14 Days Uganda Gorilla, Wildlife and Culture Safari
14 Days Uganda Gorilla, Wildlife and Culture Safari
This 14-day Uganda Gorilla, wildlife, and culture safari offers you an opportunity to explore the best of Uganda. You will traverse and marvel at the captivating landscapes. You’ll also trek through the jungles to meet the primates and enjoy drives through the vast Savannah plains. These will enable you to see to see enormous wildlife species including the big five in their unspoiled habitats. You will have a chance to dance and chat with the local communities. Through this, you’ll learn how these cultures dance to the tune of African music. Also, you’ll taste some of their dishes as you immerse in their medieval cultures.
Trip Summary of the 14 Days Uganda Gorilla, wildlife, and Culture Safari
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
- Day 2: Transfer to L. Mburo National Park (3-4hrs drive)
- Day 3: Nature walk and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo
- Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. (3-4 hours’ drive)
- Day 5: Boat cruise and Island visit or alternative zip-lining
- Day 6: Nature walk and Transfer to Bwindi National Park (1-2hrs drive)
- Day 7: Gorilla Tracking and Community Walk.
- Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. (4-5hrs drive of transfer time)
- Day 9: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
- Day 10: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park (2-3hrs drive)
- Day 11: Chimpanzee tracking
- Day 12: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (7-8hrs drive)
- Day 13: Game drive and boat cruise
- Day 14: Visit the top of the falls and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of the Uganda gorilla, wildlife and culture Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver-guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services will welcome you. He will then drive you to the hotel as he introduces you to Uganda and briefs you about the tour.
Dinner & Overnight: Protea Hotel/2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to L. Mburo National Park
In the morning, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. The park is famous for its zebras and impalas which are not common in other parks in this country. The only other population is dominant in Kidepo Valley National Park. Upon arrival, take a game drive around to see zebras, impalas, elands, topis, buffaloes, giraffes, and warthogs among others. After, retire to your lodge.
Dinner and Overnight: Mpogo Lodge/Rwakobo Rock Lodge/Mihingo Lodge
Day 3: Nature walk and afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo
In the morning, you will go for a nature walk to the salt lick for wildlife viewing opportunities. Have a good time at the viewing platform as you take good photos of animals licking the salty rocks unaware of your presence. You will then return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the lake anticipating seeing hippos and a shoe bill.
Dinner and Overnight: Mpogo Lodge/Rwakobo Rock Lodge/Mihingo Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to L. Bunyonyi
In the morning, you may go for a cultural tour at Mpogo Lodge. Here, you can participate in hand milking and learn about the local ghee-making process. This is all inclusive of the Ankore traditional cultural practices. You learn a lot about their way of life and their strong bond with the Ankore long-horned cattle. On return, you will drive south to Lake Bunyonyi with a stop at Igongo Cultural Center. The place exhibits the history and culture of the Ankore kingdom. Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, take a boat to the island.
Dinner and overnight: Birdnest Resort/Bunyonyi Eco resort
Day 5: Boat cruise and Island tour
In the morning, you will go on a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi. You’ll then explore this magnificent lake that has several islands. The islands here are home to a plethora of bird species that may fascinate you.
In the afternoon, take a tour of one of the Unique islands on Lake Bunyonyi. These islands have unique tales and history which is interesting to hear. One of them is Punishment Island which has a lot of history. Alternatively, you will undertake a zip-line on Lake Bunyonyi. Such an experience is like no other.
Dinner and Overnight: Birdnest Resort/Bunyonyi Eco Resort Hotel.
Day 6: Nature walk and Transfer to Bwindi National Park (1-2hrs drive)
In the morning, you will go for a nature walk on one of the islands to see some zebras and antelopes. You will then transfer northwards to Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Dinner Overnight: Mahogany Springs/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Haves Gorilla Lodge
Day 7: Gorilla Tracking and Community Walk
In the morning, you will gather at the park headquarters for briefing and gorilla family allocation. Then, you’ll proceed straight into the forest to search for the gentle giants. The rangers will allow you one hour to stay in the presence of the gorillas. This time, you will be observing and taking photographs.
In the evening, take a tour of the Batwa pygmies. Here, you’ll learn about these indigenous people whose lives used to center on the forest. However, of late, the park relocated them to the park boundaries to protect these natural habitats. Their hunting skills, cooking, blacksmithing, and food-gathering skills will surely fascinate you. After that cultural encounter, retard to your lodge
Dinner Overnight: Mahogany Springs/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Haves Gorilla Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
In the morning, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with en route game viewing in the Ishasha sector. Here, you’ll be in search of the tree-climbing lions and proceed to the upper part of the park. You’ll then embark on a community tour of the Katwe Kabatooro community. Here, you’ll explore the salt mines and observe the traditional salt mining process.
Overnight and dinner: Mweya Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Day 9: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
In the morning after a cup of coffee, hit the Kasenyi track to catch up with early raisers and the cats as they return from the night hunt. Plenty of wildlife in this area may captivate you on this early game drive. You will return to your lodge for a late breakfast and lunch.
Then, go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel for more game-viewing opportunities. The channel is a great hub for wildlife gathering especially during hot afternoons. Elephants, buffaloes, kobs, and many other animals come to drink water during this time of the day. The channel’s permanent residents like hippos and crocodiles are some of the most common sightings. Then later, retard to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight and dinner: Mweya Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
In the morning, will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and visit the crater lakes of Ndali and Kasende. As you enter the Kibale forest, baboons will welcome you. If time allows, in the evening, you may go for a nature walk in the Bigodi wetland for primate viewing.
Overnight and dinner: Kyaninga Lodge/Turaco Tree Tops/Chimpanzee Guest House
Day 11: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for a briefing before you proceed to track the man’s closest relative of all the apes. Once you reach the chimps, you will stay with them for not more than 1hr. You’ll take photographs and watch their behavior and movements. Then, return to your lodge for lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure. You may talk to your guide for a tour of Fort Portal town.
Overnight and dinner: Kyaninga Lodge/Turaco Tree Tops/Chimpanzee Guest House
Day 12: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
In the morning after breakfast, you will set off to Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll pass via Masindi reaching in the evening. Your long drive will be spiced up by en-route stopovers for sightseeing. The magnificent Rift Valley escarpment and the beautiful views of Lake Albert adorned with fishing boats will be a great spectacle on this long journey.
Dinner and overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Fort Murchison
Day 13: Game drive and boat cruise.
In the morning, you will go for a morning game drive to the northern part of the park. Most of the big mammals dwell in this part of the park. You are likely to see big mammals like lions, buffaloes, elephants, and the elusive leopard if you are lucky. Other mammals like the kobs, gazelles, hartebeests, topis, and other antelope species are some of the most common sightings on a game drive. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise up to the bottom of the falls. This will reward you with views of hippos, crocodiles, and several water birds. The views of the mighty falls may crown your day’s experience.
Dinner and overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Fort Murchison
Day 14: Visit the top of the falls and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe.
In the morning, set off to Kampala/Entebbe with an en-route visit to the top of the falls. You’ll see arguably the strongest waterfalls in the world. Here, the water squeezes through a 7-meter canyon before plunging about 42 meters deep into the devil’s caldron. It thus produces a thunderous roar and a rainbow.
You will then proceed to have another stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola, for rhino tracking. Proceed to Kampala or Entebbe, reaching in the evening. This will mark the end of the 14 Days Gorilla, wildlife, and culture Safari
Dinner and overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel/Protea Hotel
Inclusions in this safari
- Gorilla Permits
Chimpanzee permits - Park Entrance Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full-time English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Tour Exclusions
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary, and optional activities.
