16-days Uganda Adventure Safari
Hightlights of the 16-day Uganda Adventure Safari
One – Arrival to Uganda via Entebbe International Airport
Two – Murchison Falls National Park – Game drive – Boat trip
Three – Transfer to Fort Portal – Full-day drive
Four – Kibale Forest & Bigodi Swamp
Five – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Six – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Seven – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha
Eight – Transfer to Bwindi forest for Gorilla Safari during the 16-days Uganda Adventure Safari
Nine – Bwindi Forest National Park
Ten – Transfer Lake Bunyonyi
Eleven – Lake Bunyonyo – Mgahinga national park
Twelve – Mgahinga National Park
Thirteen – Transfer Lake Mburo National Park
Fourteen – Lake Mburo – Kampala
Fifteen – Ngamba Island full day
Sixteen – Departure
Day 1 Arrival to Uganda via Entebbe International Airport
The 16-days Uganda Adventure Safari begins. The beginning of your Safari starts either from the airport -depending on your arrival time or if you have an evening arrival time. Arrive in the afternoon or evening. We will put you into Cassia Lodge-just outside of Kampala on one of the highest hills around- overlooking Lake Victoria and Islands and all of Kampala.
Breakfast and an early departure for Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda. The verdant countryside will surprise me; the colour green is dominant in Uganda. There is much to see along the way, and of course, you can stop the vehicle at any time to take some fantastic pictures to treasure.
Back on the road towards our destination of Murchison Falls National Park, we proceed to one of its fabulous wonders, the tops of the falls. The English discovery Samuel Baker named the falls when he came here with his wife Florence in 1864. Idi Amin renamed them Kabalega Falls Falls, but after his fall, Murchison Falls National Park came back in vogue and is known as such by most.
The falls are most fabulous, and you will be on top of them, the ground shaking by the power of the Nile – 50 meters wide, dropping down 46 meters through a 7-meter gorge and flowing peacefully into the distance toward Lake Albert. Simply fabulous – Lonely Planet calls it the most powerful fall in the world.
We proceeded to Paraa Safari Lodge for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 2 – Murchison Falls National Park – Game drive – Boat trip
After an early breakfast, we start the day with the traditional big game safari drive on the northern bank of the Nile, with chances of seeing giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeest and different species of birds. In the afternoon, the Safari will continue with a boat trip on the river Nile for more game viewing as you head to the bottom of Murchison Falls.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 – Transfer to Fort Portal – Full-day drive
We depart Murchison Falls and head towards Fort Portal. This long journey will be rewarded with stunning views as you pass small villages and local markets.
Overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 – Kibale Forest & Bigodi Swamp
16-days Uganda Adventure Safari take you in search of the wild chimpanzee families, the red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and many other primates in Kibale Forest. After a traditional lunch in Bigodi Village, we will visit the swamp, known for its rich diversity of birds and primates.
Overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the morning, you can enjoy the majestic Rwenzori Mountains in their full glory. Where you will have a guided nature walk at the foothills and have a glimpse of the village life. We travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon with a small game drive on our way to our accommodation in the middle of the Park.
Overnight at Mweya safari lodge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth National Park
The day begins early at 6:00 a.m. as we head for the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. We also look out for lions, elephants and other wild animals in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, we take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, allowing you to enjoy more African wildlife.
Overnight at Mweya safari lodge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha
This morning, we check out from Katara Lodge after a leisurely breakfast and shift to the Ishasha plains of the Park. Same Park but with different scenery, we check into the Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp, located amid the wilderness; from your tent veranda, you can see the wildlife coming to a nearby creek, Elephants at your doorstep, and an excellent experience. Before lunch, we take a midday game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions who escape the day’s heat in the trees, avoiding the bugs below.
Back to Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp for a fantastic lunch, a little siesta perhaps, then a late afternoon game drive across the plains of Ishasha. Lions, Antelopes in herds, buffaloes, leopards, the list is endless.
Day 8 Transfer to Bwindi forest for Gorilla Safari during the 16-days Uganda Adventure Safari
Another relaxing morning breakfast and a last drive in search of Tree Climbing Lions and other wildlife in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth Park. Take a last journey around this magnificent Savannah.
Then it is off for a short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and one of the highlights of your Safari in Uganda -Mountain Gorilla Tracking. AT Buhoma, we check into the up-market Buhoma Lodge – it is not a Tented Camp – a bit cold here for that but delightful cottages that will give you the comfort and rest needed for your Gorilla Tracking Experience.
After lunch at Buhoma Lodge and some rest, it is off for a hike on the three-hour guided Munyaga Waterfall trail, where you encounter many primates, birds, and butterflies on the lovely trail that moves along the river.
Evening dinner and rest at Buhoma Lodge.
Day 9 Bwindi Forest National Park
Today is one of the highlights of the day: Tracking (Trekking) the endangered Mountain Gorillas, an early breakfast at Buhoma Lodge, a packed lunch and off it is to an orientation and then a long hike up to a full day tracking your group of Mountain Gorillas. It can take up to 8 hours but is usually shorter. All is well worth it; the cost of the Mountain Gorilla fades into the distance as you view these magnificent creatures up close.
In the afternoon, it is a village walk, time permitting, to see the practices and ways of the Bagika and Batwa people, a most rewarding time of activities all done in the traditional methods.
Dinner at Buhoma and another night in the African Rainforest as our Classic African Safari in Uganda continues.
Day 10 Transfer Lake Bunyonyi
Breakfast, and then comes the time to check out and move to one of the most beautiful Lakes in the world. It is the 2nd deepest in Africa – but the setting is like a picture postcard. Lonely Planet calls it a scene out of Lord of the Rings.
We check into The Birds Nest Resort at Bunyonyi – Belgian-managed and Ugandan-staffed. You will find it a delight for you both for comfort and for the Food for which many come from near and far. Simply delightful.
Enjoy your lunch overlooking the lake and partake in one of the activities: canoeing, swimming in the lake or swimming pool. A nature walk along the shore, island exploring, and bird watching. it all awaits you.
Dinner at Bird-nest – enjoy a peaceful day on the lake.
Day 11 Lake Bunyonyo – Mgahinga national park
Breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi and a morning walk along the lake. Check out and depart for Mgahinga Gorilla Park. We check in at Mount Gahinga Lodge in the shadows of the volcanoes and have a delightful lunch. Lonely Planet calls it a stunning location at the foot of the brooding Volcanoes.
In the afternoon, relax or take a hike nearby with a guide.
Day 12 Mgahinga National Park
After breakfast, it is off to Mgahinga Gorilla Park, a region that is dotted with active and inactive volcanoes. In Mgahinga Gorilla Park, they are all inactive. There are times when Mountain Gorillas can be found in Mgahinga Gorilla Park. Depending on their movement from and to Rwanda, which is nearby.
The following choices – Golden Monkey Tracking – Golden Monkeys are a rare and endangered species found in this Park and Rwanda. You can climb one of three volcanoes for up to 8 hours for the longest hike. Batwa Trail, which goes up to the cave that is said to venture into Rwanda.
Dinner at Mount Mgahinga Lodge and rest.
Day 13 Transfer Lake Mburo National Park
Early Morning Breakfast and off for Lake Mburo National Park. Where we check in at Mihingo Safari Lodge, where you stay in beautifully furnished African Safari Tents. Overlooking Lake Mburo, a salt lick nearby where animals gather – simply fabulous. All the comforts in style and our last National Park.
Enjoy the lunch a bit on the late side at Mihingo Lodge. If conditions on the road to Mihingo Lodge prevent us from reaching there by lunchtime. Lunch will be had at a hotel restaurant along the way.
Afternoon boat rides to view Hippos, Crocodiles, Impala, Eland, Buffaloes, Zebras on the shore, and birds in abundance such as African Fin foot, Papyrus, Bush Shrike and many others (315 kinds of birds).
Lake Mburo is a continuance of the Tanzanian Plains into Uganda. It is Savannah beauty, dotted with acacia trees, is simply lovely to behold. It is one of only two parks with Zebras and a must for Zebra lovers. There are only two kinds of primates here: the Vervet Monkey and Baboons.
Dinner at Mihingo Safari Lodge and rest.
Day 14 Lake Mburo – Kampala
Breakfast and a most special treat – horseback riding Safari across the rolling hills and plains of Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo is the only game park where you can go on an escorted horseback riding safari. Excellent as zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes are around you while riding horseback across the Savannah.
Enjoy an early lunch and a shower, and we leave the Savannah, jungles, rain forests and volcanoes. We stop off at the Equator for a picture-taking opportunity and arrive at Entebbe by late afternoon.
Dinner at a beach-side restaurant at Entebbe. Enjoy and get a glimpse of Uganda for the last time on this Safari.
Day 15 Ngamba Island full day
After breakfast, Depart Entebbe on a 23 km speed boat ride to Ngamba island. Home of orphaned chimpanzees, a haven for these chimpanzees caught by pet trader smugglers. It’s a lively, touching and exciting scene once you get there.
Optional Depending on Departure: If your flight departs the following morning, we will stop back in Kampala. Stay at Cassia Lodge – Dinner at Cassia Lodge. Enjoy a quiet evening or tour the Nightlife of Kampala city.
Kampala’s Nightlife is the most vibrant in all of Africa. In most big cities, the night comes alive on weekends – here in Kampala, the night never ends. You will know during the 16-Day Uganda Adventure Safari; bars might close well into the following day.
Day 16 Departure
Today, depending on your flight time, we will take it easy and later drive you to the airport. Either go craft shopping or on a tour of Kampala.
End of Gorilla Safaris in Uganda 16 days!
16-days Uganda Adventure Safari by Steady Safaris Uganda
Notes
1. Travelers should reach Entebbe on tour starting the day before 8am. And leave from the same airport at the end of the tour after 8 p.m. If these times can’t be respected, 1 or 2 days should be calculated for the overnight in Kampala.
2. Children under 12 are not to see chimpanzees. Kibale NP offers small walks of 1 or 2 hours followed by creative activities.
3. Gorilla trekking is not for anyone under 15.
4. Prices for private Safari. No extra passengers were added.
5. All prices are VAT.
6. Prices are in United States dollars.
7. Gorilla permits are available; booking at least six months before the departure date.
- When booking, a deposit of 50% of the total amount is due.
- Bookings must be made at least 60 days before the date of departure.
- Steady Safaris Ltd reserves the right not to accept bookings made less than 60 days before the date of departure.
- Full payment has to be made not less than 30 days before the departing date of the tour. If the total amount is not paid in due time, Steady Safaris Ltd reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled.
- Cancellations: 60 days before the departure date of the tour, a full refund of the deposit; between 60 and 30 days, a refund of 50% of the deposit; less than 30 days, no refund.
- Gorilla permits are non-refundable.
Quotes for the 16-days Uganda Adventure Safari
We regret not publishing costs or prices for reasons of changing prices. However, contact us, and we will provide the itinerary with accurate prices when booking.
Included in Safari: Lodging and Food, 4 Wheel Drive Safari Vehicle, Fuel, English Speaking Driver, Bottled Drinking Water on all Drives, Park Entrance fees and cultural site entrance fees, Permits as applicable, Guide for Tracking and Game Drives.
Not included in the 16-Days Uganda Adventure Safari price: Air Travel to and from Uganda, Uganda Visa Costs, Laundry, Tips, and Drinks, except those included in the lodging meal price.
