mountain gorillas. Spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their interactions and behaviors — a powerful and emotional experience you’ll never forget.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – The Switzerland of Africa
After breakfast, drive to the stunning Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 islands. Spend the day relaxing, canoeing, or taking a cultural tour of the nearby villages. The calm waters and cool climate make it an ideal retreat after the gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Birdnest Resort / Arcadia Cottages
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park – Zebra Plains & Rolling Hills
Leave Bunyonyi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most charming savannah park. Take an afternoon game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes. Evening options include a night game drive to spot nocturnal species like leopards and bushbabies.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Morning Nature Walk and Return to Kampala
Start your day with a guided walking safari — one of the few parks in Uganda where you can walk freely among wildlife. After breakfast, drive to Kampala or Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Spend your final evening relaxing at your city hotel.
Accommodation: Latitude 0° / Cassia Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Departure Day
Depending on your flight time, you may enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey. Depart with lasting memories of Uganda’s wild beauty and warm hospitality.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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16 Days Ultimate Uganda Exploration.
