16 Days Uganda Safari – Best Long Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Tour

16 Days Uganda Safari for Wildlife viewing in Savannah parks & Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi. 16 Days Uganda Safari is remarkable and exceptional package set for you to make your dream come true. If you have always wished to get the best of what Uganda has to offer then this 16 Days Uganda Safari Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi safari is remarkable that one exceptional package set for you to make your dream come true.

Besides magical views from its unique wildlife, don’t forget authentic African experiences while on a cultural tour. Remarkably, this exceptional offer takes you through Budongo forest, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. Each of these tourist sites rewards you with distinct experiences and variety for you to discover.

It also covers areas of Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park. This safari starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe

Things to do on this 16 Day Uganda Safari

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Chimpanzee tracking
Rhino tracking
Game drive
Boat cruise
Batwa cultural encounter
Nature walks

A brief itinerary of this 16 Days Uganda Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Budongo forest
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest and a visit to the top of the falls
Day3: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Wildlife viewing and a boat cruise to the Albert Delta
Day 5: Transfer to Hoima Town for a cultural walk
Day 6: Depart for Kibale Forest National Park
Day 7: Chimpanzee tracking and guided nature walks at Bigodi Wetland
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 9: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 10: Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu and afternoon visit to Katwe salt mining site
Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking
Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and community visit
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 14: Canoeing/hiking
Day 15: Departure for Lake Mburo National Park
Day 16: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

A detailed itinerary of this 16 Days Uganda Safari for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Tour:

Day 1: Transfer to Budongo forest

Begin your day with a taste of Uganda’s tea or coffee and after, you will be picked up by our driver guide ready to embark northwestern Uganda to Budongo forest about 4 to 5 hours’ drive from Kampala capital city.

Drive via Kampala-Luweero route with a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. From here, you have a chance to track rhinos and later, head off to Budongo forest. Dine and spend a night at Budongo Eco Lodge.

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest and visit to the top of the falls

Have breakfast at the lodge and after, join other visitors for a briefing on the set rules and regulations that you have to follow while on a trek to view chimpanzees in Budongo forest. After, kick start your primate adventure through the lush Budongo forest which rewards you with more just chimpanzees. A primate walk in this forest reserve offers you the opportunity to explore varied floral species, birds among others.

Once you have found chimpanzees, you have an hour of magical encounter and for you to take as many photos as possible, explore their behaviors and body gestures. After, return to the lodge to have lunch/carry it packed then drive to the top of the falls and while here, you will get amazed by the powerful roar as it squeezes itself in a narrow gorge.

Have dinner and overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge (Midrange) or Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).

Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast early in the morning, you will embark on a morning game drive that will excite you with views over lions, African bush elephants, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, warthogs, birds, buffaloes, and many others.

This exciting wildlife experience may take you about 2 to 3 hours and after, return to have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, set off for a boat trip to the bottom of the falls.

Along the way, don’t miss to catch a glimpse at hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and stunning surrounding areas. At the bottom of Murchison fall, you can either take a walk/hike to the top of the falls or return on the boat ride.

Dinner and overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge (Midrange) or Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).

Day 4: Wildlife viewing and a boat cruise to the Albert Delta

Breakfast early in the morning and after, embark on a game drive to the northern bank of River for yet another exciting game drive. This offers you a chance to look out for wildlife species that you miss to see the previous day including the African bush elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, birds, giraffes among others.

After, return to have lunch at the lodge then in the afternoon, you embark on a boat cruise that equally rewards you with lots of aquatic life especially huge concentration of hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many more.

For Dinner and overnight stay at Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge (Midrange) or Red Chili Rest Camp/Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget).

Day 5: Transfer to Hoima Town for a cultural walk

Wake up early in the morning and have a hot cup of tea or coffee. After, check out from your respective safari lodge ready to embark on a road trip to Hoima Town and this takes you approximately 3 hours to drive from Murchison Falls National Park.

Drive through Lake Albert which also gets you the best of scenic views of the breathtaking escarpments. Arrive early enough and take part in the cultural walk or have the best of cultural performances at the lodge where you will explore the unique cultures of local residents in this area. Dine and spend a night at Kontik Hotel or Hoima Cultural Lodge.

Day 6: Depart for Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, check out from the hotel/lodge. Later, drive to Kibale Forest National Park through Fort Portal Town where you will make a stopover to have lunch.

You will then proceed to the park to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Ndali Lodge/Primate lodge (luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Chimp Nest (Midrange) or Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite (Basic)

Day 7: Chimpanzee tracking and guided nature walks at Bigodi Wetland

Enjoy your breakfast and after, gather at Kanyanchu Visitor Center to have a briefing on the set dos and don’ts that you have to observe while on chimpanzee trek. On this day, you will be put in a group of 6 visitors and assigned to 1 park ranger guide who will take you through this primate adventure.

On chimpanzee trek, not only will you catch a glimpse at chimpanzees but also several primate species including the blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, L’Hoest monkeys, and many bird species.

After the 1 hour of magical encounter and chimpanzee exploration, walk back to the lodge or be picked up and transfer to the lodge to have a rest and lunch.

In the afternoon, you have a guided nature walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary which will reward you with amazing encounters over wildlife species like grey-cheeked mangabeys, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, red colobus, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkey as well as birds including the great blue turaco.

Have dinner and overnight stay at Ndali Lodge/Primate lodge (luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Chimp Nest (Midrange) or Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite (Basic)

Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early in the morning, you will have breakfast at your lodge and after, check out ready to embark on a 3 to 4 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En-route, get the best views over the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains.

Arrive early enough to have lunch and in the afternoon, you will take part in an exciting game drive that will reward you with incredible sights at wildlife species like buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelope families, birds, and many others.

Go for Dinner and overnight stay 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 9: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Kasenyi trail for a morning game drive. This will reward you with amazing encounters over wildlife species such as the African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, antelopes, birds a mention but a few.

After this 2 to 3 hours game drive, return to have lunch at your respective lodge and in the afternoon, you will set off for afternoon boat cruise which takes you via Kazinga channel. Along the way, get the best views of the huge concentration of hippos, crocodiles, water birds and not to forget elephants, buffaloes, antelopes that roam around the shores.

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 10: Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu and afternoon visit to Katwe salt mining site

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, head off to Kyambura Gorge to have a briefing on rules and regulations that you have to observe while tracking chimpanzees.

Equally, upon finding these creatures, you have an hour of a face to face encounter with them, take photos and explore their behaviors. Later, get back to the lodge to have lunch and then you have afternoon walk to Lake Katwe for you to explore the salt mining site.

Have dinner and overnight stay 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: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking

Get up early in the morning and have breakfast. After driving to southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Arrive a bit late to check in at a lodge for you to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Resort Camp (Basic).

Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and community visit

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, gather at Bwindi National Park headquarters for you to have a briefing on the set safety measures that you have to observe while tracking mountain gorillas. On this day, make sure that you have some packed lunch and bottled water plus other gear.

A trek to see these creatures may take you about 4 to 8 hours depending on your hiking speed, nature of habitat and their location. Once you find them, you have only an hour of a face to face encounter with them and for you to take as many photos as possible, explore their behaviors. In the evening, you will pay a visit to the Batwa community for you to explore more about the Batwa’s unique cultures and traditions.

After, get back to the lodge to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp (Midrange) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget).

Day 13: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (16 Days Uganda Safari)

After breakfast, check out from your respective lodge and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. This water lake features among the 3 stunning Lava dammed lakes. It is known for its small birds and as the deepest water lake in Uganda, second in East Africa.

Dine and spend a night at Arcadia Cottages (Luxury), Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Midrange) or Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Budget)

Day 14: Canoeing/hiking

Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast, after set for a canoe ride to this lake’s magnificent islands or hike through the spectacular hills around it. You can pay a visit to the punishment island for you to explore the remarkable history attached to this island.

Have rest, dinner and overnight stay at Arcadia Cottages (Luxury), Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Midrange) or Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Budget)

Day 15: Departure for Lake Mburo National Park

After your enjoyable breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch en-route and get to the park early enough to have a rest. You will embark on a boat cruise via Lake Mburo.

Dine and spend a night 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: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Have a hot cup of tea or coffee and after, set off for a morning game drive through the savanna grassland of Lake Mburo National Park for you to catch up with early morning risers.

On a game drive, expect to spot out wildlife species like impalas, zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards and many others. Return and embark on a road trip back to Kampala/Entebbe and marks the end of your 16 days Uganda safari.

End of the 16 Days Uganda Safari.

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16 Days Uganda Safari inclusions;

Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
All activities that are listed in the travel plan
Transportation in a 4WD safari car and fulltime driver guide
Accommodation and meals
Bottled water
Park entry fees
Airport transfers

16 Days Uganda Safari exclusions;

Visa fees
Personal insurance
Personal expenses like beverages, cigarettes, tips, airfares, laundry services, accommodation and meals, additional activities outside the travel plan.