Savannah Crown

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, marking the beginning of your Uganda Wildlife Safari.

Depending on your arrival time, relax at your hotel or enjoy the lakeside atmosphere of Entebbe along the shores of Lake Victoria.

Mid-range Collection: Papyrus Guest House or Similar

After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest and oldest protected area in Uganda and one of the highlights of any Uganda Wildlife Safari. The scenic drive northwards passes through rural communities, rolling countryside, and vibrant local landscapes, offering an introduction to Uganda’s diverse culture and natural beauty.

En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience on foot. Accompanied by experienced rangers, search for southern white rhinos within their natural habitat while learning about Uganda’s successful rhino conservation programme. This unique encounter completes the opportunity to see all members of the Big Five during your Uganda Big Five Safari experience.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and enter the wildlife-rich landscapes that define one of East Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy views of the surrounding wilderness while preparing for the wildlife adventures ahead.

Mid-Range Collection: Murchison River Lodge or Similar

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, one of the most rewarding destinations on any Uganda National Parks Safari.

As the wilderness awakens, search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, oribi, warthogs, and a remarkable variety of birdlife that thrive within the park’s diverse ecosystems.

The game drive offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and provides a memorable introduction to the exceptional biodiversity that makes Murchison Falls a cornerstone of any Uganda Wildlife Safari.

In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable Nile River Boat Safari to the base of Murchison Falls. This classic wildlife viewing experience provides close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds that gather along the riverbanks.

The boat cruise also offers spectacular scenery and unique photographic opportunities as you approach the dramatic waterfall.

Later, visit the Top of the Falls, where the mighty Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below. The thunderous roar, dramatic landscapes, and panoramic views create one of the most iconic experiences of any Murchison Falls Safari and one of Uganda’s most impressive natural attractions.

Mid-Range Collection: Murchison River Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, travel south through scenic countryside and tea-growing regions towards Kibale National Park, often referred to as the primate capital of East Africa.

The journey provides excellent opportunities to experience Uganda’s rural landscapes while preparing for the next stage of your Uganda wildlife and primate safari.

Mid-Range Collection: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

Today features one of the highlights of your Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari with an unforgettable Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda experience in Kibale National Park, widely regarded as East Africa’s premier destination for observing wild chimpanzees.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the rainforest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community.

Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, follow forest trails while listening for vocalisations and movement in the canopy. Once the chimpanzees are located, spend one memorable hour observing these fascinating primates as they feed, groom, communicate, and interact within their natural rainforest habitat.

Along the way, opportunities may arise to encounter other primates, forest birds, butterflies, and the rich biodiversity that makes Kibale National Park one of Africa’s most important tropical forest ecosystems.

In the afternoon, continue to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk through this renowned community conservation area. The sanctuary is celebrated for its exceptional birdlife, monkey species, scenic wetland habitats, and successful community-based tourism initiatives.

This rewarding experience provides valuable insight into local conservation efforts while complementing the morning’s chimpanzee tracking adventure.

Together, these experiences create one of the most rewarding primate and nature encounters of this Uganda Wildlife Safari and offer a deeper appreciation of Uganda’s remarkable biodiversity and conservation success stories.

Mid-Range Collection: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most biodiverse protected areas.
Travel through crater lake landscapes and scenic countryside before arriving at your lodge overlooking the wilderness.

Mid-Range Collection: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Similar

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the highlights of any Uganda Wildlife Safari. Explore the park’s vast savannah plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, and a variety of other wildlife species that inhabit this diverse ecosystem.

The early morning hours provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing as many animals are most active before the heat of the day.

Later, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel Boat Safari, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding wildlife viewing experiences in East Africa. Connecting Lake George and Lake Edward, the channel supports remarkable concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and an impressive variety of water birds that gather along the shoreline throughout the day.

The combination of a classic game drive and the renowned Kazinga Channel Boat Safari provides exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and showcases why Queen Elizabeth National Park remains a key highlight of this Uganda National Parks Safari.

Photographers, birdwatchers, and wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the diversity of habitats and species encountered during this memorable day in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Protected Area.

Mid-Range Collection: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Similar

Travel through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and one of Africa’s most important rainforest ecosystems.

Arrive at your lodge surrounded by forested landscapes and stunning mountain scenery.

Mid-Range Collection: Buhoma Haven Lodge or Similar

Today is one of the highlights of your Uganda Wildlife Safari and Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing centre in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where experienced rangers provide an introduction to the gorilla trekking experience and the conservation efforts that protect these remarkable primates.

You will then enter the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration of the Gorilla Trekking Uganda experience varies depending on the location of the gorillas, with treks ranging from a few hours to most of the day.

Along the way, travellers may encounter forest birds, monkeys, butterflies, and the rich biodiversity that makes Bwindi one of Africa’s most important protected areas.

Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, play, and interact within their family group.

Few wildlife encounters compare to the privilege of standing just a few metres from these endangered great apes, making this one of the most rewarding experiences of any Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari.

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and reflection while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Mid-Range Collection: Buhoma Haven Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park and home to zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills and countryside throughout the journey.

Mid-Range Collection: Rwakobo Rock or Similar

Begin the day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, one of the few parks in Uganda where visitors can explore the savannah on foot in the company of an experienced ranger guide.

This rewarding nature experience offers a different perspective on the African wilderness while providing opportunities to observe wildlife, tracks, birdlife, and the park’s diverse ecosystems at close range.

Later, enjoy a game drive through the rolling landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park in search of zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, elands, topis, warthogs, and other wildlife species that thrive within the park’s acacia woodlands and open grasslands.

Bird enthusiasts may also encounter a variety of savannah and wetland bird species that contribute to the park’s rich biodiversity.

As the final wildlife destination on this Uganda Wildlife Safari, Lake Mburo National Park provides a relaxed and rewarding safari experience that perfectly complements the dramatic landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park, the primate encounters of Kibale National Park, the wildlife viewing of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the unforgettable Gorilla Trekking Uganda experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Mid-Range Collection: Rwakobo Rock or Similar

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Entebbe. A stop at the Uganda Equator provides opportunities for photography and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for departure.

This marks the end of your memorable 12 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari, showcasing the very best of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, landscapes, and conservation areas.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch