12 Days
4 - 8 persons
Luxury and budget
June - August
December - February
Discover the very best of Uganda on this immersive 12-day safari that takes you through the country’s most spectacular national parks and natural attractions.
From tracking endangered rhinos, chimpanzees, and mountain wildlife to exciting game drives, boat safaris, crater lakes, hot springs, and the legendary Murchison Falls, this journey showcases Uganda’s unmatched biodiversity and scenic beauty.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, bird lover, photographer, or nature explorer, this carefully crafted safari promises unforgettable experiences from start to finish.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about your adventure before beginning the journey north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
After checking in at Rhino Sanctuary Lodge, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing before taking an evening guided nature walk to the nearby Pira Community, where you’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings and your first taste of Uganda’s beautiful countryside.
After an early breakfast, enjoy an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen in their natural habitat.
After the trek, continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax while enjoying the spectacular wilderness surrounding the park.
Begin the day with a packed breakfast before heading out for an early morning game drive across the northern savannah. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeests, hyenas, and many other wildlife species.
After lunch, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the world’s longest river squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging dramatically below.
Complete the day with a guided hike to the top of the falls, where you’ll witness one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls from an incredible viewpoint.
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and enjoy a scenic drive through western Uganda toward Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its remarkable concentration of primates and tropical rainforest.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your accommodation before spending the evening at leisure.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided nature walk through the renowned Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, one of Uganda’s premier birding destinations. The wetland is home to hundreds of bird species, monkeys, butterflies, and diverse plant life.
Later, visit the beautiful crater lakes surrounding Fort Portal, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the rolling hills and volcanic landscapes that make this region one of Uganda’s most scenic destinations.
Following breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before embarking on one of Uganda’s most exciting wildlife experiences—tracking wild chimpanzees.
Spend unforgettable moments observing these intelligent primates as they feed, play, and interact within their natural forest habitat.
In the evening, enjoy a guided forest walk in search of colorful birds, nocturnal wildlife, and other fascinating forest inhabitants.
Today you’ll travel to Semuliki National Park, home to the famous Sempaya Hot Springs. Walk through the lush rainforest while learning about the area’s unique geology and cultural significance.
Witness the boiling geothermal springs that have fascinated visitors for generations and enjoy opportunities to spot birds, monkeys, and forest wildlife along the trail.
Enjoy another relaxing day exploring the breathtaking crater lakes surrounding Fort Portal. Visit several scenic viewpoints, interact with local communities, and experience one of Uganda’s richest birding regions before continuing your journey toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Spend the day exploring Uganda’s most popular savannah park.
Begin with an exciting morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda kob, warthogs, and numerous antelope species.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best locations for viewing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species gathering along the shoreline.
Later in the evening, take a guided nature walk to experience the park from a different perspective.
After breakfast, travel to Kasese where you’ll check into your lodge before heading to the foothills of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon.”
Enjoy a guided hike through the Kilembe trails, where you’ll experience lush vegetation, mountain streams, waterfalls, and spectacular scenery.
Travel through the remote Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rare population of tree-climbing lions often seen resting in giant fig trees.
After lunch, continue to Kyambura Gorge, a spectacular forested ravine where you’ll enjoy a guided walk in search of chimpanzees, monkeys, colorful birds, and other wildlife unique to this ecosystem.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photographs, souvenir shopping, and an opportunity to stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at once.
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Ugandan safari adventure to a close.
