Embark on an unforgettable 12 Days, 11 Nights Uganda Safari that combines Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, and spectacular wildlife encounters in Uganda’s top national parks. This all-inclusive Uganda safari package is perfect for travelers seeking the ultimate African adventure, featuring Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Bunyonyi.
Your professional company guide will meet you at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or your hotel in Kampala, and you will immediately head east towards the adventure capital of Uganda, Jinja, with a variety of adventure activities.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation; Source of the Nile hotel
Morning: Get ready for a thrilling adventure activity. Visit the iconic Source of the Nile, where the world's longest river begins its journey. Enjoy a boat ride to the exact point where the river flows from Lake Victoria. Optional activities include white-water rafting, bungee jumping, Zip lining, Tubing, horse riding, or quad biking along the Nile’s beautiful landscapes and a visit to Busowoko falls. Return to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Source of the Nile hotel
Today is a major transfer day. After an early start and breakfast, we drive northwest, passing through Kampala and heading towards Uganda's north.
The crucial stop en route is the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the home of Uganda's only wild rhinos. Upon arrival, you will be led by UWA rangers on a short trek to track the rhinos on foot—an incredible, safe encounter that completes your "Big Five" quest in Uganda.
After the successful tracking, we enjoy lunch before completing the drive to Murchison Falls National Park and checking into your lodge on the northern bank, ready for tomorrow's extensive wildlife viewing.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah. Spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Paraa for a boat cruise along the Nile. Marvel at hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds as you cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge
After breakfast, set off for Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its rich primate population. Enjoy a lunch stop in Fort Portal and arrive at your lodge in the evening. Check in for dinner and overnight as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.
Travel Time: 5–6 hours
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Turaco tree tops
After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale is home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, including red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and more. Enjoy bird watching, butterfly spotting, and a nature walk with expert UWA guides. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Turaco tree tops
After breakfast, drive through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation as you prepare for more wildlife adventures.
Travel Time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya
Start the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, famous for its lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and bird species. After lunch, enjoy a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless water birds while enjoying spectacular photography opportunities.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya
Head south to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. This area also offers sightings of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and birdlife. Go back at your lodge in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Travel Time: 6–7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya
After breakfast, travel through the rolling hills of Kigezi to reach Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Travel Time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Agandi lodge
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through dense forest terrain, tracking a gorilla family with the help of experienced rangers. Once you find them, spend one hour observing and photographing the gorillas. This is the highlight of your Uganda safari experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Trekking Time: 2–8 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Agandi lodge
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, dotted with 29 islands. Enjoy cultural encounters with the Batwa and Bakiga communities, canoe rides, bird watching, and adventure activities such as zip-lining and swimming. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Birds’ nest
Enjoy breakfast before starting your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stopover at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 11 Days Uganda Safari.
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