12 Days Uganda Luxury Safari

Tour Summary & Highlights

This 12-day Uganda luxury safari offers a combination of diverse wildlife and impressive cultural experiences. It encompasses gorilla trek, chimpanzee trek, wildlife viewing, boat cruises, and cultural encounters. The tour package is tailored for authentic luxury experiences in the most iconic destinations in the country. Start and end your safari in Entebbe. A seasoned guide fluent in English is responsible for driving you on this memorable luxury safari from start to finish.

Safari Summary

Day1: Arrival
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziw Rhino Sanctuary experience
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Village Experience
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha
Day 8: Morning Game Drive in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi NP
Day 9: Gorilla Trek and Batwa Visit
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Canoe Ride
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP. Afternoon Boat Cruise
Day 12: Morning Game Drive. Return to Kampala. End of Safari

Experiences

Day by Day Safari Detailed Plan

We design safaris uniquely crafted to your specific needs in Uganda & Rwanda. Do want to experience the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda or immerse yourself in the vibrant culture , we offer safari experiences, not found anywhere else.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and pick up

Land at Entebbe International Airport, where our guide meets and greets you. The guide briefs you about your 12-day Uganda luxury safari. Drive to your booked hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Experience

Wake up and have breakfast. Journey to Murchison Falls National Park begins. A pause at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch offers a chance to see rhinos in the wild. Have lunch en route and proceed to Murchison Falls, where other members of the Big 5 reside. These include lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephants. Check in at your lodge and relax. Dinner and overnight are here.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

In the morning, before sunrise, get out of bed and take breakfast. Do this before you go for a morning game drive. Available animals include lions, leopards, warthogs, giraffes, elephants, hartebeests, and others. Return to your lodge for lunch. Go for a boat cruise later to approach the Murchison Falls. While on the trip, see crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and various birds. Capture photos of the Murchison Falls. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Kibale National Park, stopping for lunch en route. Arrive at the forest and check in at your lodge. Relax for the rest of the day while you soak in the fresh air. Also, get some lovely views of the Rwenzori mountains. Dinner and overnight are here.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Village Experience

Have a morning breakfast before you go for a chimpanzee trek inside the forest. Track and see the chimps. Only an hour is dedicated to seeing them. Return to your lodge for lunch before a Bigodi Village visit. In Bigodi, interact with the Bakiiga and Batooro to understand their cultures, history, and lifestyles. Explore and learn how to make the precious handicrafts made there. They also offer an opportunity for you to purchase mats, baskets, and other handicrafts. Explore the untouched wetland on foot. See a lot of primates and birds here, which include the great blue turaco.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Take breakfast and check out of your lodge before you leave Kibale National Park. Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive to Uganda’s most popular wildlife destination. Arrive at your lodge and refresh. An afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel is among the best ways to explore the park. On a motorboat, see birds, crocodiles, and mammals that have paid a visit to the water. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ishasha

This is the seventh day of your 12-Day Uganda luxury safari. In the morning, please have some breakfast when you get out of bed. Check out and immediately go to the Kasenyi Area. Enjoy the sight of lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and various antelopes found there. Drive to the Ishasha sector with lunch en route. Arrive in Ishasha and check in. Have your dinner and overnight here.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi NP

Wake up and take some breakfast before checking out to go for another game drive. This is in the Ishasha Sector. Take advantage of the high chances to meet the tree-climbing lions before the sun rises. Elephants, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and leopards live closely. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, lunch is offered before arrival. At your lodge, check in, have dinner, and then overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trek and Batwa Visit

Enjoy the ninth day of your 12-day Uganda luxury safari. After the morning breakfast, pack some lunch and go on a gorilla trek that starts from the trailhead. Once your gorilla family is met, watch them for an hour. Return to the start and head to a Batwa community just adjacent to the forest. Experiences here include stories about how they lived in the forest before eviction. Some Batwa members demonstrate their hunting and fire-making skills. Music and dance are offered traditionally to enhance the authentic experience.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Canoe Ride

Consume your breakfast and check out of the lodge. Head to Lake Bunyonyi, also known locally as a Place of many small birds. Arrive at your lodge and check in. After your lunch, go to the dock and start a canoe ride on a dug-out canoe. The local guide offers a lot of insight about the lake, its wildlife, and the villages around. Some views of the 29 islands and other scenes make the ride a breathtaking one. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP. Afternoon Boat Cruise

After morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and start the drive to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the closest park to Kampala, with plenty of wildlife to offer. View zebras, giraffes, warthogs, elands, Uganda kobs, and hippos, etc. upon arrival. Also, your lunch is offered en route. Check in at your lodge and refresh before a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. On the motor boat, watch wildlife like crocodiles. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 12: Morning Game Drive. Return to Kampala. End of Safari

This is the last day of your safari. Therefore, get out of bed and grab some breakfast before checking out. Explore other game tracks in the park to see more zebras, impalas, warthogs, giraffes, and hippos, etc. Drive to Kampala, with lunch offered on the way. Drop off at the capital or Entebbe International Airport for the departure flight home. This marks the end of your 12 Days Uganda luxury safari.

Meal plan: Breakfast and Dinner

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