21 Days of Wildlife, Culture & Adventure

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PRICES PER PERSON

Number of pax	Luxury (per person)	Mid-range (per person)	Budget (per person)
2-3pax	$10,946	$8,146	$8,082
4-5pax	$9,289	$6,490	$6,426
6-7pax	$8,740	$5,941	$5,877
8-9pax	$8,608	$5,809	$5,745
10-11pax	$8,409	$5,610	$5,546
12-13pax	$8,283	$5,484	$5,419
14-15pax	$8,191	$5,393	$5,328

Rates valid till 31^st/December/2025

Duration:

Number of Days: 21
Number of Nights: 20

Tour Highlights:

Kampala City Tour: Dive into Uganda’s capital city’s rich history by visiting iconic sites such as the Kabaka’s Palace, Old Kampala Mosque, and local markets. Top it off with an authentic Ugandan meal.
Spot giraffes, elephants, and cheetahs on game drives through Murchison Falls National Park Uganda’s largest national parks, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Trekking: Track wild chimpanzees in the dense Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species, offering a unique glimpse into their natural behavior.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Gorilla Trekking: Venture into Bwindi’s ancient forests and for a face to face encounter with majestic mountain gorillas. Expert guides lead the trek, offering insights into these gentle giant’s behavior and habitat.
Batwa community visit: Dive into the rich heritage of the Batwa people, Uganda’s ancient forest dwellers. Learn about their traditional hunting and gathering practices, and support community initiatives promoting their cultural preservation.
Lake Bunyonyi: Explore Lake Bunyonyi’s picture square shores by canoe or boat, discovering hidden coves and vibrant village life. Take a nature walk immersing in the region’s flora and fauna.
Cultural Immersion: Gain deep insights into Uganda’s vibrant traditions with visits to Ndere Cultural Troupe, Ewaka community at Kanyanda, Nshenyi cultural village. Engage in activities like traditional dance, food preparation, handicrafts, exploring farming practices, etc.
Entebbe’s Tranquil Escapes: Unwind in the serene surroundings of Entebbe boat cruises on Lake Victoria, and visits to botanical gardens.

Overview:

Embark on an unforgettable 21-day journey through Uganda’s stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and incredible wildlife. From the bustling streets of Kampala to the majestic national Parks, this adventure promises to leave you in awe.

Included/Excluded

4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Park entrance fees & all permits (except gorilla trekking for kids under 15)
Activities as per itinerary
Bottled drinking water during the safari

International flights
Visa fees
Gorilla & chimpanzee permits for children under 15
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
Tips & gratuities
Travel insurance
Optional activities not included in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival and transfer to the hotel

Upon your arrival, you will drive to the hotel for relaxation, meals and the night as you prepare for the next day’s activities. Stay at Lake Victoria Serena golf resort and spa for luxury, Kaazi beach resort for mid-range and budget.
Meals: Dinner.

Day 2 City Tour

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a city tour by visiting the Kabaka's Palace, Buganda Palace, Bahai temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue exploring the city by visiting more attractions like Gadafi Mosque, Nakasero market and Owino (Balikuddembe) market for fresh produce, local handcraft, authentic African attire, unique souvenirs, vibrant atmosphere etc.
Following your city tour, you will then be transferred to your accommodation in Kampala for relaxation, dinner and the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3 Ndere Cultural Troupe and Souvenir shopping

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, our driver will pick you up at your accommodation and transfer to Ndere cultural troupe a vibrant community showcasing Uganda’s rich cultural heritage.
Ndere offers an immersive experience into traditional African life. Enjoy cultural dance, music instrumentation, storytelling and folklore, craftsmanship, community interactions etc. You will have lunch at a local restaurant sampling local cuisine and later on embark on a souvenir shopping spree in Kampala’s vibrant markets and shops.
Explore the local Artisans, craft village, street markets etc. After shopping you will then drive back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Approx. 167km) with an en route visit to Kanyanda community.

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, your day begins with a pick-up from your accommodation by our driver. You'll head to Kanyanda, where you'll visit Ewaka community project, a project under the Kanyanda Women and Youth Initiative. Here, you'll take part in an immersive local food preparation experience and also interact with the locals. Afterwards, you will enjoy a meal featuring the local dishes you helped prepare.
After this enriching day of cultural and educational exchange, you'll continue with your journey up to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon your arrival, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Amuka safari lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls NP (Approx. 148km)

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a unique opportunity to encounter rhinos, one of the Big Five.
Engage in a rhino tracking activity that will immerse you in the beauty of these magnificent creatures. After that rewarding experience which lasts for 2-3 hours, you will return back to your accommodation for lunch and later on transfer from Ziwa Rhino sanctuary up to Murchison falls National Park.
Upon your arrival at Murchison Falls National Park, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the Night. Stay at Chobe safari lodge for luxury, Fort Murchison lodge for mid-range and Murchison River lodge for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 Murchison Falls NP (Game drive, Boat Trip and Community)

Begin your day early with a thrilling morning game drive, offering the best opportunity to observe wildlife when they are most active.
As you traverse the Nyamsika Plateau, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of Cape buffalos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and heartbeats, among other fascinating species.
Return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast, replenishing your energy for the day ahead. Later, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile, providing a unique perspective to observe aquatic animals such as crocodiles and hippos basking along the riverbanks. Marvel at the diverse birdlife, including kingfishers, cormorants, saddle-bill storks, the rare shoebill stork, pelicans, bee-eaters, Egyptian geese, and the majestic Goliath heron, among others.
After the boat cruise, return to your hotel for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, visit a nearby community to gain insight into the locals' way of life, including their craftsmanship and traditional activities.
Head back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening, reminiscing about the day's adventures.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 7 Murchison Falls NP (Nature walk and Hiking to the top of the falls)

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will have a nature walk. You will explore this park on foot to discover its beauty and expect to see beautiful birds, beautiful vegetation, different animals like the bushbucks, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, warthogs, oribis, monkeys among others.
Return back to your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
After enjoying lunch embark on a hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view and the opportunity to capture stunning photos, including the rainbow created by the cascading water.
Following your visit to the falls, return to your lodge for dinner and a beautiful night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi walk (Approx. 284km)

After an early morning breakfast, depart from Murchison falls National Park to Kibale National Park.
Have a stopover for lunch along the way at a local restaurant as you also stretch your legs before you proceed with your journey up to Kibale National Park.
Upon your arrival at Kibale National, you will embark on the Bigodi Walk where you will encounter monkeys and a diverse array of birdlife.
Check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the beautiful night. Stay at Turaco Tree Tops for luxury, Isunga lodge for mid-range and Rwenzori view guest house for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 Kibale National Park (Chimpanzee trekking and Community walk)

After breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center on time for a briefing at 08:00am.
Here, you will learn about the dos and don'ts while in the forest searching for chimpanzees (chimpanzee tracking). Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species, earning it the title of the primate capital of the world.
During your trek, which lasts two to three hours, you are likely to encounter the chimpanzees as they move and interact in their natural habitat. You will also have the opportunity to observe various bird species and a variety of butterflies.
After chimpanzee tracking, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
After lunch and relaxation, you will visit the nearby community to gain insight on the ways of life of the local community leaving around Kibale National Park.
Return back to your lodge for dinner and the beautiful night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Boat cruise at the Kazinga channel (approx.76km)

After breakfast, you will depart from Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch and later on our guide will transfer you to Kazinga channel for a boat cruise. The channel is collection point for most of the park animals and is one of the best spots to see wildlife in Africa. It is also one of the best places to go for birding in Uganda.
Drive back to your lodge for dinner and a night. Stay at Ishasha wilderness camp for luxury, Enganzi game lodge for mid-range and Queen Elizabeth bush lodge for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11 Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game drives) and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Approx. 129km)

You will set off early with packed breakfast from your hotel for an early morning game drive to spot the early risers and the nocturnal mammals going back to their dens. Predators like hyenas, leopards and some extent lions tend to be less active during the day.
The best time to see them is very early in the morning when the sun is not yet out hot. You will spot buffaloes, hippos, leopards and lions as well as resident and migratory birds. Once you are done with the game drive, you will head back to the hotel for lunch and rest.
After lunch and relaxation, you will embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha area for tree climbing lions and wildlife viewing experiences, found in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Tree climbing lions are only found in Uganda, Tanzania and Kruger national park in South Africa.
The best place to see them is in Uganda. While looking out for the lions, expect to spot many other creatures. After enough of the game drive, you will proceed with your journey up to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for relaxation and the night. Stay at Chameleon hill lodge for luxury, Mucha lodge for mid-range and Gorilla valley lodge for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters with your packed lunch to join other trackers for registration and briefing about Dos and Don’ts
You will start your gorilla trekking activity and once you find the mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour interacting with them, taking pictures and you will be driven back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and the night. Depending on your energy levels, you will also participate in other activities within your lodge like yoga class, live music, spa services, among others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Batwa community and Nature walk)

After enjoying breakfast, you will visit the Batwa community for cultural experience as they entertain you through cultural performances. They will show you how they used to hunt small animals for food, their gathering skills, among others.
You will return back to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. After lunch you will embark on a leisurely nature walk to explore the park’s flora and fauna. Later on you will return back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Lake Bunyonyi (approx. 72km, 2-3 hours drive)

Enjoy breakfast, and depart for Lake Bunyonyi which locally means the place for little birds.
Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and check into your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
After lunch, have an enjoyable boat cruise and expect to see different bird species like red chested sun birds, the fly catchers, white tailed herons, wood peckers among others after the boat cruise, have dinner and the beautiful night at your lodge. Stay at Birds nest lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 15 Lake Bunyonyi

Have breakfast and start your nature walk where you will be able to terraced farmlands, beautiful landscapes, views of the lake, visit the bamboo forest, spot some animals like zebras, antelopes among others.
Return back to your lodge for lunch and some relaxations
After lunch and some relaxation, you will embark on canoeing over Lake Bunyonyi surface. You don’t need to worry about crocodiles and hippos because they are not found there in Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is also among Uganda’s few lakes that are Bilharzia free as the safest lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 16 Lake Bunyonyi to Nshenyi cultural village (Approx. 143km)

After breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and head to Nshenyi Cultural Village, located near Kitwe Town on the edge of Ntungamo District.
Nshenyi Cultural Village offers a unique opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Banyankole people.
Upon arrival, have lunch and immerse yourself in the community through various activities, including nature walks, visiting homesteads, and learning about farming tools and techniques passed down through generations. Accommodation will be in a homestay, providing an authentic and immersive cultural experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 17 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Nature walk (Approx. 91 km)

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, depart from Nshenyi Cultural Village and head to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch.
After lunch, you will continue with your journey up to Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll begin to spot wildlife as you drive through the park. Upon your arrival, you will embark on a thrilling nature walk. This activity allows you to get up close to the game without disturbing them, offering a unique perspective of the park's wildlife. Check into your accommodation for dinner and the night. Stay at Kigarama wilderness lodge for luxury, Mpogo safari lodge for mid-range and Leopard rest camp for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 18 Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and start your day with an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. Explore the park's diverse vegetation and keep an eye out for antelopes, zebras, warthogs, elands, impalas, and other wildlife as you drive through the park.
After the game drive, return to your hotel for a relaxing lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. This two-hour cruise offers a different perspective of the park, allowing you to observe aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.
After the boat cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 19 Transfer to Entebbe (Approx. 290km)

After breakfast, prepare to depart for Kampala, a journey that will take approximately 6 to 7 hours. Along the way, make a stop at the equator for a unique experience of standing in two hemispheres at the same time. Take this opportunity to capture memorable photos and enjoy lunch at the equator stop.
Upon arrival in Kampala, you will check into the hotel for relaxation, dinner and the beautiful night. Stay at Jet villas eco lodge for luxury, Papyrus guest house for mid-range and Airport guest house for budget.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 20 Entebbe Botanical gardens and Sunset boat cruise

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will visit the Entebbe botanical gardens and explore the beautiful gardens, home to various plant species, birds, and monkeys, take a leisurely walk through the gardens, enjoying the serene atmosphere. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will proceed to Lake Victoria and embark on a relaxing 2 hour sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Lake, surrounding hills, and Entebbe’s coastline.
After this enjoyable activity, you will return back to your accommodation for dinner and the beautiful night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 21 Departure

Have breakfast at your hotel and then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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