15 days Uganda safari adventure is an exceptional wildlife safari that takes you through wildlife viewing with a chance to spot out the African lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, birds, mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and many others. Your 15 days best of Uganda safari starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe.

Activities to do on 15 days Uganda safari

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Park
  • Launch trips
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Nature walks

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Day 2: Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 3: Game viewing and boat cruise at Murchison Falls National Park

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Game drives and launch trip at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 8: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Gorilla trekking

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 11: Exploring the islands on Lake Bunyonyi

Day 12: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 13: Drive to Kampala

Day 14: White water rafting at the source of the Nile

Day 15: Departure

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport’

On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will meet our driver guide who will give you a warm welcome and then drive you to hotel in Kampala

Travel time: 1hour

Meal plan: Dinner

Accommodation choices

Serena Kampala Hotel or Sheraton Hotel Kampala (Luxury); Cassia Lodge (Midrange); Apricot Guesthouse (Budget)

Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa for rhino tracking

After breakfast early in the morning, you will drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. After, drive to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls.

Accommodation options

Paraa Safari Lodge or Chobe Lodge (Luxury), Fort Murchison or Heritage Lodge (Midrange), Heritage Lodge (Budget)

Day 3: Game drives and launch trip at Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy your breakfast and after, embark on morning game drive to the northern section of Murchison Falls National Park where you will view variety of wildlife species including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, birds, giraffes, warthogs antelopes and others. This will take you 2-3 hours in a good and comfortable 4wheel drive safari car. In the afternoon, you will have a launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls and along the way expect to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds and other wildlife species.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and then drive to Kibale National Park. This is about 7 hours’ drive but comes with breathtaking landscapes. En-route, you will enjoy your lunch or packed lunch.

Accommodation options

Papaya Lake Lodge/Primate Lodge/Ndali Lodge (Luxury); Primate Lodge (Midrange); Chimpanzee Guesthouse (Budget)

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

After an early morning breakfast at your lodge of choice in Kibale National Park, you will gather at Kanyanchu Visitor Center for briefing on the guidelines for chimpanzee tracking. This will cover 2-4 hours which also covers one hour of magical encounter. Along the way, you will also spot out other primate species including black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys as well as birds, butterflies and others. In the afternoon after lunch, you will take part in guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland where you will lookout for primates such as red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, L’Hoest monkeys and many birds.

Day 6: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After you have had your breakfast at the lodge in Kibale National Park, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is about 3 hours’ drive. En-route, enjoy the breathtaking views of the crater lakes and the stunning Rwenzori Mountain ranges. Arrive early enough to check in at your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you have a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. This will reward you with astonishing sights at hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many other wildlife species.

Accommodation options

Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge (Luxury); Bush Lodge/Park View Safari Lodge (Midrange); Bush Lodge (Budget).

Day 7: Game viewing along Kasenyi track and drive to Ishasha area

After breakfast early in the morning, you will set off for morning game drive along Kasenyi track where you will catch a glimpse at variety of savanna wildlife species including African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, birds and many antelopes. This will take you 2-3 hours and after, you will drive back to have lunch. In the afternoon, you will drive to Ishasha area to look out for tree climbing lions.

Accommodation options

Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge (Luxury); Bush Lodge/Park View Safari Lodge (Midrange); Bush Lodge (Budget).

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start your day with early morning breakfast and after, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where a section of mountain gorillas thrive. En-route, you will have lunch at Savanna Resort and then proceed to Bwindi National Park.

Accommodation options

Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury); Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Lodge (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Gift of Nature Lodge (Budget)

Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early in the morning to prepare and enjoy your breakfast then join other visitors at your respective trailhead for briefing on the set rules and regulations for gorilla trekking. At 8:00am, you will kick off with your primate adventure to search for the gorilla family that will be assigned to you. This primate adventure can take you 2-6 hours which also includes the one hour of exploring how these great apes behave, take photos. After, you will get back and in the afternoon or evening, you will pay a visit to Batwa community for you to learn the unique lifestyles, cultures and traditions of Batwa pygmies.

Accommodation options

Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury); Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Lodge (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Gift of Nature Lodge (Budget)

Day 10: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

After your delicious breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and then connect to Lake Bunyonyi which consists of 29 scenic islands. Explore Lake Bunyonyi by taking canoe ride to the islands and spot out various birds.

Accommodation options

Bunyonyi Bird Nest (Luxury); Arcadia Cottages (Midrange); Crater Bay Cottages (Budget)

Day 11: Explore the islands of Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you will embark on canoe ride to some of the 29 islands that are dotted in and around Lake Bunyonyi. Most importantly, pay a visit to the punishment island and in addition, you will identify some of the unique bird species.

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

You will have breakfast in the morning and later, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. En-route, enjoy the stunning landscape, plantations and farmlands. You will have lunch in Igongo Cultural Center or Agip Hotel. Later, you will connect to Lake Mburo National Park to check in at your lodge and in the afternoon you have a boat cruise via Lake Mburo which gets you amazing sights at hippos, crocodiles and bird species.

Accommodation options

Mihingo Lodge (Luxury), Rwakobo Rock (Midrange) or Eagle Nest (Budget).

Day 13: Drive to Kampala

Have your cup of tea or coffee early in the morning and after, you will embark on road trip to Kampala. En-route, make a stopover at Equator for photography and then continue through Kampala to Jinja.

Accommodation options

Nile Safari Lodge/Wild Waters Lodge (Luxury); Haven Lodge (Midrange); Nile Cottages (Budget).

Day 14: Explore the mighty source of the Nile

Wake up early in the morning and after, embark on white water rafting along the Nile. On white water rafting, you will challenge yourself with rapids. Other optional activities include bungee jumping, kayaking, jet boating, boat cruise and many others

Day 15: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Enjoy your breakfast and after, you will drive back to Kampala/Entebbe which marks the end of your 15 days Uganda safari.

End of 15 days best of Uganda safari

Inclusions

  • Gorilla trekking permits ($600 per person)
  • Chimpanzee permits ($150 per person)
  • Park entry fees
  • White water rafting
  • Boat cruise
  • Game drives
  • Transportation in 4×4 safari car
  • Fulltime English speaking driver guide
  • All activities listed on itinerary apart from the optional ones
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Uganda visa fees
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses such as tips, cigarettes, telephone call, airfares, hotel fees in Kampala/Entebbe, optional activities.