18-day Uganda Adventure Safari
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Overview
This immersive 18-day Uganda Adventure Safari is carefully designed for travelers who want to experience Uganda beyond a traditional game drive. It blends classic wildlife safaris, primate trekking, scenic mountain and lake regions, cultural encounters, and adrenaline-filled activities into one well-paced journey. From tracking gorillas and chimpanzees in ancient rainforests to white-water rafting on the Nile and exploring Uganda’s most iconic national parks, this itinerary delivers a complete and adventurous Pearl of Africa experience while allowing enough time to truly connect with each destination.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda Adventure Begins
- Day 2: Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari
- Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls and Nature Exploration
- Day 5: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 6: Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Experience
- Day 7: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise
- Day 9: Queen Elizabeth to Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
- Day 10: Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking Adventure
- Day 12: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi – Highlands and Lakeside Relaxation
- Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park – Walking Safari and Game Drive
- Day 15: Lake Mburo to Jinja – Journey to the Source of the Nile
- Day 16: Jinja – White Water Rafting and Adventure Activities
- Day 17: Jinja to Entebbe – Cultural Stops and Scenic Drive
- Day 18: Departure from Entebbe International Airport
Detailed Itinerary: 18-day Uganda Adventure Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda Adventure Begins
Your adventure safari officially starts upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, located on the shores of Lake Victoria. You are welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. The evening is spent resting and preparing for the long but rewarding journey through Uganda’s diverse regions.
Day 2: Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
The first true adventure day introduces conservation and wilderness as you drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Guided rhino tracking on foot offers an exciting and educational experience, bringing you close to Uganda’s only wild rhino population. After lunch, the journey continues to Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile cuts through open savannah.
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari
Classic safari excitement fills the day with an early morning game drive across the park’s northern plains. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, and lions are commonly seen. In the afternoon, a boat safari along the Nile provides thrilling wildlife encounters with hippos and crocodiles, ending near the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls.
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls and Nature Exploration
This day focuses on landscapes and adventure on foot with a visit to the Top of the Falls, where you witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging below. Guided nature walks and scenic drives allow deeper appreciation of the park’s dramatic terrain and ecosystems.
Day 5: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
A long but scenic transfer showcases Uganda’s changing geography as you travel southwest through farmlands, villages, and tea estates. The journey ends in Kibale Forest National Park, a lush rainforest known for its incredible primate diversity.
Day 6: Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Experience
Primate adventure takes center stage with a guided chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Observing chimpanzees in the wild offers insight into their complex social behavior. Later, a guided Bigodi community walk introduces local culture, traditional livelihoods, and wetland wildlife.
Day 7: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The adventure transitions from forest to savannah as you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Volcanic crater lakes and sweeping plains dominate the landscape, with wildlife sightings often occurring even before arrival at the lodge.
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise
One of the most wildlife-rich days of the safari unfolds with a morning game drive in search of lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo. In the afternoon, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise delivers unforgettable close-up encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and water birds along the shoreline.
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth to Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
The journey to the remote Ishasha sector adds a sense of exploration as you search for the famous tree-climbing lions resting in large fig trees. The quieter environment allows for patient tracking and rewarding photography.
Day 10: Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A dramatic shift into the highlands marks this day as you ascend into the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The afternoon is spent resting, enjoying forest views, and preparing for the next day’s physically demanding gorilla trek.
Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking Adventure
This is the defining adventure moment of the safari as you trek through dense rainforest to find a habituated mountain gorilla family. The close encounter with these gentle giants is both thrilling and deeply emotional, offering one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife experiences.
Day 12: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi – Highlands and Lakeside Relaxation
After the intensity of gorilla trekking, you drive through terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. The peaceful surroundings provide time for relaxation, gentle walks, and optional canoeing on one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes.
Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
The adventure continues across southwestern Uganda toward Lake Mburo National Park. This compact park offers a more intimate safari setting, with rolling hills, acacia woodland, and abundant plains wildlife.
Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park – Walking Safari and Game Drive
Active exploration defines the day with a guided walking safari that brings you face to face with zebras, giraffes, and antelope on foot. An afternoon game drive further reveals the park’s lakes, wetlands, and open savannah.
Day 15: Lake Mburo to Jinja – Journey to the Source of the Nile
A long eastward journey introduces a new adventure atmosphere as you travel toward Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. The route crosses central Uganda’s vibrant countryside before reaching the historic Source of the Nile.
Day 16: Jinja – White Water Rafting and Adventure Activities
Adrenaline and choice shape the day with white-water rafting on the Nile as the highlight. Alternative activities include boat cruises, cycling, kayaking, or simply enjoying the relaxed riverside setting.
Day 17: Jinja to Entebbe – Cultural Stops and Scenic Drive
The return drive offers cultural immersion through optional market visits and roadside community encounters. The journey back to Entebbe provides time to reflect on the full adventure safari experience.
Day 18: Departure from Entebbe International Airport
The Uganda Adventure Safari concludes with transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, leaving you with lasting memories of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and adventure spirit.
Safari Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Safari Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs
- etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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18-day Uganda Adventure Safari
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