14 Days Uganda: Gorillas, Nature Walks, Nile Adventures, Chimps & Savanna

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Tour Overview

The 14 Days Uganda trip begins leisurely in Entebbe. Located near Kampala on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe has a relaxed and local feel. From there, you visit the tropical mountains of Mount Elgon. Here, you take a beautiful walk through the Garden of Eden at Sipi Falls. Next, will travel to Jinja where you will spend two more nights by the Nile and enjoy fun activities. After Jinja, you will travel west to Kibale Forest, where you will take a swamp walk and a chimpanzee trekking adventure. Then you travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for your first real encounter with savannah wildlife. You travel further south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. To conclude, you will spend two more nights in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can reflect on all your experiences and enjoy a beautiful nature walk among the wild animals. After Mburo, you will travel back towards Entebbe for your flight home.  

The accommodations for this have been carefully selected based on location, small scale, and atmosphere. For example, you will to stay at the beautifully situated Turaco Treetops. From your veranda, you look out over the ancient rainforest of Kibale Forest National Park.

Highlights

  • Hiking past waterfalls, local villages, and chameleons in Sipi Falls
  • Two nights stay in Jinja, the source of the mighty River Nile
  • The chimpanzees and gorillas in one tour
  • Safaris by car, boat, and possibly on foot, mountain bike, and horse.
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Itinerary IN dETAIL

Discover your route below. This itinerary is the starting point, tailor your adventure with the specific experiences.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our driver guide who will take you to your first accommodation in Entebbe. Here, you can enjoy a drink under the African starry sky and a well-deserved night’s rest. Located near Kampala on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe has a relaxed and local feel. If you arrive early, maybe stretch your legs with a stroll through Entebbe Botanical Garden or shop for souvenirs at Entebbe Craft Village.

Midrange: The Boma Hotel Entebbe

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast and briefing from your guide, you leave the hotel and begin the first leg of your journey eastward. You drive to Sipi Falls in about 4 to 5 hours, on the border of Uganda and Kenya at the foot of Mount Elgon. Here you arrive at a special place, surrounded by waterfalls, babbling brooks, colorful flowers, and countless shades of green. The lush nature and serene surroundings give you the feeling that the Garden of Eden must have looked something like this.

Sipi Falls

The area consists of three waterfalls and is located in eastern Uganda. The waterfalls lie on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park, on the border with Kenya. The Sipi Falls and the Sipi River are named after the ‘Sep’, an indigenous plant on the riverbanks, a medicinal plant used by the local population against measles and flu. The area is characterized by coffee plantations, streams, waterfalls, chameleons, wild vegetation, traditional African villages, and beautiful views of the Karamoja Plains.

Midrange: Sipi Heritage Lodge – Waterfall Cottage

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you will hike through this beautiful area. You can decide how long you want to hike in consultation with your guide. If you choose the hike of approximately 6 to 7 hours, you can walk past all the waterfalls. In addition to the waterfalls, you will also walk past coffee and banana plantations, local villages, and enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Along the way, you can spot chameleons, and if you bring your swimwear and towel, you can even swim in a stream or shower under a waterfall. Whatever you choose, it will be a wonderful day in paradise!

Sipi Falls Hike – Full Day

You will hike – accompanied by a local English-speaking guide – through the beautiful Sipi Falls area. During a walk through this green region, you will alternate between enormous waterfalls and the local village life of the Ugandan countryside. You will also walk along streams and enjoy the colorful flowers and beautiful vistas. During a full day of hiking, you can visit three waterfalls and spot chameleons in the coffee plantations along the way. It is fun to swim in one of the streams and even take a refreshing shower under a waterfall. So, bring your swimwear and towel! You can also choose to hike for a shorter period in consultation with your guide. You will be out for the entire day. Along the way, you can choose to enjoy a local Ugandan lunch.

Coffee Tour (Optional)

In Sipi Falls, fantastic, high-quality Arabica coffee is grown. Many coffee farmers with small plots of land form a cooperative together. In this way, their artisanal coffee beans are sold worldwide. You can choose a coffee tour and experience the entire process, from picking to drying, grinding with a large wooden mortar, to brewing and drinking the coffee—all at the local farmer’s, who thus earns a little extra from it as well.

Midrange: Sipi Heritage Lodge – Waterfall Cottage

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You leave the tropical mountains of Mount Elgon and drive towards the capital of Uganda. Along the way, you see colorful markets and beautiful scenery, and soon arrive in the historic town of Jinja. Outside the town lie various lodges, all of which offer stunning views of the Nile. From here, you can spend the afternoon enjoying nature, the swimming pool, and the beautiful view.

Jinja

Jinja is a city in eastern Uganda, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria. Before the arrival of the Europeans, Jinja was a small fishing village. In the 19th century, various explorers went in search of the sources of the Nile. It was eventually John Hanning Speke who found them in Jinja. Today, Jinja attracts travelers who wish to enjoy the tranquility and beautiful tropical nature, or the many available activities such as rafting, tubing, bungee jumping, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, or quad biking.

Midrange: The Haven Eco River Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You will enjoy a full free day in Jinja to explore at your own pace. There are plenty of things to do for both the adventurer and those who prefer to take things a little easier. Various sports can be enjoyed on the river or in the surrounding area. Rafting is highly recommended for adventurers, as this is the ultimate spot for it due to all the rapids of the Nile near Jinja. 

Additionally, you can choose from tubing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, or quad biking. Those who prefer to take it easy might enjoy a beautiful horseback ride along the Nile or a walk through the village. You can also opt for a boat cruise along the source of the Nile, to enjoy the river from a new perspective. Of course, you can also simply relax at the lodge with a view of the Nile! You can book all activities through your guide or accommodation.

Midrange: The Haven Eco River Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Head out in search of some rolex (chapati rolled around an egg omelette, usually with added vegetables) to start the day. This is a popular street food in Uganda and is even more delicious than it sounds! After, travel westward to Kibale Forest – a tropical rainforest home to 13 species of primates, which is more than any other forest in East Africa! When you arrive, settle into your accommodation and relax or perhaps head out to explore your surroundings.

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest is one of the most primate-rich rainforests in Africa. Thirteen different primate species live in the forest, including the red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey, red colobus monkey, diademed monkey, black-mantled mangabey, and the galago. The protected nature reserve is situated at an average altitude of 1,300 meters and is surrounded by tea plantations to the north and papyrus swamps to the south. In addition to the primate species, many special bird species can also be found in the forest and the Bigodi swamp.

Midrange: Turaco Treetops – Standard Cottage

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Led by expert trackers, you will set off into the dense rainforest of Kibale in search of chimpanzees. This hike can be challenging at times, with muddy paths and thick vegetation, but the reward is well worth it – the chance to observe these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Watch as they play, feed and communicate with each other in the trees high above. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – a community-run initiative rich in birdlife, monkeys and different butterfly species. If you’re lucky, you might spot the great blue turaco, the bird this wetland is best known for. Later, return to your accommodation for a free evening.

Midrange: Turaco Treetops – Standard Cottage

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After your stay in the first rainforest of this trip, you continue today towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Today you travel through rural life, from the green hills full of tea plantations and crater lakes to the dry savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Along the way, you will make a stop at the Kikorongo Equator Monument. Along the way, you will stop at the Kikorongo Equator Monument, where you can stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere. 

The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth and divides it into two halves. It is a fun and memorable stop, and of course, a great place to take a few photos. You will have time to stretch your legs, take in the surroundings and enjoy this unique moment before continuing towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, you will take your first game drive through this park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Queen Elizabeth National Park, spanning nearly 2,000 km², lies in the Rift Valley and borders the Rwenzori Mountains to the north and Lake Edward to the west. Central to this nature reserve lies the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. You can take amazing boat safaris here. To the west of the Kazinga Channel lies a landscape of beautiful volcanic craters. The Kyambura Gorge is a massive rift in the savannah landscape, home to a rainforest and the habitat of chimpanzees. Elephants, buffaloes, topi, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and many more live in Queen Elizabeth NP. More than 600 bird species live there.

Queen Elizabeth Jeep Safari – Afternoon

As the sun slowly sets, you will search for wildlife during the safari and enjoy the panoramic views of the volcanic craters and the Kazinga Channel. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner under the African starry sky.

Midrange: The Bush Lodge Banda

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to nature in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the morning, you will go on a game drive through the park, and in the afternoon, you will take one of the most spectacular boat safaris the African continent has to offer. Between activities, you will enjoy lunch and a moment of rest at your accommodation.

There are also several great optional activities that can be booked. See options below. To schedule this, you will either need to book an extra day at this park or replace one of the planned activities.

Game Drive – Morning

During the safari in Queen Elizabeth, you will go in search of large herds of buffalo, elephants, elegant Ugandan kobs, topis, lions, leopards, and hyenas. The landscape varies from grasslands with candelabra euphorbias, crater lakes, and denser forested areas. After an early breakfast, you will drive towards the rising sun during the safari. In the morning, mist still hangs over the savannas, and you will hear the typical sounds of the African wilderness. An ideal start to a day in nature!

Boat Safari – Afternoon

Queen Elizabeth National Park is surrounded by Lake Edward and Lake George. These lakes are connected by the natural Kazinga Channel, which is teeming with wildlife! A boat trip along this channel is therefore one of the absolute highlights of your visit to the park. You will really see so many hippos in a single day! In addition to the hippos, you can spot enormous crocodiles, bathing buffaloes, and a huge variety of birds. When you also see a group of elephants spraying each other with water, you know your day has been a complete success!

Predator Tracking Queen Elizabeth – Morning (optional)

This excursion takes place in the morning.

Private Boat Safari Queen Elizabeth – Afternoon (optional)

You can book your boat cruise on a private boat. This offers enormous added value compared to the large general boat, as a small boat allows you to get much closer to the wildlife. You also set the pace yourself, and it is wonderful to share this experience exclusively with your own group.

Gorge Kyambura trekking (optional)

Today you will take a truly magnificent hike through the Kyambura Gorge! The gorge is an 11 km long fissure running straight through the savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Hidden within the gorge lies a beautiful stretch of tropical rainforest, situated along the banks of the Kyambura River. This rainforest is home to snakes, chimpanzees, and other animal species. Rangers make it a sport to spot the chimpanzees, but the chance of seeing them is about 50%. Therefore, above all, enjoy the hike itself, as it is one of the most beautiful hikes you can take in this country. It is an adventurous hike involving scrambling and climbing.

Midrange: The Bush Lodge Banda

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, you will drive to the southern part of the park, Ishasha. Here, you will go on safari again, searching for the famous tree-climbing lions. Afte that, you leave the savannas and travel Bwindi Impenetrable National Park southern Uganda. This drive of about 3 hours’ drive is truly beautiful and typifies Uganda’s diversity. You drive past rainforests, crater lakes, coffee plantations, and over mountains and hills until you reach the volcanoes at picturesque Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. What a view! 

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

The mountain rainforest of Bwindi, together with the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda, is the most important area for gorilla trekking. This relatively small nature reserve is home to nearly half of all mountain gorillas living in the wild. In addition to the mountain gorillas, a total of 120 species of mammals and 350 species of birds live there.

Midrange: Mahogany Springs – Superior Room

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, you travel to Bwindi National Park for perhaps the absolute highlight of your trip: the gorilla trekking. In the afternoon, you reflect on this special encounter. If you do not go on a gorilla trekking trip, there are plenty of other activities to do. You can take a visit to the Batwa community to learn about their forest heritage or go for natural walk.

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest

During the gorilla trekking, you will walk and crouch through the dense forest of Bwindi. Accompanied by the most experienced rangers of the Ugandan Wildlife Authority (UWA), you will search for traces of a family of mountain gorillas. Droppings, nests, gnawed bamboo stalks, and broken twigs reveal that we are getting closer. When the moment arrives that you come face to face with a silverback protecting his family, observing you seemingly without hesitation, you know that this will be an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. You will spend one hour with the gorillas after which you will return to the park headquarters. Here you will be rewarded with a gorilla trekking certificate and then return to the lodge.

Midrange: Mahogany Springs – Superior Room

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

It is with very intense memories that you leave Bwindi behind. Not only is the experience with Dian Fossy’s protégés (‘Gorillas in the Mist’) etched in your memory for a lifetime, but also the beauty, the power, and the unique allure of Central African nature. Via the road connecting Rwanda with Kampala and Kenya, you drive to the lovely Lake Mburo National Park. Tonight you can enjoy your beautiful lodge and the stunning surroundings. You can also (optionally) choose to go on a night safari. 

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest safari area in Uganda and the only nature reserve where the impala and the eland live. Located centrally in the park is Lake Mburo, home to hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species.

Night Safari Lake Mburo – (optional)

Just before dinner, you will go on an exciting night safari where you search for galagos and hyenas, and also stand a good chance of spotting a leopard!

Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, you can choose between a walking (included) or mountain biking safari through the park. Because there are no lions or elephants living in this park, this can be done safely. Both activities are a great way to explore this park and its wildlife in an intimate setting.  You can also (optionally) choose to go on a horseback safari through the park. This can only be booked if you are staying at Mihingo Lodge. After your activity, you will return to the lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Walking Safari Lake Mburo – Morning

Accompanied by a ranger, you will walk through the park in search of zebras, buffaloes, eland antelopes, and giraffes. This is also an excellent way for bird lovers to take beautiful photos, as there are no fewer than 310 species of birds found in Lake Mburo National Park!

Mountain Bike Safari Lake Mburo – Morning (optional)

You will take a wonderful mountain bike tour through the lush green nature of Lake Mburo National Park and the surrounding area. Along the way, you will encounter zebras, impalas, and lier antelopes, while also enjoying the panoramic views. Due to the elevation changes in Lake Mburo National Park, the mountain bike safari is a challenging ride, making it a wonderful start to your day! 

Horseback riding safari Lake Mburo – Morning (optional)

During the horseback safari in Lake Mburo National Park, you will explore the region on horseback. It is an exciting adventure for both experienced and beginner riders. Please note: You must not weigh more than 90 kilograms and we cannot book this in advance, so availability must be checked on site. You can only book this activity if you are staying at Mihingo Lodge.

Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a relaxed breakfast, you drive back to Entebbe across the equator. You will be dropped off at the airport in the early evening for your return flight home. This is the end of your trip through Uganda. We hope you had a fantastic time!

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour Price

Number of People

Price per Person

1 Person

USD 8,081

2 People

USD 5,865

3 People

USD 5,204

4 People

USD 4,815

5 People

USD 4,629

6 People

USD 4,465

Inclusions

  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 13 nights’ accommodation
  • Full board accommodation on safari
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast in Entebbe
  • All transfers
  • A private 4×4 safari Landcruiser
  • Experienced English-speaking driver guide
  • Sipi Falls Hike
  • One chimpanzee trekking permit per person
  • Bigodi Nature Walk
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • One gorilla trekking permit per person
  • Nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • Assistance with border crossing

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Uganda
  • Optional excursions or activities not pre-booked
  • Uganda visa costs
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

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