12 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Safaris

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to the hotel

   Your adventure begins with your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be greeted and transferred to hotel. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for the incredible 12 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Safaris Accommodation options • Standard: Papyrus Guest House • Midrange: The Boma Hotel Entebbe • Luxury: No 5 Boutique Hotel

2. Day 2: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a Visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

   Start your safari with a drive to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping en route at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exhilarating rhino trekking experience. Witness these magnificent creatures up close before continuing to the park, where the Nile’s power is on full display Accommodation options • Standard: Ikorom Safari Lodge • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge • Luxury: Paraa Safari lodge

3. Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

   Today, enjoy a thrilling game drive through the savannah of Murchison Falls National Park, home to lions, elephants, and other iconic African wildlife. Later, take a boat cruise on the Nile, offering stunning views of the waterfall and abundant wildlife along the riverbanks Accommodation options • Standard: Ikorom Safari Lodge • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge • Luxury: Paraa Safari lodge

4. Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

   Depart Murchison Falls and journey to Kibale National Park, renowned for its primate population, particularly chimpanzees. The drive offers picturesque views of Uganda’s varied landscapes, from rolling hills to dense forests Accommodation options • Standard: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge • Midrange: Isunga Lodge • Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge

5. Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

   Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest of Kibale as you embark on a guided chimpanzee trek. Watch these intelligent primates in their natural habitat before exploring the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich biodiversity and birdlife Accommodation options • Standard: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge • Midrange: Isunga Lodge • Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge

6. Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

   After breakfast, continue your safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park offers a stunning array of ecosystems, from savannah to wetlands, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the big 5 Accommodation options • Standard: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge • Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge • Luxury: Buffalo Lodge

7. Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

   Experience the wildlife diversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park with a morning game drive, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, and a multitude of bird species along the water’s edge Accommodation options • Standard: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge • Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge • Luxury: Buffalo Lodge

8. Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

   Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the ultimate destination for gorilla trekking. This scenic drive will pass via Ishasha sector for seeing the tree climbing lions, later continue to Bwindi Impenetrable forest that offers glimpses of Uganda’s verdant landscapes and rural communities. upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel for the diner and overnight Accommodation options • Standard: Broadbill Forest Camp • Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge • Luxury: Gorilla Leisure Lodge

9. Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   This day is the highlight of your safari: a guided trek through Bwindi’s dense forest to meet the endangered mountain gorillas. Spend an hour observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, a truly unforgettable experience Accommodation options • Standard: Broadbill Forest Camp • Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge • Luxury: Gorilla Leisure Lodge

10. Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

    Leave Bwindi behind as you head to Lake Mburo National Park, a gem of a park known for its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. The park is a haven for zebras, impalas, and other plains game. upon arrival you will checkin to your lodge, and later head for a guided walking safaris inside the park Accommodation options • Standard: Mburo Eagles Nest • Midrange: Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo • Midrange: Mihingo Lodge

11. Day 11: Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park

    Enjoy a final game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, taking in the park’s beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife. This is your chance to capture last-minute photos and savor the serenity of the African wilderness. Later transfer back to Entebbe for departure after this 12 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Safaris, a trip to remember in Life Accommodation options • Standard: Mburo Eagles Nest • Midrange: Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo • Midrange: Mihingo Lodge

12. Day 12: Departure from Entebbe

    Enjoy a final game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, taking in the park’s magnificent landscapes and diverse wildlife. This is your ultimate opportunity to capture memorable photos and savor the serenity of the African wilderness. Later, transfer to Entebbe for your departure, marking theDays Best of Uganda Wildlife Safaris, an unforgettable adventure to cherish for a lifetime