Safari Itinerary

15 Days Pearl of Africa Uganda Adventure Tour

The grand tour — everything in the 11-day complete circuit, with the pace slowed further and two genuine extensions added: a relaxed stop at Lake Bunyonyi and a beach finish on the Ssese Islands.

15 Days Pearl of Africa Uganda Adventure TourFrom $n/a pp (budget) · see full pricing below
Budget$n/a
Mid-range$7,800
Luxury$13,000+

Days 1–3 — Murchison Falls

Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Game drives, the Nile boat cruise, and the top of the falls.

Highlights

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa
  • Full game drives across Buligi
  • Nile boat cruise and the falls from top and base

Day 4 — Chimpanzee Trekking, Budongo Forest

Full-day chimp trekking at Kaniyo Pabidi.

Highlights

  • A full day in Uganda's largest mahogany forest
  • First of two chimp-trekking experiences on this trip

Days 5–6 — Kibale National Park

A second chimp-trekking day in Uganda's primate capital, plus Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Highlights

  • Uganda's highest-density chimp trekking
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary birding and primate walk

Days 7–8 — Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kasenyi plains game drives, Kazinga Channel cruise, Ishasha tree-climbing lions.

Highlights

  • Kasenyi plains game drive
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Ishasha's tree-climbing lions

Days 9–10 — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mountain gorilla trekking, plus a Batwa cultural trail day.

Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla trekking — the trip's centrepiece
  • Batwa cultural trail experience

Days 11–12 — Lake Bunyonyi

A genuine rest stop — one of Uganda's most scenic lakes, terraced hillsides, dugout canoeing, and no scheduled wildlife activities.

Highlights

  • Dugout canoeing on one of Uganda's most scenic lakes
  • Two days with no scheduled wildlife activity — genuine rest

Days 13–14 — Ssese Islands, Lake Victoria

Fly or drive to Entebbe, then boat transfer to the Ssese Islands for a beach-focused finish.

Highlights

  • White-sand beaches on Lake Victoria
  • A relaxed, activity-free finish to the trip

Day 15 — Return to Entebbe, Departure

Morning transfer back to Entebbe for your international flight.

Highlights

  • Final ferry/boat transfer back to Entebbe
  • Closing out the full 15-day Pearl of Africa circuit

What's Included

Included

  • Ground transport throughout
  • Park entrance fees (all parks)
  • Accommodation
  • Driver-guide
  • Boat cruises
  • Chimp trekking permit
  • Gorilla permit
  • Ssese Islands boat transfer

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Gratuities

Accommodation Options

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See Also

For a shorter version of this circuit, see the 11-Day Complete Wildlife & Primate Safari.