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14Days Around Uganda Safari

Participate in the Around Uganda Safari – 14 Days, a deep and comprehensive journey through Uganda’s most magnificent national parks and hidden gems. This tour offers an incredible adventure due to the combination of animal watching, cultural immersions, and scenic beauty in one package.

Your journey will start in Kampala or Entebbe, where you will go to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the rhinos closely and also to have a quiet canoe paddle in search of the rare bird that is the shoebill stork. Continue your trip northwards to Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile River’s power shatters through a narrow gorge and alongside the gorge are the elephants, giraffes and lions that are occupied in their, daily movement in the savanna.

The next stop will be Semuliki National Park which is bubbling with hot springs and super diverse rainforest wildlife. In Kibale Forest, you will see chimpanzees on a guided trek or even join in the day-long habituation experience. Move forward to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s foremost game park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, crater lakes, and a leisurely boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.

The next stop is the magical Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the last haven of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Then it is the time to relax at Lake Mutanda where you will enjoy canoeing, village tours, and tasty local food before ending the safari with a guided walking safari through Lake Mburo National Park where zebras and antelopes will be your companions.

This all-inclusive safari trip takes you to the top of Uganda’s wonders from the savannah landscape.

Durations
14 days

Cities
Entebbe Fort Portal Kabale Bwindi Forest Lake Bunyonyi

14Days Around Uganda Safari

Day 1 Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary |Rhino Trekking

Journey Time: Approx. 04 Hours Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Today, the day starts with an early breakfast after which you will check-out and proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary from Entebbe or Kampala. Planned Activity: At the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a full briefing will be given to you beforehand and then you will start with a guided Rhino Tracking walking safari. This activity lasts about four hours inside the sanctuary. After the activity, go to the lodge for check-in and then have lunch; afterward, you can spend some time resting as per your pace. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Ziwa Rhino Lodge Luxury: Amuka Safari Lodge

Full Board

Day 2 Ziwa Shoebill Excursion and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Duration: Around 3 hours Time of pick-up: 5:30 AM. Before leaving for the shoebill trip at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary you can have a quick cup of tea or coffee. Morning Adventure: Shoebill Tracking and Canoeing - Your guided tour will start at 6:00 AM and last until 9:00 AM, giving you perfect chances to see the shy shoebill and other birds of the area against a beautiful sunrise. The canoeing birdwatching adventure will take you around the best viewing places where a record of 11 shoebills has been spotted at once. After that, go back to the lodge for a big breakfast, and then set off to Murchison Falls via Ziwa. A restaurant will provide lunch along the way. As soon as you get to the park, go to the amazing "Top of Murchison Falls" where you will see the creation of a permanent rainbow that takes place amidst the roaring noise and mist of the Nile. This is really a great place for a memorable sundowner experience. Notes Midrange: Paraa Safari Lodge – or a similar one Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or a similar one

Full Board

Day 3 Guided Game Drive and Afternoon Waterfall Cruise on the Nile River

Guided Game Drive and Afternoon Waterfall Cruise on the Nile River Pickup Time: 06:00AM Sharp. The lodge will pickup you early today and transfers you to the breakfast site which is inside the park Planned Activities: ⦁ Privately Guided Game Drive (up to five hours). ⦁ Bush Breakfast within the park (Applies to Luxury option only) ⦁ Boat Cruise to the base of the Waterfall – afternoon Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge following the day’s activities. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar

Full Board

Day 4 Transfer to Fort Portal/Kibale |Leisurely Evening

Journey Time: Approx. 06 Hours Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before checking out for your journey to Fort Portal/Kibale. A restaurant will be arranged for lunch along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in to your lodge, and the rest of the day to yourself. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

Full Board

Day 5 Day Excursion to Discover Semuliki National Park

Travel Time: About 02 Hours Start Time: 06:00AM. Get up early, have breakfast first, then be given the packed lunches for your picnic inside Semuliki National Park. Semuliki, which is generally ignored, is in fact a park that brings together different features of the very Central Africa rainforest and savanna coming from East Africa. It is a wonderful place with hot springs, geysers, the Bamba/Batwa people, and a variety of animals and birds to mention only the shoebill stork—the most famous bird of the area—making it a surprise location. Anticipated events: Nature/Forest Walk in Semuliki and Sempaya Hotsprings Visit – The guided nature walk gives you a close and personal view of Semuliki’s exclusive topography with a visit to the Sempaya Hot Springs, Bintente, and Nyasimbi being the major attraction where you will get to feel the geothermal power strong enough to boil eggs and plantain in the steaming water. The tour will be crowned with an interaction with the Batwa people—the original forest inhabitants—before you go back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Notes Mid-range: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or equivalent Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or equivalent

Full Board

Day 6 Kibale Forest – Primate Experience Options

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – Luxury option Chimpanzee Tracking Experience – Midrange Option Pickup Time: 06:00AM. First, take an early breakfast, then get your packed lunch and mineral water (Luxury option) to put in your backpack. Later, you will be driven to the park headquarters for your briefing before the trek. Planned Activities (Tailored to Travel Style): Chimpanzee Habituation (Luxury) – Be at the park’s visitor center by 07:00AM for a briefing, after which you will join a team of researchers, armed rangers, and trackers. The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience allows for extended time in the forest—approx. 4 to 5 hours—with a semi-habituated troop, offering a deeper and more insightful encounter. Chimpanzee Tracking Experience (Midrange) – The briefing starts at 08:00AM, followed by the necessary park formalities. The chimp trek begins by 08:30AM and usually lasts 1–2 hours from the time the chimps are located. The lodge will serve lunch after the trek. What to pack: For the luxury option, take your packed lunch and bottled water. Necessary items are incl. hiking shoes, a face mask, gaiters, insect repellent, a rain jacket, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and binoculars. Notes Overnight:Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

Full Board

Day 7 Leisurely Morning and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Journey Time: Approx. 02 HoursPickup Time: 11:00 AM. After the lodge serving breakfast, spend the morning at leisure. At 11:00 AM, start your trip to Queen Elizabeth N. Park with a short stop at the Queen's Pavilion. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge will precede your scheduled boat cruise in the afternoon. Activities in the Afternoon: The Kazinga Channel boat cruise will be during peak wildlife activity, thus very good for the view of both birds and animals at the edge of the water. After that, you will have a tour at the Lake Katwe Salt Works to see the salt miners and hear about their traditional methods of extraction. The day will end with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Mweya Safari Lodge - or similar Luxury: The River Station - or similar

Full Board

Day 8 Guided Game Drive and Sundowner Experience

06:30AM pick-up. An early breakfast, then a guided sunrise game drive revealing the park’s best spots. A leisurely lunch at the lodge and a sundowner in the evening. Planned Activities: Start off with an up to five-hour guided game drive uncovering the crater lakes, birds, and animals. At 04:00PM, be part of the Sunset in the Crater Lakes Field (operational conditions apply), where you will have drinks and snacks as the sun goes down. Notes Overnight:Midrange: Mweya Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: The River Station – or similar

Full Board

Day 9 Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Journey time: Approx. 6 Hours via Kabale Pickup Time: 06:30AM. After an early meal at the lodge, check out and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through Kabale or Ishasha (lunch en route). The Ishasha route, taking approximately 8 hours on marram roads, has chances to witness tree-climbing lions. Arrive at Bwindi late evening for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Notes Overnight:Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or comparable Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or comparable

Full Board

Day 10 Gorilla Tracking Experience |Leisurely Evening

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Early morning meal, receiving a packed lunch and mineral water to take with you in your backpack, and then going to the park. The main event of the day: Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Experience - After finishing up with park regulations, set out for a breathtaking expedition to find the critically endangered mountain gorillas. When they are found, you will have the chance to stay with them and take pictures for 1-2 hours, the silverback included. Your guide will find the best place to have a lunch of your choice before you continue or go back to the lodge (this is subject to change). Make sure to wear hiking shoes, a face mask, gloves, long-sleeved clothing, and to bring insect repellent and enough water. A Batwa Cultural Trail is available for $30 per person as an option. Notes overnight:Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge - or similar Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge - or similar

Full Board

Day 11 Discovering Lake Mutanda: A Full-Scale Experience in the Countryside of Uganda

The travel time is around 1 hour At 07:00Hrs, pick up will take place. After the early breakfast at your lodge, you will be transferred to Lake Mutanda for a cultural immersion experience. Today’s Tour: Rural Uganda Experience — Canoe Ride and Cultural Immersion. Enjoy a true Ugandan culture and food starting from a dugout canoe ride across Chameleon Bay to visit a local family. Walk through plantation fields and collect potatoes, pumpkins, and other organic fruits and vegetables. Take part in making a traditional lunch. Later in the evening, wander through the village and visit the trading center, local school, and adjacent homesteads. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge – or the same standard Luxury: Lake Chahafi Resort – or the same standard

Full Board

Day 12 To Lake Mburo National Park |Guided Walking Safari

Journey Time: Approx. 6 Hours Pickup Time: 07:00AM. After a very early breakfast, leave for Lake Mburo National Park with the help of snacks provided at check-out –Lunch will be ready at the lodge when you arrive. Evening Activity: Lake Mburo Walking Safari – In the evening, go on a guided walking safari at sunset for three hours maximum. An experienced ranger guide will accompany you; the walk will start at Rwonyo and will lead to the saltlicks—a key area where grazers come to lick the mineral-rich clay soil and thus supplement their diet. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Rwakobo Rock – or similar Luxury: Mihingo Lodge – or similar

Full Board

Day 13 Relaxing Morning |Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Travel time: About 5 Hours At 08:00 AM your driver will be waiting for you. After your breakfast and checking out, your guide will take you to Kampala or Entebbe with a break at the Equator for pictures and lunch. When you get there, check in and have a relaxing time. The luxury option includes a 30-minute massage at the hotel. Notes overnight: Midrange: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort – or similar Luxury: Entebbe Forest Lodge – or similar

Half Board

Day 14 Relaxed Morning |Airport Transfer and Departure

Travel Time: Less 1 Hour Pick-up time: Flexible. Hotel offers breakfast during your relaxed morning. Check-out is at 10:00AM; dayroom rates apply after that. Dependent on your flight itinerary, transfer to Entebbe Airport for check-in. Lunch at a restaurant is included for luxury guests only.

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What's included/Excluded

Private safari in an enclosed 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Fuel for the entire safari
Return private airport transfers
1 Gorilla tracking permit and 1 Chimpanzee tracking permit per person
14 nights’ accommodation with meals as outlined in the itinerary
Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
2 litres of bottled mineral water per person, per day
All park entry fees for parks listed in the itinerary
AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Additional Inclusions –Luxury Option Only
Fast track VIP service on arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Private boat cruises in both Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
Bush breakfast experience in Murchison Falls National Park
Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest (4–5 hours)
30-minute massage on your final night
Complimentary lunch at a selected restaurant on your departure day

All optional activities and services not mentioned above

highlights

Ziwa Rhino Tracking
Ziwa Shoebill trekking
Viewing Murchison Falls
Top of the falls” Sundowner
Lake Mutanda Canoe Ride
Murchison Bush Breakfast
Multiple Game Drives
Chimpanzee HAB/Trek
Gorilla tracking experience
Explore Sempaya Hotsprings
Semuliki Walking safari
Lake Mburo walking safari

Notes

DISCLAIMER: Journey times are estimates and may vary due to traffic and road conditions. Accommodation options depend on availability at booking; alternatives of similar standard may be offered if unavailable. Bwindi sector allocation cannot be guaranteed and will depend on availability at booking. Rates are subject to change without prior notice due to external factors. Any additional costs will be communicated and reflected in your final proforma invoice.