Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Transfer to Kampala

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari guide. After a short briefing about your safari, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kampala. This day is for relaxation after your flight.

Accommodation options:
Luxury – Serena Hotel Kampala
Mid-range – Hotel Africana
Budget – Metropole Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Equator Stop

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. On the way, you will stop at the Equator line. Here, you will take photos and watch a simple water experiment that shows the meeting point of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. You may also visit craft shops.

After lunch, continue to Lake Mburo National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. You will see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and other animals near the lake shores.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Mihingo Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Mburo Safari Lodge
Budget – Rwakobo Rock

Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Start the day with an early morning game drive. Lake Mburo is famous for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and many bird species.

After the game drive, you will travel to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “place of many little birds.” This is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. After lunch, you can relax, swim, or take a peaceful walk around the lake.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Arcadia Cottages
Mid-range – Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Cabins)
Budget – Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Furnished Tents)

Day 4: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – Batwa Cultural Experience

After breakfast, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. In the afternoon, you will experience the Batwa cultural trail.

The Batwa are the original forest people of this region. During the guided walk, they will show you how they used to hunt, gather honey, make fire, and live in the forest. The walk ends at Garama Cave, where you will enjoy a traditional cultural performance.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mid-range – Nkuringo Safari Lodge
Budget – Travellers’ Rest Kisoro

Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga

After breakfast, you will go for golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forest. Golden monkeys are rare and only found in this region. The trek takes you through beautiful scenery and thick vegetation.

After spending time with the monkeys, return to the lodge for relaxation. You may take an optional nature walk in the evening.

Accommodation: Same as Day 4

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the rare mountain gorillas. The journey offers beautiful views of hills, forests, and local villages.

Bwindi is one of Africa’s richest ecosystems, with many mammals, birds, butterflies, and plant species.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range – Silverback Lodge
Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, go to the park headquarters for briefing. You will then enter the forest with experienced rangers to search for mountain gorillas.

The trek may take a few hours or a full day depending on where the gorillas are located. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour watching them feed, play, and care for their young.

This is one of the most powerful wildlife experiences in the world.

Accommodation: Same as Day 6

Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park is famous for its wide savannah plains, crater lakes, and beautiful views of the Rift Valley.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Park View Safari Lodge
Budget – Simba Camp

Day 9: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with a morning game drive. Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and many bird species.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George. You will see large groups of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many water birds.

Accommodation: Same as Day 8

Day 10: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Transfer to Kibale Forest

In the morning, visit the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. These lions rest in fig trees during the day.

After the game drive, continue to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-range – Primates Lodge
Budget – Kibale Forest Camp

Day 11: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest has 13 primate species and many birds.

Once you find the chimpanzees, you will spend one hour watching them in their natural habitat. This is an exciting and active experience.

Accommodation: Same as Day 10

Day 12: Bird Watching in Bigodi – Transfer to Murchison Falls

Visit Bigodi Wetlands for guided bird watching. The wetland is rich in bird species and other wildlife.

Afterwards, drive to Murchison Falls National Park. This is Uganda’s largest national park. Along the way, enjoy views of villages, farms, and tea plantations.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Murchison River Lodge
Budget – Murchison River Lodge (Safari Tents)

Day 13: Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

Enjoy a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. You may see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and hyenas.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. You will see hippos, crocodiles, and many birds.

Accommodation: Same as Day 12

Day 14: Visit Top of Murchison Falls – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Return to Kampala

Visit the top of Murchison Falls to see the powerful Nile River force its way through a narrow gorge.

Afterwards, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking walk. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos.

After lunch, continue back to Kampala.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Serena Hotel Kampala
Mid-range – Hotel Africana
Budget – Metropole Hotel

Day 15: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 15 days complete Uganda safari experience.