Explore Uganda’s untamed beauty on this amazing 21-day Explore Uganda Safari that combines most of Uganda’s national parks and cultural and scenic landscapes, offering a unique blend of wilderness and nature. On this trip, you will visit Kidepo Valley National Park for the true African wilderness Experience, Traditional Masai, magical Sipi Falls, World’s most powerful waterfalls, Murchison Falls, Kibale Primate Capital, Lake Bunyonyi, Tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that will offer you a chance to get up close with mountain gorillas in their natural habitats.
Every day of this 21-day Explore Uganda Safari brings a blend of wildlife safaris, primate trekking, cultural experiences, scenic hikes and boat cruises. You will be led by an expert English-speaking guide/driver who will make the whole trip a seamless adventure. Below are the highlights of the 21-Day Explore Uganda Safari;
Meet and greet your guide/driver who will warmly welcome you to Uganda and late you a short briefing of the 21 Days Explore Uganda Safari and answer any questions you have to ensure you are prepared for the exciting days ahead. Later, you will transfer to the hotel for relaxation as you prepare for the long days of safari ahead. Enjoy a peaceful overnight at the hotel.
Have an early breakfast at the Hotel and later drive to Jinja City through Kampala City with stunning views of the city. Jinja is a well-renowned destination for adrenaline activities and home to the source of the Nile, the World’s longest River. Arrive in Jinja and proceed for a thrilling white-water experience along the Nile, which may take up to 3 hours. After this experience, you may spend a relaxed time at the hotel with sunset views over the stunning Lake Victoria. Unwind and get prepared for the next day.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel and head out for Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, taking you about 3 hours. Sipi Falls is renowned for a series of three waterfalls cascading down from the hills of Mount Elgon, creating magical views. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the lodge and later proceed for an afternoon Sipi Falls Experience. Later, you will return to the lodge for an overnight dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
On this day, you will have an early breakfast and later embark on a thrilling approximately 7-hour journey to Kidepo Valley National Park Via the traditional Karamajong villages and the rugged landscape of the park. Arrive at the Park and check into the lodge. You will enjoy an evening of relaxation at the lodge with stunning views overlooking Uganda’s third-largest National Park.
Rise early to catch up the early risers to catch up the sunrise. This is the perfect time to spot animals when they are still active and in their natural habitats. You will have a chance to spot a variety of animal species such as zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs and other animals, including different bird species. Enjoy a bush breakfast and picnic lunch with wildlife viewing opportunities. Later, you will return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation and an overnight dinner.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and return to the park to catch up on some of the missed animals and have your lunch at the lodge. Later, you will proceed for the Karamajong Experience in the evening, where you will have a chance to learn about their traditional lifestyle through traditional dances, music, crafts and folklore. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and later embark on a long day drive from Kidepo to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, taking you about 6 hours. You will have a lunch stopover in Gulu and later proceed to Ziwa. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a renowned haven for the endangered White Rhinos. The Sanctuary offers a chance to walk with the Rhinos with the help of a Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger in their Natural Habitats. Arrive at the lodge and enjoy a restful overnight.
Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge and gather for a briefing at the information centre. You will be briefed about the rules and guidelines to follow while observing and tracking the rhinos in their natural habitats. Embark on a guided walk with the Sanctuary Ranger in search of the Rhinos. Once you find them, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them as they roam freely in their natural environment. Visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where you will spend 1 hour, and later check into your lodge for overnight and dinner.
After breakfast, you will embark on a guided game drive that will introduce you to the ecosystems of the park. Game drives here are usually done in the northern part of the park, where you will have a chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of bird species. The morning game drive shall take you for about 3 hours, and later drive back to the lodge for your lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on a thrilling afternoon boat cruise that will take you to the bottom of Murchison Falls, where you will have a chance to spot aquatic wildlife species such as crocodiles, hippos, frogs, fish, buffalo, elephants and other bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Have breakfast at the lodge and return to the park to catch up on some of the missed wildlife species, and later return to the lodge. You will spend a leisurely afternoon at the lodge with optional activities such as swimming or spa treatment. Enjoy your delicious dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast at the lodge and later head west to Uganda’s primate capital, Kibale National Park. Kibale is a renowned chimpanzee trekking destination located in the western part of Uganda, housing over 1500 chimpanzee individuals and 450 bird species. Arrive at the park and enjoy a relaxed evening with a sweeping cool breeze from the tropical rainforests. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight.
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and later gather at Kanyanchu visitors’ centre for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. Later, you will be divided into groups of 8 and assigned to chimpanzee families. Embark on a guided chimpanzee trek in search of the chimpanzees through the tropical rainforests and lush vegetation. Once you find them, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them as you learn about their way of life and capture photo moments.
In the afternoon, you will proceed for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp where you expect to spot a variety of bird species such as Red-chested Owlet, Scaly-breasted, Pale-breasted and Brown Illadopsis, Red-capped and Blue-shouldered Robin-chat, Fire-crested and Brown-chested Alethe, Forest Robin, Buff-spotted, Brown-eared and Yellow-crested Woodpecker. Return to the lodge for a peaceful dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stopover at the Kikorongo Equator Point. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited National Park, renowned for its stunning volcanic landscape that is blessed with various craters, vast savannahs, diverse wildlife, including the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector, which are a major attraction of the park. Check in your lodge for lunch and proceed for an evening game drive that will introduce you to the ecosystems of the park.
Have a restful breakfast at the lodge and later proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Area of the park, which is popular for game drives rich in elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos and other wildlife of the park. Your game drive will last for about three hours and later proceed for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel that separates the park into northern and southern parts and is home to various animal species such as hippos, schools of buffalo, crocodiles and warthogs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector of the park, which is famous for tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the lodge and later proceed to an evening game drive where you expect to spot a variety of wildlife, including the rare Topi. Enjoy a relaxed evening and an overnight dinner.
Have a heavy breakfast and get ready to embark on a scenic journey to Uganda’s prime gorilla trekking destination, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The park consists of over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, thus providing a chance of getting up close with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, making it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight at the lodge.
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and gather at the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts and be divided into groups of 8 pax and different gorilla families. Embark on a guided trekking experience with the help of a ranger guide in search of the Mountain gorillas. Once you find them, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them and return to the starting point, where you will be awarded gorilla trekking certificates.
In the evening, you will have a Batwa community Experience, which will allow you to learn about their connection with the tropical rainforest. You will participate in the traditional dances, village walks, and traditional songs and later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge and later transfer to Uganda’s most beautiful lake, Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda and a most sought-after safari destination for relaxation after gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lake consists of several Islands with a rich cultural history, offering a diverse cultural experience as well as amazing canoeing on the lake. Upon arrival, you shall take a thrilling canoeing experience on the lake for about 2 hours and later check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and later transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s safe national parks, where visitors can take guided bush walks with the help of a park ranger due to fewer predators in the park. The park is home to the largest population of zebras and some other animal species, including giraffes. During the transfer, you will have a lunch stopover at the Igongo Cultural Centre, where you will taste some of Uganda’s traditional and local meals. Proceed to the park for dinner and overnight.
After your breakfast, you will take a guided walk through the vast savannahs that will give you a chance to get up close with wildlife of the park, including giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, as well as spotting different bird species as well and learning about the wildlife of the park. The walking experience shall take you about 2 hours, and later return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation. In the evening, you will have an early dinner and later embark on a thrilling night game drive in the park to catch up some of the nocturnal animals such as hyenas and leopards. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Have a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, check and transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport via Kayabwe Equator stopover. Depending on your flight, you may opt to have a Kampala city tour for last Uganda Memories to cherish for a lifetime and later proceed to the airport. Check in for your departure as you conclude this amazing 21-day Explore Uganda Safari.
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