12 DAYS ITINERARY
The 12 days Uganda safari is an exceptional adventure that will take you to the most interesting destinations in Uganda including Murchison Falls National park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National park. During the safari you will be able to spend time with the endangered gorillas in their natural environments, view different animals including Elephants, Rhinos, Waterbucks, Lions,Leopards,Buffalos, Uganda kobs, Giraffes, Jackson hartebeest, Nile crocodiles, Hippos, Warthogs,Zebras,Topi,Elands, Impalas, Oribi, Bushbucks among others during the drives and boat cruise,
ACCOMODATION at bwindi , Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is renowned for its gorilla trekking experiences. Accommodation options in and around the park range from budget to luxury, each offering a unique way to experience the park’s beauty and proximity to the gorilla habitats. Here are some notable accommodations:
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 12DAYS UGANDA SAFARI
Day 1. Pick up and transfer to the hotel in kampala/Entebbe
Day 2. Transfer to Murchison falls National park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Day 3. Top of the falls and game drive
Day 4. Game drive and after noon boat cruise.
Day 5. Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 6. Chimpanzee Trekking and Game Drive.
Day 7. Transfer to queen Elizabeth National Park and Semilik
Day 8. Morning game drive and afternoon Boat Cruise
Day 9. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 10. Gorilla Trekkking and Batwa community Experience.
Day 11. Transfer to Bunyonyi and Mgahinga Gorillas.
Day 12. Departure to Kampala.
Detailed Itinerary:
DAY1: AIRPORT PICK UP AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL IN KAMPALA OR ENTEBBE.
Depending on your location on Day 1 of the 12days Uganda safari, you will be welcomed by our Driver Guide who will brief you about the safari and then transfer to hotel in kampala or Entebbe for the rest Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARARY. After the breakfast on Day2 of the 12 days Uganda safari, our driver guide will pick you up from the hotel and start the journey to Murchison falls National park which is located in the North Western part of Uganda. On the way you will have a stopover at ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking where after you will continue the journey with another stopover in Masindi for lunch. After the lunch you will proceed the journey to Murchison falls National Park and upon Arrival you will go for an optional Evening game drive. Or stay at the accommodation for dinner.
Accommodations
- Red chillie rest camp
- Paraa safari lodge
DAY 3. TOP OF THE FALLS AND GAME DRIVE.
Set off for an early morning drive in the jungle, you will have the chance of gazing at the big five while hunting, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes grazing on the greeneries. The trail further continues to birding localities within the park and at a distance you will hear the glorious melody coming from the chirping coloured birds singing following the tune of the bubbling thunderous waterfall where you will be allowed to fish or even lay down for a picnic thus creating a memory of a life time .Feel free to take photographs before you head back to the hotels for relaxation.
Accommodations
- Red chillie rest camp
- Paraa safari lodge
DAY4: GAME DRIVE AND AN AFTERNOON BOAT CRUISE
Day four has enticing ventures such indulging in delta boat cruise which is so joyous and secure since lifejackets are must wear before boarding then after tour the hidden areas that you did not tour during day three and finally set off to the next destination.
Accommodations
• Red chillie rest camp
• Paraa safari lodge
DAY5: TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
The starts with an aromatic breakfast then head to the land of the chimpanzees and everyone is briefed about the dos and the don’ts,on the way you may spot the colored monkeys or follow the noise from the chirping coloured birds that leads you to the creator where they will narrate to you the magical occurances that lead to an existence of a creator. Slope down to the shores of wonders known as amabele ga nyinamyeru and a get a memory of a life time. Accommodations
- Kibale safari lodge(humble)
- Primate lodge kibale(moderate)
- Ndadi lodgea(luxury)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
DAY 6: CHIMPAZEE TREKKING AND GAMEDRIVES
Head into the forest of the primates family in the morning after taking an Americano coffee and before setting off you will briefed through the Dos and Don’ts while near the habitants of the chimps .Note the Kibale is a home to over 1500 chimps giving tourists a chance to capture shots of the closest cousins. Keep calm and wait for their day to day lifestyle that is to say grooming, feeding, building and bringing up the young ones .In the forest you can further spot the rare species by the help of a tour guide and these include the red colored, red tailed monkey and the bush babies .After the trek we transfer to the lodge by queen Elizabeth.
DAY7: TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH AND SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK
After you breakfast the guide will drive you to queen Elizabeth National Park, home of the high concentration of Uganda Mammals. Before Queen Elizabeth National Park you will pass via Semuliki the true Birder’s haven. And have a look at the beautiful colored birds and other mammals then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the late afternoon you will relax at the lodge you will stay in a nice lodge. Overlooking Lake George
ACCOMODATION. Irungu Forest safari lodge (midrange-lodge)
Dinner will be provided all meals included and drinking water.
DAY 8: MORNING GAMEDRIVES AND AFTERNOON BOATCRUISE
On the 8day of the 12 days of your safari in Uganda. You will wake up early morning and enjoy the breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet up with your guide driver to drive in time to see the first rays of light, The royal Queen Elizabeth National park has numerous exciting activities searching for the wild life in the park and your likely to see the Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, waterbuck, Leopards, Uganda kob, and many Warthogs. In the afternoon boat cruise from kasinga channel boat cruise where you sail on top of the calm waters that link to lake George and Edward which will take like two hours. These waters are filled with crocodiles and hippos who station at banks yawning and some slashing canines to each other .Game drives tips in the afternoon after a hearty lunch and this involves touring the park in a 4 by4 safari car, from east to west you will gaze at the grass eaters in their shelters as the lions stand at strategic angel to catch prey. After the boat cruise you will return to the hotel for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation. Queen Elizabeth Irungu Forest Safari Lodge.
DAY9: HEAD TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Early morning you have your breakfast and sign out then transfer to Bwindi impenetrable park situated in south western Uganda which will welcome you with open hands famously known for gorilla trekking. Bwindi is a home of 326 Gorilla which make up almost world’s population mountain gorillas.
make sure to pack water proof clothes because in the forested areas rain can out pour at anytime .Day nine is the day of transferring to Bwindi and done after a morning dish because an hungry lion is an angry lion and once you reach the park you prepare yourself for the morning adventure.
Accomodationa. Bakiga Lodge mid-range lodge
DAY10: GORILLA TREKKING AND BATWE COMMUNITY
The morning finally comes then hike to the angelic forest where you are to enjoy the beautiful melody from the birds and the enchanting Gorillas ,before setting off pass via the batwe community for cultural experience .During the cultural tour the humble community will showcase their local dances ,songs and the traditional dishes which makes tourists to also feel Africa.
Accomodation; Bakiga lodge, Mid-range lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP
DRINKS AND MEALS INCLUDED
DAY 11: TRANSFER TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Today, you will wake up early and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Here you can enjoy a walking safari and connect more with nature. It’s a guided walking safari. You will have lunch at Igongo Cultura center and then do evening game drive to see Impalas, Giraffes, Buffaros, and Leopards Zebras etc.
Dinner and overnight at Rwakolo safari Lodge.
Creating a 12-day safari itinerary depends on the region you want to explore, but I’ll provide a general example for a safari in East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. This region is famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Adjustments can be made based on your interests, such as focusing more on certain animals or regions.
– Desjourneys
The Batwa are one of the most prominent indigenous tribes associated with Bwindi. They are traditionally hunter-gatherers who lived in the forest for centuries before being displaced by the creation of the national park.
– Desjourneys
DAY 12: DEPARTURE DAY TO KAMPALA
After breakfast, you will drive back to kampala with a stopover at Equator to buy souvenirs, take photos and experience the tropical balance. May opt to have your lunch at the equator and then proceed with journey reaching Entebbe in the evening so we advise you to have an evening flight back home.
INCLUDES
- PARK FEES (For non-residents)
- Gorilla Permits (one per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/ VAT
- Round- Trip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking Water (On all days)
EXCLUDED
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping Guideline $10.00 PP. PER DAY)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and / or park fees.