14-Day Safari-The Highlights of Uganda

Day 1- Entebbe Airport – Entebbe

Activities

Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.

Included: Airport Transfer

Accommodation

• Via Via Guesthouse (BB)
• Jet Villas (BB)
• Hotel No5 (BB)

Day 2 – Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Approx. 3 hours

Activities

Take a canoe trip in Mabamba Swamp to search for the elusive Shoebill Stork.

Mabamba Swamp is a large and accessible wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria. This is one of the best places to see the rare and special Shoebill Stork.

We will drive to Ziwa Sanctuary for a White Rhino bush walk after Mabamba. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the white rhinos in the wild.

Included: Mabamba Swamp, Rhino Walk

Accommodation

• Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Ranch — Luxury Tent (HB)
• Amuka Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 3 – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

Approx. 3 hours

Activities

Drive to Murchison Falls. We visit the top of the falls and go for an afternoon game drive.

Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters.

Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.

Included: Visit top of the falls, game drive

Accommodation

• Pakuba Safari Lodge (HB)
• Sambiya River Lodge (HB)
• Twiga Safari Lodge (FB)
• Murchison River Lodge (FB)

Day 4 – Murchison Falls National Park

Activities

Early morning game drive.

In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls.

The boat is the perfect platform to see and photograph many different bird species and animals coming for a drink or a plunge.

Included: Game Drive, Boat Trip

Accommodation

• Pakuba Safari Lodge (HB)
• Sambiya River Lodge (HB)
• Twiga Safari Lodge (FB)
• Murchison River Lodge (FB)

Day 5 – Murchison Falls National Park → Kibale Forest

Distance: 390 km | Approx. 7 hours

Activities

After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest National Park.

The journey takes you through the Albertan Escarpment of the western arm of the East African Rift Valley with dramatic views, traditional homesteads and scenic views of the Mountains of the Moon.

Reach Kibale Forest in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle and is best known as the Primates Capital of the World. In Kibale Forest live 13 primate species, including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.

Accommodation

• Turaco Treetops – Standard Room (HB)
• Guereza Canopy Lodge (HB)
• Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 6 – Kibale Forest

Activities

Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon.

There is also an option to upgrade this 1-hour tracking to a Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, involving 4 hours of tracking.

Depending on the time of the chimpanzee tracking, we will go for the Bigodi Swamp Walk before or after the chimpanzee tracking.

During this walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, you will see many birds and primates.

Included: Chimp Tracking, Bigodi Swamp Walk

Accommodation

• Turaco Treetops – Standard Room (HB)
• Guereza Canopy Lodge (HB)
• Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 7 – Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Distance: 160 km | Approx. 4 hours

Activities

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

On our way we pass the Equator. Game drive in the afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.

Included: Game Drive

Accommodation

• Kasenyi Safari Camp (HB)
• Elephant Hab (HB)
• Park View Safari Lodge

Day 8 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

Game drive in the morning.

Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.

The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos.

Included: Game Drive, Boat Trip

Accommodation

• Kasenyi Safari Camp (HB)
• Elephant Hab (HB)
• Park View Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 9 – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha

Distance: 100 km | Approx. 3 hours

Activities

After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South.

Game drive in the afternoon.

Ishasha is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The other attraction of Ishasha are the Topis, not found anywhere else in this National Park.

Included: Game Drives

Accommodation

• Ishasha Jungle Lodge (HB)
• Embogo Lodge (HB)
• Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp (FB)

Day 10 – Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable

Distance: 65 km / 2 hours or 150 km / 5 hours

Activities

Early morning game drive in Ishasha.

Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath-taking views of the mountains.

Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas.

The lodge in Bwindi we use and driving time to Bwindi depends on the group of gorillas you will track.

Included: Game Drive

Accommodation

Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking:

• Medium Budget — HB
• High Budget — FB

Day 11 – Bwindi Impenetrable

Gorilla Tracking

Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animals, the Mountain Gorilla.

You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.

Accommodation

Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB).

Day 12 – Bwindi Impenetrable – Lake Bunyonyi

Distance: 65 km / 2 hours or 150 km / 5 hours

Activities

In Bwindi it is possible to do one of the following optional activities:

• Second gorilla tracking
• Forest walk
• Birding walk
• Community experience with the exceptional Batwa people

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and visit Kabaya Primary School, which is supported by Kazinga Tours.

Lake Bunyonyi is one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes of Uganda. This crater lake is located at an altitude of 2,000 m and was created by multiple volcanic eruptions.

Because of the altitude, the lake is safe to swim in, as there are no diseases, hippos or crocodiles in the lake.

Accommodation

• Heritage Lodge (HB)
• Bird Nest (FB)

Day 13 — Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo National Park

Distance: 200 km | Approx. 4 hours

Activities

After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo National Park.

Optional boat trip on the lake in the afternoon.

In the evening, we make a night game drive with high chances of seeing leopards.

Lake Mburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda.

There are no elephants and lions, so walking safaris are possible.

Included: Night Game Drive

Accommodation

• Rwakobo Rock (HB)
• Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (HB)
• Mihingo Lodge (FB)
• Kigambira Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 14 – Lake Mburo – Entebbe

Distance: 220 km | Approx. 4.5 hours

Activities

Game drive or game walk in the morning.

Afterwards we drive to Entebbe for the outbound flight. On our way we make a stopover at the Equator for photos.

Included: Game Walk or Game Drive, Airport Transfer

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Accommodation Guide

Meal Plan Legend

• BB — Bed and Breakfast
• HB — Half Board — Breakfast and Dinner
• FB — Full Board — Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Bwindi Accommodation

Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking, the accommodation will be selected accordingly.

The four Gorilla tracking areas in Bwindi are:

• Buhoma
• Ruhija
• Nkuringo
• Rushaga

Medium Budget Lodges

• Buhoma: Buhoma Haven Lodge (HB)
• Ruhija: Bakiga Lodge (HB)
• Nkuringo: Orugano Bwindi Lodge (HB)
• Rushaga: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (HB) / Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge (HB)

High Budget Lodges

• Buhoma: Mahogany Springs (FB)
• Ruhija: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (FB)
• Nkuringo: Gorilla Heights Lodge (FB)
• Rushaga: Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB) / Four Gorillas Lodge (FB)

Safari Prices – Medium Budget 2026

Per person, double/twin sharing, based on a private group:

Additional Costs

• Gorilla Tracking: USD 880 per person
• Single Room Supplement: USD 715
• 4×4 Jeep Supplement – 2 or 3 persons: USD 671 for the whole trip
• 4×4 Jeep Supplement – 4, 5 or 6 persons: USD 957 for the whole trip

Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

Safari Prices – High Budget 2026

Per person, double/twin sharing, based on a private group:

Additional Costs

• Gorilla Tracking: USD 880 per person
• Single Room Supplement: USD 1,215.50

Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

What’s Included

• Airport transfers or transfers from and to the starting point of the trip
• Accommodation with meals mentioned
• Bottled drinking water
• Private 4×4 custom-built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
• Entrance fees to the included National Parks
• Activities mentioned as included

What’s Excluded

• Flights
• Visa
• All optional activities
• Insurance
• Meals not mentioned and beverages
• Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

Important Notes

• We use 4×4 custom-made safari vehicles with a roof which can be opened for a 360-degree view during safaris.
• We want to give our customers the best trip to East Africa, so we are very flexible and accommodating and are willing to go an extra mile.
• The car and driver are there for the clients during the trip.
• During the trip, breakfast and dinner are normally in the lodge, while lunch can be a lunch box or a stop in a restaurant.
• In the event government taxes and/or Uganda Wildlife Authority rates increase, the total price shall be amended accordingly.
• All activities and accommodations are subject to availability.

Uganda Visa Information

For visitors traveling to Uganda, the itinerary states that it is mandatory to apply for a visa online and advises applying at least one month before departure.

Required Documents

• Copy of passport, valid for at least 6 months after returning from Uganda
• Recent passport-size photo
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
• Return ticket
• Documents in PDF, JPEG, PNG or BMP format
• Minimum file size: 5 KB
• Maximum file size: 250 KB

Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa-Single Entry

Adjusted price: USD 55

East Africa Tourist Visa-Multiple Entry

Adjusted price: USD 110

The itinerary states that the East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.

The document further states that applicants can pay online or on arrival and will receive a tracking code after submitting the form. Once approved, the Ugandan authorities send a letter by email, which should be printed and presented on arrival.

Visa Documents

For each visa application, the itinerary lists:

• Passport bio-data page
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
• Return ticket

Some nationalities do not require a visa, so travelers are advised to check this in advance.

14-Day Uganda Safari at a Glance

Duration: 14 Days
Main Destinations: Entebbe, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.

Major Experiences: Shoebill canoe excursion, white rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, game drives, Nile boat trip, chimpanzee tracking, Bigodi Swamp Walk, Kazinga Channel boat trip, tree-climbing lions, Mountain Gorilla tracking, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo game activities.

Budget Options: Medium Budget and High Budget.

Pricing: All displayed prices have been increased by 10%, with the original prices deliberately omitted as requested.