The 18 Days Best of Uganda Safari is the ultimate wildlife and adventure experience. This carefully crafted journey takes you across Uganda — from the vast savannahs of Kidepo and Murchison Falls to the lush rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi. Expect unforgettable encounters with gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos, and the Big Five, plus scenic boat cruises, community visits, and the thrill of standing at the Source of the Nile.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Game drives in Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Boat cruises on the Nile, Kazinga Channel & Lake Bunyonyi
Cultural encounters with local communities
Equator experience at Kayabwe
Adventure at the Source of the Nile, Jinja
Meet your safari guide at Entebbe International Airport and drive through Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Check in at your lodge and, if time allows, enjoy rhino tracking before dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, track rhinos and then drive north to Kidepo Valley National Park. Enjoy a sunset game drive to spot lions, buffaloes, and elephants before resting at your lodge.
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Enjoy a morning game drive in Narus Valley followed by an afternoon cultural visit to a Karamojong Manyatta to experience local traditions, songs, and dances.
Depart Kidepo for Murchison Falls. En route, have lunch in Gulu and continue to the park. Visit the top of the falls and watch the Nile squeeze through the gorge before sunset.
Morning game drive on the savannah to spot elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise to the base of the falls for hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Enjoy a boat ride to the Nile Delta with a chance to spot the rare shoebill stork. After lunch, drive to Hoima for an overnight stop.
Travel through scenic tea plantations to Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species. Arrive and relax at your lodge surrounded by rainforest sounds.
Go chimpanzee tracking in Kibale’s lush forest. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and a community experience.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains, visit the Katwe Salt Lake, and end the day with a sunset game drive.
Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains to spot lions, elephants, and buffaloes. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos and water birds.
Track chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge, then drive to the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an evening game drive
Morning game drive before driving to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight near the park.
After an early breakfast, go gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Spend one magical hour observing gorillas, then transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Take a boat ride to explore the lake’s islands, learn about their history, and enjoy birdwatching or a cultural village walk.
Drive through rolling hills to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise and a sunset game drive for zebras, impalas, and giraffes.
Morning game drive, then drive to Kampala. Stop at the Equator for photos, coffee, and fun water-balance experiments. Overnight in Kampala.
Travel to Jinja to explore the Source of the Nile. Optional activities include white-water rafting, quad biking, horse riding, or bungee jumping.
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home. End of the 18 Days Best of Uganda Safari.