Get the best of your 2 weeks’ Uganda safari experience only on this 14 days Uganda long expedition which lets you explore different tourist sites. This package takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Jinja to visit the source of the Nile. Booking this safari package allows you take part in mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game viewing, canoe riding, bird sighting and a lot more. It will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Tour activities to do on your 14 days Uganda long expedition
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Canoe riding along Lake Bunyonyi
- Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruises along Kazinga Channel & to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Bird sighting while on a game drive and a boat cruise
- Visit to the top of Murchison Falls
- Visit to source of the River Nile in Jinja
- Cultural visit to Batwa community
Brief itinerary of 14 days Uganda expedition
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Day 2: Leave Kampala/Entebbe for Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Game drive and launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls
Day 4: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and guided nature walks in Bigodi Wetland
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park-go for boat cruise
Day 7: Game drive and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 8: Canoe riding along Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Bwindi
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 10: Batwa/Bakiga community visit
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park-game drive
Day 12: Drive back to Kampala
Day 13: Drive to Jinja
Day 14: White water rafting and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of 14 days Uganda long expedition
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Meet your tour guide on early arrival at Entebbe International Airport and drive to a hotel in Kampala for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.
Where to stay in Kampala
- Budget: Namirembe Guesthouse, Yellow Haven Lodge
- Mid-range: Shangri-La Hotel Kampala, Cassia Lodge
- Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Kampala
Day 2: Leave Kampala/Entebbe for Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2 of your Uganda long expedition begins with an early morning cup of tea or coffee at a hotel in Kampala. After, meet your tour guide who then will drive you to Murchison Falls National Park. Drive starting from Kampala through Luweero-Masindi route about 4-5 hours’ journey. Make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos and this may last you about 2 hours. Later, access the park via Kichumbanyobo gate after lunch in a hotel in Masindi.
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
- Budget: Fort Murchison (Tents), Red Chilli
- Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Lodge
Day 3: Game drive and launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls
Rise up early in the morning to have breakfast and by 6:30am, meet your guide ready to set off in a 4×4 safari vehicle via the Northern circuit for a game drive. Your game viewing experience will last between 2 and 3 hours. The wildlife species to expect to sight include warthogs, the Rothschild giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, Uganda Kobs, oribis, birds and a lot more. Lunch will be served to you at the lodge after a game drive.
At 2:00pm, you have a boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Explore the unique riverine vegetation at the edge of Victoria Nile and expect to see hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds and many other wildlife species. Get to the bottom of the falls and have an exceptional view of it, take pictures and return to the lodge.
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
- Budget: Fort Murchison (Tents), Red Chilli
- Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Fort Murchison
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Lodge
Day 4: Visit the top of Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4 of your 14 days Uganda long expedition begins with breakfast and then check out of the lodge. Later, meet the driver guide ready to head to the top of Murchison Falls, witness it as it squeezes itself in a narrow gorge of about 7m prior tumbling about 43m and take lots of incredible pictures for memories. After, start your 8-9 hours’ road trip to Kibale Forest National Park via Fort Portal Town. Enjoy amazing view of traditional homesteads in Hoima and rift valley escarpment.
Where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park
- Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Kibale Forest Camp (Tents)
- Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp, Primate Lodge
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and guided nature walks in Bigodi Wetland
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park after breakfast at the lodge and briefing on guidelines at Kanyanchu Visitor Center. The park ranger guide then will accompany you at 8:00am to a trek to view chimpanzees. This lasts between 2 and 4 hours which covers 1 hour of magical encounter once you come across chimpanzees. There are also many other species of primates to spot out and birds. Return to the lodge to have lunch as you wait for 2:00pm a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland.
Where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park
- Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Kibale Forest Camp (Tents)
- Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp, Primate Lodge
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park-go for boat cruise
Day 6 of your Uganda long expedition begins with breakfast and later, you will be expected to check out of your lodge in Kibale Forest National Park. Meet your driver guide for a road trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Get here early to chill and have lunch. At 2:00pm, expect to participate in a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which lets you sight hippos, crocodiles and water birds. Relax, dine and spend a night at your safari lodge.
Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Budget: Bush Lodge, Mweya Hostel
Mid-range: Ihamba Safari Lodge, Enganzi Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Day 7: Game drive and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7 of your Uganda long expedition will commence with breakfast and after, you have a game drive. The wildlife species to see on a game drive include cape buffaloes, elephants, birds, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, leopards, lions, bush bucks, topis to mention but a few. You will spend about 2 to 3 hours on a game drive via Kasenyi Plains and later, drive back to the lodge to be served lunch.
After, check out of the lodge ready to leave for Lake Bunyonyi in Southwestern Uganda. This is the second deepest lake in Africa and get here early to relax, dine and spend a night at the lodge.
Where to stay around Lake Bunyonyi
Budget: Bushara Island Camp
Mid-range: Bird’s Nest
Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
Day 8: Canoe riding along Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Bwindi
Have breakfast early in the morning and after, embark on a canoe ride along Lake Bunyonyi. This lets you have incredible view of the islands which make up a total of 29 islands in this lake and also sight diverse bird species. In the afternoon, check out of the lodge then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Ruhija Friends Camp
Mid-range: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 9 of the 14 days Uganda long expedition begins with breakfast and after, you are expected to be at Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo or Rushaga region to briefed on guidelines to be followed on gorilla trek and to be assigned to a gorilla family. A group of 8 visitors will trek 1 gorilla group and this will be accompanied by a park ranger guide. The length of the trek may cover about 2 to 6 hours which covers 1 hour of magical hour. After, walk to have a rest, dinner and a night stay at the lodge.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Ruhija Friends Camp
Mid-range: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Day 10: Batwa/Bakiga community visit
Get up early to have breakfast and after, embark on 3 to 5 hours community walk. This involves exploring farms and villages of Bakiga, Batwa. Today, your experience will involve enjoying the unique dances, music of performances, learn more about the traditions, lifestyles of the Batwa and Bakiga. After, spend your evening relaxing, dinning and spend a night at the previous lodge.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Ruhija Friends Camp
Mid-range: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park-game drive
Have breakfast and later, transfer from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park. Get here early and enjoy your lunch at the lodge. Spend your afternoon on a game drive where you will spot out zebras, elands, impalas, birds, warthogs, lions, giraffes and a lot more.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo National Park
Budget: Rwonyo Camp
Mid-range: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
Luxury: Mantana Tented Camp
Day 12: Drive back to Kampala
Check out of the lodge in Lake Mburo and make a return journey to Kampala. Drive through the park for you to have the best sight of savanna dwellers which you missed the previous day. After, drive to Kampala but make a stopover at the Equator crossing for photography. The second stopover will be made at Mpambire drum makers for you to witness how the ceremonial drums are made. Later, connect to a hotel in Kampala for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.
Where to stay in Kampala
- Budget: Namirembe Guesthouse, Yellow Haven Lodge
- Mid-range: Shangri-La Hotel Kampala, Cassia Lodge
- Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Kampala
Day 13: Drive to Jinja
Rise up early in the morning and have breakfast. After, leave Kampala for Jinja where you will visit the source of the River Nile. There are numerous activities to engage in while here including white water rafting, horseback riding, bungee jumping and many others.
Where to stay in Jinja
Budget: Black Lantern Nile Porch
Mid-range: 2 Friends Guesthouse
Luxury: Jinja Nile Resort
Day 14: White water rafting and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Have breakfast and after, embark on white water rafting experience along the River Nile. This will start at around 9:30am and on your rafting gear, set off on this amazing water spot along the 18km stretch of the might River Nile. Get back to have lunch and then drive back to Kampala/Entebbe for your flight back home and this will mark the end of your 14 days Uganda long expedition.
End of your 14 days Uganda long expedition
Safari inclusions
- Park entry fees
- Gorilla permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- Game drives
- Boat cruises
- Rhino tracking
- Nature walks
- All activities in the itinerary but excluding the optional ones
- Bottled drinking water
- Relevant government taxes
- Travel in 4×4 drive safari vehicle
- Service of an English-Speaking driver guide
Exclusions of the 12 days classic Uganda safari
- Uganda visa fees
- Beverages
- Tips
- Laundry service
- International airfares
- Insurance
- Hotel fees in Kampala/Entebbe
- Optional activities
- Telephone calls