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38 Day Best Of Uganda Safari Highlights

  • TRIP OVERVIEW
  • ITINERARY
  • TRIP COST
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  • THINGS TO CONSIDER
TRIP OVERVIEW

38 Days Best Of Uganda Safari

38 Days 37 Nights

Rates are per person (pp)and based on 2 people sharing 1 room
Excluding international flights (from/to your home country)

Murchison Falls Hot Air Balloon Safaris - Elephants in Kidepo

This is an all-Uganda experience that covers 90% of the attractions you can visit. But there is room to add hiking to the Rwenzori Mountains, Mountain Elgon, and Mgahinga Ranges. The trip will take you to the east, north, south and western Uganda. You will drive to Jinja, Sipi Falls, Pain-upe Game Reserve, Kidepo Valley National Park, Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison falls National Park, Semiliki National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park, all as detailed below.

Brief Itinerary of our 38-Day Best Of Uganda Safari.

  • Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Jinja. Overnight at 2 Friends Jinja Hotel
  • Day 02: White water Rafting and boat on source. Overnight at 2 Friends Jinja Hotel
  • Day 03: Trasfer to Sipi Falls. Overnight at Sipi River Lodge
  • Day 04: Transfer to Pain-upe Game reserve for an evening game drive.
  • Day 05: Game drives in the Reserve all Day
  • Day 06: Drive to Kidepo National Park for an evening game drive: Kidepo Savannah Lodge on Full Board
  • Day 07: Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park: Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge on Full Board
  • Day 08: Visiting the Karamanjongo Villages or/Game Drives to explore cultures of these pastoral people. Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge on Full Board.
  • Day 09: Community Experience with the IK and Karamojong communities. Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge on Full Board.
  • Day 10: Transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for overnight. Overnight at Amuka Safari Lode
  • Day 11: Rhion tracking and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park for an evening game drive: Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge on Full Board basis
  • Day 15: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the bottom of the falls. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge on Full Board Basis
  • Day 13: Delta Cruise on the Nile and afternoon game drive. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge on Full Board Basis
  • Day 14: Visit the Top of the falls and Drive to Hoima for cultural experience. Overnight at Hoima Cultural Lodge on Full Board Basis
  • Day 15: Drive to Fort portal and markets. Overnight at Mountains of the Moon on Full Board Basis
  • Day 16: Game drive in Tooro- Semuliki Game Reserve and visit to the hot springs. Overnight at Semuliki Safari Lodge
  • Day 17: Transfer to Kibale National park, en-route visit and Hike of Nyakasura Caves. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
  •  Day 18: Morning chimpanzee trekking and community experience. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House on Full Board
  • Day 19:  Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and game drive. Overnight at Elephant Hab on Full Board Basis
  • Day 20: Chimpanzee walk in Kalinzu or Kyambura. Overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Day 21: Game drives and boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Day 22: Community visits, Lake Katwe and Crater lakes visits in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Day 23: Transfer to Ishasha southern part of Queen Elizabeth NP for game drives for overnight at Enjojo Lodge on Full Board Basis.
  • Day 24: Morning and afternoon game drive and evening community experience.  Overnight at Enjojo Lodge on Full Board Basis.
  • Day 25: Morning Game drive and visit the Local community project in Ishasha. Overnight at Enjojo Lodge on Full Board Basis.
  • Day 26: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp on Full Board
  • Day 27: Gorilla tracking in Ruhija or Buhoma and village walk. Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp on Full Board Basis
  • Day 28: Spend a day for charity in our projects or Second Gorilla tracking. Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp on Full Board Basis
  • Day 29: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight at Chahafi Lake Resort
  • Day 30: Golden monkey experience or Golden Monkey trekking. Overnight at Chahafi Lake Resort
  • Day 31: Early Morning Hiking of Mt. Sabinyo. Overnight at Chahafi Lake Resort
  • Day 32: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi for overnight at Bunyonyi Birdnest Resort on Full Board Basis
  • Day 33: Canoeing and birding around Lake Bunyonyi: Overnight at Bunyonyi Birdnest Resort on Full Board Basis
  • Day 34: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Igongo Cultural center arriving at the Park for an evening boat cruise on the Lake. Overnight at Lake Mburo Safari Lodge or Rwakobo Rock Lodge on Full Board
  • Day 35: Morning game drive and afternoon boat excursion. Overnight at Lake Mburo Safari Lodge or Rwakobo Rock Lodge on Full Board
  • Day 36: Early morning  walking Safari in the park and then transfer to Kampala. Overnight at Kampala Forest Cottages
  • Day 37:  Kampala City Tour. End
  • Day 38: Departure.

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What you need to know about our 38 Days Best Of Uganda Safari

  • It can start any time on any date
  • The tour is all inclusive with all activities, meals, chimp and gorilla permits, park fees, lodges, car hire and guides fee. So there is hidden costs involved.
  • Minimum number of participants is two people and maximum number is six people.
  • Suitable for children aged 15 years and above.
  • Safari starts and ends in Uganda
  • You have an opportunity to trek chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge
  • You will visit three top National Parks in Uganda for game drives i.e. Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National National Park.
  • You will enjoy four boat cruises on this tour. One on the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, another on Lake at Bunyonyi, in Lake Mburo National Park and on the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • If you enjoy walking safaris, a visit to the nearby villages will enable you to interact with the local communities and to learn the cultures of the local people in Uganda.

ITINERARY

Detailed Itinerary of 38 Days Best Of Uganda Safari

Arrival

  • You’ll be picked-up from the airport (or hotel)
  • Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost

DAY 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and transfer to Jinja Town.

After breakfast, you will meet your guide and drive to Jinja to start your 38 day best o Uganda. You will also see lush tea and sugarcane plantations plus several roadside markets, you will stop at Ssezibwa falls and later for Lunch, and you will then have a boat ride to the source of the Nile.

Drive time: 3hours

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: 2Friends Jinja Hotel

Lodging: African Roots Gulu

DAY 2: White water Rafting and visit to crafts and down.

After an early breakfast you will transfer to the start point and taken through the does and don’t, the rafting experience has grades from which you can choose either to do a 3 grade raft or 5 grade raft. The experience is adrenaline driven and not for the fait hearted. You will be able to visit the craft shops as well, the community staying on the river side and then Jinja Town tour. You do have time to do also other optional activities in the area like Quad Bikes, Horseback riding, biking and nature trails.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Lodge: 2Friends Jinja Hotel

DAY 3: Proceed to Sipi Falls for Lunch and Hike to the falls.

Today after an early breakfast, you drive to Sipi falls. You will arrive in Sipi in time for lunch and later, you will have the hike to the falls and photography which is such an amazing experience. You will later stay for overnight listening to the amazing sound from the falls, you will wake up the next day to breathtaking scenery of the Sipi waterfalls.

Drive time: 5hours

Meal plan: Full board

Lodge: Sipi River Lodge

DAY 4: Transfer to Pain-upe Game reserve for an evening game drive.

Today you will drive to the stunning Pain-upe game reserve in North-eastern Uganda and do a game drive in the reserve. The reserve is mostly unexplored and with virgin pristine habitat known to harbor unique wildlife including cheetahs, the greater Kudu, Roan Antelope, eland and a vast array of unique bird species including ostriches and other wildlife. You will have stops on the way and en-route Lunch and then proceed for overnight.

Drive time: 4-5 hours

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Karamoja Overland Camp

DAY 5: Morning and afternoon game drives in Pain-upe Reserve.

Today you will have  game drives in the reserve which gives you an opportunity, Cheetah sightings measure up to 70% chances though nature dictates, making it the best place in the country to see earth’s fastest mammal. But popular among the other predators in the reserve include the jackals, wildcats, Spotted Hyenas, Serval Cats, Civets, the elusive Leopards and a healthy pride of Lions is reported to periodically travel between the nearby Amudat Wildlife Conservation Area and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.

The reserve is also home to large herds of ungulates including the Common Eland, a small population of Zebra, Hartebeests, Günther’s Dik Dik, the popular Oribis, and the impalas and Giraffes which were recently relocated here from Lake Mburo National Park and Murchison Falls respectively. Cape buffalo, the Uganda Kob, Waterbuck, Blue and Common Duiker, Klipspringers and the Bohor and Mountain Reedbuck also enjoy the homely Pian-Upe Game Reserve.

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Karamajong Safari Camp

DAY 6: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

You will bid farewell to the lodge and start the drive to Kidepo Valley National Park in the morning, you will have en-route lunch and you will arrive in the late afternoon for relaxation and overnight. On your way, you will enjoy some scenic views of the few hills that separate Acholi Land and Karamoja, you will not miss the great Manyatas on the way, cross some few seasonal rivers

Drive time: Approximately 7hours

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 7: Full day Game drives in Narus Valley.

After an early breakfast you will drive to Narus Valley for your morning game drive. Narus Valley is popular for mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo’s antelopes, zebras and birds. Being the only permanent water point, many animals come to Narus valley to drink water and feed. It’s where you will find the largest buffalo herds than you can find anywhere on planet earth. Chances of spotting big cats hunting are very high as well. If lucky, you may spot the rare cheetahs too. Return to the Lodge for lunch, relaxation and then return to Narus Valley for an evening game drive.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 8: Game drive in Narus and Hot springs visit in Kidepo Valley.

After breakfast, drive to Narus valley to do an extra game drive to trace wildlife that you could have missed on the two game drives done earlier on. Kidepo valley National Park are the best and you won’t be disappointed. The park has observation points with binoculars and it will be your pleasure to use one of them. Return to the Lodge for Lunch, short relaxation and then drive to Kidepo Valley to visit the hot springs, the Uganda-Sudan boarder and if lucky spot the giant Ostriches which are found in this place but have been seriously poached by Sudanese. There seasonal rivers on this side so if it is a rainy season, get ready to be interrupted for few hours. Return to the lodge for overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 9: Community Experience with the IK and Karamojong communities.

Visiting the community will compete your experience in Kidepo valley National Park, the dance and their unique culture in the ranges is worth a visit while in Kidepo Valley National Park. The Ik communities gather in Villages which are fenced to avoid intruders and wild animals. They will dance, and take you through their culture and you will have an opportunity to get crafts as well.

In the Afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong homesteads, known as the Manyatta. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the elders and get to know more about their culture and lifestyle. Here you can contribute by making donations of any kind towards their social welfare. As part of our sustainability practice, we take our clients to appreciate their lifestyle and daily activities which include grazing and milking cows. This is the perfect opportunity for those who like to immerse themselves in the cultures of the communities they visit.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 10: Transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for overnight

Today you will drive to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola arriving in the evening for overnight. You will have lunch en-route from Kidepo, Rhino tracking completes the big five adventure in Uganda and you will have such a good time.

Drive time: 6-7 hours

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Amuka Safari Lodge

DAY 11: Morning Rhino tracking and drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

Early morning you will go for Rhino tracking with the guides, you will be briefed on dos and don’ts before heading out to look for Rhinos. Enjoy your lunch at the lodge and later transfer at leisure to Murchison Falls National Park and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge

DAY 12: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the bottom of the falls.

After early morning breakfast, you will go for your early morning game drive that gives you chance for wild game that include lions, buffaloes, elephants, several antelopes, leopards and so much more. The delta region is also very rich with water animals such as hippos, crocodiles and the rare shoebill stock. At Murchison Falls National Park, it is nature that gives so the fact that wild animals graze and move naturally, seeing any animal will depend on your luck of the day. Afterword’s, you will drive back to your lodge for lunch and then head for the afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls. This boat cruise to the base of the falls is seen as the highlight of all activities at Murchison Falls National Park since many water and land animals can be sighted. Expect to see lots of Buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, many water birds as you cruise up stream to the base of the falls where water squeezes itself into a narrow gorge to later explode as it flows down words. Return to the lodge for overnight.

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge

DAY 13: Delta Cruise on the Nile and afternoon game drive.

Early morning departure from the lodge with picnic Lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at the Jetty point. While on this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Giraffes, Elephants, and several other wild animals that flock the River Nile to drink water. Not forgetting the several bird species that can as well be spotted while on the boat. You will in the afternoon have a game drive as you head to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Pakuba safari Lodge


DAY 14: Visit the Top of the falls and Drive to Hoima for cultural experience.

After breakfast, you will drive to the top of Murchison falls then after you will start your drive to Hoima town, on your way you will have stops for sightseeing and community visits, on your arrival in Hoima you will check in at your lodge and then have lunch, after lunch you will go for a cultural experience tour with major cultural activities including the traditional Banyoro cultural dance, community walks where  you will walk down to katasiha Fort where Omukama Kabalega’s cave is found and known as the magic hiding place where he could hide and the whites loose him during battle, then later you will retire back to the Lodge for overnight.

Drive time: 3-4 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Hoima Cultural Lodge

DAY 15: Drive to Fort portal and markets.

Midway through your 38 day best Of Uganda, from Hoima you will drive to Fort portal for overnight, you will as well have en-route stops for sightseeing and community visits then proceed arriving in the afternoon, you will have a local lunch in Fort portal town and then you will proceed to your lodge for check in and a short relax. Later in the evening you will visit the local markets in town and art crafts.

Drive time: 3-4 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Nyaika Hotel/Mountain of the Moon Hotel

DAY 16: Game drive in Tooro- Semuliki Game Reserve and visit to the hot springs.

After breakfast, you will drive to Semuliki National Park located across the floor of the Semliki Valley on the remote, western side of the Rwenzori. Check in your accommodation property, relax and prepare for a visit to the Hot springs and afternoon game drive. The Semliki Valley contains numerous features associated with central rather than eastern Africa. Thatched huts are shaded by West African oil palms; the Semliki River (which forms the international boundary) is a miniature version of the Congo River, the forest is home to numerous Central African wildlife species, and the local population includes a batwa pygmy community that originated from the Ituri. As a result, this park provides a taste of Central Africa without having to leave Uganda. While Semuliki’s species have been accumulating for over 25,000 years, the park contains evidence of even older processes. hot springs bubble up from the depths to demonstrate the powerful subterranean forces that have been shaping the rift valley during the last 14 million years.

Drive time: 3 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Semuliki Safari Lodge

DAY 17: Transfer to Kibale National park, en-route visit and Hike of Nyakasura Caves

Today you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park via a visit and hiking of Nyakasura Caves to learn about the history and traditional values of the local community towards the stalactites and stalagmites then you will hike up the hills for sightseeing of the beautiful carter lakes. You will have a stop in Fort portal town for Lunch before proceeding to check-in at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House or Isunga Lodge.

Drive time: 3-4 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House or Isunga Lodge

DAY 18: Chimpanzee tracking and Community experience

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park headquarters located at Kanyanchu. Here, you will join other trekkers for briefing before you proceed into the forest for chimpanzee trekking. You will be led by a well-trained and experienced ranger/guide who will take you for a guided primate walk inside Kibale Forest National Park. This forest provides an opportunity to visit one of the habituated communities of chimpanzees. You are allowed to spend an hour with these Great Apes while observing their behavior. You are allowed to take photographs. So make sure your cameras are nearby. Kibale National Park is also home to other 13 primate species which can also be spotted while trekking the Chimpanzees. Of course there are also numerous species of forest birds. In fact, this is another haven for bird lovers.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House or Isunga Lodge

DAY 19: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and game drive

After breakfast, your will drive for 3-4 hours from Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have an opportunity of passing through small towns while seeing several foothills of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountain. You will as well as cross the Equator at Kikorongo. Of course you will also see several small rivers that originate from the Rwennzori mountain ranges. You will head to the lodge for lunch or drive to Mweya for Lunch and then go for afternoon game drive to search for late grazers.

Drive time: Approximately 2-3 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge

DAY 20: Chimpanzee walk in Kalinzu or Kyambura

After breakfast, yonu will be transferred to Kyambura or Kalinzu headquarters for the Chimpanzee walk. Here, you will join other trekkers for briefing before you proceed into the forest for chimpanzee trekking. You will be led by a well-trained and experienced ranger/guide who will take you for a guided primate walk. Both forests provides an opportunity to visit one of the habituated communities of chimpanzees. You are allowed to spend an hour with these Great Apes while observing their behaviour. You are allowed to take photographs. So make sure your cameras are nearby

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge or Pumba Safari Lodge

DAY 21: Game drives and boat cruise on Kazinga channel

After an early morning cup of coffee, you will drive back to Kasenyi plains for a game viewing. It’s this time of the morning that the big cats are usually out to hunt for their prey. There will be high chances of spotting lions and or leopards on a hunt or feasting on their kill. Obviously, there is a guarantee that you will see buffaloes, hippos, and several species of antelopes, and many more. You may return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation and return later in the day drive to Mweya jetty for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This two hour boat cruise is one of the highlights of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It provides you with an opportunity to view over 300 out of the 700 water bird species recorded here. There are also antelopes, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and hippos which can be sighted while on the boat.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge

DAY 22: Community visits, Lake Katwe and Crater lakes visits in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today you will visit local communities in Queen Elizabeth National park for cultural experiences in Kasenyi and Katwe, you will have a chance as well to visit the Orphanage groups as a company we do recommend you carry any items that you can donate to the needy people in these communities, from here you will visit Katwe salt mines for a local experience and education on how slat is mined using local means, after you will proceed for sightseeing and visiting the beautiful carter lakes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge

DAY 23: Transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Early morning departure from the lodge with picnic Lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at the Jetty point. While on this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s Hartebeast, Giraffes, Elephants, and several other wild animals that flock the River Nile to drink water. Not forgetting the several bird species that can as well be spotted while on the boat.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Enjojo Lodge

DAY 24: Full day Game drives in Ishasha to search for tree-climbing lions

Early morning departure from the lodge with picnic Lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at the Jetty point. While on this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s Hartebeast, Giraffes, Elephants, and several other wild animals that flock the River Nile to drink water. Not forgetting the several bird species that can as well be spotted while on the boat.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Enjojo Lodge

DAY 25: Morning Game drive and visit the Local community project in Ishasha.

Bush Breakfast Start the day with a very short drive to our amazing Bush breakfast spot. Accompanied by your driver guide, you will enjoy your morning breakfast with the view of the Ishasha beautiful wilderness. After breakfast you will embark on yet another game drive in the rich Ishasha areas in search of wildlife including warthogs, bush bucks, water bucks, Uganda Kob, Elephants and countless bird species. Remember you also still have yet another beautiful opportunity to see Tree Climbing lions that are only famously found in the Tree figs. You will visit the Ishasha community projects later on in the day.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Enjojo Lodge

DAY 26: Transfer from Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

After breakfast, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with an en-route game drive, one more time to see what your luck will offer you.  Your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will take you through the rolling hills with terraced gardens of Irish potatoes and sometimes tea. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas and the only National Park where wild chimpanzees co-exist with mountain gorillas. You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and after the meal relax and then later head out back to the community to visit the Batwa community, experience there culture and lifestyle, this usually includes performance in form of Dance and a guided walk to take you around there homesteads to get a picture of their life style.

Drive time: Approximately 3 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

DAY 27: Gorilla tracking and optional Forest walks.

After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters to join other trekkers to be allocated a Gorilla family that you will trek. Of course the park staff will first give you a full briefing concerning the Dos and Don’ts while with the gorillas. After that, you will be driven to the starting point of your allocated gorilla family to start your trek into the beautiful Impenetrable Bwindi Forest. This trek may take between 30 minutes to three quarters of the day, depending on where the Mountain Gorillas will be found. Please noted that gorilla trekking can be strenuous and as such a certain level of fitness is required. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour to observe them and take photographs. Although this time may seem too short a time, the experience you get will be worth it. Thereafter, you will return to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate in recognition of your effort in contributing to the conservation of these endangered mountain gorillas. Return to the lodge for relaxation followed by a visit from the local community for performances and dances at the lodge. Or use the rest of the day to take optional nature walks back in the forest, including bird walking safaris. Over 350 bird species have been recorded here and about 25 of them are Albertine endemics. Also we do have the chameleon walk where you get to see the three horned chameleon which is one rare species to find.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

DAY 28: Spend a day for charity in our projects or Second Gorilla tracking.

If Gorilla tracking is your dream, you can have a second Gorilla trek to another family to boost your experience and compare the two or get involved in our charity projects. As a company we do support a number of community based projects Village Community Walk in Bwindi. You can participate in any of the community walks through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional activities include visits to a traditional home, local orphanage or school, banana brewing demonstrations and even meeting traditional medicinal healers. This four hours or more walk is easily tailored to your individual schedule and interests. Village walks are popular in Buhoma, Rushaga and Nkuringo. We encourage those who have anything to offer to carry with from scholastic materials for school going children to clothes all will be appreciated and will bring a smile to one less privileged child.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

DAY 29: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Today you will transfer on a short drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, get settled in the lodge and have lunch. The park is located in the south westen part of the country boarding Rwanda and DR Congo. Boasted by one resident gorilla family (Nyakagezi) and the other visitor from the volcanoes (Hirwa) and Golden Monkeys this makes the park interesting to visit. The park offers many activities that one can involve in while here. Late in the afternoon you will head out for a boat ride on Lake Chahafi and visit the local community.

Drive time: Approximately 3 hours

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Lake Chahafi Resort.

DAY 30: Golden monkey experience or Golden Monkey trekking

After breakfast, you will transfer to Mgahinga National Park headquarters for either full day golden monkey habituation experience or half day golden monkey trekking. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with golden monkeys and then proceed to the mountain/forest for your trek. You will be allowed enough time with researchers if you choose to do golden monkey experience and only one hour if you choose to do golden monkey trekking. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Lake Chahafi Resort.

DAY 31: Early Morning Hiking of Mt. Sabinyo

Today, you will start your day with with a short drive to the footsteps of Mountain Sabinyo and hike to the top, a Virunga Volcano that you can only access its summit from the park. Raising up, the mountain lies at 3,645 meters (11,959 ft), marks the intersection of the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. The slopes of Mt. Sabinyo are a habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The hike to the top and down the mountain is a one day experience which makes it something most can do for those who wish to hike. Basically would involve 4 hours climbing and another 4 hours to get down the mountain but depends on the pace and weather conditions. Walking sticks are provided for free meanwhile the porters are available for hire. You will go through vegetation ranges from the bamboo zone between 2400 – 2800m. After ascending to its park, have some rest and your packed lunch. Start descending the mountain. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at: Lake Chahafi Resort

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 32: Scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Drive from Mgahinga National Park to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the three Lava damned Lakes in Uganda dabbed to be “the lost city of Wakanda”. The Lake was formed when lava flowing from one of the volcanoes blocked a river channel and water was forced to flow back hence filling the space to create the Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi locally means small birds. So the Lake got its name because of the abundance of small birds in this area in filled the area. Lake Bunyonyi is said to be the deepest lake in Uganda and the second deepest in East Africa. The beauty of this Lake Bunyonyi will surely not disappoint you. It is one of the best places in Uganda to relax after your gorilla trek. Take off the evening to relax after the long packed tour with a bottle of wine as you stare at the beautiful lake sceneries.

Drive time: Approximately 3-4 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging:  Bunyonyi Birdnest Resort

DAY 33: Canoeing or Hiking

After breakfast, you are free to admire the beauty of the lake and its surrounding hills. You will have a choice of either taking a canoe ride on the lake to explore the different Islands with exciting histories behind them. For example, you will visit the Punishment Island. The story about this Island, it is the place where girls who were known to have conceived babies out of legitimate traditional marriage would be dumped and left to die. This is a whole day activity and you will surely enjoy it. Alternatively, you can hike one of the hills around the Lake Bunyonyi. Encounter Africa Safaris supports some projects around this area, which is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). So, for those who want to do something in the community while on their tour, this is another opportunity for you to go for volunteer work. Return to the Lodge for overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Bunyonyi Bridnest Resort

DAY 34: To Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park via the Great Lakes Museum or Igongo Cultural center to learn more about the cultures of the ethnic groups in western Uganda and also have lunch here. You will arrive at Lake Mburo National Park just in time for an evening game drive. Lake Mburo National Park is popular for animals such as Impalas, Giraffes, Zebras and so much more. Return to the Lodge for overnight.

Drive time: Approximately 6 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Rwakobo Rock

DAY 35: Morning game drive and afternoon boat excursion

After breakfast, you driver guide will drive you to the park for a game drive or for a safari walk depending on your interests. Lake Mburo National Park has a bad history of Wildlife and humans to the extent that major animals like lions were hunted/killed to extinction but due to improved relationship between the government and the local communities, animals and communities are co-existing together. Because of this many animals have been re-introduced including lions (rarely seen though) and giraffes. A game drive in lake Mburo National Park will guarantee you herds of buffaloes, zebras, impalas, birds and so much more without driving so much. Retire to the lodge for lunch, relaxation and then an evening boat cruise on the Lake. After lunch and short relaxation, you will be driven to the lake to meet your captain of the day who will take you for a two hour boat excursion. Lake Mburo boat cruise is an opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, water bird such as the African fish eagle and the rare African fin foot. Many animals such as buffaloes and antelopes gather here to drink some water so an opportunity to enjoy wildlife most especial marine animals. After your boat cruise, you will retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodging: Rwakobo Rock

DAY 36: Morning safari walk and departure

After breakfast, you will be met by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide who will take you through briefing and then for a safari walk on foot. This activity is suitable for those who would like to stretch their legs and view wildlife on foot.  At the moment, it’s only in Lake Mburo where you can do safari on foot. You will get an opportunity to see what you could have seen on any game drive except that this time around you will do it on foot. Check out of the lodge and drive back to Kampala with lunch served en route.

Drive time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Overnight: Kampala Forest Cottages.

DAY 37: Kampala City tour

Take this opportunity to have an experience that is different from what you have been seeing for the past days. Urban life, you will visit cultural sites around the city Centre among these including Visit Uganda Museum on your Kampala city tour, Buganda trail on your Kampala City Tour, Kampala City Tour-Markets, Cathedrals, Mosques and Temples on your Kampala City Tour. For those interested in politics, you can visit the parliament of Uganda and those for shopping, Kampala offers many options inform of shopping malls and cultural and Art Galleries.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Overnight: Kampala Forest Cottages

DAY 38: Depature

After breakfast you will bid farewell to the lodge and Encounter Africa Safaris Team then proceed to the airport to catch your onward international flight out ending you 38 Day Best Of Uganda.

TRIP COST

DETAILED COST PER PERSON SHARING

Persons Date Price per person
1 Person Any date USD7560.00
2 Persons Any date USD5580.00
3 Persons Any date USD5100.00
4 Persons Any date USD4870.00
5 Persons Any date USD4730.00
6 Persons Any date USD4645.00

Cost Includes

  • Meet and greet services
  • All airport transfers
  • Bwindi Gorilla Tracking permit
  • Kibale Chimpanzee permit
  • Budongo chimp permit
  • Chambura Chimpanzee permit
  • On foot Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Transport in a 4×4 Safari vehicle
  • Services of an English-speaking local guide
  • Fuel for this round trip
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Boat cruises in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Parks
  • Game drives, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Community and village walks, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All Park entrance fees

Cost excludes

  • Visa Fees at USD50.00 for Uganda
  • All expenses ofa  personal nature, such as drinks and tips to guides and waiters.

TRANSPORT

DETAILED COST PER PERSON SHARING

Safari Vans

STANDARD: 4X4 SAFARI VAN

Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari Vans customized for game viewing and photography. Each safari van comes with a professionally trained driver guide and fuel for the whole safari. Our Safari vans have viewing hatches and each client is entitled to a window seat. Our Vans can take up to eight people. We also have 4×4 Super Customs very comfortable and stable on the road. These carry up to 5 people with their luggage. We also have 4×4 RAV 4 for a group of two people

Safari land cruiser

UPGRADE: 4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER

We have luxury latest Land Cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while IN THE VEHICLE). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as your smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed of a window seat.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • Gorilla permits: We encourage you to book gorilla permits in advance so that we secure your trekking spot. Gorilla permits are served on first come first serve at Uganda wildlife Authority. Please contact us so that we book them for you.
  • Cost of the gorilla permit: The gorilla permits in Uganda cost USD800 for Non-Foreign residents, USD700 for East African Foreign Residents, USD500 for Rest of Africa Residents and UGX300,000 for East African Citizens, cost applies for trekking in Both Bwindi impentrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park
  • Gorilla trekking Regions: Bwindi has 4 gorilla trekking sectors namely Buhoma, Ruhaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija. We shall book for you accommodation in respect to the permits location.
  • Physical Fitness: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be physically demanding, a certain level of fitness will be required, please ensure you are in good health and have a certain level of fitness before you leave your country.
  • Packing List: Please ensure you have comfortable walking/ hiking shoes that can handle the terrain in Bwindi, a rain Jacket, gloves, Camera, Binoculars,
  • Age Limit: The Minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years and above, please ensure all travelers are aged 15years and above.
  • Accommodation Options: Please choose the accommodation that suits your budget, Bwindi has all options of Budget, Midrange and Luxury.
  • Means of Transport: You can opt to fly or drive to Bwindi, Flights take 1-2 hours, and driving takes 8-9 hours drive to Bwindi. For budget clients, we recommend use of safari vans, then others can opt for Safari Landcruisers. All vehicles are comfortable with enough leg room, AC and are driven by our professional driver guides.
  • Best time to visit: Bwindi can be visited all year round for gorilla trekking, The most preffered time is June to September, December to February because they are the drier months of the year.
  • Gorilla trekking Regulations: Uganda Wildlife Authority has rules and regulations to adhere while on your gorilla trek, See regulations here.
  • Chances of Seeing the Gorillas:  The chances of seeing gorillas are 98% because there are trackers who follow the movement of gorillas on a daily basis, they communicate to the Park guides and you walk in the direction they are.
  • Choose a gorilla family: You can choose your preferred gorilla family of the day of the trek, if you prefer a close/ easy trek due to your fitness level, please request it  and communicate to your guide.
  • Gorilla Habituation experience: Bwindi has an option of spending 4 hours with the gorillas called gorillas habituation,  the is only possible when you book a gorilla permit that costs USD1500 for Non- foreign residents, USD1000 for East African Residents, and UGX750,000 for East African Citizens
  • Other activities: There are several activities you can do in Bwindi namely Birding, Batwa cutural experience, Nature walks, Community visits.  All these can suppliment your gorilla trek in Bwindi.
  • Trip cost estimate: The cost of the 3day gorilla tour ranges from USD1300 to USD2860 per person, based on your travel style which is Budget to Luxury. The cost Includes gorilla permit, accommodation, Meals, transport, and all services.
  • About Bwindi: Bwindi impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site, with half of the worlds gorilla population, it has more than 20 Habituated gorilla famillies in regions of Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo.

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We had the most amazing trip with Encounter safaris. Dennis helped plan our itinerary to match some specific requests and Patrick our driver was kind, knowledgeable and fun! Our trip included visiting the Gorillas, chimpanzees and Murchison Falls - an unforgettable trip. Thank you!
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We recently completed a memorable trip organized by Encounter Africa, traveling from Kigali, Rwanda to Entebbe, Uganda, and overall, the experience was overall excellent. Right from the start, everything was well-organized, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned. The lodges selected for our stay were generally of a high standard, offering comfort, great service, and beautiful surroundings. There was one exception during the trip where a lodge didn’t meet expectations, but we were very impressed with how quickly and professionally Encounter Africa responded. They changed the accommodation immediately without fuss, showing a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. A major highlight of the trip was our guide, Richard (Instagram: @richardmrtravels). Richard was nothing short of fantasti....knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help. Whether we had questions about the places we visited, needed assistance with logistics, or just wanted to learn more about the region, Richard was our go-to person. He’s highly recommended if you want a top-notch guide who truly cares about your experience. The gorilla and chimpanzee tracking excursions were absolutely unforgettable—well coordinated, with expert local trackers, and truly one-of-a-kind wildlife encounters. The only downside of the trip was the standard of transport provided. The vehicle’s air conditioning was not functioning properly, which made some of the longer drives uncomfortable, especially during the hotter parts of the day
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Patrick was our tour guide and he was nothing short of amazing. He helped to make my wife and my honeymoon unforgettable. He made us feel totally comfortable and and was a pleasure to get to talk with and learn more about Uganda. Without hesitation I recommend his service. Uganda will hold a special place in our heart, in my ways because of Patrick’s level of service and caring nature. The chimp trekking and gorilla hiking were a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t hesitate to use this company and make sure to ask for Patrick!
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Incredible safari company that I will happily use again. If I could give 6 stars I would. Monica is a true standout in the office, and I appreciate her and her work so much. Obed is a wonderful guide and feel so lucky to have been paired with him.
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Cannot think of the words. Awe inspiring and empowering All I can say is wow, but I will say a lot more. From the first contact with Denis at HQ at the numerous enquires and changes along the way this group at Encounter Africa Safaris have been fantastic. Then touching base with Godwin Amanya at Kisoro to do the Gorilla experience was awesome. What a great guy and host and I will never forget his suggestion to go and visit the local village and the Batwa community. Truly inspiring❤️❤️❤️
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Gorilla/chimpanzee trekking We took a 14-day tour of Uganda – with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking – and are absolutely thrilled! The whole organization was perfect from start to finish. Everything went smoothly: Transfers, accommodation, meals and activities were excellently coordinated.The highlight was of course the encounters with the gorillas in Bwindi National Park and the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest – an unforgettable experience we will never forget.Our guide deserves special praise. He was not only extremely competent and experienced, but also incredibly friendly, helpful and flexible. Thanks to his warm nature we felt safe and well looked after throughout the trip. He told us a lot about nature, wildlife and life in Uganda and made the trip very special.We can fully recommend this tour – it was a perfectly organized, varied and unforgettable trip through a beautiful country with warm people.
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The trip of a lifetime. This was the adventure of a lifetime. Being able to be so close to these majestic animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking. Our trip was only two days in duration and in hindsight I would have loved to have done a two day trip. Our trek into the forest was a relatively short one and with only eight people in the group was just the perfect number.Our driver/ guide Jason was the perfect host being so knowledgeable about the gorillas and the local communities surrounding the forest. Our consultant Denis whom we communicated with from the very start of of this experience was nothing short of excellent!! The communication at all times was professional, informative and quick. At times during our hour spent with the gorilla family I had to pinch myself to remind me that this was actually for real and not some excellent wildlife documentary. Words and pictures don’t really convey the remarkable experience that this was. If you are reading this then I would encourage you to have this experience for yourself. Encounter Africa Safaris we’re 5 star from begin to end.
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Solo Female Traveler in Uganda - Exceptional experience while feeling safe Being a solo female traveler, I felt incredibly cared for in both the planning and the actual vacation. Denis and the Encounter Africa Safari Team helped me decide on how to book my trip within my budget and with hotels that don't penalize you for staying alone. Beyond that, they provided last-minute changes (about a week before) to what I wanted to see. When my driver arrived, it was a VERY early transfer from a different tour group in the high Bwindi Mountains. Huge shout out to Patrick (my driver), he was very knowledgeable, and has such PASSION for what he does. Not as someone who just bogs you down with all the information in his head (which he was able to answer all my many, many, many many questions) but truly wants to know what would make your vacation the BEST one, what you care about seeing, and provides a view of Uganda through a local's eyes and why it is beautiful to them. He helped me see beyond just the incredible experiences of the Safaris, Nile, Kazinga Channel, and White Water Rafting - but also the people, locations that are off the beaten path, and what truly makes Uganda special and unique in so many ways. I hope to return soon! Thank you for making this investment in memories worth every penny, and for helping me feel safe and respected by both the company staff and every person in the hotels and those we met along the way.
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Fantastic tour We had the most amazing experience with Encounter Safaris. Denis understood all our requirements and planned the perfect trip for us. Patrick was the best guide (I wish we could bottle his laugh and take it back to England). He was super knowledgeable, answered all our questions and made us feel really comfortable and relaxed.I would definitely recommend Encounter safaris to friends and family and we REALLY hope to be back.
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Best trip ever Best tour of my life!!! Very organized and my transportation Godwin was amazing. I learned so much about Rwanda and Uganda before the trip even started. When we did the hike, I felt very safe due to the guides and rangers and they were all very knowledgeable. Worth every penny
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An Amazing Safari Experience in Uganda This was my very first safari in Uganda and it was truly unforgettable. Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes are simply breathtaking, and every day felt like a new adventure.A special thank you to our guide Patrick, who was absolutely outstanding – knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate. He made the whole experience smooth, safe, and incredibly enjoyable.I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Highly recommended!
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An unforgettable immersion in the heart of Ugandan nature 🌿 An unforgettable stay in Uganda! The observation of gorillas and chimpanzees will remain in my memory. The Jeep rhino tour with a private guide was amazing. Everything was perfectly organized, respectful of nature and animals. A magical experience that I recommend 100%!A thought also for our guide Patrick who was simply perfect
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Professional, Responsive, and Reliable – Excellent Experience with Encounter Africa Safaris We had a fantastic experience with Encounter Africa Safaris in Uganda. From the very beginning, their communication was fast, clear, and professional. Monica, in particular, was incredibly responsive and helpful — she answered every question promptly and with genuine care, which gave us great peace of mind while planning our trip.We chose the two-day, one-night itinerary starting and ending in Kigali, with a border crossing into Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Everything ran smoothly from pickup to drop-off at Kigali Airport.Our driver, Edgar, was outstanding — calm, friendly, and extremely skilled behind the wheel. Navigating the rough, winding gravel roads to Bwindi is no small task, but Edgar handled it with ease and confidence. We always felt safe and well taken care of, even in the most remote areas.The logistics were smooth, the planning thoughtful, and the overall experience was exactly what we hoped for — efficient, well-organized, and stress-free.If you're considering a safari or gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda, I can highly recommend Encounter Africa Safaris for their professionalism, personal touch, and great team.
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Amazing experience I did the 3 day gorilla experience from Kigali and the whole trip was fantastic. From the initial planning with Denis who answered ALL my questions and queries. I was a little nervous about booking directly and online however the company was really professional. I was picked up in Kigali by Godwin and then taken to the Genocide museum then we had a beautiful dive through the Rwandan and Ugandan countryside. I stayed at the Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge where the staff were really friendly and with beautiful views of the forest from my bungalow. The gorilla trekking was such a great experience, we got to spent an hour with a family of about 15, I still cannot believe how close we were. On the trip back to Rwanda I had time to drop in at Bunyonyi Lake and did a 2 hour boat trip before being dropped back at Kigali Airport. I enjoyed the whole trip, Godwin took great care of me. I will return again in the future and definitely recommend. Thank you to the Encounter Africa team.
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