19 Days Uganda Safari

19 Days Uganda Safari Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi is remarkably one of the best offers African safaris set for you to discover Uganda distinct wildlife species. 19 Days Uganda Safari takes you through spectacular areas like Murchison Falls National Park-Uganda’s largest national park, Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary, Source of the Nile at Jinja, Semuliki Valley National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kampala city, Uganda Wildlife Education Center and many other unique touristic sites. It starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe.

A brief itinerary of 19 Days Uganda Safari

• Day 1: Airport pick up and transfer to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary
• Day 2: Drive to Jinja
• Day 3: White water rafting
• Day 4: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
• Day 5: Game viewing and boat cruise
• Day 6: Drive to Semuliki Valley National Park
• Day 7: Bird watching and Lake Albert boat ride
• Day 8: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking and nature walk in Bigodi wetland
• Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Day 11: Game drive and chimpanzee tracking
• Day 12: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Day 13: First gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and community visit
• Day 14: Second gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
• Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
• Day 16: Drive to Kampala
• Day 17: Kampala city tour
• Day 18: Drive to Entebbe
• Day 19: Departure

The detailed itinerary of 19 Days Uganda tour

Day 1: Airport pick up and transfer to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and get a warm welcome from our driver guide. After, transfer to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary where you will have another warm welcome from a caregiver and have a briefing about the set rules and regulations you have to observe while at this site. Explore the feeding session of chimpanzees that thrive within this site. Accommodation options: Ngamba Island Tented Camp.

Day 2: Drive to Jinja

Have a tasty cup of Uganda’s hot tea or coffee and after, head off to eastern Uganda to Jinja. Later, you will still set off to the site where chimpanzees are to experience the feeding session in the morning and after, transfer to Jinja. En-route, have lunch and make a stopover at Mabira forest for you to explore the hidden treasures within this rainforest including mammals, birds (over 315 birds do exist in Mabira forest reserve and they include hooded vulture, white spotted flufftail, crowned eagle, African harrier hawk, yellow-billed kite, black headed heron, grey parrot, African emerald cuckoo, eastern grey plantain eater, Great blue turaco, and others), butterflies, flora and many others. Have dinner and overnight stay at 2 Friends Guesthouse (Midrange) or Jinja Nile Resort (Luxury)

Day 3: White water rafting

Your day begins with breakfast at your respective hotel and after, head off to Bujagali falls for your memorable white water rafting. It takes you through the magical waters of the mighty source of the Nile at Jinja. You will have lunch at the Sunset Hotel and after, proceed to the source of the Nile to a point where John Speke discovered this natural wonder. You will also take a boat ride to a point where the scenic Lake Victoria meets the Nile. Dine and spend a night at 2 Friends Guesthouse (Midrange) or Jinja Nile Resort (Luxury)

Day 4: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, set off on a road trip to northwestern Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for you to track rhinos. After, head off to Murchison Falls National Park home to 4 of the big 5 game. Accommodation option: Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge/Heritage Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Red chili/Budongo eco-lodge (Budget)

Day 5: Game viewing and boat cruise

Breakfast early in the morning and after, drive to the northern part of Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive that will reward you with exciting sights at wildlife species like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, birds a mention but a few. Return to have lunch at the lodge and after, you have afternoon boat cruise that takes you to the bottom of the falls. While here, get the best of this water sport as it rewards you with incredible views huge concentration of hippos, crocodiles, water birds and several savanna grassland wildlife dwellers that can be spotted roaming at the banks. Accommodation options: Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge/Heritage Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Red chili/Budongo eco-lodge (Budget)

Day 6: Drive to Semuliki Valley National Park

Have breakfast and after, embark on a road trip to Semuliki Valley National Park. Arrive early enough and have a rest, then set off for night game drive in Semuliki National Park for you to catch a glimpse at varied cats, white-tailed mongoose and other nocturnal species. Dine and spend a night at Kirimia Guesthouse (Budget), Ntoroko Game Lodge/Semliki Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 7: Bird watching and Lake Albert boat ride

Have breakfast early in the morning and later, embark on a boat ride via Lake Albert with some packed lunch. This will get you the best sights at bird species such as forest francolin, long-tailed hawk, Nkulengu rail, spot-breasted ibis, Hartlaub’s duck, chestnut flanked goshawk, red-throated bee-eaters, red-thighed sparrow hawk and many others. You will have lunch at the waterfalls that also offers the best of picnic tour. Dine and spend a night at Kirimia Guesthouse (Budget), Ntoroko Game Lodge/Semliki Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 8: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After an early morning breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park home to about 13 distinct primate species. This package gets you a chance not only to track chimpanzees but also for you to catch a glimpse at the red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons as well as 350 birds including the rare African green breasted pitta. You will drive to Fort Portal town for a hike and if time allows, pay a visit to the palace to explore more about the unique cultures and traditions. Accommodation options: Ndali lodge/Primate lodge (luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Chimp Nest (Midrange) or Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite (Basic)

Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking and nature walk in Bigodi wetland

Enjoy your breakfast and thereafter, join other visitors at Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing on the set rules and regulations chimpanzee tracking. This will take you about half an hour and after, you will be put in groups of 6 people and assigned to park ranger guide. Later, you can kick start your adventure just from the visitor center or drive to a point where treks normally start. Chimpanzee trek in this park can take you about 2 to 4 hours and it comes with only 1 hour of the magical encounter. After return to the lodge to have lunch and in the afternoon, head off to Bigodi Wetland sanctuary for a guided nature walk. While here, you will sight at varied primates including the red colobus monkeys, baboons, L’Hoest monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys as well as bushbucks, sitatunga, bush pigs, birds such as the great blue turaco, yellow spotted flufftail, black-capped Apalis, crowned eagle, collared Apalis, weaver birds, papyrus gonoleks, flycatchers and others.

Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park about 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Arrive early enough to have lunch. In the afternoon, set off for a boat cruise (2 to 3 hours) along Kazinga channel which will reward you with incredible views over crocodiles, hippos, birds like an eagle, kingfishers, raptors and many others. Dine and spend a night at Mweya Safari Lodge/Kyambura Game Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge (Luxury), Enganzi Game Lodge/Marafiki Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Pumba Safari Cottages/Kazinga Channel View Resort (Budget).

Day 11: Game drive and chimpanzee tracking

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge and after, drive along Kasenyi wildlife track to take part in morning game drive. This pristine part of Queen Elizabeth National Park gets you best views over African bush elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, hyenas, birds, and many others. This will take you about 2-3 hours and later, return to have lunch at your respective lodge. After, set off for afternoon chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge. A trek to see chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge also offers you a chance to catch a glimpse at the black and white colobus monkeys, forest birds and many more. Accommodation options: Mweya Safari Lodge/Kyambura Game Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge (Luxury), Enganzi Game Lodge/Marafiki Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Pumba Safari Cottages/Kazinga Channel View Resort (Budget).

Day 12: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Drive via Ishasha sector where you will have amazing views over the tree climbing lions. En-route, have lunch at Savanna Resort Hotel and then proceed to Bwindi. Dine and spend a night at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Resort Camp (Basic).

Day 13: First gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and community visit

Have enjoyable breakfast and later, gather at the park headquarters to be briefed on the set rules and regulations that you have to follow while on a gorilla trek. It is today that you will also be assigned to 1 group to track in a group of 8 visitors. After, hit the jungles to look out for these creatures and this may last you about 4-8 hours depending on your hiking speed, the location of these apes and nature of the habitat. Make sure that you have some packed lunch and bottled water to keep you energized. After the 1 hour of magical encounter, return to the lodge to have a rest and then set off for evening community walk to Batwa community. While here, learn more about the unique traditions and cultures of the Batwa pygmies, their dances and music performances among others. Accommodation options:

Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Resort Camp (Basic).

Day 14: Second gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park

Start the day with early morning breakfast and after, head off to Bwindi National Park headquarters for a briefing on rules and regulations that you are supposed to follow while on a trek. After, hit the jungles to search for these creatures but this time around, in a different family. Return to have a rest or embark on a community walk to Batwa or Bakiga community for you to get the best of Uganda’s unique cultures and traditions.

Dine and spend a night at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Resort Camp (Basic).

Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast then head off to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive at this park early enough and have some rest then set off for a boat ride via scenic Lake Mburo. This will reward you with amazing sights at hippos, crocodiles, water birds including fish eagles, herons, African finfoot, cormorants and many more.

Return to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Mantana Tented Camp/Mihingo Safari Lodge (Luxury), Arcadia Cottages Mburo/Mburo Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Rwonyo Rest Camp/Conservation Education Center (Budget).

Day 16: Drive to Kampala

After breakfast, you will start your day with a game drive via the spectacular savannas of Lake Mburo National Park. This will reward you with amazing wildlife species including bushbucks, zebras, leopards, lions, giraffes, birds and many others.  Later, drive to Kampala about 4 hours’ drive. Arrive early enough to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Sheraton Hotel, Protea Hotel Kampala or Hotel Africana.

Day 17: Kampala city tour

After breakfast, set off for a city tour in Kampala that takes you to Namirembe Cathedral, National Theatre, Kasubi tombs, Bahai temple, and many other significant sites. Accommodation options: Sheraton Hotel, Protea Hotel Kampala or Hotel Africana

Day 18: Drive to Entebbe

Head off to Entebbe for wildlife exploration at Uganda Wildlife Education Center after breakfast. While here, catch a glimpse at wildlife species such as lions, chimpanzees, giraffes, birds, and many others. Dine and spend a night in Lake Victoria Hotel or Protea Hotel Entebbe

Day 19: Departure

Get up early in the morning to enjoy your breakfast and after, connect to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight back home. This marks the end of your 19 days safari in Uganda.

End of 19 Days Uganda safari

Safari inclusions

• Chimpanzee and gorilla permit
• Community visit
• White water rafting
• Gorilla trekking
• Chimpanzee tracking
• All activities in the itinerary
• Visit Bigodi
• Stopovers
• Bottled water
• Airport transfer
• Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle and full-time English speaking driver guide
• Accommodation and meals

Safari exclusions

• Visa fees
• Insurance
• Personal expenses like laundry services, Airfares, beverages, telephone, tips for staff, cigarettes, accommodation and meals, activities outside the travel plan.