19 Days Ultimate Uganda Grand Explorer Safari 

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your driver/guide and transfer to your hotel. Short safari briefing.

Overnight: Entebbe

Day 2 – Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Early breakfast and departure via Luwero, Gulu and Kitgum. Lunch in Gulu before continuing to Kidepo.

Kidepo Valley National Park ranks among Africa’s finest wilderness areas. Vast savannah landscapes stretch toward distant mountain ranges.

Drive time: ± 10 hours
Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (shared or private facilities)

Day 3 – Game Drive & Karamojong Cultural Visit

Morning game drive in Kidepo, home to over 80 mammal species including cheetah, striped hyena and caracal, plus over 465 bird species.

Afternoon cultural visit to a Karamojong village, known for its cattle culture, traditional dress and beadwork.

Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Day 4 – Full Day Game Drive & Hot Springs

Full day exploring Kidepo Valley including wildlife viewing and visit to the hot springs.

Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Day 5 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive via Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth NP. Arrival at Mweya with stunning views over the Kazinga Channel. Afternoon game drive.

Drive time: ± 5.5 hours
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Bush Camp

Day 6 – Game Drive & Boat Safari

Morning game drive in search of lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards and Uganda kobs.

Afternoon boat trip toward the Falls, viewing hippos, crocodiles and birds.

Budget accommodation: Fort Murchison

Day 7 – Nile Delta Boat Safari & Top of the Falls

Morning 5–6 hour boat safari downstream to the Nile Delta where the river enters Lake Albert. Excellent birdwatching, including possible shoebill sightings.

Afternoon visit to the Top of Murchison Falls.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison

Day 8 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Drive toward Kibale via Lake Albert and the Albert Rift Valley.

Drive time: ± 8 hours
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 9 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Morning 4-hour chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. Possibility to see up to 13 primate species.

Afternoon walk in Bigodi Swamp, a community conservation project.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 10 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive via Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon game drive.

Drive time: ± 5.5 hours
Accommodation: Pumba Safari Lodge

Day 11 – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning game drive across the plains.

Afternoon 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.

Accommodation: Pumba Safari Lodge

Day 12 – Katwe Salt Mines & Ishasha Sector

Visit Katwe Salt Mines to observe traditional salt extraction.

Continue to Ishasha sector for evening game drive in search of tree-climbing lions.

Accommodation: Topi Lodge

Day 13 – Transfer to Kisoro

Drive through the scenic “Switzerland of Africa” toward Kisoro, with views of the Virunga volcanoes.

Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

Day 14 – Gorilla Trekking

Drive 1 hour to Bwindi headquarters (Nkuringo/Nshongi/Mishaya/Kahungye groups).

7:45 AM briefing
8:30 AM start trek
Maximum 1 hour with gorillas after locating them
Return by 7:00 PM

Physical fitness recommended.

Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

Day 15 – Optional Activities in Kisoro

Free day with optional activities:

• Climb Muhavura Volcano (4127m)

• Climb Gahinga Volcano

• Sabinyo Gorge walk

• Climb Sabinyo Volcano (three peaks)

• Garama Cave visit (pygmy cave)

• Bird walk in Mgahinga

• Mountain biking (25–50 km routes)

• Cultural village walk (Bufumbira tribe)

• Visit Lake Mutanda & canoe trip

• Relax at Travellers Rest garden
  
  

Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

Day 16 – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Drive to Lake Mburo via Mbarara (lunch stop).

Lake Mburo is known for zebras, impalas and scenic savannah.

Drive time: ± 5.5 hours
Accommodation: Eagle’s Nest Camp

Day 17 – Game Walk, Boat Trip & Game Drive

Morning walking safari.

Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo followed by evening game drive.

Wildlife includes 68 mammal species and 315 bird species including shoebill, African fish eagle, pelicans and kingfishers.

Accommodation: Eagle’s Nest Camp

Day 18 – Return to Kampala / Entebbe

Drive back via Mbarara and Masaka.

Stop at the Equator for photos and shopping.

Transfer to Entebbe hotel or airport.

Drive time: ± 5.5 hours

Day 19 – Departure or Optional Tours

Depending on departure time:

Optional Kampala City Tour (USD $120 per vehicle)
Entebbe tour: Ngamba Island chimp sanctuary (USD $88 pp)
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre & Botanical Gardens (USD $10 pp)

Airport transfer for onward flight.