14-Day Uganda Safari
The Ultimate Uganda Safari
Discover the heart of Africa on this 14-day journey through Uganda — the Pearl of Africa. This itinerary is designed for travellers seeking a balance of adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion.
You will track gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats, enjoy spectacular game drives across savannah plains, witness the power of Murchison Falls, and relax on scenic boat cruises. Along the way, you will experience Uganda’s warm hospitality, unique traditions, and breathtaking landscapes.
With expert guides, carefully selected accommodation, and seamless transfers, every detail is designed to create a truly memorable safari.
Day 1: Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch – Rhino Tracking
Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Upon arrival, your professional guide will warmly welcome you and pick you up from your preferred location in Kampala.
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the countryside as you head north towards Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch.
On arrival, check in at the lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, set out on a guided rhino tracking experience within the ranch. This rare opportunity allows you to get remarkably close to the endangered southern white rhinos while learning about the conservation efforts that protect them.
As you walk across the plains accompanied by trained rangers, you may also encounter other wildlife and birdlife.
Return to the lodge for relaxation before enjoying dinner in a peaceful bush setting.
Day 2: Shoebill Trekking
After an early breakfast, set out for an exciting Shoebill trekking experience — one of the most sought-after bird encounters in Africa.
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is one of the few places in Uganda where the Shoebill Stork can be reliably seen in its natural wetland habitat.
Your trek begins with a guided walk through the ranch’s lush vegetation and into swampy areas where the Shoebill is commonly found. Depending on water levels, the experience may include a short canoe excursion deeper into the marsh.
The Shoebill, known for its towering height, powerful bill, and slow, graceful movement, is a truly unforgettable sight. As you explore, keep an eye out for other water birds including herons, egrets, and African jacanas.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Visit Top of the falls
After breakfast, depart from Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch and drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, visit the Top of the Falls, where the mighty Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. Feel the ground tremble as you witness the sheer power of the river.
After checking in at your lodge, head out for an evening game drive across the savannah. Look out for elephants, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, and, with luck, lions or leopards.
Day 4: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Start early with a sunrise game drive along the Buligi Circuit, one of East Africa’s most scenic safari routes.
Look for predators such as lions returning from a night hunt, as well as buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the banks, you will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife — including the rare Shoebill.
Later, return to the lodge with an evening game drive en route. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5: Scenic Drive to Fort Portal
After breakfast, travel southwest to Fort Portal, a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
The drive takes you through tea plantations, crater lakes, and traditional villages. Stop for lunch at Gardens Restaurant before continuing to your lodge.
Enjoy a relaxed evening with views of the crater lakes or the Rwenzori.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest
After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” (Home to 13 primate species).
After a ranger briefing, trek into the forest to observe wild chimpanzees. Watch them swinging through the trees, grooming, and interacting with one another. Other primates include red colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for a Bigodi swamp walk and a visit to the local community.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 7: Lake Nkuruba & Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, visit Lake Nkuruba — a scenic crater lake known for its monkeys and over 130 bird species.
After lunch en route in Kasese, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in at your lodge and relax.
In the evening, enjoy a game drive as wildlife becomes more active.
Day 8: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Enjoy and early breakfast (6:30am) at the lodge and embark on a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park (4-5hours). You’ll explore the park’s diverse ecosystems and see wildlife such as lions, elephants, waterbucks, warthogs, antelopes and other bird species.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.
The channel is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including crocodiles and birds and is one of the world’s densest concentrations of hippos. Here you will enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife, whilst viewing opportunities along the channel.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Tree-Climbing Lions in the Ishasha Sector
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge, and then proceed to the Ishasha Sector. Here, lions have developed the unique behavior of climbing fig trees.
Relax at your lodge and enjoy lunch, then, later in the evening, embark on an evening game drive. Return to the lodge, enjoy your dinner and rest for the night.
Day 10: Bush Breakfast & Short Game Drive
Start the day with a bush breakfast in the park (coffee and fresh fruit) as the sun rises over the savannah. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a short game drive as you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Check in at Ride 4 a Woman, a famous lodge in Buhoma Sector. Enjoy Lunch and relax at the lodge. In the evening, have dinner and relax, ready for the next day’s adventure.
Day 11: Gorilla Tracking
After an early breakfast, attend a ranger briefing before heading out on your gorilla trek. The trek may take 2–6 hrs depending on gorilla location, but the reward is immense. You’ll spend a magical hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Return to the lodge for a relaxing lunch after your trek, before heading off for Lake Bunyonyi.
When you arrive, you’ll have time to relax and experience the resort before enjoying an evening dinner.
Day 12: Lake Bunyonyi Hike, Boat Cruise and Bunyonyi View
After breakfast at the resort, embark on a guided hike around Lake Bunyonyi, exploring the scenic trails and taking in the breathtaking views.
You’ll then take a boat cruise on the lake and visit some of the surrounding islands, learning about the local culture in the area.
Following the boat cruise, you’ll head to the Bunyonyi View, a scenic viewpoint offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.
Enjoy lunch at the resort and spend the afternoon relaxing and unwinding, before having evening dinner.
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy breakfast at Bird Nest Resort before departing for Lake Mburo National Park which is an approximately 4-5 hour drive.
Along the way, stop for lunch at Igongo hotel, a cultural center and hotel that showcases Ugandan culture and tradition.
After lunch, you’ll proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and check in at the lodge. You can then spend the afternoon relaxing and unwinding, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy dinner at the lodge and rest for the night.
Day 14: Return to Entebbe
Start the day by enjoying breakfast at the Eagles’ nest camp in Lake Mburo National Park, before embarking on a morning game drive in the park. You’ll explore the scenic trails and spot wildlife such as zebras, impalas, and birds.
When you get back, you’ll set off for Kampala (approximately 4-5 hour drive).
On the way, you’ll stop for lunch at the Equator Restaurant (located at the Ugandan Equator), a famous landmark spot where the equator passes through Uganda. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to take photos to record your treasured memories.
Then proceed driving to Kampala, passing through scenic landscapes and rural villages. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon where the guide will drop you off at your preferred location.
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14-Day Uganda Safari
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Looking for something Different?
We offer several other safari tours, depending on how long you have to stay in Uganda. Or, if you prefer, you can just spend a few days here at Ziwa. We have plenty of adventures, including rhino trekking, birding tours and our poplular shoebill trek.