Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your professional Trevor Tour Safaris Africa guide in Entebbe or Kampala. After a comprehensive safari briefing, travel north through Uganda’s scenic countryside to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the country’s only sanctuary for wild white rhinos.
Following lunch, enjoy a guided walking safari where you’ll observe these magnificent animals at close range while learning about Uganda’s successful rhino conservation programme.
Day 2: Scenic Journey to Kitgum
After breakfast, depart Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and travel north through Uganda’s diverse landscapes toward Kitgum, the gateway to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Enjoy the changing scenery as fertile farmlands gradually give way to the rugged landscapes of northern Uganda, offering insight into the country’s rich cultural diversity.
Arrive in Kitgum in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, continue to the spectacular Kidepo Valley National Park, widely regarded as one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before embarking on your first game drive through the vast savannah plains. Look out for giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, ostriches, and numerous antelope species.
End the day with dinner while enjoying the breathtaking wilderness that surrounds your lodge.
Day 4: Full-Day Exploration of Kidepo Valley
Start the day with an early morning game drive toward the Kanangorok Hot Springs, one of the park’s most rewarding wildlife viewing areas.
Search for ostriches, elephants, lions, cheetahs, jackals, and a wide variety of birds against the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains.
In the afternoon, visit a traditional Karamojong Manyatta to experience the customs, traditions, dances, and lifestyle of one of Uganda’s most fascinating pastoral communities.
Day 5: Kidepo to Gulu
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive south through the remote landscapes of northern Uganda toward the historic city of Gulu.
Along the way, enjoy beautiful countryside views and opportunities to observe everyday rural life before arriving for a relaxing evening.
Day 6: Gulu – Murchison Falls National Park
Following breakfast, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area.
Upon arrival, visit the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging over 40 meters below—a truly unforgettable natural wonder.
Relax at your lodge overlooking the park.
Day 7: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Rise early for a morning game drive across the northern savannah, home to elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeests, hyenas, and, with luck, elusive leopards.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the falls, where you’ll encounter enormous pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife including African fish eagles and kingfishers.
Later, transfer to the Budongo Forest area for overnight.
Day 8: Budongo Forest – Hoima
After a relaxed breakfast, depart for Hoima, traveling through western Uganda’s scenic countryside.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel or exploring the local surroundings.
Day 9: Hoima – Kibale Forest National Park
Today’s journey takes you to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s primate capital.
Travel through picturesque tea plantations, crater lakes, and rolling hills before arriving at your forest lodge nestled within one of Africa’s richest tropical rainforests.
Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, enjoy one of Uganda’s premier wildlife experiences—tracking wild chimpanzees through Kibale Forest.
Accompanied by experienced rangers, you’ll search for habituated chimpanzee families while also encountering several monkey species and colorful forest birds.
Following lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for dinner.
Day 11: Queen Elizabeth Safari Experience
Start the morning with a game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kob, and many other wildlife species.
In the afternoon, enjoy an unforgettable boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s finest wildlife viewing waterways, renowned for its enormous concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species.
Day 12: Ishasha & Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi
Journey to the remote Ishasha Sector, internationally famous for its rare population of tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a game drive while searching for lions resting high in giant fig trees alongside elephants, buffaloes, topis, and Uganda kob.
Continue through the beautiful highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 13: Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi
Today’s highlight is the unforgettable Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience.
Following a ranger briefing, trek through Bwindi’s ancient rainforest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. Depending on their location, the trek may take between 2 and 8 hours.
Once located, you’ll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
After the trek, continue to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing evening.
Day 14: Leisure at Lake Bunyonyi
Spend a relaxing day enjoying one of Africa’s most scenic lakes.
Optional activities include canoeing between the islands, birdwatching, nature walks, cultural village visits, swimming in the bilharzia-free waters, or simply relaxing while taking in the spectacular scenery.
Day 15: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
Depart after breakfast and travel through southwestern Uganda toward Lake Mburo National Park.
Pass rolling hills, cattle ranches, and the bustling town of Mbarara before arriving at your safari lodge inside or near the park.
Day 16: Walking Safari & Afternoon Game Drive
Begin the day with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger, offering an intimate wildlife experience among zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and antelopes.
After lunch, enjoy your final game drive through the park, searching for buffaloes, topis, waterbucks, warthogs, and the park’s famous zebra herds.
Spend your last evening in Uganda’s wilderness reflecting on your incredible adventure.
Day 17: Return to Kampala
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing through Uganda’s scenic countryside.
Arrive in Kampala and check into your hotel for your final night.
Day 18: Kampala City Tour & Departure
Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy a guided tour of Kampala’s cultural and historical landmarks.
Possible highlights include the Uganda Museum, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, Gaddafi National Mosque, Kabaka’s Palace, local craft markets, or vibrant community projects.
Later, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Ugandan safari adventure to a close.
