12 Day Safari: Uganda Highlights Adventure

On this day, you will have a tasty breakfast and set out for a game drive. The tour guide will lead you to the finest places to easily see the animals. You will certainly enjoy Uganda’s true wilderness as you will be taking the best pictures that will be unforgettable on this safari. The thrill will be seeing lions, lioness plus their cubs together with other wild animals such as elephants plus giraffes moving, buffaloes, and antelopes grazing in the savannah. Head back to your lodge for a delicious lunch and some rest as you prepare for the afternoon Nile boat cruise. On the boat you will have a great time on the Victoria Nile, the boat takes you to the bottom of the falls. You will observe various animals like elephants, crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, buffaloes, waterbucks, and also birds such as the storks, fish eagle among others. While at the bottom of the falls you will have a great time watching the magnificent waterfalls. Return to the lodge for dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Options: Red Chilli | Sambiya River Lodge | Paraa Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest; you will take pleasure in the gorgeous scenery of this countryside which makes the journey more exciting. Have your lunch en-route in Fortportal town and continue as you will have great views of the Rwenzori ranges. Check-in at your lodge. You could go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland which is home to various birds and primate species. Later have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options: Ndali lodge | Primate Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Ndali Lodge is beautifully situated in the heart of the Bunyaruguru Crater Lake part of the Western
Uganda. It’s about 24 kilometers south of Welcome to Ndali Lodge Kibale-Fort Portal; it covers an area of about 1000 acres of farmland cultivated in an African style. It lies on the rim of an inactive volcano that formed the magnificent lake Nyinambuga. As you are dining, you will enjoy the decorated candles and the serenity of the environment. Whether at the sitting area or reception, you will delight in the beautiful view of the lake. Breakfast is usually main-house served on the veranda as you enjoy the scenery. They offer both local and international cuisine. They have a fully stocked bar with a wide selection of wines and spirits that you can enjoy along the poolside. The main lodge is thatched with a dining area, sitting room, and reception. It has 8 cottages offering lavish accommodation for 16 guests. Enjoy the beauty of chair the main lodge cottages are strategically positioned with an overview of the magnificent Mountains of the Moon. The interiors are creatively and beautifully furnished, the decoration highlighting the use of local materials to bring out the African style.
Primate Lodge Kibale: Experience the world-renowned Ugandan hospitality amidst unrivaled nature, scenery, and serenity in the heart of Kibale rainforest National Park, Uganda’s primates’ paradise and home to over 13 different species of primates and numerous other mammals, butterflies, and birds. Primate Lodge Kibale’s principal edge is our location, tucked deep in the forest and right next door to the starting point for Chimpanzee tracking excursion as well as the incredible Chimpanzee Habituation, really, two of the most genuinely breath-taking wildlife experiences on the planet. All of our nine spacious and en-suite Luxury Cottages, each secluded deep in the forest for maximum privacy and a natural ‘living in nature’ feel, come complete with 2x Double size Bed or 1x King Size Bed, a sitting area with two comfortable armchairs, a reading table and an adjoining large veranda with
excellent views of the forest.

Get up so early for breakfast and head to the park, where you will be brief and later start off with
Chimpanzee trekking in the forest. Kibale forest is among the charming places well-known for different primates and several crater lakes within Uganda. In the morning you will see the chimps in their natural environment. These chimps are also exciting and this very close encounter will reward you with a memorable experience on your trip. After lunch, you will drive to the Mweya peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Have a delicious dinner and night rest.
Accommodation Options: Simba safari camp | Ihamba lakeside safari lodge | Mweya lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Simba Safari Camp, renowned for excellent hospitality, is nestled atop a hill overlooking Lake
Kikorongo on the edge of Uganda’s most popular Queen Elizabeth National Park (QE), with panoramic views across the park’s extensive savannah plains teeming with wildlife as well as Lakes George and the famed Kazinga Channel. It is the closest accommodation to QE’s Kasenyi plains on the edge of Lake George, the famed mating grounds for the Uganda Kobs, and thus the most preferred area for game viewing drives. It is also closest to the other areas of northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, including
the Mweya Peninsula and the Kazinga Channel; well known for launch cruises, close-range game-viewing as well as bird-viewing. There is also an opportunity to go for guided chimpanzees tracking in Kyambura Gorge. Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge is situated on the shores of Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Muhokya sub-county, near Kahendero Fishing Village.Born out of love for nature and animal preservation, our lodge is a perfect location for those who want to
experience the tranquility of unspoiled Africa, untouched by mass tourism. Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge's unique charm is in the atmosphere of intimacy, welcoming ambiance, and splendid customer service that is carefully rendered to our esteemed guests and visitors. Mweya Safari Lodge offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the magical Rwenzori
Mountains aptly described as the Mountains of the Moon. To the east, lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, separated from the Mountains of the Moon by the meandering Kazinga Channel. Here the water flows endlessly into two giant lakes – Lake George and Lake Edward.

Enjoy your breakfast and set out for a game drive through the Kasenyi track and other tracks where you have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species. Queen Elizabeth has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, lakes, forests and over 600 bird species
that live in the park. With this, its scenery is spectacular with crater lakes like Nyamunuka and various shrubs and forests. Later head back to the lodge for lunch and relax. In the afternoon go for a launch cruise on the Kazinga channel; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet sounds
and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.
Accommodation Options: Simba safari camp | Ihamba safari lodge | Mweya safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Breakfast in the morning and head for a guided forest walk in Maramagambo forest with the hope to see diverse bird species, python, and bat caves. You will also track chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge. Head back to the lodge have lunch as you prepare for an evening game drive through the park.
Accommodation Options: Simba safari camp | Ihamba safari lodge | Mweya lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast transfer Bwindi via the Ishasha sector as you will have a chance to observe tree-climbing lions in the wild. Bwindi National Park is home to over 346 bird species, 120 mammal species, 400 plant species, 27 frog species among others, and covering an area of 331 sq km. Have lunch en route and continue with your journey combined with amazing and spectacular views of banana, tea plantations, and the overall green vegetation of the area. On reaching the park check-in at the lodge of preference. Have dinner
and overnight stay as you wait the big day for gorilla tracking
Accommodation: Buhoma lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Buhoma lodge. It is situated within the Bwindi National Park, less than five minutes walk from the
gorilla trekking start point. An elevated lounge area, complete with bar and dining facilities, offers a cozy, comfortable environment in which to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplace. Buhoma lodge has Eight, comfortable cottages each with its own private veranda, offering extensive views of the forest canopy of the National Park. Inside the spacious cottages have comfortable beds, a well-appointed en
suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and a hot shower, some rooms have bathtubs. An elevated lounge area, complete with bar and dining facilities, offers a cozy, comfortable environment in which to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplace.

After a cup of tea, head to the park head offices with your guide, have a briefing about the dos and donts while in the park with gorillas. After head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest, trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers while with the gorillas. Make sure you carry packed lunch, enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, rain jackets, walking sticks for those who are not so fit. Later return to the lodge and relax.
In the evening, go for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that have lived in the forest for many years, enjoy traditional dances from them. Head back to the lodge for Dinner and overnight at Buhoma lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast transfer back to Kampala making a lunch stop en route at Mbarara. Proceed
to make another stop at the equator in Masaka; see where this imaginary line divides our planet
into two equal hemispheres. Snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.
Overnight and Dinner at Sky hotel. Sky hotel in Kampala located 10 Km from the city center towards Naalya Housing Estate, it has a capacity of 29 Rooms with twin beds taking up 58 guests, there is one restaurant, which is open from 7-10 am for breakfast. However, it is open for the rest of the day for meals.

Depart for Jinja after your breakfast. You will be driven to Jinja. You will go through the Mabira forest. The Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometres in Uganda, located in Buikwe District, between Lugazi and Jinja. It has been protected as Mabira Forest Reserve since 1932. It is home for many endangered species like the primate Lophocebus Uganda
Accommodation Options: Explorers River Camp | Jinja Nile Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board
Explorers River Camp: Situated 8km from Jinja town overlooking the new Lake Bujagali, Explorers
River Camp is often referred to as one of Uganda's, and even Africa’s most memorable places to stay. Fantastic views of the Nile, a well-stocked bar and excellent meals have made this site one of East Africa’s most popular places to stay. Whether you are camping, staying in dorms or rooms, our bar deck overlooking the river is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer and amazing sunsets. The trees above boast a multitude of tropical bird life and monkeys, and the ‘riverside showers’ alone have become famous for
the incredible scenery they overlook.
Lush terraces offer secluded safari tents with stunning views of the Nile. Our safari tents have become extremely popular and numbers are limited so it is strongly advised you book well in advance. In addition to our terraced safari tents, we also offer standard safari tents and en-suite rooms. Jinja Nile Resort rests on the banks of this magnificent River and offers magnificent views of the Nile and the rich fauna that it attracts. It offers services for both the business traveler and holidaymaker. The cottages and hotel services are spread over 30 acres of gardens allowing one to appreciate the beauty of Uganda…the pearl of Africa. Activities available from the resort include white water rafting and bungee jumping.
It was voted best weekend getaway and best country hotel in Uganda by Travel News magazine in the year 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Have an early breakfast and head out for today’s activities. The Nile River finds its source in Jinja where it starts the 4000 km through different African countries. So your driver will take you to where the beginning point is as you go for discovering the Source of the Nile; you will go for a guided boat cruise on the Nile. After the boat ride, go for half day rafting on the rapids which is an adventure and an unforgettable experience.
Have lunch and after you could choose to rest at the lodge on the swimming pool or go for optional
activities like bungee jumping or kayaking or quad biking or Horse riding.
Accommodation Options: Explorers Rever Camp | Jinja Nile Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board

Take breakfast leave Jinja for Kampala buy some souvenirs to take home with you. If you have a flight on the same day your guide will transfer you to Entebbe as you bid farewell to Uganda.
We believe you had a great time in these 12 days Uganda safari with both different people and also in the wild.