Overview
With just over a week in Uganda, you can see most of the country’s highlights. You’ll visit incredible national parks like Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, and the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You’ll track rhinos, seek out gorillas and chimpanzees, and take a boat ride to the roaring Murchison Falls.
Highlights
- Enjoy a boat ride to Murchison Falls
- Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to see monkeys and elephants
- Look for chimpanzees in the rainforest
- Hang out with gorillas in Bwindi National Park
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrive in Uganda
Welcome to Uganda!
Land at Entebbe International Airport, located near the shores of Lake Victoria. Check in at your accommodation and get ready for an amazing week exploring Uganda's national parks on various safaris.
Day 2 :
Track Rhinos and Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, head to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You'll be briefed by a ranger and then drive closer to where the rhinos are located. The ranger will guide you safely to within about 70-100 feet of these powerful animals for the best views. Enjoy lunch at the sanctuary before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park, where you'll spend the night.
Day 3 :
Game Drive and Boat Ride in Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Early in the morning, cross the Victoria Nile River by ferry and drive to the delta, an area known for its hippos and crocodiles. After your game drive, join a boat ride to the foot of Murchison Falls. Following your time on the water, hike up to the waterfall's top for stunning views of the area. Return to your lodge in the national park for dinner and drinks.
Day 4 :
Travel from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
On the Road in Uganda
The journey from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park is long, about six to seven hours, but it's beautiful as you drive through the green hills of the Ugandan countryside. Tonight, you'll stay in a guesthouse in the national park, preparing for an early morning hike to see the local chimpanzees.
Day 5 :
Seek Out Chimpanzees and Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Kibale Forest National Park
Get ready for some chimpanzee tracking! Head out early in the morning for about two to three hours to see the chimps in their natural habitat. Afterward, stop for lunch before heading to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a stunning area of the rainforest home to an abundance of animals, including monkeys, birds, and possibly elephants. Keep an eye out for them all before bedding down for the night in Kibale Forest National Park.
Day 6 :
Travel to Bwindi National Park
Bwindi National Park
The drive from the Kibale area to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park takes about six to seven hours, so today will mostly be dedicated to traveling. Check-in at a hillside lodge and prepare for gorilla tracking the next day.
Day 7 :
Track Gorillas in Bwindi National Park
Bwindi National Park
Today starts early, but it's totally worth it because you'll spend the day seeking out gorillas in the rainforest. Begin with a briefing from a local ranger before being appointed to a tracking group. Tracking can take a few hours, depending on where the animals are, so you'll need patience as you hike through spectacular rainforests and up steep hills. Spend quality time with the habituated gorillas before returning to your lodge for the evening.
Day 8 :
Depart from Entebbe
Farewell Uganda
After breakfast, it's time to journey back to Entebbe. From there, you can explore more of Uganda or take a flight to your next destination. Maybe Kenya to the east or Tanzania to the south is calling? Safe travels!