15 Days Uganda Safari Tour

Overview:
This 15-day excursion explores multiple national parks across Uganda, including Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Lake Mburo. Activities encompass observing a wide array of wildlife (elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, rhinos, and more), plus mountain gorilla and chimpanzee treks in Bwindi and Kibale. You will also venture out on boat rides, game drives, rhino tracking, and cultural engagements, offering a well-rounded look at Uganda’s natural and cultural offerings.

Highlights of the 15 Days Uganda Safari

1. Day 1: Pick up, transfer to lodging in Entebbe or Kampala
2. Day 2: Travel to Gulu via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
3. Day 3: Continue to Kidepo Valley National Park
4. Day 4: Full-day wildlife viewing in Kidepo
5. Day 5: Morning game drive and Karamajong cultural visit
6. Day 6: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
7. Day 7: Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride
8. Day 8: Depart for Kibale National Park
9. Day 9: Chimpanzee trek, then continue to Queen Elizabeth NP
10. Day 10: Morning wildlife drive or lion tracking; boat excursion
11. Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
12. Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
13. Day 13: Move to Lake Bunyonyi and afternoon boat trip
14. Day 14: Proceed to Lake Mburo NP; afternoon boat excursion
15. Day 15: Morning wildlife viewing, then return to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe or Kampala

Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, you meet our driver-guide, who shares a briefing on the trip ahead. Then drive to your chosen lodging in Entebbe or Kampala for dinner and an overnight rest.

Day 2: Head to Gulu via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Following breakfast, depart toward Kidepo Valley NP, with a scheduled overnight stop in Gulu Town to break up the long drive. Along the way, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking excursion on foot. After lunch, continue admiring the terrain and rural homesteads until reaching Gulu for dinner and a night’s stay.

Day 3: Drive to Kidepo and Evening Wildlife Drive

Have breakfast and embark on a 3–4-hour ride to Kidepo Valley National Park. Look out for scenic hills, seasonal streams, and local manyatas en route. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an evening drive to watch giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, lions, Jackson’s hartebeests, and others. Conclude the day with dinner and relaxation at the lodge.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Kidepo

Begin early with a morning drive in the park, searching for a range of species such as buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, oribis, and elephants. Return for lunch, followed by a later drive in different sectors of the park to observe wildlife going back to their resting zones. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Karamajong Community Tour

After breakfast, set off to Narus Valley, a key spot for water-dependent wildlife like lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and various bird species (e.g., ostriches, Kori bustards, and more). Return for lunch, then proceed to visit the Karamajong people. Engage in learning about local homesteads (manyattas), family traditions, music, and dance. Come back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Have breakfast and depart Kidepo, heading to Murchison Falls. Witness farmlands and rolling scenery along the way. On entering the park, stop at the top of the falls to appreciate the powerful surging water. Afterwards, continue to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 7: Morning Wildlife Drive & Afternoon Boat Ride

Set off early for a savannah drive, hoping to find lions, leopards, hyenas, plus herds of buffaloes, giraffes, and other game. Return for lunch at the lodge, then head to Paraa jetty for a boat tour on the Nile toward the base of the falls. This offers sights of hippos, crocodiles, wading birds, and wildlife on the riverbanks. Wrap up the day back at the lodge for dinner.

Day 8: Drive to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls for Kibale in western Uganda. Enjoy scenic views of villages, Rwenzori Mountains, and crater lakes. Stop for lunch en route, arriving by evening. Check in for dinner and overnight near Kibale Forest.

Day 9: Chimpanzee Trek & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Chimpanzee Trek:
Following an early breakfast, join a briefing at the park station before trekking into Kibale Forest. The walk may last from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the chimpanzees’ location. You could also spot other primates like red-tailed monkeys and black-and-white colobus. Enjoy an hour observing chimp behavior, feeding habits, and social bonds, then return to meet your guide.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP:
After lunch, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, pass crater lakes and tea estates. Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Morning Wildlife Drive or Lion Tracking & Boat Ride

Kick off the day early with a drive in Kasenyi plains. Expect sightings of buffaloes, Uganda kobs, elephants, and possibly lions or hyenas. Alternatively, you may opt for a specialized lion tracking activity (if arranged). Return for lunch, then proceed to Kazinga Channel for a two-hour boat trip, observing hippos, crocodiles, and myriad bird species along the shores. Head back for dinner at your lodge.

Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Have breakfast, then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable NP through the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions relaxing in fig trees. After a short drive to spot them, resume traveling to Bwindi. Upon arrival, settle in for dinner and a quiet night before gorilla trekking.

Day 12: Gorilla Trek in Bwindi

Begin with an early meal, then go to the ranger station for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. You’ll hike into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla group, which can take 30 minutes to several hours. Once located, spend one hour watching them interact, feed, and rest. Return to the park headquarters to rejoin your driver-guide and head back to your lodge for dinner.

Day 13: Head to Lake Bunyonyi & Afternoon Boat Ride

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its depth and 29 small islands. After checking in and lunch, take a leisurely boat tour to see the islands and enjoy surrounding views. Return later for dinner and a night’s rest.

Day 14: Transfer to Lake Mburo & Afternoon Boat Tour

Following breakfast, set off for Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge for lunch. Later, board a boat on Lake Mburo to glimpse hippos and crocodiles, plus antelopes or buffaloes along the shores. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 15: Morning Wildlife Drive & Departure to Kampala

Enjoy an early breakfast, then check out for a morning game drive. Animals often encountered include zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and warthogs. Afterward, exit the park and head toward Kampala, pausing for lunch and a brief stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos or souvenirs. Continue to Entebbe Airport for your outbound flight or preferred drop-off location.

End of 15 Days Uganda Safari

Tour Includes

• Gorilla trekking permit
• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Rhino tracking fees
• Park entrance charges
• Game drives
• Boat cruises
• Lion tracking (where scheduled)
• Walking safari
• Karamajong community visit
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Full-board accommodation
• 4WD transport and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Tour Excludes

• International flight tickets
• Visas
• Optional extra activities not listed
• Personal insurance
• Items like souvenirs, drinks, laundry, hiring a porter, tips, and anything not in the planned itinerary

End of Itinerary