25 Days Complete Uganda Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on your 25 Days Complete Uganda Safari ,you’ll be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel for a relaxing evening after your journey. If time allows, you may enjoy an optional visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or a peaceful stroll through the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, offering a gentle introduction to Uganda’s rich biodiversity.

Day 2: Mabamba Swamp Birding & Transfer to Ziwa

Begin your day with an exciting canoe excursion through the Mabamba Swamp, a lush wetland ecosystem renowned for its population of the elusive shoebill stork. Enjoy sightings of various other wetland bird species before driving northwards to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Check in and relax at your lodge, surrounded by nature.

Day 3: Rhino Tracking & Continue to Gulu

Rise early for a guided walking safari to track southern white rhinos in their natural habitat, a rare and thrilling experience. After your encounter, continue your journey through Luweero and Nakasongola, reaching the bustling northern town of Gulu for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Journey to Kidepo Valley National Park

Travel through the dramatic landscapes of northern Uganda into the remote and untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park. Pass through traditional Karamoja homesteads and arrive at your lodge nestled in the savannah. Enjoy sweeping sunset views across the vast plains.

Day 5: Full Day Game Drives in Kidepo

Spend a full day exploring Kidepo’s Narus and Kidepo valleys on game drives teeming with wildlife. Look out for elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and endemic species such as Jackson’s hartebeest. Between drives, relax and enjoy lunch with spectacular park views.

Day 6: Cultural Visit & Drive to Moroto

This morning, visit a traditional Karamojong manyatta for an authentic cultural encounter. Learn about their nomadic lifestyle, traditional dances, and deep-rooted cattle culture. Afterwards, drive to Moroto, a charming town set against the backdrop of Mt. Moroto, for your overnight stay.

Day 7: Mount Moroto Hike & Transfer to Pian Upe

Embark on a guided hike on the slopes of Mt. Moroto, discovering unique flora, birds, and panoramic views. Later, journey to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, a remote and scenic reserve known for its arid beauty and rare wildlife like cheetahs, ostriches, and roan antelopes.

Day 8: Game Drive in Pian Upe & Continue to Sipi Falls

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in Pian Upe, where you may encounter elands, oribis, and leopards. After the drive, travel through rugged terrain to the picturesque Sipi Falls at the base of Mt. Elgon. Check in to your lodge and relax with views of cascading waterfalls or the mountain.

Day 9: Sipi Falls Hike & Coffee Tour

Today, hike through villages and farms to explore the three spectacular tiers of Sipi Falls with a local guide. In the afternoon, join a local coffee farmer to learn the full process of Arabica coffee cultivation and roasting – and enjoy a freshly brewed cup!

Day 10: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the Nile Experience

Depart for Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital, nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria. Visit the legendary source of the Nile River by boat and, if you’re feeling adventurous, opt for thrilling activities such as white-water rafting, quad biking, or kayaking.

Day 11: Leisure in Jinja – Transfer to Ziwa

Spend a relaxed morning enjoying Jinja at your own pace. After lunch, transfer back to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for another tranquil night in the wild, offering a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the calm wilderness.

Day 12: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP & Visit Top of the Falls

Drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic park. On arrival, visit the top of the falls, where the Nile River bursts through a narrow gorge before plunging 45 meters below – a breathtaking natural spectacle.

Day 13: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Begin your day with a sunrise game drive across the northern savannah, home to giraffes, lions, elephants, and hyenas. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile to the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.

Day 14: Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest

Venture into Budongo Forest with experienced trackers to observe chimpanzees in their lush rainforest habitat. Learn about forest ecology and primate behavior. After this encounter, drive to the town of Hoima for an overnight rest.

Day 15: Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal

Take a scenic drive southwest through rolling tea plantations, traditional villages, and crater lakes, with glimpses of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in Kibale Forest National Park in the evening, known as the primate capital of the world.

Day 16: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetlands Walk

Join a morning trek to track habituated chimpanzees as they swing through the forest canopy. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation success story rich in birdlife, monkeys, and natural beauty.

Day 17: Crater Lakes Exploration & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Explore the scenic crater lakes region, visiting panoramic viewpoints and enjoying short walks. Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll settle into your lodge surrounded by wildlife-rich landscapes.

Day 18: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Head out on a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, searching for lions, buffalo, elephants, and Uganda kobs. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s densest concentrations of hippos and waterbirds.

Day 19: Ishasha Sector Game Drive – Tree-Climbing Lions

Drive to the Ishasha Sector in the park’s south, a region famed for its rare tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes on the fig trees as you explore this unique savannah habitat. Overnight at a wilderness lodge close to the game-rich plains.

Day 20: Transfer to Bwindi – Gateway to the Gorillas

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest  National Park, home to nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas. Drive through the misty highlands of Kigezi, with its terraced hills and scenic valleys, and arrive near the park in preparation for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 21: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Embark on a life-changing trek through Bwindi’s dense forest to find a gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, watching them feed, play, and interact – a powerful encounter with one of the world’s most endangered species.

Day 22: Batwa Cultural Experience & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Take part in a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditions of the forest-dwelling people who once lived in Bwindi. Later, travel to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, where you’ll unwind at a lakeside lodge surrounded by terraced hills and islands.

Day 23: Full Day Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy a peaceful day at Lake Bunyonyi, known for its crystal-clear waters and birdlife. Optional activities include canoeing, swimming, birdwatching, or village walks – or simply relax and soak in the tranquility of this scenic highland lake.

Day 24: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP – Evening Game Drive

Depart for Lake Mburo National Park, a small but wildlife-rich park dotted with acacia woodlands and rolling hills. Arrive in time for an evening game drive, with opportunities to spot zebras, impalas, elands, and more.

Day 25: Walking Safari – Return to Entebbe & Departure

Conclude your safari with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo, offering a chance to observe wildlife on foot in the early morning light. Afterwards, drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for your departure, bringing your unforgettable 25 Days Complete Uganda Safari  to a close.