20-Days Ultimate Uganda Safari, Adventure, And Culture Tour

This comprehensive itinerary is designed for travellers who want to experience the very best of Uganda, from heart-pounding adventure to intimate wildlife encounters. You will explore the country’s most iconic destinations, including the adventure capital of Jinja, the breathtaking landscapes of Sipi, the remote wilderness of Kidepo, the mighty Murchison Falls, the primate-rich Kibale Forest, the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth, and the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas of Bwindi. This tour offers an unforgettable journey through the “Pearl of Africa.”

Safari Rates & Accommodation

  • Rates based on 6 Pax (Foreign Non-Residents)
    • Accommodation options on full board
    • Cost per person: 6,358 USD (Mid-range)
    • Minimum: 6 people

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation on full board
  • Ground transportation for the whole trip
  • An English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • Park entry fees
  • Gorilla tracking permits
  • Chimpanzee tracking permits
  • All other activities fees as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals en route
  • Water in the safari vehicle
  • International flights
  • Uganda Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

1 DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO JINJA 

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

2 DAY 2: ADRENALINE-FUELED ADVENTURES

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

3 DAY 3: JOURNEY TO SIPI FALLS

Morning: Drive from Jinja towards the stunning Sipi Falls, nestled on the slopes of Mount Elgon. The journey offers picturesque views of tea and coffee plantations.

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge and have lunch.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation; Sipi valley resort

4 DAY 4: SIPI FALLS HIKE AND COFFEE TOUR 

Morning:  After breakfast, head out for a scenic nature walk and hiking to the Sipi falls, later have lunch and Embark on a community-led Arabica coffee tour. Learn about the entire process, from harvesting and processing to roasting and grinding, before enjoying a fresh cup.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Sipi valley resort

DAY 5: TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY 

Morning breakfast, Begin the long, scenic drive towards the remote and wild northern region of Uganda. Overnight stop en route.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Kidepo savannah lodge

6 DAY 6: GAME DRIVE IN NARUS VALLEY

Morning: Continue the journey, arriving at Kidepo Valley National Park in the afternoon. Check into your lodge.

Afternoon: Head out for an exhilarating game drive in the Narus Valley. This area is known for its high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. Keep a lookout for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner at your lodge under the starlit African sky.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation; Kidepo savannah lodge

7 DAY 7: HOT SPRINGS AND CULTURAL ENCOUNTER

Morning: Another early game drive, this time heading towards the Kanangorok hot springs The drive offers a chance to spot more of the park's diverse wildlife.

Afternoon: Visit a nearby Karamojong village for a unique cultural encounter. Learn about the traditions, customs, and daily life of this fascinating pastoral community.

Meal plan: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Accommodation. Kidepo savannah lodge

8 DAY 8: TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Morning: Depart from Kidepo and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey offers changing landscapes and a chance to see more of Uganda's diverse countryside.

Afternoon: Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge

9 DAY 9: MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BAOT CRUISE

Morning: An early game drive through the park's northern bank. This is the best time to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and Uganda kobs. Have lunch at the lodge.

embark on a spectacular boat cruise on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls. This is a prime opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Evening: Hike to the top of the falls to witness the immense power of the Nile as it squeezes through a narrow gorge.

Meal plan; Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge

10 DAY 10: TRANSFER TO KIBALE

After breakfast, start your journey to the primate capital, Kibale national park. You will have lunch in fort portal, continue to the lodge for overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Turaco tree tops

11 DAY 11: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN THE PRIMATE CAPITAL

Morning: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before your chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Afternoon: Venture into the lush forest to find our closest relatives. You will spend one hour observing the chimps as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Turaco tree tips

12 DAY 12: SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK - THE TRUE CONGO FOREST

Morning: Take a short drive to Semuliki National Park, known for its unique lowland tropical rainforest, which is an extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo Basin.

Afternoon: Visit the famous Sempaya Hot Springs, where you can literally boil an egg in the bubbling water. The walk to the hot springs is a fantastic opportunity for birding and spotting primates.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Acacia wilderness mweya

13 DAY 13: GAME DRIVE AND KAZINGA CHANNEL BOAT CRUISE

Morning: Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park and check into your lodge.

Afternoon: Embark on a thrilling game drive in the Kasenyi sector, where you can spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. This is a highlight, offering close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible array of water birds.

Meal plan; breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Acacia wilderness mweya

14 DAY 14: ISHASHA SECTOR AND TREE-CLIMBING LIONS -BWINDI

Morning: Drive to the famous Ishasha sector of the park, renowned for its population of tree-climbing lions. A game drive here offers a unique opportunity to see these incredible predators relaxing in the fig trees.

Afternoon: Continue the journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight stay near the park.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Agandi lodge

15 DAY 15: THE ULTIMATE GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE

Morning: This is the highlight of the trip! After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Then, begin your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

Afternoon: Trek through the dense, misty forest. Once you find the habituated gorilla family, you will be allowed to spend one magical hour with them, observing their behavior and taking photos.

Afternoon: Visit the local Batwa (Pygmy) community for a cultural experience. The Batwa were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi forest and will share their ancient traditions, hunting techniques, and stories through song and dance.

Meal plan; Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Agandi lodge

16 DAY 16: TRANSFER TO LAKE MBURO

Morning breakfast, then transfer to lake Mburo national park with a stop over for lunch in Mbarara.

Meal plan; breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation; Rwakobo rock

17 DAY 17: WALKING SAFARI AND PM BOAT CRUISE

Morning: Experience a unique walking safari. Without a vehicle, you can get up close and personal with zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes, accompanied by an armed ranger.

Afternoon: Have lunch and go for a boat cruise on the lake to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds, including the African fish eagle.

Meal plan: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Rwakobo rock

18 DAY 18: MABAMBA SWAMP - THE ELUSIVE SHOEBILL STORK

Morning: Head to Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar Wetland Site on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Afternoon: Take a motorized canoe through the swamp channels in search of the legendary and elusive Shoebill Stork. This is a top Uganda birding spot, with many other water birds to see.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Latitude 0

19 DAY 19: KAMPALA CITY TOUR

Morning: Begin a guided Kampala city tour. Visit historical and cultural sites such as the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo, the Baha'i Temple, and the Uganda Museum.

Afternoon: Explore the bustling streets, visit the Gadaffi National Mosque for a panoramic view of the city, and see the Buganda King's Palace.

Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to sample traditional Ugandan cuisine.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Latitude 0

20 DAY 20: DEPARTURE

Have breakfast and drive to Entebbe international airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.

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