18 Days Best of Uganda Game Viewing Safari

Overview

This 18-day safari is the ultimate exploration of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture. From the savannah plains of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks to the misty forests of Bwindi and Kibale, you’ll witness Uganda’s incredible biodiversity. This journey also features cultural encounters, rhino tracking, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, and scenic relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – airport pickup and hotel transfer for rest.
• Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking; continue to Murchison Falls.
• Day 3: Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park; afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls.
• Day 4: Hike to the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Hoima for overnight.
• Day 5: Drive to Kibale National Park – the primate capital of Africa.
• Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birding and community experience.
• Day 7: Drive to Semuliki National Park for hot springs and a guided nature walk.
• Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – evening game drive.
• Day 9: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
• Day 10: Visit the Ishasha sector – search for tree-climbing lions.
• Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – home of the mountain gorillas.
• Day 12: Gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural visit.
• Day 13: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey tracking or volcano hiking.
• Day 14: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi – canoe ride and relaxation.
• Day 15: Explore Bunyonyi islands and local communities.
• Day 16: Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park – evening game drive.
• Day 17: Morning nature walk or horseback safari; relax by the lake.
• Day 18: Return to Kampala or Entebbe for departure.

Package Includes

• Accommodation in quality lodges and safari camps
• All meals as per itinerary
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• All park entrance fees and permits
• Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
• Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
• Cultural visits to local communities and Batwa experience
• Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

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