14 days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safaris 

Uganda, often addressed, the “Pearl of Africa,” offers an incredibly diverse experience that makes it a compelling destination for a two-week adventure. From its stunning natural landscapes to its vibrant culture and unique wildlife, spending fourteen days in Uganda allows for a rich and memorable exploration.

One of the primary draws of Uganda is its natural beauty. The country is home to Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, offering boat trips and stunning sunset views. Exploring the source of the Nile River in Jinja is another must-do, where you can experience thrilling activities like white-water rafting. Beyond the water, Uganda’s landscape is characterized by lush rainforests, rolling hills, and the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. A trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. These gentle giants, found nowhere else on earth in such numbers, are a testament to Uganda’s commitment to conservation.

Beyond its landscapes, Uganda boasts a rich cultural heritage. Visiting local communities offers insights into traditional Ugandan life, with opportunities to learn about their customs, crafts, and cuisine. Kampala, the capital city, provides a glimpse into modern Ugandan life, with bustling markets, historical sites, and vibrant nightlife. You can visit the Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the burial grounds for former kings of Buganda, to learn about the region’s royal history. Engaging with the friendly and welcoming Ugandan people is an integral part of the travel experience.

Furthermore, Uganda is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide array of animals, including elephants, lions, hippos, and various bird species. Game drives and boat safaris offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Birdwatchers will be in paradise, with Uganda being home to over 1,000 species of birds, some of which are found nowhere else on the continent. The country’s dedication to preserving its natural resources makes it a unique and important destination for eco-tourism.

In conclusion, fourteen days in Uganda provides an immersive experience that encompasses stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife encounters. Whether you are tracking gorillas in Bwindi, exploring the source of the Nile, or immersing yourself in local culture, Uganda offers an unforgettable journey that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of Africa.

Days Detailed

Day 1: Arrival and brief city tour

The first leg of the trip will begin with our tour guide picking you from the Airport, the time of arrival will determine if you can have a short Kampala city tour or drive directly to your lodge to spend the night which is either in Kampala or Entebbe. At the lodge you are to have supper and spend the night. This is for evening and night arrivals. For morning arrivals you can visit the Uganda museum, the shores of Lake Victoria, and Kasubi Tombs and others that will be open to you for visits. Later you will have to head to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Travel to Murchison Falls

depending on where you spent your night; Entebbe or Kampala you will have to wake up for an early break fast and meet your guide after for a brief and quick overview of your journey and the great things you are witness in the pearl of Africa. Your journey to Murchison Falls National Park will begin. You may witness the splendor of the powerful Nile River at the summit of the falls, where its waters rush into a 7-meter cleft that is 45 meters deep, creating a deafening roar. After visiting the rhinos, you will head to your stop over for lunch and by that time you must have already reached Masindi. After having lunch, you will go further to the park and here you can start by hiking to the top of the Hills This is the park’s most fascinating section. You may witness the splendor of the powerful Nile River at the summit of the falls, where its waters rush into a 7-meter cleft that is 45 meters deep, creating a deafening roar. Later you will head for you lodge to have and spend the night.

Day 3: Game drives and other activities

The game drive in the park’s northern region will begin after breakfast in the morning. Beautiful and diverse park species, including lions, buffalo, antelopes including bush bucks and water bucks, Kobs, warthogs, and elephants, will be the reward for the game drive. Ater the game drive you can take a boat cruise along the Albert Nile then head back for lunch. Water-loving creatures including crocodiles along riverbanks, elephants drinking, hippos, and several bird species can be seen during the afternoon launch cruise. After that you return to the lodge for the night and dinner.

Day 4: Journey to Kibale Forest National Park

You will depart for Kibale Forest National Park after breakfast. Beautiful landscape, particularly of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains in Kasese, will reward you on your way to the park. You’ll also see other Hoima homesteads, tea and banana plantations, and other local residences. After eating lunch in Hoima town, you will go to Fort Portal in the evening. After dinner, head to the park for the night.

Day 5: A day in the home of chimps

The Uganda Wildlife Authority staff will give you a quick chimpanzee briefing after breakfast is given in the morning.  The rangers will give you behaviour and walking guidelines while you’re in the forest.  You will next begin your hunt for the chimpanzees by entering the jungle.  Due to the traits that these great apes share with humans, they are referred to as man’s closest buddies.  Chimpanzees, various primates like white colobus monkeys, grey-checked mangabeys, red colobus, black-and-white colobus, baboons, and various bird species like the great blue turaco, Africa pied king fisher, Melkites, and others may be found in the trees. After the hike, return to the resort for lunch. Then, embark on a tour through the Bigodi swamp to look for types of birds that prefer the water. In addition to the 13 species of primates that inhabit the forest, this marsh area is a haven for birdwatchers. Go back for dinner and spend the night.

Day 6: Go to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will depart Kibale Forest National Park and proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following a fully provided breakfast. There will be various picturesque vistas of the moon’s enormous mountains along the way. On the way to the park, you will take a game drive that will allow you to see a variety of animals and their behaviour at various times Keep an eye out for creatures such as lions, leopards, elephants, and Kobs. Around afternoon hours you will be arriving to the park headquarters and there you will have lunch. Find you lodge and are allowed to take a quick look around the area and unwind and then Dinner and the night.

Day 7: The launch cruise and game drive

The first activity of the day which will be a game drive that will take place in the Kasenyi part of the park after breakfast in the morning.  Beautiful and diverse park species, including lions, buffalo, antelopes including bush bucks and water bucks, Kobs, warthogs, and elephants, will be the reward for the game drive.  After lunch, you will head back to your lodge to await the afternoon launch cruise along the Kazinga, which is well-known as the region in Africa with the greatest concentration of hippos.  The most well-known aquatic creatures, such as crocodiles along riverbanks, elephants swimming, hippos, and several bird species, can be seen during the launch cruise.

Day 8: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

In order to find the animals and early risers you missed on the previous game drives, you will embark on the early morning game drive in the park. Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge is one alternative. After your afternoon meal you will visit the Ishasha region that is renowned its vast tree-climbing lions, then back to Bwindi Park. As you pass by, keep an eye out for the uncommon fig tree climbing lions. Continue on until you get at Buhoma in the evening, where you will have dinner, rest for a little, and spend the night.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking

You will receive a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority upon arrival at the park headquarters after you have had breakfast from your lodge. To begin your hunt for the endangered, unique mountain gorilla species, the ranger will bring you into the dense, impenetrable forest after the briefing. From the location where they were last spotted the day before, the gorilla search constantly resumes. After the trek and you have managed to spot the gorillas in their homeland, you will be availed with one hour to spend with the gorillas. You are urged to be as quiet as possible when you are among the gorillas.

You are privileged with the opportunity to take pictures of the Gorillas. Since it can take you anywhere from three to eight hours to locate the gorillas, the search is incredibly exhausting. You will quickly forget the difficulties you had to overcome to locate these gorillas, though, and cherish the positive experiences you will have with them instead. You will return late to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay following the encounter.

Day 10: Journey to Kabale and lake Bunyonyi

You will have to depart Bwindi after breakfast and head to Kabale, a region dubbed as the Switzerland of Africa as of its stunning sceneries and temperate climate. About lunch time you will have reached Kabale district and there you will stop over for lunch in Kabale town. you will travel to Lake Bunyonyi for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay at your designated respective hotel or lodge.

Day 11: Spend the day at Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast in the morning, you will have a full-day boat tour around the lake to see several small islands. Each of the nearly 38 little islands that make up the lake was given its name based on the type of bird that calls it home. On one of the islands, you will eat lunch before continuing on to the Pygmy communities for entertainment. Get back for dinner and spend the night.

Day 12: Continue to Lake Mburo National Park

You will depart the cold Kabale neighbourhood and make your way and head to Lake Bunyonyi provided you had your breakfast early morning. By the time its lunch time you will have crossed over Mbarara district and there you will stop over for lunch. Afterwards you will head straight to the park, your destination for the day. You will access the park via the Nshara gate and head for a wildlife drive. Be on the look for Impalas, Zebras, water and bush bucks, Kobs and other animals.

Day 13: Lake Mburo game drive and boat trip

Set out on the game drive and look for early risers in the park promptly after breakfast. Zebras, elephants, impalas, bushbucks, bush duikers, waterbucks, warthogs, and Topis are among the creatures to keep an eye out for. Go back to the resort to unwind, and then take a boat excursion in the afternoon to look for creatures that prefer the water, such crocodiles and hippopotamus. A wide range of bird species, including the endangered shoe bill stork, can be found in the lake. Go back to the Lodge for dinner and spend the night.

Day 14: Travel back to Kampala

You depart for a morning nature walk in the Rubanga forest following breakfast, and then you return to Kampala. On the way, you will stop briefly near the Equator for water experiments and have the opportunity to stand at the point where the two hemispheres begin. Make another visit in Mpambire Drum Village, also referred to as the Drum Making Village, as you continue your journey. Arrive in the afternoon in Kampala. You will be dropped off at your Kampala or Entebbe hotel.