12 Days Uganda Safari Experience.
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Overview
The 12 days Uganda safari experience is a complete journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife and cultural destinations. This itinerary combines Uganda’s renowned primate encounters with classic game drives, boat safaris, and scenic landscapes. Travelers will explore Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Parks, while also enjoying cultural interactions and picturesque vistas. The safari begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala, providing a seamless and immersive Ugandan adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and visit to the top of the falls.
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park exploring the park’s wildlife and the Nile River.
- Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
- Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park through scenic rural landscapes.
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 6: Transfer from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park with scenic crater lake views.
- Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari exploring wildlife and aquatic species in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector with possible tree-climbing lion sightings.
- Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a close encounter with mountain gorillas.
- Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi for scenic relaxation and lake activities.
- Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a guided nature walk and wildlife observation.
- Day 12: Early Morning Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Entebbe or Kampala concluding the safari.
Detailed Itinerary: 12 Days Uganda Safari Experience.
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Your 12 days Uganda safari experience begins with early morning pickup from Entebbe or Kampala. After a briefing from your safari guide, you drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking, Uganda’s only chance to see rhinos in the wild.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park for a visit to the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge. 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
Begin with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions, hyenas, and leopards.
After lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and diverse bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park
Spend another day in Murchison Falls National Park for additional wildlife encounters. Morning and afternoon game drives increase chances of spotting predators and plains game. Relax at the lodge between drives. Dinner and overnight stay remain at the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and head southwest to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey passes through rural villages, farmland, and rolling hills at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in Kibale in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy dinner and 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 is dedicated to primate encounters. After breakfast, attend a briefing before heading into Kibale Forest with ranger guides to track chimpanzees.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community and swamp walk, observing monkeys, birds, and learning about local conservation efforts. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route passes crater lakes, open plains, and rural communities.
Check in at your lodge upon arrival, enjoy lunch, and spend the afternoon at leisure. 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
Begin with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species.
After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and numerous water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
Travel south through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Game viewing is included if sightings occur.
After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check in at your lodge, and enjoy 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 day highlights your safari with gorilla trekking. After breakfast, attend a briefing before entering the forest with ranger guides to locate a habituated gorilla family.
Spend one hour observing these magnificent primates before returning to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Depart Bwindi after breakfast for Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning scenery. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and take part in optional activities such as canoeing, birdwatching, or a community walk. Dinner and overnight stay are at a lakeside lodge.
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided nature walk and observe zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other wildlife. Lunch is included en route.
Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Mihingo Lodge for luxury, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge for mid-range, or Eagle Nest Camp for budget.
Day 12: Early Morning Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Entebbe or Kampala
Conclude your safari with an early morning nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park. Afterward, begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala, stopping at the Equator for photographs and lunch.
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe and be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of the 12 days Uganda safari experience.
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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12 Days Uganda Safari Experience.
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