Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe / Kampala

 

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your Muganzi Safaris guide. You’ll be transferred to your hotel in Kampala for relaxation, dinner, and safari briefing.
Accommodation: Cassia Lodge / Fairway Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner

 

 

Day 2: Kampala City Tour – Uganda’s Cultural Highlights

 

Discover Kampala’s vibrant culture and history — visit the Uganda Museum, Gaddafi Mosque, and the Buganda King’s Palace. Enjoy a local lunch before returning to your hotel for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Cassia Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 3: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

 

Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience, then continue to Masindi for lunch. Visit the top of the falls for breathtaking views of the Nile before checking in at your lodge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 4: Game Drive & Nile River Boat Cruise.

 

Start your day with a game drive to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, home to hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 5: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

 

After breakfast, drive north to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most untouched wilderness. Enjoy scenic views of mountains, plains, and local villages en route.
Accommodation: Apoka Safari Lodge / Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 6: Game Drives in Kidepo Valley

 

Enjoy morning and evening game drives in Kidepo’s vast savannahs. Expect sightings of cheetahs, lions, elephants, and large herds of buffaloes.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7: Visit the Karamojong Community

Experience authentic cultural interaction with the Karamojong people — learn about their traditional homesteads, dances, and warrior heritage.
Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 8: Drive to Moroto – Cultural Exploration

 

Travel to Moroto for a deeper insight into Karamojong culture and pastoral life. Visit the Nakapelimoru village and enjoy scenic views of Mount Moroto.
Accommodation: Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 9: Transfer to Sipi Falls

 

Depart for Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze and beautiful waterfalls.
Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 10: Hike Sipi Falls & Coffee Tour

 

Take a guided hike to the three waterfalls of Sipi and enjoy spectacular views of the Karamoja plains. Visit a local coffee farm to learn traditional Arabica coffee processing.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 11: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the Nile

 

Head to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Visit the Source of the Nile, enjoy optional activities like white-water rafting or quad biking, and relax by the river.
Accommodation: Nile Village Hotel / 2 Friends Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12: Drive to Kibale National Park

 

Journey west toward Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees. Pass through tea plantations and beautiful countryside landscapes.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 13: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

 

After breakfast, go chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spot other primates like red-tailed monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 14: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

 

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.
Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 15: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

 

Enjoy a morning game drive followed by a Kazinga Channel boat cruise to view hippos, crocodiles, and an array of birds.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 16: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

 

Travel south through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi.
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp / Mahogany Springs
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 17: Gorilla Trekking Experience

 

Early morning briefing, then venture into the forest for your gorilla trekking adventure. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 18: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

 

Drive to the stunning Lake Bunyonyi, known for its islands and peaceful scenery. Relax, swim, or canoe in the calm waters.
Accommodation: BirdNest Resort / Arcadia Cottages
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 19: Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi

 

Enjoy a day at leisure — explore local islands, meet local communities, or simply unwind by the lake.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

Day 20: Return to Kampala / Entebbe

 

After breakfast, begin your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs before drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

End of the 20 Days Discover Uganda Safari