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15 Days / 14 Nights UgandaLuxury Safari

15 Days Complete Uganda Safari ; Big Game & Gorilla

A complete 15 day journey across Uganda’s most iconic wildlife regions, combining extended savannah game viewing with the country’s flagship primate experiences. This itinerary links Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest into a single, well-paced safari, offering encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas. Designed to balance depth and variety, the journey integrates game drives, boat safaris, and forest trekking while maintaining consistent comfort, structured routing, and optional fly-in upgrades to enhance efficiency.

Journey typemixed
Best seasonYear-round (Best ; June-September & December - February)
Duration15 Days / 14 Nights
CountriesUganda
Overview

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Uganda Big Game Safaris • Great Apes • Boat Expeditions • Remote Wilderness • Diverse Landscapes This extended expedition is designed to explore Uganda’s most wildlife rich and ecologically diverse regions, combining river based safari systems, remote savannah wilderness, and dense tropical forests. The itinerary is structured to deepen each experience rather than repeat it, balancing high-intensity wildlife encounters with recovery and seamless transitions across regions.

Full Big Five Framework Introduction — Track wild rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before entering Uganda’s premier savannah systems.
Murchison Falls & the Nile System — Experience one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls inside Murchison Falls National Park, combined with game drives and a high-density Nile boat safari.
Remote Wilderness in Kidepo Valley — Explore Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most isolated safari destinations, with minimal crowds and raw, open landscapes.
Extended Big Game Viewing Across Multiple Ecosystems — Encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and antelope species across three distinct savannah environments, each offering different wildlife dynamics.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest — Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s most primate-rich habitats.
Kazinga Channel Wildlife Concentration — Cruise through one of Africa’s densest wildlife corridors in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for hippos, elephants, and prolific birdlife.
Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha — Search for rare tree-climbing lions in the remote Ishasha sector, a specialized predator experience not found in most safari circuits.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi (Signature Experience) — Encounter mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the most powerful wildlife experiences globally.
Seamless Multi-Region Journey — Travel across Uganda’s most diverse landscapes—from savannah to rainforest—within a single, well-structured expedition.
Balanced Pace with Strategic Recovery — Designed to combine high-intensity wildlife encounters with downtime, avoiding fatigue across a two-week journey.
Day by day
Day 1

Day 1 | Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival, you are personally received and assisted through airport formalities before a private transfer to your boutique hotel. The remainder of the day is intentionally kept light to allow recovery. Included Experiences VIP airport meet-and-greet Private transfer Flexible check-in Safari briefing Featured Accommodation Entebbe Forest Lodge Room Category: Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Day 2 | Entebbe → Murchison Falls National Park

Rhino Tracking & Northern Safari Entry Depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Included Experiences Private transfer (5–6 hrs) Rhino tracking (on foot) En-route exploration Featured Accommodation Kulu Ora camp Room Category: Luxury Banda Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3

Day 3 | Murchison Falls National Park

Savannah Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari Included Experiences Morning game drive Nile boat safari to the falls Optional top-of-the-falls visit

Day 4

Day 4 | Murchison Falls National Park

Delta Exploration & Extended Wildlife Viewing Included Experiences Delta boat safari (shoebill zone) Optional nature walk Leisure recovery time

Day 5

Day 5 | Murchison → Kidepo Valley National Park (By Air)

Remote Wilderness Transition Fly to Uganda’s most isolated park, Kidepo Valley National Park. Included Experiences Domestic flight Afternoon game drive Featured Accommodation Apoka Safari Lodge Room Category: Luxury Chalet Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6

Day 6 | Kidepo Valley National Park

Core Safari Experience Included Experiences Morning and afternoon game drives Narus Valley exploration

Day 7

Day 7 | Kidepo Valley National Park

Remote Sector & Cultural Landscape Included Experiences Kidepo Valley exploration Optional Karamojong community visit

Day 8

Day 8 | Kidepo → Kibale Forest (Flight + Road)

Primate Transition Zone Included Experiences Flight south + road transfer Scenic transition into rainforest Featured Accommodation Turaco tree tops lodge Room Category: Luxury Cottage Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9

Day 9 | Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience Included Experiences Chimpanzee tracking permit Ranger-guided tracking Optional Bigodi wetland walk Experience Notes Tracking duration: 2–4 hours High success rate

Day 10

Day 10 | Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Savannah Re-Entry Included Experiences Private transfer Equator stop Optional evening game drive Featured Accommodation Honey bear bush camp Room Category: Luxury Banda Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11

Day 11 | Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Included Experiences Morning game drive Kazinga Channel boat safari

Day 12

Day 12 | Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha Sector)

Tree-Climbing Lions Experience Included Experiences Transfer to Ishasha Targeted lion tracking Remote sector game viewing Featured Accommodation Ishasha Wilderness camp Room Category: Luxury Banda Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 13

Day 13 | Ishasha → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla Territory Entry Transfer into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Included Experiences Scenic transfer Trek briefing Featured Accommodation Room Category: Luxury Banda Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 14

Day 14 | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla Trekking Experience Included Experiences Gorilla trekking permit Ranger-guided trek Porter support

Day 15

Day 15 | Bwindi → Entebbe

Departure Included Experiences Return flight or road transfer Airport assistance Optional Upgrades (High-Impact) Experience Enhancements Gorilla habituation experience Private chimp tracking Photographic safari specialist guide Access & Comfort Full fly-in upgrade (reduce all long drives) Private charter aircraft Lake Bunyonyi recovery extension (1–2 nights)

Daily order flexes with weather, wildlife movements and your pace, your guide adapts in real time.

Lodges & camps
This itinerary features a curated mix of remote wilderness camps and strategically positioned lodges, including Entebbe Forest Lodge, a calm, forest-based retreat ideal for seamless arrival and departure transitions; Kulu Ora Bush Camp, an intimate bush camp prioritizing proximity to wildlife and a raw, immersive safari atmosphere; Apoka Safari Lodge, a remote, high-comfort lodge anchoring the exclusivity of Uganda’s most isolated safari region; Turaco Treetops, a canopy-level lodge offering direct access to primate tracking within a dense rainforest environment; Honey Bear Bush Camp, a quiet, low-impact camp designed for close-to-nature wildlife immersion; Wilderness Safari Camp Ishasha, a remote base for exploring the tree-climbing lion habitat in a less-visited sector; and Buhoma Lodge, a well-positioned forest lodge offering immediate access to gorilla trekking with elevated views over the rainforest canopy together delivering a balance of privacy, location efficiency, and immersive access across Uganda’s key ecosystems.

Final properties are named on your written proposal, we hold options while you refine dates.

Includes & excludes
Included
  • ✓Gorilla trekking permit
  • ✓Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • ✓Rhino tracking experience
  • ✓Accommodation as listed
  • ✓Meals as indicated
  • ✓Private transport
  • ✓Professional driver-guide
  • ✓Park fees and conservation levies
Not included
  • ✗International flights to/from East Africa
  • ✗Visas and immigration fees
  • ✗Travel and medical insurance
  • ✗Premium beverages and laundry unless noted
  • ✗Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • ✗Personal expenses and optional activities

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