16 Days Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, and Jinja Adventure Safari.
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Overview
The 16-day Uganda safari is designed for travelers seeking a full immersion into Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and adventure experiences. This safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, game drives and boat safaris in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, scenic visits to Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo, and thrilling activities in Jinja, including white-water rafting on the Nile and adventure excursions. The safari starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala, ensuring a complete and well-paced Ugandan experience.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and visit to the top of the falls.
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park through scenic landscapes.
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk in Kibale Forest.
- Day 6: Optional additional primate or cultural activities in Kibale Forest.
- Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with crater lake views.
- Day 8: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector with potential tree-climbing lion sightings.
- Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Day 11: Additional Gorilla or Nature Experience in Bwindi with Batwa community visit.
- Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for scenic relaxation and lake-based activities.
- Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with guided nature walk and wildlife viewing.
- Day 14: Early Morning Nature Walk and Transfer to Jinja for adventure activities.
- Day 15: Full Day Adventure in Jinja including white-water rafting bungee jumping or kayaking.
- Day 16: Transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala with a stop at the Equator for photographs concluding the safari.
Detailed Itinerary: 16 Days Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, and Jinja Adventure Safari.
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Begin your 16-day Uganda safari with an early morning pickup from Entebbe or Kampala. After a safari briefing, travel north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking, Uganda’s only wild rhino sanctuary.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit 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
Start with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions, hyenas, and occasionally leopards.
After lunch, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park
Spend a full day exploring Murchison Falls National Park with morning and afternoon game drives, increasing your chances to see predators, plains game, and birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay remain at the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive southwest to Kibale Forest National Park through rolling hills and rural villages. Enjoy scenic landscapes and local communities along the way.
Check in at your lodge, 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
Begin with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. After a briefing, enter the forest with guides to locate and observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland for a community walk and swamp exploration, observing monkeys, birds, and local conservation efforts. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Additional Primate or Cultural Activities in Kibale
Enjoy a flexible day in Kibale Forest. Options include a second primate trek, forest hikes, birdwatching, or visiting nearby communities. Dinner and overnight stay remain at the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route passes crater lakes, savannahs, and rural villages.
Arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at Bush Lodge for budget, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for mid-range, or Mweya Safari Lodge for luxury.
Day 8: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Start with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of birds.
After lunch, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and abundant waterbirds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
Travel through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Game viewing occurs if sightings happen.
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 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Experience the highlight of the safari with gorilla trekking. Attend a briefing before entering the forest with ranger guides to locate a habituated gorilla family.
Spend one hour observing and photographing the gorillas, then return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 11: Additional Gorilla or Nature Experience and Batwa Community Visit
Enjoy a second day in Bwindi. Options include another gorilla trek (subject to permit availability), guided forest walk, or a visit to a Batwa community. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Depart Bwindi after breakfast for Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and optional activities like canoeing, birdwatching, or a community walk. Dinner and overnight stay at a lakeside lodge.
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, take a guided nature walk observing 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 14: Early Morning Nature Walk and Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast, enjoy a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park before transferring to Jinja. On arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Nile River Explorers Camp for mid-range or luxury river lodges.
Day 15: Full Day Adventure in Jinja
Spend the day in Jinja for adventure activities. Options include white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, quad biking, or nature walks along the Nile. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 16: Transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Stop at the Equator for photographs and enjoy lunch en route. Arrive in Entebbe or Kampala and be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of the 16-day Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, and Jinja Adventure 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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16 Days Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, and Jinja Adventure Safari.
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