Highlights of Uganda - 11 Days
A highlight of the tour is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi. Along the way, enjoy enriching cultural experiences, including a visit to the Buhoma community, where you can learn the art of traditional basket weaving from local women.
Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in Uganda’s remarkable biodiversity, from chimpanzee trekking and game drives to a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to the country’s only wild rhinos. Conveniently located en route from Kampala, Ziwa offers the rare chance to encounter endangered white rhinos on foot, adding yet another memorable wildlife experience to this extraordinary adventure.
Highlights of the Tour
Entebbe
Set on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe is Uganda’s charming gateway city. Explore its renowned botanical gardens, relax on lakeside beaches, or visit the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to rescued chimpanzees in a protected natural environment.
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda’s largest and oldest national park is famed for the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile River surges through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. Enjoy exciting game drives, scenic boat cruises and exceptional wildlife viewing amid vast savannah landscapes.
Kibale National Park
Known as the primate capital of East Africa, Kibale National Park boasts one of the highest concentrations of primates on the continent. Chimpanzee trekking is the star attraction, while sightings of red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys are common. The park is also a paradise for birdwatchers and butterfly enthusiasts.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
One of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations, Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its varied landscapes, abundant game and the scenic Kazinga Channel, home to large populations of hippos and birdlife. The park’s remote Ishasha sector is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking through the ancient rainforest offers an unforgettable wildlife encounter, while the park’s rich biodiversity includes hundreds of bird species and scenic forest trails.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is a picturesque haven of rolling grasslands, wetlands and acacia woodland. Home to a rich variety of mammals and birdlife, the park offers excellent game viewing, guided nature walks and tranquil boat safaris on its beautiful lakes, where hippos and crocodiles are frequently spotted.
2026 price From US$ 6,080.00 per person
Included:
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary or of similar standard.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- All transport in a JENMAN safari vehicle
- Game drives and activities
- Experienced local guide
Excluded:
- Flights
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Optional activities
- All drinks
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curios and tips
- Travel insurance and visas
- Park Fees & Activities: This fee will be payable prior to travel together with the main tour fee. The fee is used to pay for some of the day-to-day operational costs that are incurred while groups are on the road. Examples include fees at most of the national parks, entrance fees to some attractions, local guides and any food markets we visit to stock up on fresh produce during the tour.
- Park Fees: US$ 1,050 Per person
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel (or similar)
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit the renowned Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda's only wild rhino population. Enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience before continuing north.
After a picnic lunch, travel onwards to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest protected area. Here, the mighty Nile River crashes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically over the falls.
Overnight: Paraa Saf
Start the day with an early morning game drive in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope and other wildlife roaming the savannah.
Later, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Nile River towards the base of Murchison Falls. Along the way, encounter hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife while enjoying a relaxed cheese and wine experience on board.
Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Overnight:
After breakfast, journey south through scenic countryside towards Kibale National Park, passing traditional villages, tea plantations and rolling landscapes.
Known for its rich biodiversity, Kibale is home to one of Africa's most impressive tropical forests and boasts the continent's highest concentration of primates.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge (or similar)
Distance: Approximately 342 km
Travel Time: 6–7 hours
Today is dedicated to primate encounters. Enjoy an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, where you will search for our closest living relatives in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. The area is renowned for its exceptional birdlife and diverse flora and fauna.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge (or similar)
Travel through the spectacular Crater Lakes region before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular wildlife destination.
The park's diverse ecosystems include open savannah, forests, wetlands and lakes, providing habitats for an extraordinary variety of wildlife.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (or similar)
Distance: Approximately 219 km
Travel Time: 4.5 hours
Set out on an early morning game drive to discover the park's abundant wildlife.
This afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, known for its remarkable concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles and waterbirds.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (or similar)
Travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions, before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the lodge or enjoy optional activities in the surrounding community.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge (or similar)
Distance: Approximately 220 km
Travel Time: 6–7 hours (including wildlife viewing)
Today's highlight is an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Following a briefing by park rangers, venture into the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi's habituated gorilla families. Once located, spend a precious hour observing these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.
Later, enjoy a cultural experience with the women of the Buhoma community, learning traditional basket-weaving techniques using natural materials gathered from
After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, acacia woodland and lakes.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise where hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species can often be seen.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge (or similar)
Distance: Approximately 250 km
Travel Time: 4.5–5.5 hours
Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for Entebbe.
Along the way, there may be time to stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe for your onward travel arrangements.
Distance: Approximately 260 km
Travel Time: 7–8 hours (including wildlife viewing and stops)