12 Days Uganda Safari

12 days Uganda safari tour begins and will end in Kampala or Entebbe. During these 12 days, the Uganda tour takes the tourists to track gorillas. Also, you will walk with the rhinoceros and see chimpanzees, among other animals.

Similarly, the 12 days Uganda safari trip takes travelers to see African lions, elephants, the Rothschild giraffe, and African buffalo.

Tour Highlights 12 Days Uganda Safari

12 Days Uganda Safari

Male Rothschild giraffe in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.

In addition, the traveller will enjoy a boat safari on the River Nile in Murchison Falls. And a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Chimpanzee tracking will be done in the Kibale forest and the Kyambura Gorge. Tree climbing lion will be seen in Ishasha south of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Therefore, after gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park, this 12 Days Uganda Safari holiday will conclude in Lake Mburo National Park with a walking safari to see zebras.

Detailed Itinerary 12 Days Uganda Safari

Day 1 Arrival for the 12-Days Uganda Safari Holiday

When tourists arrive, they will be met and driven by the guide to the Marriot Protea Hotel. The other option available is the Speke Resort Hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Journey time – 5 or 30 minutes
Meal plan – Included Drinks – Not Included.
Accommodation Upmarket – Marriot Protea Hotel/Serena Kigo Mid-range – The Western Best Hotel/Victoria Hotel Budget – African Roots GH/Boma Guest House

Day 2 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Good morning. How did you sleep? How was your breakfast? Your guide will brighten your day before starting your road trip to Murchison Falls National Park.

This park is Uganda’s largest national park and one of the most exciting places. Above all, this is one of the most impressive 12 Days Uganda Safari. Any traveller to Uganda will agree with us.

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your first stop will be at Wobulenzi, where your guide will buy some fresh pineapples you will enjoy in the coming days. Another stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where tourists will go to an open savannah woodland to see the southern white Rhinoceros.

A briefing will follow during the expedition and be given by the ranger. The time allowance is about 1 hour, with the Rhinoceros observing them grazing or resting.

Visit Murchison Falls water fall

Your guide will drive you to the Kabalega resort for a hot meal before continuing to Masindi. After your lunch, the next leg of your journey will take you through Masindi town. A significant come stopover for tourists heading to Murchison Falls.

Driving 24 km, we head to the gate where your safari guide will make payments, clearing your permission to enter the park. Then, start spotting wild animals such as olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and sometimes the shy bushbuck.

The Murchison Falls

The rush of being so close to the most powerful falls in Africa will take. You will witness for yourself what words can’t possibly explain. You must experience this and try to put it in terms.

The river flowing at 100 meters is reduced to flowing through 7 meters. Dropping down about 45 meters, all the volume of water has to squeeze through a narrow crevice. Wait, you will see!

Journey time – 5 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 
Accommodation Upmarket – Sarova Para Lodge / Bakers Lodge Mid-range – Pakuba Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge Budget – Fort Murchison tents

Day 3 Morning game drive and afternoon Victoria Nile boat trip.

Bisected by the Victoria Nile, the Murchison Falls National Park is rich in plains game teeming with the hippopotamus and crocodiles in the waters. The delta area is where large herds of Uganda Kobs and African buffalo graze.

It is an excellent place to see the ordinarily shy oribi antelope and Jackson’s hartebeest. Other animals you will likely see in this area include the African elephant, warthog, localized Rothschild’s giraffe, and browsing patas monkey.

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Some common birds are the Abyssinian ground hornbill, secretary bird, yellow-mantled widow, Piac Piac, and Denham’s bustard. Moreover, lions and leopards are on the animals to look out for today.

An attractive feature of the Borassus grassland is that it is practically free of tsetse flies, a nuisance in many other parts of the park, including the acacia woodland that follows the Albert Nile.

An afternoon boat safari on the Victoria Nile

We return for lunch at the iconic Sarova Para Lodge, which is served from 12hr30. The African Queen takes tourists for a 3-hour boat safari to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.

Here, the boat captain will point out Hemingway’s capsized boat and the devil’s cauldron. During the boat trip, tourists will see various wild animals and birds. Finally, we returned to the lodge until dinner time and rested.

Day 4 Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park via Hoima Town

To clarify, we will take an early road trip to Kibale Forest after your breakfast. Kibale Forest National Park offers chimpanzee tracking and superb bird-watching. Indeed, primates’ most excellent variety and concentration are found anywhere else in East Africa.

The 12 Days Uganda Safari trip is scenic, especially with views of the western rift valley; sometimes, we might see local weekly roadside markets.

Journey time – 7 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Upmarket – Papaya Lake Lodge / Primate Lodge / Kyaniga Lodge Mid-range – Turaco Treetops / Kibale Guest Cottages Budget – Chimpanzee guest house

Day 5 Morning Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, Bogodi walk

Good morning. After breakfast, we drive or walk to the visitor’s briefing centre. The most popular activity in this area is a guided forest walk, searching for chimpanzees.

The popular guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is for general primate viewing. It is undoubtedly one of the finest birding trails in this tourist area.

With chimpanzee habituation as the best option for guaranteeing 100% chimpanzee encounters. We ask you to clarify if you would prefer this option. Consider letting us know in advance so we can secure a spot for you.

The chimpanzee tracking starts at 8:30 a.m. after the briefing and groupings. Chimpanzee tracking can last between 1 hour to as long as 3 hours. There is a 70% chance of spotting chimpanzees; sometimes, you must settle for hoots and calls.

Please return to the starting point, and we will head for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, go to the Bigodi community office for registration before you are taken on a rewarding walk. The walk offers guests a variety of monkey species, birds, and butterflies. After the walk, you will meet with the guide and head back to the lodge for the rest of the evening.

Day 6 Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

From the great Kibale Forest area, 12 Days Uganda safari takes you to an eco-lodge high above the Kyambura Gorge. Most importantly, it gives magnificent views over the Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains. Additionally, you’ll take boat trips along the Kazinga Channel to see the wildlife that basks on the banks or drink.

You’ll track chimps in the Kalinzu with an experienced guide and embark on community walks to meet local people. And you’ll set off on early morning and afternoon game drives to photograph the pride of lions, leopards, and great herds of Ugandan Kob.

Journey time – 2 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks – Are not included (But Only Drinking in the Vehicle) Accommodation Upmarket – Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge Mid-range – Twin Lakes Lodge / Ihamba Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Budget – Elephant Hab Lodge / Bush Lodge tents.

Day 7 Game drive in the morning and boat cruise Kazinga Channel

Another beautiful day in Queen Elizabeth National Park; on this 12 Day Uganda holiday, we start early for the usual morning game drive.

After breakfast, guests will head to the network of game-viewing roads around the Kazinga channel to see hippos, warthog, bushbuck, waterbuck, and elephants. Furthermore, we do this by heading to the mating grounds of the Uganda kobs; here, we will be searching for lions.

Following the game drive, we return to the lodge, where we will have lunch and then head to the river for a boat ride. You should see elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, Uganda Kob, and many hippos. Research shows that the Kazinga channel has a large concentration of hippopotami globally.

The water birds are plentiful along the channel, particularly pelicans, and flock on the sandbanks. The common species include black-headed gonolek, a member of the shrike family with a dazzling red chest – and look closely to the localized papyrus gonolek, similar in appearance but with a yellow crown.

Clients will head back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Day 8 Chimpanzee tracking Kyambura Gorge Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today after breakfast, we head to Kyambura Gorge to track the chimpanzee that lives here. Moreover, this gorge is 16 km long and 100m deep. It borders Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Additionally, Kyambura Gorge is home to chimpanzees and red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, giant forest hogs, and bird species. This 12 Days Uganda Safari brings you close to the chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge

The chimps here are reasonably well-habituated to people, and the confined nature of the gorge means that they are easier to locate than in some other reserves. Of course, there are no guarantees, but you would be unlucky to do this trek and not see chimps.

We will then transfer to the Ishasha sector, the remote section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Ishasha is famous for its unusual lions that climb trees; they have been named tree-climbing lions because they climb large fig trees. Hot lunch at the lodge before we head to the Ishasha sector.

Meal plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Upmarket – Ishasha Wilderness camp Mid-range – Ishasha Jungle Lodge Budget – Enjojo Lodge

Day 9 Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park

Good morning. After breakfast, head out on a game drive, searching the tracks of the Ishasha to see if we can find these tree-climbing lions.

Afterwards, we will return to the lodge for lunch, and immediately after lunch. We will journey to Bwindi Forest National Park in Buhoma.

The accommodation is comfortable, though; you’ll stay in the luxury lodge in Bwindi National Park, with uninterrupted views of the towering forest and impressive river.

Journey time – 2 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, lunch & Dinner 
Accommodation Upmarket – Sanctuary Retreats / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge Mid-range – Silverback Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge Budget – Buhoma community rest camp

Day 10 Bwindi Impenetrable forest gorilla trekking

Today, you set off into gorilla country on your 12 Days Uganda safari; indeed, this is the highlight of your trip.

Meeting gorillas in the wild is the main reason for visiting the Bwindi forest. An encounter with a silverback is a thrilling experience – but the park has other attractions. You’ll also have the option to meet the local community and trek through dense forests, searching for the gentle giants.

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With the support of the porter service and the head guide, you will come in contact with the gorillas.

Return to the lodge to rest and enjoy the views of the forest.

Overnight at the lodge.

Day 11 Travel to Lake Mburo National Park

We will head out of Bwindi forest at 8:00 a.m. via Kabale town and drive to Ntungamo through Mbarara. Consequently, this drive will take us some 6 hours through some beautiful countryside.

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After lunch, we will head into Lake Mburo National Park, where you will relax and enjoy the views at your lodge.

Journey time – 6 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Upmarket – Mihingo Lodge Mid-range – Rwakobo Rock Budget – Eagles Nest

Day 12 Lake Mburo walking safari – Entebbe ending the 12 Days Uganda Safari

At 6:00 a.m., you will be taken on a walking safari to see a few wildlife, including birds. Then, you return for breakfast and set off driving back toward Kampala. We stop at the equator and then continue to Entebbe for your departure.

Journey time – 4 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast, lunch & Dinner Drinks – Not Included (But Only Drinking in the Vehicle)

Rates for safaris act as a guide. A final quote will be provided upon booking. 

Groups RefLUXURYMidrange
2 people on safari$8,670 per person$5,850 per person
3-6 people on safari$7,650 per person$5,500 per person

The cost of safari acts as a guide.

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Included Uganda tour
Additionally, all ground transportation in the tour package.
Furthermore, all accommodations, including breakfast (some hotels may include more meals & activities), are provided.
Moreover, this has gorilla trekking permits and chimpanzee tracking permits.
Also, all private ground transfers.
Besides, all guide service.
Additionally, an English-speaking safari guide accompanies the tour.

Not Included

Additionally, refreshments such as drinks.
Moreover, for both domestic and international flights, additional charges may apply.
Furthermore, travel insurance for all participants.
It is also customary to provide tips of $20 per person per day for the staff.
Moreover, please note that activities not listed in the itinerary.
Additionally, laundry services are available at an extra cost.
Furthermore, any items of personal nature in the tour package.

Terms and conditions for the Uganda Safari Holiday Package
1. When booking, a deposit of 40% of the total amount is due.
2. Please make your bookings at least 60 days before departure.
3. We reserve the right not to accept bookings made less than 60 days before departure.
4. You will be required to make full payment not less than 30 days before the departing date of the tour.
5. Steady Safaris Ltd reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled if the clients don’t pay the total amount for the tour starting day.
6. Cancellations: 60 days before departure date, a full deposit refund; between 60 and 30 days, a refund of 50% of the deposit.
7. Gorilla permits are non-refundable.

Notes for 12 days Uganda trip
1. Travellers are requested to reach Entebbe on tour starting the day before 8 a.m. and leaving from the same airport at the end of the time after 8 p.m.
2. The tour will begin either in Kampala or Entebbe, depending on your preference, and will conclude in the same location.
3. Children aged 12 years and under will not go to see chimpanzees. After enjoying small walks of 1 or 2 hours in Kibale National Park, visitors can engage in creative activities.
4. Gorilla trekking is not for under 15 years of age.
5. Explore the prices for private safaris.
6. All prices include VAT.
7. Please note that all prices are quoted in United States dollars.
9. Please book Gorilla permits at least three months before departure.

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