13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour
13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour takes you on an adventure through several national parks and tourist attractions in Uganda. The journey starts in Kampala at Murchison Falls national park, Semuliki National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Finally lake Mburo national park leading you back to Kampala City. On this trip, you will see several animals including the Big five animals as well as beautiful birds. The 13-Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour is your ideal safari while in Uganda.
Murchison Falls National Park became one of Uganda’s first national parks in 1952. At these falls, the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and plunges with a thunderous roar into the Devil’s Cauldron creating a beautiful rainbow. The park is home to over 76 species of mammals and about 451 bird species. A fun fact about this park is that in 1951, a film called “The African Queen” was created within Murchison Falls National Park.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour Highlights
- 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
- 2: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls national park.
- 3: Full day adventure in Murchison Falls National Park including Game drive and Boat drive.
- 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Fort Portal at the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon.
- 5: Batwa pygmies and Semuliki National Park.
- 6: Transfer from Fort Portal to Kibale Forest National Park for an exciting primates adventure and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- 7: Full day adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park including Game drive and Kazinga channel boat cruise.
- 8: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Sector.
- 9: Go for an Encounter with Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- 10: The dazzling Lake Bunyonyi.
- 11: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale to Lake Mburo national park for a Wildlife tour in the park.
- 12: Full day adventure in Lake Mburo National Park involving Game drive and Boat cruise.
- 13: Drive back to Kampala from Lake Mburo National park via Masaka road and organize for departure for Departure.
Detailed 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
On arrival, you will be received by one of our representatives who will ensure your smooth transfer to the accommodation of your choice for dinner and overnight.
Hotels such as; Imperial Royale, Metropole Hotel, Tristar Hotel and many others.
Day 2 of 13-Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls national park
Wake up early in the morning and embark on your journey to the beautiful Murchison Falls national park for a breathtaking experience. On your way, stop by Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a rhino tracking adventure that will last about 2 hours. After Lunch in Masindi, continue to Murchison Falls National Park for Dinner and Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Full day adventure in Murchison Falls National Park including Game drive and Boat drive.
Start your day with an early morning game drive on the beautiful African Savannah where you will see several animals such as Antelopes, Ugandan Kob, Giraffes, Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes and many other animals as well as birds. After Lunch, take on a boat trip on the Nile to the bottom of the falls.
On this adventure, you will see several animals such as; Hippos, Crocodiles as well as many aquatic birds like Herons, Cormorants, Ducks, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers and many others. Walk to the top of the falls where you will be picked up by a vehicle that will take you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. (FB)
Murchison Falls Adventure Uganda
Day 4 of 13-Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Fort Portal at the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon.
Early in the morning, drive Southwest through the Albertine Escarpments of the Western Rift Valley to Fort Portal for a beautiful experience. Take a route through Hoima( Bunyoro Kingdom) where you will see several Tea plantations and traditional homes. You will then arrive in Tooro Kingdom where you will see the beauty and vibrancy of the town that has a splendid view of Mountain Rwenzori. Dinner and Overnight at lodges of your preference. (FB)
Lodges such as Mountains of the moon Hotel, Ataco country Resort and many others.
Day 5: Batwa pygmies and Semuliki National Park
At sunrise, drive to Bundibugyo, home to the beautiful Semuliki national park. You will drive up winding roads with scenic views and stop at Ntandi where you will be enlightened by the culture of the Pygmies. Continue to Semuliki national park where you will visit the Sempaya Hot Springs.
At Sempaya Hot Springs, you will watch the natives use the naturally hot water for medicinal purposes as well as relaxation in the waters and historical stories concerning the springs. On your way out, you will see several wild animals such as Hippos. Bush babies, Warthogs, Squirrel, Monkeys, Antelopes and many other animals as well as birds. Return to Fort Portal for dinner and Overnight. (FB)
Day 6 of 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Transfer from Fort Portal to Kibale Forest National Park for an exciting primates adventure and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Get ready for an exciting primates adventure, as you drive to Kibale Forest National park for a day of Chimpanzee trekking and bird watching. This activity commences at 8:00am in the morning till midday. Some of the creatures that you will see while this adventure include; Red colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey-cheeked Mangabeys, birds, butterflies and many insects. After lunch, Set off for Uganda’s most popular national park.
On arrival take an evening game drive for a beautiful encounter with the animals at sunset, such as; Leopards, Buffaloes, Antelopes, Hyenas, Warthogs and many other animals. Dinner and overnight at the lodge of your preference. (FB)
Lodges such as; Mweya Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, Parkview Lodge and many others.
Day 7: Full day adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park including Game drive and Kazinga channel boat cruise.
At Sunrise, take on an early morning game drive on the Kasenyi and Queen’s mile tracks in the park where you will see several animals such as; Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Spotted Hyenas, Warthogs, Mongoose and many others. After lunch, aboard a boat on the Kazinga Channel for an exquisite launch trip where you will see Elephants, Hippos, aquatic birds as well as other animals along the shores. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.
Photo: Cinzia Levati
Day 8 of 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Sector
Get up early and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park via the Ishasha sector. At Ishasha, you will embark on a morning game drive where you will spot the famous tree climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for an amazing Gorilla experience and beautiful scenery. Check into your lodge of preference for dinner and overnight.
Lodges such as Buhoma community Rest Camp, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Silverback lodge and many other lodges
Day 9: Go for an Encounter with Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early Morning, transfer to the park headquarters for the briefing before you enter the Gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountain Gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of the Majestic primates.
The thrill of spending time observing these animals’ daily activities is an exciting and rare adventure. The Gorillas are peaceful creatures that can easily be aggravated but you will be briefed by your tour guide on how to behave around these enormous animals. After this amazing experience, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 of 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: The dazzling Lake Bunyonyi
After Breakfast, Take a trip through Kabale “Switzerland of Africa” and enjoy the beautiful terrain as well as breathtaking views. Stop by the fascinating Bird Nest lodge that has splendid panoramic views of Lake Bunyonyi for lunch. Take on an afternoon boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy the exciting myths behind each of the fascinating Islands on Lake Bunyonyi. Return to your accommodation of preference for dinner and overnight.
Lodges such as; the Arcadia cottages, Bunyonyi Safaris resort, Byoona Amagara Island Retreat and many other lodges.
Day 11: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale to Lake Mburo national park for a Wildlife tour in the park
At sunrise, take on a journey to Lake Mburo national park in Kiruhura district. Stop by Igongo cultural Centre for Lunch and learn about the history of the Western Ugandans. On arrival at Lake Mburo national Park, take on an evening game drive where you will see a variety of animals such as the Ugandan Kob, antelopes, Giraffes, Zebras, Warthogs and several other animals. Dinner and overnight at Mpogo Lodge. (FB)
Photo: Cinzia Levati
Day 12 of 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Tour: Full day adventure in Lake Mburo National Park involving Game drive and Boat cruise.
After breakfast, take an early morning game drive on the savannah where you will see the animals going to graze as well as the nocturnal animals coming from the night hunt. After lunch, take on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo where you will see Hippos as well as animals by the shore and aquatic birds. Return to Mpogo Lodge for dinner and overnight. (FB)
Day 13: Drive back to Kampala from Lake Mburo National park via Masaka road and organize for departure for Departure
Wake up at ease and start on your journey to Kampala where you will transfer to Entebbe for your flight back home.
End of the 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Tour
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
The safari package includes
- Park Entrance fees
- Gorilla Trekking Permits
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permits
- Boat Cruise Fee
- 4×4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van for ground travel
- Service of professional English-speaking guide
- Boat ride
- Game viewing
- Bottled water on tour
The safari package excludes
- Tips
- Laundry
- Visa fees
- Optional Activities
- Air tickets
- Shopping
- Cigarettes
- Telephone bills
4X4 Luxury Safari Land Cruiser
We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. Our Vehicles have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. The safari cars come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while In the Vehicle). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed a window seat.
Where to Adventure on the 13 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour?
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park became one of Uganda’s first national parks in 1952. At these falls, the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gorge and plunges with a thunderous roar into the Devil’s Cauldron creating a beautiful rainbow. The park is home to over 76 species of mammals and about 451 bird species. A fun fact about this park is that in 1951, a film called “The African Queen” was created within Murchison Falls National Park.
Semuliki national park
Semuliki national park was created as a Forest reserve in 1932 and was later given the national park status in 1993. It is a true lowland tropical forest with over 441 bird species and 53 mammals. Four different ethnic groups live near the park giving you a variety of tourist attractions making it an ideal safari destination.
Kibale forest national park
Another park that you will visit is the Kibale forest national park which is one of Africa’s foremost research sites. While others focus on Primates, Kibale focuses on the ecosystems, wild pigs, and fish species as well as other topics. The national park is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking with over 70 mammal species and 375 bird species. Kibale is also one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda making it an exciting destination.
Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth national park is the second oldest and largest national park in Uganda, it was established in 1952. This Park was initially known as Kazinga national park but was later renamed in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II and hosts over 95 species of mammals as well as over 619 bird species. This park lies within the western rift valley.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park
You will then go to the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable national park. This park was designated as a national park in 1991 and in 1994 and was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site because of its ecological importance. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is famous for Gorilla trekking that is carried out within the forest. This Forest inhabits more than half the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas. The encounter with these magnificent primates is worthwhile
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is a special lake because of the fact that it was formed as a result of Lava damning and is Africa’s second deepest lake as well as the home to over 200 bird species. The waters are calm and the experience is relaxing. This Safari is indeed the vacation as well as the adventure that you need.
Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park will be your next Destination after Lake Bunyonyi. It was originally gazetted in 1933 as a controlled hunting area and upgraded to a game reserve in 1963. The natives continued to graze their cattle within the reserve until 1983 when it became a national park. This park is known for its exciting Quad bike and horseback riding adventures through the park. In addition, the park is home to several animals including; antelopes, Zebras, Giraffes, Leopards, and many other animals as well as birds.