12 Days Uganda Safari Tour
Overview 12 Days Uganda Safari Tour
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day Uganda safari, exploring the country’s breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and vibrant cultures. This tour takes you through Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo National Parks, offering unforgettable experiences such as chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, game drives, and boat safaris. Choose between midrange and luxury accommodation, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. Discover the beauty of Uganda’s diverse ecosystem, from savannah plains teeming with wildlife to lush forests filled with primates and birds.
12 Days Uganda Safari Tour Highlights
- Scenic game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Boat cruises along the Nile and Kazinga Channel
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Cultural encounters and nature walks in Bwindi and Bigodi Wetlands
- A relaxing safari experience at Lake Mburo National Park
- Photography opportunities of Uganda’s stunning landscapes and rare wildlife
- Expert guides providing in-depth knowledge of Uganda’s flora and fauna
Itinerary 12 Days Uganda Safari Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy an evening of relaxation as you prepare for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a city tour around Entebbe, visiting attractions such as the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Botanical Gardens, or a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria.
Midrange: The Boma Hotel
Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, passing through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. This conservation program aims to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda’s national parks.
After an exciting encounter with these magnificent creatures, continue towards Murchison Falls, stopping for lunch en route. Enjoy a scenic drive through the savannah, arriving in the late afternoon to check into your lodge.
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Set out on a thrilling morning game drive, spotting elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and giraffes. The diverse wildlife of Murchison Falls offers some of the best game-viewing experiences in Uganda. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls, witnessing hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. As the sun sets, experience the breathtaking scenery of the world’s most powerful waterfall, where the Nile plunges through a narrow gorge.
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Depart for Kibale Forest, a primate haven with over 13 primate species, including chimpanzees. Enjoy the stunning views of Uganda’s countryside, passing traditional villages, tea plantations, and lush landscapes. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge.
Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Embark on an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest. Your expert guide will lead you through dense rainforest, where you’ll observe these playful primates in their natural habitat. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its rich biodiversity and birdlife. Look out for rare birds, butterflies, and other primates along the nature trails.
Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for an evening game drive. Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes as you explore the vast savannah. This park is also known for its diverse ecosystems, ranging from grasslands to crater lakes.
Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive & Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy a morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains, home to predators and large herds of wildlife. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife thrive. This is a perfect opportunity for wildlife photography.
Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Travel through the scenic Ishasha Sector, known for its tree-climbing lions, before reaching Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to endangered mountain gorillas.
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Venture into the dense rainforest for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge.
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day 10: Community Visit & Nature Walk
Engage in a cultural experience with the Batwa community, learning about their ancient traditions. Later, embark on a guided nature walk through the forest trails.
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Depart for Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park, home to zebras, elands, and impalas. Enjoy an evening game drive before checking into your lodge.
Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
Day 12: Game Drive & Departure
Enjoy a morning game drive, then drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 12-day Uganda safari.
Embarking on a 12-day Uganda Safari Tour will be an unforgettable journey of remarkable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and immersive cultural experiences. Starting with tracking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and continuing with spotting lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, every moment promises to leave you in awe of Uganda’s natural wonders.
Rates for safaris act as a guide. A final quote will be provided upon booking.
| Groups Ref | LUXURY | Midrange |
| 2 people on safari | $6,670 per person | $4,950 per person |
| 3-6 people on safari | $6,150 per person | $4,500 per person |
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What is Included in the 12 Days Uganda Safari Tour
- All flights except your arrival/return international flights
- All accommodations, including breakfast (some hotels may include more meals & activities)
- Two gorilla trekking permits
- All private ground transfers
- All guided tours are specified in the itinerary description
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
Kyambura gorge
Kyambura Gorge, a beautiful natural wonder in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, in addition, is a steep, narrow valley approximately 16 kilometres long and 100 meters deep. As a result, the gorge is home to a variety of wildlife. Such as chimpanzees, baboons, monkeys, and a variety of bird species.
In addition to chimpanzee trekking, visitors to the Kyambura Gorge can enjoy guided nature walks, bird watching, and cultural tours of nearby communities. The gorge is also an important conservation area, and visitors can learn about the efforts being made to protect the wildlife and the environment in the area.
Kazinga channel
The Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects two major lakes in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda – Lake Edward and Lake George, likewise, is approximately 32 kilometres long and varies in width from 100 to 300 meters. Named after the Baganda word “Kasengejje”, which means “digging of a trench”, the channel holds historical significance.
Additionally, the Kazinga Channel is a popular destination for tourists visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here, it is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, thus including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and various bird species. For tourists, visitors can take boat safaris along the channel to see the wildlife up close and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel are usually conducted in the morning and afternoon when the animals are most active. During the boat ride, visitors can also see local fishermen at work, as the channel is an essential source of fish for the local communities.
In addition to the boat safaris, visitors to the Kazinga Channel can also enjoy game drives in the surrounding areas, guided nature walks, and cultural tours of nearby communities. The channel is an important conservation area, and visitors can learn about the efforts being made to protect the wildlife and the environment in the area.
The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, located in western Uganda near the town of Fort Portal, moreover, is a popular ecotourism destination and is known for its diverse array of wildlife, including primates, birds, and butterflies.
Covering an area of approximately 4.5 square kilometres, furthermore, the sanctuary is home to various habitats, swamps, lakes, and forests. In addition, some of the wildlife species found in the sanctuary. Are listed as red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons, otters, and various species of birds, including the Great Blue Turaco.
Managed by the Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental Development (KAFRED). Meanwhile, a local community-based organization established to promote conservation. Together with sustainable development in the region, the sanctuary is open to visitors. For instance, it offers a range of activities such as guided nature walks, bird watching. And cultural tours of the surrounding communities.
Ishasha tree-climbing lions
The Ishasha tree-climbing lions are a unique population of lions that inhabit the Ishasha sector. South of Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda. Unlike most lions that spend their time on the ground. These lions are known for their unusual behaviour of climbing trees and resting on branches.
It is believed that the lions climb trees to escape the heat and insects on the ground. As well as to get a better view of their surroundings in search of prey. The behaviour is not fully understood and is unique to this particular population of lions.
The Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is also known for its other wildlife. Including elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and various bird species. Visitors to the park can take game drives through the Ishasha sector. Here you observe the tree-climbing lions and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The best time to see the lions is during the dry season. From June to September when they are more likely to climb trees in search of shade.
