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14 Day Tour of Uganda: Two weeks in Uganda
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From $6560 per person for two sharing
Tour Overview
Winston Churchill famously called Uganda “The Pearl of Africa.” It is one of the most fascinating and diverse countries on the entire continent. Its lush, dense rainforests and wildlife-rich savannas have given rise to such incredible biodiversity. Uganda is wild and pristine; it is a land of great lakes, mysterious cloud forests, primates, and big cats. Enjoy this private 14 Day Tour of Uganda; from Murchison Falls to chimpanzees in Kibale Forest to gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park, you will experience spectacular wilderness and first-class photo opportunities on a perfectly coordinated round trip.
Highlights
- Guided private safari with your own driver-guide
- Boat trip through the Mabamba swamp in search of the rare shoebill bird
- Guided chimpanzee trekking in Bugoma Forest
- Game drives and boat safaris in Murchison Falls National Park
- Visit to Murchison Falls (“Top of the Falls”)
- Wildlife viewing in the remote Kidepo Valley National Park
- Night game drive and guided walking safari in Kidepo
- Guided bush walk to see the white rhinos in the Ziwa Rhino Ranch
- Safari through some of Uganda's most pristine and least visited wilderness areas
Itinerary in details
Discover your route below. This itinerary is the starting point, tailor your adventure with the specific experiences.
Day 1 | Arrival Entebbe Airport, Meet & Greet
Your adventure begins with your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), where the warm, tropical air welcomes you. You will be met at the exit. Your personal Ugandan tour guide will greet you with a warm smile and a sign bearing your name. Winston Churchill was so captivated by the lush nature and diversity of this country that he bestowed upon it the unforgettable name “The Pearl of Africa.” After this initial warm welcome, your driver will take you directly to your comfortable accommodation in Entebbe. Once there, you can shake off the dust of your journey, take a deep breath in the idyllic garden, and relax after your flight, while your anticipation for the days ahead grows.
Accommodation: The Boma Entebbe
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 | Entebbe – Mabamba – Ziwa Rhino Ranch (travel time approx. 4 hours)
In the morning, our driver guide shall pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe at 7:00 AM and take you to the Mabamba Wetlands on the shores of Lake Victoria. There, you will board a small wooden canoe boat with a local guide and travel through the narrow channels of the papyrus swamp. While searching for the fabled shoebill stork, you will discover many other Uganda birds. Named for its huge and powerful beak, this bird is one of the iconic symbols of Uganda. Afterwards, you will proceed your journey, passing villages and through a captivating landscape, to the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. This small sanctuary is a project aimed at reintroducing rhinos to Uganda, as they were eradicated by poaching many years ago. Upon arrival, you can relax after the drive and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of your accommodation. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the first rhinos, which occasionally come close to the lodge and provide unforgettable safari moments right on your doorstep.
Accommodation: Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 | Ziwa Rhinos– Murchison Falls National Park (travel time approx. 3 hours)
Early in the morning, you will go out for one of the highlights of your trip. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, you’ll embark on a guided walk to see the white rhinos of the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. On foot, you will approach these magnificent animals and observe them from a safe distance in their natural habitat – an impressive experience rarely possible on traditional safaris. The sanctuary was established to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda after they were eradicated by poaching. Besides the rhinos, Ziwa also provides a protected habitat for numerous bird species and other wildlife.
Afterward, you head to Murchison Falls National Park to see the Murchison Falls. Here, the Nile plunges approximately 43 meters through a narrow gorge only 8 meters wide. The water droplets explode, creating a spray. Next, you will head to the Top of the Falls. There, you can feel the power of the water through the rising spray. On hot days, the mist offers welcome refreshment. Enjoy the view and let it all sink in. Afterwards, in the southern part of the park, you embark on a game drive along the Honeymoon Track before continuing north.
Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 | Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drives
In the morning and afternoon, you will embark on extensive game drives. Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda is home to over 450 bird and 70 animal species, including the vividly colored Rothschild’s giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, Nile crocodiles, hippos, Uganda kob, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, lions, leopards, and hyenas, as well as the rare shoebill stork. The Nile River divides Murchison Falls National Park in two. The northern section is characterized by savannah, dominated by rolling grasslands and papyrus swamps. This side of Murchison Falls National Park is richer in wildlife and is ideal for game drives. On this day you will also go on a night game drive, which we have planned for you.
Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 | Murchison Falls National Park – Game drive & Boat trip
In the morning, you will embark on another game drive. The open savannahs offer excellent opportunities to observe elephants, giraffes, Uganda kob, various antelope species, lions, and hyenas. In afternoon, you will take a boat trip upstream to the waterfall. This offers wonderful opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and other animals near the riverbank. Upon arriving at the waterfall, you will get your first impression of the immense volume of water – a truly impressive natural spectacle. On hot days, the fine spray provides welcome refreshment. Relax and enjoy the fantastic view of the Nile at the end of the day.
Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest (travel time approx. 6 hours)
After breakfast, your trip continues to Fort Portal. Along the way, you will pass through small villages with markets. Fort Portal lies in the “shadow of the Mountains of the Moon,” as the impressive Rwenzori Mountains are known. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at your accommodation, which boasts a magnificent view of the tropical forest. Directly from the Turaco Treetops Lodge, you can choose to a relaxing nature walk along the forest edge, experiencing the sounds, scents, and perhaps even your first encounters with wildlife in the rainforest.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 | Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
In the morning, you’ll head into the rainforest for your chimpanzee trek. The probability of actually spotting the primates is around 95%. However, they sometimes hide high up in the trees, making them not always easy to find. Kibale Forest is also home to numerous other primate species. Besides chimpanzees, you can find Columbus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, diademed vervet monkeys, black-cheeked white-nosed monkeys, and many other species. Over 300 bird species and 140 butterfly species make the forest a true oasis for nature lovers. Chimpanzee trekking takes approximately 2–4 hours and covers a distance of 3–5 km.
Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In afternoon you will visit the nearby community-run Bigodi wetland. A 5 km long, branching network of wooden boardwalks leads through an enchanting wetland habitat that is a breeding ground for many exotic birds. Attentive observers will spot giant turacos, hornbills or sunbirds during their walk and will be accompanied by local guides. The exceptionally high biodiversity of the wetland includes not only birds, but also many monkey species, such as the red colobus monkey, baboon, black-and-white colobus monkey, sooty mangabey, green monkey, red-tailed monkey, and L’Hoest’s monkey. The hike is a wonderful experience.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 | Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park (travel time approx. 3 hours)
After breakfast, you will leave Kibale Forest and travel to the scenically stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route takes you along the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival at your accommodation, you will enjoy a relaxed lunch and have time to settle into the lodge. In the afternoon, you will embark on your first game drive in the park. The diverse savannah landscape, combined with crater lakes and wide plains, offers ideal conditions for wildlife viewing– especially in the warm light of the late afternoon. This park is home to over 95 species of mammals and 610 bird species.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge – Banda
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 | Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today is dedicated to intensive wildlife observation in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the soft light of early morning, the savanna awakens. You will take advantage of these cool, active hours for an extensive game drive in the park. This is the preferred hunting ground of lions, who lie in wait for the large herds of Uganda kob (antelope). With a bit of luck, you might also spot shy leopards in the dense undergrowth. After a hearty lunch, a change of perspective awaits you in the afternoon: a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel. You will glide slowly along the banks, experiencing one of the world’s densest populations of hippos and snapping Nile crocodiles up close, while huge herds of elephants come ashore to quench their thirst. In the evening, you’ll return to your lodge and reflect on the day’s events under the vast African starry sky.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge – Banda
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 | Queen – Bwindi NP (Rushaga) (Travel time approx. 5.5 hours)
Very early in the morning, you go on another game drive. Afterwards, you travel through the so-called “Switzerland of Africa,” the hilly Kigezi region, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Nine other primate species also inhabit the forest. The very name Bwindi Impenetrable hints at the landscape’s impenetrable nature. The dense mountain rainforest has developed since the Ice Age, and the shrub and bush vegetation provides an ideal habitat for the primates. You will reach your accommodation in the afternoon. Enjoy the view of the rainforest and relax for the rest of the day, so you are refreshed and ready for the gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Four Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking
In the morning, you will be gently awakened by the birdsong of the rainforest. After breakfast, it’s just a short walk to the ranger station. There, you will receive a briefing on the rules of conduct that are important for gorilla trekking. You will then set off with the ranger into the mountain rainforest. The ranger will follow the instructions and routes of the trackers who started their trek at sunrise.
The trackers first walked to the spot where they had encountered the gorillas the previous day and are now following their movements since then. As soon as they spot the gorillas, they inform the guide. They carefully approach the gorilla family and the silverback. It’s a wonderful moment to stand face to face with these gentle giants of the rainforest. You must limit your visit to the gorilla family to one hour to minimize disruption to their natural rhythms.
The hike to the gorillas can be strenuous, depending on the gorilla family being visited. This is quickly forgotten when you see these majestic apes, but a certain level of fitness is recommended. It is also important to be in perfect health. Even a simple cold can result in being denied entry to the gorillas to prevent any risk to the animals.
The length of the trek varies depending on the gorilla family. Proper equipment is also essential. Good footwear, gaiters, and rain gear are standard. Gloves are also highly recommended, especially when dealing with thorny plants.
Enjoy your time with the gorillas. This visit is so much more than “just” observing animals. When you look into the eyes of these gentle giants, you see so much of ourselves as humans. Over 98% of our genes are identical to those of gorillas, and you get a truly sublime feeling when you stand close to these magnificent creatures. The young ones are playful and frolic within the gorilla family. A late lunch awaits you at your accommodation. After you’ve eaten, you can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or perhaps taking a walk around the village.
Accommodation: Four Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 | Bwindi – Lake Mburo (travel time approx. 5 hours)
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Mburo National Park. Located on the way to Kampala, it’s often overlooked by travelers but offers stunning scenery and a wide range of activities. It’s Uganda’s smallest national park, and birdwatchers will also find plenty to enjoy.
More than 250 different species, such as the papyrus shrike, black-headed lapwing, and mirror warbler, can be found in the national park. In the afternoon, an extensive game drive awaits. Buffalo, eland, oribi, topi, and many other animals can be spotted. It is also the only national park besides Kidepo where zebras can be observed in Uganda. After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13 | Lake Mburo – Game Walk & Night Game Drive
Lake Mburo National Park offers a rare opportunity to experience nature not only from a vehicle but also on foot. In the soft morning light, you will embark on a guided walking safari. Accompanied by a ranger, you will follow animal tracks in the red sand, silently approaching zebras and antelopes. After the walk, you will have time to relax at the lodge or enjoy another game drive in the afternoon. As darkness falls, you will set off on a night drive, using the headlights of your 4×4 to track down the nocturnal inhabitants of the savanna. With a bit of luck, you might spot bushbabies in the treetops, porcupines, genets, or other shy creatures of the savanna.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14: Lake Mburo – Entebbe (travel time approx. 4 hours)
Today you can go on another game drive early in the morning. The rising sun offers wonderful photo opportunities. After breakfast, you bid farewell to this beautiful part of Africa. Following a brief stop at the equator, you’ll return towards Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon. Your driver will then take you to the airport for your flight back to home. We wish you an exciting and memorable tour, a pleasant flight, and hope to return from this trip with many unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Tour Price
|
Number of People |
Price per Person |
|
1 Person |
USD 9094 |
|
2 People |
USD6560 |
|
3 People |
USD5904 |
|
4 People |
USD 5434 |
|
5 People |
USD 5266 |
|
6 People |
USD 5059 |
Inclusions
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a safari-equipped off-road vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All game drives take place during park opening hours
- 1 night at The Boma
- 1 night at the Ziwa Rhino Ranch Lodge
- 3 nights at the Pakuba Safari Lodge
- 2 nights at the Turaco Treetops Lodge
- 2 nights at the Bush Lodge
- 2 nights at the Four Gorilla Lodge
- 2 nights at Mihingo Lodge
- Shoebill tour in Mabamba
- Rhino tracking in the Ziwa Ranch
- Visit Top of the Falls
- Boat trip at Murchison Falls
- Bigodi Swamp hike in Kibale Forest
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale (permit included)
- Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- 1 x Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park (Rushaga) (Permit included)
- Airport transfers in Entebbe (2x)
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Uganda
- Optional excursions or activities not pre-booked
- Uganda visa costs (USD 50)
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks
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