13 Days Magical Uganda Safari Holidays

Have breakfast in the morning and fuel up for your second day of the safari holiday’s pack.  You will have the opportunity to visit the Itanda falls in Jinja where the White Nile rafting starts. The spectacular view of the falls is guaranteed to blow your mind.

Have your lunch then drive further east to Mbale district. Enjoy a breathtaking view of country life while on your journey; traditional homesteads, large farms and endless domestic animals.  Since the journey is a bit long, you will arrive late and check into Lacam lodge for a peaceful night’s rest and tasty dinner.

You 13 days Uganda Uganda safari holidays pack will continue with an early morning breakfast and a hike to sipi falls. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the falls as the Nile River falls over vast amounts of rocks before forming into a peaceful mind blowing flow of water.

You will be returned to your lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon drive to Kampala district.  Arrive late in Kampala and check into your Hotel where you will have your dinner and a night’s rest.

Breakfast will be served at your hotel in the morning then you will drive to Murchison falls in North western Uganda. Visit the Rhino sanctuary on the way where you will spend a whole hour and 30 minutes trekking rhinos. You will watch how the rhinos live; their day – day lives, how they find their food and how they take care of the young. 

The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a conservation area for the white southern rhinos and it is the only place in Uganda where you can find these animals. Drive further along visiting the top of the Murchison falls upon arrival in Murchison falls national park, later check in your safari lodge.

We hope you are feeling pumped for this big day of your 3 days Murchison Falls Tour as you get to fully experience the magic of Murchison Falls National Park. With the world’s largest population of Rothschild’s giraffes, expect a wildlife show quite like no other. Other animals to dot on include; Defassa water-buck, Patas monkeys and Chimpanzees.

Return to your lodge for a quick lunch because the adventure isn’t over yet as Uganda’s most powerful waterfalls await. A boat cruise has already been arranged for you from Paraa to the base of Murchison Falls with some of the most breathtaking vistas on earth. After this day’s adventure, a quiet night at your lodge is in order.

With this adventure, the 11 days complete wildlife and primate safari Uganda will include a drive to Kibaale National Park. This is the perfect road trip that is actually a continuation of your Uganda adventure with landscape viewing of vast tea plantations, crater lakes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountain rage. Upon your arrival, check into your lodge for the night.

After a warm hearty breakfast, the adventurers will be required to assemble for a short briefing before venturing into the deep jungle to find the curious chimpanzees. Kibaale forest thick vegetation harboring a variety of primates and bird species alike. Marvel at the intriguing chimpanzees as they jump and sway from branch to branch picking up fruit in their wake.

Spot other animals like monkeys hiding behind trees with the help of your expert game ranger as you are attempting to find the chimpanzees.  In the afternoon, drive further south to Queen Elizabeth national park where you will check into your safari lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Queen Elizabeth National park is the most visited park in Uganda with a range of wildlife including Elephants, buffalo, kob and hyenas among others. The kasenyi area lies in the north of the park in kasese district, along the shores of Lake George a fresh water lake in the western rift valley. It is close to the point where the kazinga channel joins Lake George. 

Have your lunch before heading on to the kazinga channel, a fresh water cannel that joins lakes Edward and George for a boat launch. Enjoy an endless view of Nile crocodiles and hippos as well as a massive range of birdlife to choose from. The shores provide for a magnificent experience as you watch hers of animals come to drink water and others lying around lazily as the day goes by. 

Have your breakfast in the morning then go on a guided primate walk in the Kyambura gorge. The gorge stretches to 100metrees in depth below sea level and is also a natural habitat for chimpanzees. The gorge is a home to other primates as well like the Black and white colobus, red tailed monkey. Enjoy a drive through the dry crater with lots of lush savannah.

Drive south of the park to the ishasha sector passing by the western rift valley. This section of the park is the most visited owing to tree climbing lions that have made the park their abode. The rare sight of a lion climbing a tree can only be found in two countries in Africa; Tanzania and this park in Uganda.

Later you will embark on a 4 hour drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and check into Lodge for dinner and overnight.

You will have a warm and satisfying breakfast in the morning then assemble at the park head quarters for a short briefing. You will be grouped up before heading deep into Bwindi forest to trek the mountain Gorillas. These gentle giants can only be trekked by a maximum of 8 people in a day to minimize stress on the animals.

The forest is made of thick trees and undergrowth so expect a bit of hustling as you push aside branches and twigs. Being a large forest, the activity can take you from 2 hours to half a day. After you have found the gorillas then, you will have the opportunity to spend at least 1 hour with them.

You will watch as they go about their day- day life; feeding their young, gathering food. Bwindi Impenetrable forest also has over 360 bird species as other primates as well, these your guide will point while you trek the mountain gorillas. 

Your driver will drive you to Mgahinga National Park after an early morning breakfast. The journey is quite long but the country scenery is not to disappoint. You will pass through kisoro regions and further to the south.  The countryside is dotted with hills, cool weather, large tea plantations, large animal farms and country homes that will keep you entertained as you enjoy your journey.  

Wake up with morning breakfast and continue to Mgahinga National Park for volcano hike. You will reach the top of the volcano. You will have a chance to see the golden monkeys before continuing on a drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. 

Lake Bunyonyi is famous for its numerous islands protruding from the lake itself  and surrounding hills nestling the neck and  providing for a spectacular scenery that is bound to hold any adventurer captive. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the lake as you go sightseeing.

The final day of your Uganda safari holiday will start with an early morning breakfast then a boat ride on lake Bunyonyi . Drive to Kampala after your ride via Igongo cultural center. The center is a preservation point for the Ankole heritage. 

You will be able to attain information about the way of living of these people, their cultural beliefs, how they go about their day- day activities. You will drive by the equator in Masaka for a brief stop and photograph taking and also have your lunch en-route before arriving in Kampala for your departure.