12 Day Best of Uganda Safari Adventure

A diverse 12-day safari exploring Uganda’s most iconic national parks, combining scenic landscapes, rich wildlife, cultural encounters, boat cruises, and primate experiences, ending with unforgettable gorilla trekking in Bwindi and a scenic transfer to Kigali.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park (via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary)

Early morning departure from Kampala heading north towards Kidepo Valley National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot, the only place in Uganda where rhinos can be seen in the wild. Lunch stop along the way, then continue the scenic drive through northern Uganda to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Overnight: Kidepo Savanna Valley National Park
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning and Evening Game Drives in Kidepo Valley National Park

Early morning game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park, renowned for its vast savannahs and rich wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and various antelope species. Return to the lodge for rest and lunch. In the late afternoon, head out for an evening game drive as wildlife becomes active again.
Overnight: Kidepo Savanna Valley National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Karimojong Cultural Visit & Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, visit a Karimojong manyatta to learn about the traditional lifestyle, culture, and customs of this unique pastoral community. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy another game drive within the park.
Overnight: Kidepo Savanna Valley National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Nature Walk & Evening Game Drive

Morning guided nature walk around the park area, offering opportunities to observe smaller wildlife, birdlife, and the dramatic landscapes of Kidepo. Spend the afternoon at leisure before heading out for an evening game drive.
Overnight: Kidepo Savanna Valley National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5:Transfer from Kidepo Valley to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, begin the long but scenic drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy views of rural Uganda along the way with lunch en route. Arrive in the park in the evening and check in to your lodge.
Overnight: Fort Murchison
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, with excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Overnight: Fort Murchison
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Top of the Falls Visit

Enjoy another early morning game drive to explore different sectors of the park. After lunch, visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge, creating a powerful and spectacular sight.
Overnight: Fort Murchison
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through changing landscapes and rural towns. Lunch en route. Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon and check in to your lodge.
Overnight: Enshama Game Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for large herds of Uganda kob, lions, elephants, and buffaloes. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Overnight: Enshama Game Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through scenic countryside and tea plantations. Lunch en route. Arrive in Bwindi in the afternoon and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Early breakfast followed by a briefing at the park headquarters before heading into the forest for gorilla trekking. Spend time observing a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditional forest-dwelling community.
Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Transfer from Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala or Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of the countryside along the way. Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport or your hotel.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Safari Package Inclusions

• Airport pick-up and drop-off as per the itinerary

• Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Fuel and vehicle-related costs throughout the safari

• Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary

• All park entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary

• Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

• Boat cruises on the Nile (Murchison Falls) and Kazinga Channel

• Community and cultural experiences (Karimojong visit and Batwa experience)

• Guided nature walk in Kidepo Valley National Park

• Gorilla trekking permits

• Bottled drinking water while on safari

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Safari Package Exclusions

• International flights and visas

• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, beverages, souvenirs)

• Travel insurance and medical expenses

• Alcoholic and soft drinks not included by lodges

• Border crossing fees (if applicable)

• Any expenses of a personal nature