20 Days Uganda Safari

20 Days Uganda Safari starts at Entebbe International Airport where are welcomed by a driver guide who briefs you about the safari then later transfers you visit ng safari destinations like Ssese Islands, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Forest National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

Safari Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Day 2: Travel to Ssese islands: Lake Victoria

Day 3: Ssese island tour- You can swim, relax at the beach

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 5: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Day 8: Bigodi Walk and Crater lakes Exploration

Day 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 10: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Day 11: Game Drive in Ishasha (Tree Climbing Lions)

Day 12: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 14: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 15: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 16: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga

Day 17: Guided Batwa Cultural Walk

Day 18: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 19: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo

Day 20: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrival at the Entebbe International Airport where you are welcomed and taken through a meet and greet session by the driver guide. He shall then transfer you to explore the Mabamba Wetland Swamp. Transfer for 1 to 2 hour and when you reach her get on a canoe ride to the swamp in company of guides.

On reaching here, yo shall view various species of birds as well as the overly sought-after Shoebill stork. Take many photos to keep then later proceed back to check-in lodge or hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Protea Hotel Entebbe.

Day 2: Travel to Ssese islands: Lake Victoria

Enjoy breakfast in the morning then with the driver guide, transfer  to the Nakiwogo Landing site where you board the MV Kalangala Ship. You get om the ship to transfer you to the stunning Ssese Islands in Kalangala for a period of 3 hours. You shall traverse Lake Victoria till you reach the docking site. On getting here, you shall get off from the ship and proceed to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Brovad’s Sand Lodge.

Day 3: Ssese Island tour- You can swim, relax at the beach

Delicious morning breakfast then transfer with your guide to enjoy a Tour around the Island as you engage in various adventures like boat cruises. You shall ride from one point to another watching the Islands at a distance with friends and family on vacation. You can also choose to swim in the vast Lake Victoria hence getting remarkable memories that last for a lifetime. After the adventures, proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Brovad’s Sand Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy breakfast early in the morning then embark on transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes you a period of 2 to 3 hours and when here, embark on an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. Proceed on transfer to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 5: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Morning breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Game Drive in the Park. You shall transfer from one track to the next watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; Jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffe, hyenas, etc.

Take many photos to keep then at mid day, break off for lunch and later proceed to go to the banks of Victoria Nile. When you get here, you are briefed then at 2:30 am get on an afternoon Boat Cruise to the bottom of the falls. Along the cruise, watch wildlife along the banks breaking thirsts as well as crocodiles and hippos beneath the waters.  After the cruise, you shall return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Wake up in the morning have breakfast then transfer to the prominent Kibale Forest National Park located a few kilometers off the busy town of Fort Portal. On your journey, view the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as have lunch. After a while, you shall proceed on journey and after reaching here, proceed to the park headquarters to register for chimpanzee Tracking. After the registration, you shall go and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale.

Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Chimpanzees. You shall be welcomed by a park ranger guide who informs you about Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpanzee tracking adventure as well as the other safari activities travelers can do in the park. After briefing, he shall locate you into groups of 8 then assign lead park rangers who lead you into the green forest vegetation to trek the rare species of chimpanzees.

You shall leave the starting points and follow varying tracks in the park for a period of 2 to 4 hours. After a while, you shall meet the chimpanzees and stay in their presence taking many photos to keep in a period of 1 hour. Take photos of them foraging, communicating, leading, playing, patrolling, breast feeding then later proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale.

Day 8: Bigodi Walk and Crater lakes Exploration

Wake up early have breakfast then embark on transfer to explore the Bigodi Wetland Swamp. You transfer for 1 to 2 hours and when you get here, enjoy guided nature bird watching walks as you traverse from one point to the next watching bird species like Papyrus Canary, Papyrus Gonolek, White-collared Oliveback, White-winged Warbler, Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers, Red-headed bluebill · Snowy-crowned robin-chat · Yellow-billed barbet etc. After the walk, you shall break off for lunch then transfer to visit the crater lakes in Fort Portal. Watch the lush green terrain, bird species, then later after the exploration, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale.

Day 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park located a few kilometers off requiring you to transfer for a period of 4 hours watching the green terrain, bird species, Rwenzori Mountain at a distance and lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and continue to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 10: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Delicious breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park for a Game Drive. You shall traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes etc.

After the Game Drive, break off for lunch then later get to the banks of Kazinga Channel where you meet guides who take you through briefing on conduct while on the cruise. Later you shall jump onto the boat for cruise which takes you 3 hours. Watch various wildlife animals along the shores, schools of hippo and crocodiles beneath the waters. After the cruise, return back to lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 11: Game Drive in Ishasha (Tree Climbing Lions)

Wake up early have breakfast then drive to the Ishasha Sector. You shall reach here and embark on Game Drive around the sector watching wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat as well as the Tree Climbing Lions which are fond of seating within the fig tree branches. Take many photos to keep with you about the experience then later in the late evening, transfer to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 12: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Very early morning breakfast then transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park. You transfer via the Ishasha Sector and when you are lucky, you will view the tree climbing lions. The journey takes you a period of 4 to 6 hours viewing the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch. After a while, you shall reach the park and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Gorillas. On reaching here, get welcomed by a park ranger guide who offers you information regarding the Impenetrable Forest, vegetation, Gorilla Trekking and other activities you can do in the park. After a while, he shall relocate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you into the thick forest to trek the Gorillas. Follow varying trails for a period of 3 to 5 hours then later meet the Gorillas and stay in their presence taking many photos for a period of 1 hour. After a while, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 14: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Morning breakfast then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The journey takes you a period of 3 to 4 hours watching the green terrain, bird species until you get to the Lake. On reaching the Lake, embark on canoe ride or Boat Cruise along the lake viewing Islands at a distance, green forest terrain then after a while, you shall check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Day 15: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Early morning breakfast then transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You transfer for a period of 2 to 3 hours via Kisoro watching the green terrain, bird species then later you shall get to the park and go to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 16: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Golden Monkeys. On reaching here, get welcomed by a park ranger guide who offers you information regarding the Impenetrable Forest, vegetation, Golden Monkey Trekking and other activities you can do in the park. After a while, he shall relocate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you into the thick forest to trek the Golden Monkeys. Follow varying trails for a period of 2 to 4 hours then later, you shall meet the Golden Monkeys and stay in their presence taking many photos for a period of 1 hour. After a while, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 17: Guided Batwa Cultural Walk

Breakfast in the morning then transfer on guided community walk visiting the local Batwa communities. You shall transfer from one point to another visiting their communities and engaging in various activities which make the whole adventure so worthwhile and unforgettable. Join the various dancing groups, storytelling adventures then later proceed back to lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 18:  Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the green Lake Mburo National Park on a journey of 8 hours via Mbarara. You shall view the green terrain, bird species as well as have lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and embark on an afternoon en-route game drive as you proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.

Day 19: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park for a Game Drive. You shall traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, hyenas, Buffaloes etc. Afterwards, you shall break off for lunch then after continue on an afternoon Boat Cruise along Lake Mburo. The Cruise takes a period of 3 hours watching wildlife animals along the shores, crocodiles and hippos beneath the waters. After the cruise, proceed to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.

Day 20: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe

Breakfast then embark on departure to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board flight back home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• Transport
• Park Entry Fees
• Gorilla Trekking Permits
• Rhino Trekking Permits
• Golden monkey Tracking Permits
• Chimpanzee Tracking Permits
• Batwa Cultural Visits
• Meals & Water

Exclusions

• International & Regional Flights
• Domestic flights
• Visas
• Personal Expenses, Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Laundry services
• Souvenirs and personal shopping
• Tips and gratuities for guides, trackers, hotel staff
• Travel Insurance
• Optional Activities

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