15 DAYS/ 14 NIGHTS

15 Days Uganda Classic Safari

See all there is to see about Uganda from Gorillas, Lions, hippos and so much more all in one go.

Why this trip?

This 15 days Uganda Classic Safari Trip will serve as an introduction for all the Pearl of Africa has to offer in a nutshell.

  • Historical monuments in Kampala

  • Chimp tracking in Kibale Forest

  • Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat

  • Hippo watching in Kazinga channel

  • Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

  • Relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi

Itinerary Timeline

Arrival & City Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Kampala

Airport pick up. Briefing. City tour visiting Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo Shrine, Uganda Museum. Check-in at Cassia Lodge

Key Activities Airport Pickup • City Tour • Historical Sites

To the Nile

Day 2: Kampala to Murchison Falls

Depart for Murchison Falls NP. Visit the top of the falls where the Nile forces through a 7m crevice.

Key Activities Transfer to Murchison • Top of Falls View

Wildlife & Water

Day 3: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Cruise

Half-day game drive (elephants, giraffes, lions). Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls.

Key Activities Morning Game Drive • Nile Boat Cruise • Wildlife Viewing

Scenic Transfer

Day 4: Murchison to Fort Portal

8-hour scenic drive to Fort Portal passing villages and tea plantations. Overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale.

Key Activities Scenic Drive • Rural Landscapes

Semliki Discovery

Day 5: Semliki National Park

Day trip to Semliki. Nature walk in Ituri Forest. Visit Sempaya Hotsprings. Return to Kibale National Park.

Key Activities Sempaya Hotsprings • Nature Walk • Birding

Primate Walk

Day 6: Kibale Chimps & Bigodi

Chimp tracking in Kibale National Park / Forest and thereafter an afternoon nature walk in Bigodi Swamp.

Key Activities Chimp Tracking • Bigodi Swamp Walk

To Queen Elizabeth

Day 7: Transfer & Boat Cruise

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drive en-route. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Key Activities Game Drive • Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Savanna & Forest

Day 8: Game Drive & Maramagambo

Morning game drive (Ugandan Kobs, lions). Afternoon walk in Maramagambo Forest (Blue Lake, Bat Cave).

Key Activities Morning Game Drive • Forest Walk • Bat Cave

Heading South

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi

Drive through Ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions. Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Key Activities Ishasha Game Drive • Transfer to Bwindi

The Gentle Giants

Day 10: Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla tracking experience (2-8 hours). Spend one hour with the Silverbacks. A challenging but rewarding day.

Key Activities Gorilla Tracking • Jungle Trek

To the Deepest Lake

Day 11: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Guided village walk in the morning. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the 'Little Switzerland of Uganda'.

Key Activities Village Walk • Transfer to Bunyonyi • Relaxation

Lakeside Relaxation

Day 12: Lake Bunyonyi

Full day of relaxation at the Lakeside Cottages. Canoeing, swimming, bird watching, or visiting the Batwa people.

Key Activities Canoeing • Swimming • Cultural Visit

To Lake Mburo

Day 13: Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park and undertake a boat cruise on the lake to see famous hippos and birds.

Key Activities Transfer to Mburo • Boat Ride • Wildlife Viewing

Walking Safari

Day 14: Lake Mburo to Kampala

Morning guided nature walk and thereafter transfer back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator Monument in Kayabwe.

Key Activities Walking Safari • Equator Stop • Transfer to Kampala

Farewell

Day 15: Departure

Transfer from Equator Monument in Kayabwe to Entebbe Airport via Kampala for your flight back home.

Key Activities Airport Transfer

Tour Includes

  • Airport Pick up/drop off
  • Full board accomodation
  • English speaking driver guide
  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle & Fuel
  • Chimp & Gorilla Permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • All mentioned activities

Tour Excludes

  • International flight fees
  • Pre/Post trip accomodation
  • Optional activities
  • Meals/Drinks not mentioned
  • Visa Fees
  • Laundry services
  • Travel Insurance

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