ITINERARY INTRODUCTION
A carefully paced 13-day Uganda journey
This 13-day Uganda safari is a carefully paced journey from Entebbe through Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.
Private · Tailor-made13 Days
Safari Highlights
What makes this journey special
Parks & Places
5 key safari areas
Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth · Murchison Falls · Lake Mburo
Wildlife
Signature sightings
Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Buffalo · Giraffe
Journey
Entebbe to Lake Mburo
Entebbe → Kampala → Murchison Falls → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth
Duration
13-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Day by Day
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
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DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport Arrival at Entebbe airport and transfer to Kampala city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel..
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DAY 2
Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park Have an early served breakfast and then leave for Murchison Falls national park North of Kampala via Masindi Town. Have a stopover at the top of the famous Murchison Falls, a point where the waters of the mighty Nile squeeze and burst majestically through a 7 meter gorge to an awesome 45m plunge producing a thunderous roar and at times forming a beautiful rainbow. You will spend the night nearby the Nile and enjoy the thrilling night animal music played by the laughing hyenas, roaring lions and the grunting of hippos. Dinner and overnight at the camp..
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DAY 3
Game Drives in Murchison Falls National Park After an early served breakfast, go for a game drive expecting to see elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalos, warthog, baboons and a huge variety of other wildlife. Have lunch at your Hotel before going for a launch trip up the river to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Expect to see Crocodiles, Hippos, Elephants, Buffaloes and a variety of bird life on the shores of the Nile. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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DAY 4
Adventure Along the Nile After an early morning breakfast, leave for an adventure visit on the Nile on a private boat trip, expect to see the Shoebill Stork and other beautiful birds. Return to the lodge for lunch and then transfer to Hoima Town. Dinner and overnight at Kolping Hotel a superb viewing point.
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DAY 5
Travel to the Rwenzori Mountains Have your Breakfast and then drive southwards down the western edge of Uganda, through winding agricultural lands. Villagers and their children will show their friendly nature by waving, get a glimpse of the Ugandan way of rural life before entering the Crater Lake region located underneath the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 6
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Wake up early and take a good view of the Mountains of the Moon before Breakfast. After breakfast, go into the chimpanzee forests of Kibale National Park with your walking shoes on as we move through bush and jungle to spend time with our interesting relatives, watching them swing through the trees, expect to see Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Blue; Black faced Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons and an incredible array of bird life, including the Great Blue Turaco. After lunch go for an optional nature walk through a nearby jungle and swamplands. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 7
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park Past breakfast, drive to one of the features of Volcanicity, take a closer look at the caves, the best home for Bats and Lizards, you can take photos after which connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have lunch and then go for a relaxed guided walk at the Mweya Peninsular or go for a game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 8
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park After an early served breakfast, leave for a game drive in the park with high expectations of seeing Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Elephants, Antelopes and the elusive Giant Forest Hog in this park. Get back for lunch at your Hotel. After lunch, take a unique launch trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The area is believed to be the biggest Hippo concentration in Africa. The launch cruise offers an excellent platform for taking photos. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 9
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge Past Breakfast, go for chimp-tracking in the Kyambura Gorge. Continue through the National Park and enter the southern region of the park known as Ishasha famous for tree-climbing lions, driving underneath the huge thorn trees is an experience you will never forget. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 10
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Have an early served breakfast and then go for briefing by UWA officials. Carry packed lunch. Trek into the green cloaked and misty mountains to find the world’s rarest primate, the mountain gorilla. Take a lunch break and then have optional activities like taking a community walk or visiting the Batwa (pygmies). Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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DAY 11
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park Past breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kanungu, Rukungiri and Ntungamo Towns. Arrive in Mbarara Town for a lunch break, continue to Rwonyo park headquarters through the Sanga gate renown for Zebras, expect to see Eland, Antelope, as well as Zebra, Topi, Impala, and a variety of birds. This is an ideal place for walking safaris. The five lakes within the park attract Hippos, Crocodiles and a variety of water birds. After lunch, go for a game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp
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DAY 12
Explore Lake Mburo National Park After breakfast, take a nature walk, explore the park around Rwonyo, culminating in a visit to the natural salt lick frequented by wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch after which go for a boat trip on Lake Mburo, watch out for crocodiles and hippopotamus during the 2-hour voyage, as well as birds including pelicans, heron, cormorant and fish eagle and perhaps the rare shoebill stork.Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 13
Return to Kampala Have a leisurely breakfast and then drive to Kampala through the Nshara gate. Make a stopover at the equator for photos, participate in the water experiment and get to know changes in your body weight while at the equator, proceed to Mpambire drum village for souvenirs and a chance to buy a locally made drum. Continue to Kampala arriving in the evening for an overnight stay or catch up with your flight home
What’s Included
Inclusions are confirmed in your personalized quotation.
What’s Excluded
Personal expenses and optional activities are normally quoted separately unless stated otherwise.
PLACES YOU'LL EXPLORE
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
BwindiQueen ElizabethMurchison FallsLake MburoKibale
WHERE YOU CAN STAY
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
STAYS AROUND
Bwindi
4 accommodation options- Buhoma Lodge
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Gorilla Forest Camp
- Engagi Lodge
STAYS AROUND
Queen Elizabeth
3 accommodation options- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Elephant Plains Lodge
STAYS AROUND
Murchison Falls
3 accommodation options- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Bakers Lodge
- Nile Safari Lodge
STAYS AROUND
Lake Mburo
3 accommodation options- Mihingo Lodge
- Rwakobo Rock
- Mantana Tented Camp
STAYS AROUND
Kibale
3 accommodation options- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Turaco Treetops
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
LionElephantLeopardBuffaloGiraffeZebraHippoCrocodileGorillaChimpanzeeMonkeyHyena
WHEN TO GO
Best time to experience this safari
June to September and December to February are popular for trekking and wildlife viewing. Gorilla and primate experiences operate year-round, subject to permits and local conditions.
Safari Route
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
EntebbeKampalaMurchison FallsKibaleQueen ElizabethBwindiLake Mburo
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