TRAVEL TO UGANDA – 12 DAYS
🦁🌍 12-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary
Experience Uganda’s Top Wildlife, Primates & Landscapes
If you’re planning to travel to Uganda, this 12-day safari itinerary brings together the country’s most iconic wildlife, landscapes, primate encounters, and cultural experiences. From gorilla trekking in Bwindi to game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, this is the ultimate journey through the Pearl of Africa.
📌 SAFARI OVERVIEW
Day 1. Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Day 2. Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls
Day 3. Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Day 4. Murchison – Hoima – Kibale Forest
Day 5. Chimpanzee Trekking – Bigodi Wetland Walk
Day 6. Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7. Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Day 8. Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi Forest
Day 9. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Lifetime Experience
Day 10. Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation
Day 11. Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
Day 12. Lake Mburo – Entebbe – Departure
📍 Based in Uganda
📞 Phone & WhatsApp: +256706753644
📧 Email: gorillasinparadisesafaris@gmail.com
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport
- Meet your guide & transfer to hotel
- Safari briefing
- Evening at leisure
Accommodation: Airport Guest house
DAY 2. Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park (Big Five Safari Begins)
- Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest
- Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking
- Viewing of murchison falls from top
- Continue to your lodge
Accommodation: Hornbill Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 3. Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise – Murchison Falls
- Early morning game drive for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes
- Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls
- Possible evening safari and connect to the lodge
Accommodation: Hornbill Bush lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 4. Murchison – Kibale Forest (Scenic Transfer)
- Drive south through beautiful landscapes
- Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park, home of chimpanzees
Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5. Chimpanzee trekking– Bigodi wetland
- Early morning chimpanzee trekking
- Spend time watching chimps socializing, feeding, grooming
- Afternoon Bigodi community walk
Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6. Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Scenic views of the Rwenzori mountains
- crater lakes view and photography moments
- Late afternoon game drive for elephants, lions, buffalo, and possible leopards
Accommodation: Lights of kazinga homestay
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7. Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Early morning game drive to see lions, elephants, antelopes and more
- Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise—Africa’s highest concentration of hippos
- Excellent for birding and wildlife photography
Accommodation: Lights of kazinga homestay
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8. Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector
- Search for tree-climbing lions
- Arrive at your gorilla trekking lodge
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9. Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Forest (Bucket List Experience)
- Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters
- Begin gorilla trekking adventure
- Spend 1 unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family
- Afternoon relaxation or optional cultural tour
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10. Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation
- Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Canoeing, birdwatching, nature walks or relaxation
- Enjoy panoramic lake views
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 11. Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
- Drive to Lake Mburo
- Afternoon walking safari or game drive
- Wildlife: zebras, giraffes, elands, antelopes
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 12. Lake Mburo – Entebbe – Departure
- Morning nature walk or game drive
- Transfer to Entebbe
- Optional stop at the Equator for photos
- Drop-off at airport for departure
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch
WHAT IS INCLUDED
✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ All accommodation and meals
✔ 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Park entrance fees
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Not included
✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Tips and gratuities
PRICING & BOOKING
Prices vary depending on:
- Travel dates
- Accommodation choice
- Number of travelers
ABOUT DAZZLING WILD GORILLA SAFARIS
Dazzling Wild Gorilla Safaris is a registered Ugandan tour company specializing in gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, birding tours, and cultural experiences. We work with licensed guides and operate according to Uganda Wildlife Authority guidelines.
📍 Based in Uganda
📞 Phone & WhatsApp: +256706753644
📧 Email: gorillasinparadisesafaris@gmail.com
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