Uganda · Safari

15-Day Uganda Safari with Gorilla Trekking and Nile Rafting

15 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace
Kibale National Park
Chimpanzees

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 02 Spot chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest
  • 03 Enjoy thrilling game drives and boat cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
  • 04 Explore Uganda's cultural sites, lakes, and scenic landscapes

Discover Uganda on an immersive 15-day safari that blends wildlife, culture, and adventure across the country's most iconic destinations. Track mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, enjoy classic game drives, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, and explore vibrant cities and remote lakes. From Murchison Falls to Bwindi Forest, this journey offers expert guiding, comfortable lodges, and memorable encounters, delivering a rewarding African safari experience that balances excitement, scenery, and authentic local connections through thoughtfully planned routes and wildlife conservation encounters.

Discover Uganda on an immersive 15-day safari that blends wildlife, culture, and adventure across the country's most iconic destinations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, Hoima, Fort Portal, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Bunyonyi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Safari Briefing

  • Meet your driver-guide upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel.
  • Receive a safari briefing in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in Entebbe.

2
Day 02

Kampala City Tour and Cultural Performance

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Enjoy a guided city tour of Kampala.
  • Visit the Kasubi Tombs, Kibuli Mosque, Namirembe Cathedral, and the Buganda Kingdom Palace.
  • Attend an evening cultural performance at the Ndere Cultural Centre.

Dinner and overnight stay in Entebbe.

3
Day 03

Jinja Excursion and White Water Rafting

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Jinja.
  • Enjoy a thrilling white water rafting experience on the Nile River.
  • Have a barbecue lunch and relax after the activity.

Dinner and overnight stay in Entebbe.

4
Day 04

Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
  • Lunch in Masindi town.
  • Visit the top of Murchison Falls.
  • Continue to the lodge inside the park.

Dinner and overnight stay in Murchison Falls National Park.

5
Day 05

Game Drive and Victoria Nile Boat Safari

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive along the northern bank of the Nile.
  • Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, antelope species, and possibly leopards.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be served at the lodge.
  • In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls.

Dinner and overnight stay in Murchison Falls National Park.

6
Day 06

Scenic Drive to Kibale National Park

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive to Kibale National Park via Hoima and Fort Portal.
  • Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations and the countryside.
  • Lunch in Fort Portal.

Dinner and overnight stay near Kibale Forest.

7
Day 07

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Set out for a chimpanzee tracking experience with park rangers.
  • Spend one hour observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
  • Lunch at the lodge.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kibale National Park.

8
Day 08

Amabere Caves, Crater Lakes, and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Visit the Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru caves.
  • Explore the nearby crater lakes.
  • Enjoy lunch and visit the Tooro Kingdom Palace.
  • Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Dinner and overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

9
Day 09

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Head out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, antelope species, and forest hogs.
  • Lunch at the lodge.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Dinner and overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

10
Day 10

Transfer to Ishasha and Search for Tree-Climbing Lions

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive to the Ishasha Sector.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions.

Dinner and overnight stay in Ishasha.

11
Day 11

Drive Through the Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive through the Kigezi Highlands.
  • Lunch en route.

Dinner and overnight stay near Bwindi Forest.

12
Day 12

Gorilla Trekking and Community Visit

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Attend a gorilla trekking briefing at park headquarters.
  • Trek through the forest to locate a gorilla family.
  • Spend one hour observing mountain gorillas.
  • Enjoy an afternoon cultural community visit.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

13
Day 13

Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Enjoy free time to relax and take in the lakeside scenery.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi.

14
Day 14

Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Lunch stop in Mbarara.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive and boat cruise.

Dinner and overnight stay near Lake Mburo National Park.

15
Day 15

Lake Mburo Nature Walk and Return to Entebbe

  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Enjoy a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Lunch at the lodge.
  • Drive back to Entebbe.
  • Stop at the Equator crossing and Mpigi Royal Drum Makers.
  • Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure.
Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kazinga Channel cruise

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile boat cruise, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kazinga Channel cruise

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 14 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation throughout the safari
  • Ground transportation in a safari vehicle
  • Park entry fees
  • Scheduled activities
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Meals and drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Light and comfortable clothing
  • Comfortable walking footwear
  • Safari hat
  • Binoculars
  • Camera with zoom lens
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Personal spending money

Know before you go

  • Valid passport and visa are required.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
  • Gorilla and chimp permits are subject to availability.
  • Some activities involve early starts and long drives.
  • Follow ranger instructions during wildlife encounters.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport, Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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