11 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorilla Trekking and Jinja Adventure Safari
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Overview
The 11 days Uganda wildlife gorilla trekking and Jinja adventure safari is a complete exploration of Uganda’s most diverse travel experiences. This itinerary blends classic savannah wildlife viewing, rainforest primate encounters, scenic lake relaxation, and adrenaline-filled adventures along the River Nile in Jinja. Designed for travelers who want both wildlife depth and adventure excitement, the safari starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala and covers Uganda’s most celebrated destinations.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and a visit to the top of the falls.
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park exploring savannah wildlife and the Nile River.
- Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park with additional game viewing and relaxation.
- Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park through scenic countryside and tea plantations.
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with crater lake views and leisure time.
- Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari featuring classic wildlife and aquatic species.
- Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions.
- Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime primate encounter.
- Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Jinja via Lake Mburo National Park including a guided nature walk and Equator stop.
- Day 11: Jinja Adventure Activities and Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala marking the end of the safari.
Detailed Itinerary: 11 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorilla Trekking and Jinja Adventure Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Your safari begins early in the morning with pickup from Entebbe or Kampala. After a briefing by your professional safari guide, you drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot, offering Uganda’s only chance to see rhinos in the wild.
After lunch, the journey continues to Murchison Falls National Park. In the afternoon, you visit the top of the falls where the Nile River dramatically squeezes through a narrow gorge. You then transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options include Red Chilli Rest Camp or Parkside Safari Lodge for budget, Murchison River Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge for mid-range, and Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge for luxury.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
This day is dedicated to classic wildlife experiences in Uganda’s largest national park. After an early breakfast, you head out for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, encountering elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions, hyenas, and occasionally leopards.
After lunch at the lodge, you enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife line the riverbanks. Dinner and overnight stay are at the lodge.
Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park
This additional day allows for deeper exploration of Murchison Falls National Park at a relaxed pace. An early morning game drive explores new tracks and habitats, increasing opportunities for predator sightings.
The afternoon is spent at leisure, enjoying the lodge environment or relaxing after the previous days’ adventures. Dinner and overnight stay are at the same lodge.
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, you depart Murchison Falls and journey southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive passes through rural villages, farmlands, tea plantations, and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
You arrive in the Kibale area in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation options include Chimpanzee Forest Guest House for budget, Kibale Forest Camp for mid-range, and Primate Lodge Kibale for luxury.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk
This day focuses on primate encounters in Kibale Forest National Park. After an early breakfast, you attend a briefing before entering the forest with experienced ranger guides to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, you visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided community and swamp walk, offering sightings of monkeys, birds, and insights into local conservation initiatives. Dinner and overnight stay are at your lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast, you transfer from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive offers panoramic views of crater lakes and the western rift valley landscape.
Upon arrival, you check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. The afternoon is reserved for relaxation as you prepare for the next day’s wildlife activities. Dinner and overnight stay are at Bush Lodge for budget, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for mid-range, or Mweya Safari Lodge for luxury.
Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
This day combines classic savannah wildlife viewing with one of Uganda’s most famous boat safaris. An early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains offers encounters with lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse bird species.
After lunch, you enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its dense population of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. You return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
The safari continues south through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is famous for its tree-climbing lions, and wildlife viewing is included if sightings are possible.
After lunch en route, you proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in time for lodge check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Broadbill Forest Camp for budget and Chameleon Hill Lodge or similar luxury lodges.
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is the highlight of the 11 days Uganda wildlife gorilla trekking and Jinja adventure safari. After an early breakfast, you attend a gorilla trekking briefing before entering the forest with experienced ranger guides to track a habituated gorilla family.
Once the gorillas are located, you spend one unforgettable hour observing them at close range. After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Jinja via Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you depart Bwindi and travel east toward Jinja, with a stop at Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, you enjoy a guided nature walk, offering close encounters with zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other plains wildlife on foot.
After lunch and a stop at the Equator for photography, you continue the journey to Jinja, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay are at a riverside lodge in Jinja overlooking the River Nile.
Day 11: Jinja Adventure Activities and Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala
The final day is dedicated to adventure experiences in Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Depending on your preference, activities may include white-water rafting, a Nile boat cruise, tubing, kayaking, or a guided visit to the source of the Nile.
After lunch, you begin your transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala, with drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your safari.
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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11 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorilla Trekking and Jinja Adventure Safari
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