21-Day Uganda’s Pearl Safari.
Experience Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vibrant cultures from gorilla trekking to Big Five safaris, chimpanzee tracking, lake adventures, and cultural encounters.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Hotel
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Relax or explore Entebbe town depending on your arrival time.
Accommodation: Lake Victoria View Guesthouse
Meals: Dinner included
Day 2: Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and check in at your lodge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 3: Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Morning game drive for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and antelope. Afternoon boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos and crocodiles.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Top of the Falls and Game Drive
Visit the Top of the Falls viewpoint, then enjoy a game drive exploring different tracks for more wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Drive through the scenic Albertine Rift Valley to Kibale, Uganda’s primate capital. Stop at viewpoints and local villages.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetlands
Morning chimpanzee tracking with expert rangers. Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetlands to spot monkeys, birds, and butterflies.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 7: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Crater Lakes
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stop at the scenic crater lakes. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game drive in Kasenyi plains for lions, elephants, buffalo, and antelope. Afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel to spot hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 9: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Transfer to Ishasha in southern Queen Elizabeth NP. Search for the rare tree-climbing lions during an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 10: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi, through scenic hills and local villages. Check in at your lodge in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Spend an unforgettable day trekking through dense rainforest to observe a gorilla family for one hour in their natural habitat. coffee experience and community walks.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 12: Gorilla Habituation Experience
Optional extended gorilla experience for early risers , Visit local communities in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 13: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi – Batwa Cultural Experience
Visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditions, music, and dance. Continue to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing afternoon.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 14: Lake Bunyonyi – Canoeing, Island Visits, or Hiking
Full day to explore the lake’s scenic islands, optional canoeing, birdwatching, or hiking around the hills.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 15: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo NP, Uganda’s smallest savannah park. Afternoon walking safari to spot zebras, giraffes, impalas, and hippos.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 16: Lake Mburo – Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Jinja
Morning game drive before traveling to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Check in at a riverside lodge.
Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 17: Jinja – White Water Rafting and Adventure Activities
Experience white-water rafting on the Nile or choose bungee jumping, kayaking, or a nature walk along the river.
Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 18: Jinja to Sipi Falls via Mount Elgon
Drive to Sipi Falls, stopping at Mount Elgon scenic viewpoints and coffee plantations. Optional hike to the waterfalls.
Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 19: Sipi Falls – Hike and Local Cultural Visits
Full-day hike to Sipi Falls viewpoints. Visit local communities and learn about traditional coffee and honey farming.
Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 20: Sipi Falls to Kampala
Drive to Kampala. En route, stop at the Equator, take photos, and enjoy local souvenirs. Check into your hotel in the capital.
Accommodation: Emin Pasha Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Day 21: Kampala City Tour and Departure
Explore Kampala highlights: local markets, historical and cultural landmarks. Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: Departure day – no accommodation
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included
Inclusions:
Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permits
Batwa cultural experience
Gorilla Habituation permit
All park entry fees and activities as listed
Accommodation and all meals per itinerary
Professional English-speaking guide
Transport in a safari vehicle
Bottled drinking water
Exclusions:
International flights
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (tips, drinks, souvenirs)
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