Safari Highlights

 

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

• Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Kazinga Channel boat cruise

• Visit to the top of Murchison Falls

• Rhino trekking at Ziwa Sanctuary

• Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha

• Horseback riding in Lake Mburo

• Cultural encounters & community visits

 

 

12 Days Uganda Safari – Detailed Itinerary

 

 

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

 

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where a Muganzi Safaris guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Use the evening to relax, refresh, and prepare for your safari adventure.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Forest Cottages

• Mid-range: Cassia Lodge

• Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel

Destination: Kampala

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

 

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking—your first Big Five encounter. Proceed to Masindi for lunch before entering the park for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Safari Lodge

• Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Chobe Safari Lodge

Destination: Murchison Falls National Parky

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Nile

 

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the Nyamsika plateau. Expect sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, elephants, and lions.

Return for breakfast and prepare for an afternoon boat launch on the Nile, offering views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants at the water’s edge, and abundant birdlife— including the shoebill stork.

Optional cultural visit to nearby communities before dinner.

Day 4: Visit the Top of the Falls & Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

 

After breakfast, visit the dramatic Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge, creating a thunderous roar and beautiful misty rainbows.

Begin your scenic transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, famously known as the Primate Capital of the World. Enjoy countryside views, farmlands, and crater lakes en route.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

• Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp

• Luxury: Primate Lodge

Destination: Kibale National Park

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk

 

After breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before your exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale hosts 13 primate species and diverse birdlife.

Return for lunch and later explore Bigodi Wetland, known for monkeys, birds, and vibrant community initiatives.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park + Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

 

Depart Kibale after breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife destinations.

Upon arrival, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse bird species.

Check in, freshen up, and enjoy lunch followed by a community walk.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Bush Lodge

• Mid-range: Marafiki Safari Lodge

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Game Drive Through Ishasha & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

 

Begin with a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, home of the rare tree-climbing lions. Spot Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, and unique bird species.

After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Broadbill Camp

• Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 8: Bwindi Gorilla Experience – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

 

Start your day with an early breakfast and packed lunch. Proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest for the most anticipated activity—mountain gorilla trekking.

Spend up to one sacred hour with the gorilla family. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Second Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Kisoro

 

Enjoy a second day of gorilla trekking, exploring a different gorilla family group. Capture more unforgettable moments before transferring to Kisoro town for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park + Cultural Stop

 

After breakfast, transfer from Kisoro to Lake Mburo National Park, with a cultural stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch and an introduction to Ankole traditions.

Enter the park and enjoy views of zebras, impalas, and other wildlife. In the evening, go horseback riding, a unique way to view wildlife up close.

Accommodation Options:

• Mihingo Lodge

• Lake Mburo Safari Lodge

• Eagles Nest Camp

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Day 11: Game Drive, Nature Walk & Boat Cruise

 

Start with a morning game drive to see zebras, elands, impalas, giraffes, warthogs, and rich savannah landscapes.

Return for lunch before an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 12: Transfer Back to Kampala / Entebbe – End of Tour

 

Enjoy breakfast and begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and lunch.

Depending on your travel plans, your guide will transfer you to your hotel or the airport for departure.

End of Tour