19-Day Uganda&#039;s Best Safari

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to beautiful Sipi Falls

Wake up with a hearty breakfast and proceed on your journey to the Sipi Falls in the Kumi District. You drive through the northeastern part of Uganda to the foothills of Mt Elgon to reach a plateau of 1,800m above sea level where the beautiful Sipi Falls is located. This green area has a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills.

There are 3 falls separated by steep hillsides. It is quite cool here compared to the other parts of Uganda with temperate weather conditions. You will relax and enjoy the fresh air and the calm environment away from city hustles and traffic. Later in the day, a coffee tour and community visits are some of the activities you can enjoy besides the hikes.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Sipi River Lodge

Mid-range lodge located Sipi Falls (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Nature hikes and visit a traditional kraal

Wake up in the morning for a sippi falls hike to view the falls and coffee tour and end sippi falls with abseiling. Transfer to moroto after having your lunch The Azas team strives to be innovative and takes responsibility by bringing you to places where no one else will go. One of these examples is Karamoja. Here, you can learn about the traditional life of the Karamojong, the most traditional tribe still living in Uganda arrive mototo and laiter you will leave for Moroto. On arrival, you will have a scenic nature walk through the highest mountain of Karamoja. Along the walk, we will set up camp at a traditional village of the So Tepeth mountain people.
After this, you'll meet the Karamajong living in a kraal, better known as a manyatta or boma in Swahili. A kraal is basically a village made out of huts surrounded by fences made of wood and thorns.

Main Destination:

Moroto (Town)

Accommodation:

Moroto Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in Moroto (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Kidepo Valley National Park

Wake up to the sights, sounds, and smells of pastoral life. After breakfast, we will continue our journey north through the rugged Karamoja scenery toward Kidepo Valley. In the morning, you can still enjoy the unique opportunity to spend more time with the Karamojong tribe. After this thrilling experience, it is time to travel to the most remote and pristine national park in the country - Kidepo Valley National Park.

In the rugged semi-arid valleys in the extreme northeast of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park lies hidden in a lost and infrequently-visited corner between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. It is a long but very rewarding journey to get to this area with some of the most beautiful scenery in Uganda. You'll experience an afternoon game drive in the wild Narus Valley where herds of elephants and buffalos as well as beautiful sights of lions and leopards sitting on various valley rocks can be spotted.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)

High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget Tent)

Budget lodge bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Kidepo game drive

Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the few parks in Uganda where you can do a walking safari. An armed ranger is joining you for your safety as you will explore the wilderness on foot. During this activity, you get the chance to experience the wildlife up close, a totally different experience than game viewing by car. Buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, zebra, bushbuck, and of course naughty baboons can be seen all year round as well as many different bird species.

The guide stops regularly, not merely searching for game, but telling you about birds, insects, trees, animal droppings, the medicinal use of plants, and which animals eat which plants. This game park has a profusion of big game and hosts 475 bird species and over 80 mammal species, of which 28 were not known to occur (or very rarely) in any other Ugandan park. These include ostriches, zebras, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, caracals, cheetahs, and greater and lesser kudus.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget Tent)

Budget lodge bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Transfer from Kidepo to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, we’ll leave the camp and have one last chance to enjoy the beauty of Kidepo and maybe spot the animals we missed. From the park gates, it is a 2-hour drive through the rugged landscape (and roads!) of northern Uganda to Kitugum. It is then another hour to Gulu where we will stop for lunch. From Gulu, we’ll head south on good roads to the northern gates of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's best-known and biggest nature reserve.

With the impressive and powerful Murchison Waterfalls and its remarkable animal populations, this park is a must-visit in the "Pearl of Africa". We’ll have the opportunity to take a slow drive in the late afternoon through the park before setting up camp in the delta area of the park.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Murchison River Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Game drive and the beautiful falls

After an early breakfast, it is time to explore the park. On the game drive, you will spot as many animals as possible. While driving through the park, you can come eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom. Hopefully, you'll see them all; elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelopes, and many tropical birds. They are all here! A professional ranger with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants will join you in your car. The park is especially known for its massive elephant population, the huge array of bird species, and big herds of buffalo.

The afternoon boat cruise toward Murchison Falls is a very special activity. It takes approximately 3 hours and goes along the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls. If you like hiking, the boat can drop you near the waterfalls and you can hike up to the top (this takes around 1 to 1.5 hours). The views are amazing!

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Murchison River Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Wake up with a hearty breakfast and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. This park is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic – passing through villages, lush green countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Guest Cottages

Mid-range cottage located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Chimp trekking and Bigodi Wetlands in the afternoon

Have breakfast and head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates here will surely amaze you. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence.

After lunch, you head out on the Bigodi Wetland excursion. Bigodi boasts an extensive array of bio-diversity including a number of primates and birds. Thereafter, you will return to your accommodation and rest.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Guest Cottages

Mid-range cottage located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, afternoon game drive

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive early enough to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, you head out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthog, elephant, lion, and buffalo to mention but a few.

Alternatively, you can choose to go on the breathtaking explosion crater drive. The drive is sightseeing with a very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park. There is also some wildlife to see along the drive although the most common are the sights of Cape buffalos and elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 12

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Wake up with a hearty breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants as well as lions and leopards (hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest and lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Last Word Madikwe

Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 13

Transfer to Isasha in search for tree-climbing lions

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park - famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% (though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is picturesque and memorable.
From the gave drive head to your lodge have lunch and relax a bit for 2 hours at the lodge at you wait for the evening game drive.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

LionNone

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Embogo Lodges

Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 14

Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Wake up early in the morning have breakfast say bye bye to the isasha sector you will continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in at your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla-trekking experience the following day. The park forest located in south-western Uganda in the Kanungu District. The Bwindi forest is on the edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, at elevations ranging from 1,160 to 2,607. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve was set up in 1942 before it was later gazetted as a national park in 1992. Later in 1964, it was turned into an animal sanctuary in order to protect the mountain gorillas. If you describe something such as a barrier or a forest as impenetrable, you mean that it is impossible or very difficult to get through.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Engagi Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

+4 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 15

Gorilla trekking

Wake up with a hearty breakfast and then move to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply-forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates.

Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have some rest before moving out for the late afternoon to evening local community and cultural encounter. This involves cultural dances from the local people of the community. You also participate in some activities e.g. traditional cooking and weaving among others. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Engagi Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 16

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, canoeing

Have a relaxed breakfast, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 to 2,478m). It is the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that makes this place most magical - you could admire them all day. After lunch, you head out on a canoe trek that will introduce you to the lake’s various islands. You will spend a wonderful time on the traditional dugout canoe. Thereafter, return for relaxation at the resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 17

Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon game drive

Wake up for a hearty breakfast and then set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara City. You will arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo and have lunch before heading out on an afternoon-to-evening game drive. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland, antelope, zebra, topi, impala, Uganda kob, and Cape buffalo among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LionRare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone