15 Days of Uganda Wildlife Safari Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Pickup from Airport
1 stop
1
Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Today, you'll meet your driver from Emmkamp Tours, who will take you to your hotel for the night. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore Entebbe in the afternoon or unwind and relax at the hotel.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Transfer to Jinja and River Nile Experience
2 stops
2
Mabira Forest
One of Uganda’s prime natural forests.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
Enjoy lunch and an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to see the source of the Nile.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Visit Sipi Falls
1 stop
4
Your guide will take you to the Sipi Falls office for a briefing on your hike. You'll meet local guides who will lead you to explore three stunning waterfalls: the 100m, 85m, and 75m falls. The hike starts with the tallest, 100m fall, followed by the 85m fall, and concludes with the 75m fall before returning to your starting point.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transfer to Kidepo Valley NP
1 stop
5
After breakfast, drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, located about 700km from Kampala in the rugged, semi-arid region between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. Established as a national park in 1962, Kidepo is renowned for its diverse wildlife, featuring over 77 mammal species and around 475 bird species. As Uganda’s most remote park, it offers a truly majestic experience and ranks among Africa’s premier wilderness areas.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kidepo valley National Park Wilderness Experience
1 stop
6
In the morning, enjoy a nature walk in the park followed by a midmorning game drive. You'll have the opportunity to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, large herds of buffalo, warthogs, duikers, Jackson’s hartebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and numerous bird species. You might also see jackals, Roan antelopes, waterbucks, elands, oribis, klipspringers, and more lions. The Park is renowned for its high concentration of endemic Ugandan birds, including ostriches, Kori bustards, vultures, pygmy falcons, hornbills, and eagles. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in a cultural tour of the Karamojong community, where you'll gain insights into their lifestyle and traditions before returning to the lodge for the evening.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
1 stop
7
Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda's largest conservation areas, home to 76 mammal species and 451 bird species. Explore its open savannah and tropical forests. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, taking in the park’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat safari
1 stop
8
Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, set out for a game drive across the open African savanna. Search for lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalo, elephants, Jackson hartebeests, oribis, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs, while spotting various bird species. Enjoy the scenic drive through the savannah, Borassus palm forest, and grasslands to Lake Albert, where the Albert Nile flows north. In the afternoon, take a boat ride up the Nile to Murchison Falls. Marvel at the falls as the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap and visit the top to feel the refreshing spray. Return to the lodge afterwards.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Transfer to Kibale National Park
1 stop
9
Kibale National Park
Enjoy your breakfast before checking out of the lodge for a long drive to Kibale Forest National Park, with an en-route lunch. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and take the Bigodi Walk. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Chimpanzee Tracking
2 stops
10
After breakfast on Day 9, pack some snacks and water, then meet your safari driver to head to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing. You'll be guided into the forest to track habituated chimpanzees and possibly other primate species. After spending an hour with the chimps, return to the lodge for lunch.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Spend your evening relaxing or join a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
2 stops
12
Embark on a guided walk to visit the Kasanda Crater Lakes and the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This renowned park offers scenic game drives with diverse wildlife and over 600 bird species, spanning savanna, wetlands, and lowland forest
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Game Drive and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel
2 stops
14
Queen Elizabeth National Park
tart your day with an exciting early morning game drive as your driver takes you to the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spend the morning exploring the park’s diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kob, and even the elusive leopard. After a thrilling wildlife encounter, return to your lodge for a delicious lunch.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Kazinga Channel
In the afternoon, set out on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This relaxing journey offers a chance to observe hippos in their natural habitat, as well as crocodiles, water birds, and other fascinating aquatic wildlife.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Ishasha Sector for Tree climbing Lions and Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable NP
1 stop
16
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before traveling to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions. Although spotting these lions can be challenging, with a chance of about 70%, the experience of seeing them perched high in the trees is truly memorable.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 13
Gorilla Trekking and Visit to The Batwa Community Experience
1 stop
17
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Join us early this morning for an unforgettable trek to find mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park's lush, forested mountains create a stunning backdrop against the surrounding cultivated hills. Once inside, you'll be immersed in the rich sounds, smells, and sights of this pristine African jungle.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and Evening Game Drive
1 stop
18
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Mburo National Park, passing through Mbarara City. Upon arrival at your accommodation, take some time to rest before embarking on an afternoon game drive. During the drive, you'll have the opportunity to spot impressive wildlife such as eland antelopes, zebras, topi, impalas, Uganda kob, and Cape buffaloes. After the drive, return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Nature Walk & Transfer to Kampala - Entebbe
1 stop
19
Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a guided morning walk in Lake Mburo National Park with an armed ranger from Uganda Wildlife Authority. This walk offers a chance to get up close to zebras, giraffes, eland, topi, and Cape buffaloes. Hike up to the hilltop for a stunning view of Lake Mburo and the surrounding landscape, including nine of the twelve lakes in the area. After the walk, return to your accommodation for check-out and begin your journey to Entebbe airport. En route, stop at the equator for some memorable photos before your flight home.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

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