11 Days Best of Uganda Safari

11 Days Best of Uganda Safari

Wild Planet Safaris proudly presents the 11 Days Best of Uganda Safari, a carefully designed adventure that takes you across Uganda’s most spectacular national parks, diverse landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife habitats. This journey combines savannah game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, cultural encounters, and breathtaking scenery.

From the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park to the roaring waterfalls of Murchison Falls National Park, from primate encounters in Kibale National Park to gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and relaxing moments at Lake Mburo National Park, this safari offers the very best of the Pearl of Africa.

Below is your detailed day-by-day itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Welcome to Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional Wild Planet Safaris guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.

Depending on your arrival time, your guide may take you on a short city tour around Kampala, where you can explore cultural landmarks, markets, or simply enjoy views of Lake Victoria.

You will stay at Dolphin Suites, a comfortable lodge overlooking Lake Victoria. The hotel features cozy safari-style rooms equipped with satellite TV, a minibar, telephone, fan, balcony with lake views, and private en-suite bathrooms. Guests also enjoy a swimming pool, wireless internet, and excellent international cuisine in a serene setting.

Journey Time: 30 minutes
Meal Plan: Dinner and Breakfast

Wild Planet Safaris ensures a smooth and relaxing start to your Ugandan adventure.

Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

After an early breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris will drive you northeast to Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and untouched wilderness areas.

The journey takes approximately 8–9 hours, offering scenic countryside views and authentic rural experiences. Located at the borders of Kenya and South Sudan, Kidepo features dramatic landscapes and vast savannah plains.

Kidepo hosts four of the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards. The park also boasts some of Africa’s largest buffalo herds.

Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge before heading out for an evening game drive. Expect to see zebras, giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, and many other species.

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wild Planet Safaris ensures you experience Uganda’s wildest frontier in comfort and safety.

Day 3: Game Drives and Karamojong Cultural Encounter

Wild Planet Safaris will take you on an early morning game drive through Kidepo’s Narus Valley. You will spot wildlife such as lions, elephants, jackals, olive baboons, and various antelope species. Bird lovers may see Abyssinian ground hornbills and colorful lovebirds.

After lunch, you will visit a local Karamojong community. During this cultural encounter, you will learn about their traditional lifestyle, music, dances, and cattle-keeping heritage. You can also purchase handmade crafts to support the community.

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

This day combines wildlife exploration with meaningful cultural interaction.

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Today, Wild Planet Safaris will drive you southwest toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot.

The sanctuary plays a vital role in reintroducing rhinos to Uganda after poaching during the Idi Amin era eliminated them from the wild. With the help of Rhino Fund Uganda, Uganda continues rebuilding its rhino population.

After tracking rhinos, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest conservation area. The park derives its name from the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile forces itself through a narrow gorge before plunging 43 meters into a roaring pool.

You will stay at Bamboo Village, a mid-range lodge overlooking the Nile.

Journey Time: 7 hours
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 5: Morning Game Drive, Nile Boat Safari & Top of the Falls Hike

Wild Planet Safaris will begin your day early with a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and numerous antelope species.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat safari along the Nile toward the base of the falls. Along the riverbanks, you will see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys, and water birds.

After the boat cruise, you will hike to the top of Murchison Falls for spectacular views and photography.

Accommodation: Bamboo Village
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 6: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Today, Wild Planet Safaris will drive you to Kibale National Park, passing tea plantations and scenic countryside.

Kibale spans 766 square kilometers of tropical rainforest and hosts the highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The park connects ecologically to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will stay at Kibale Forest Lodge in comfortable safari tents with private bathrooms and eco-friendly facilities.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

After an early briefing, Wild Planet Safaris will guide you into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Uganda hosts approximately 5,000 wild chimpanzees, and Kibale offers the best viewing opportunities.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, you will explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. During this 2–3 hour guided walk, you may see multiple monkey species and the Great Blue Turaco.

Optional: You may upgrade to a full-day chimpanzee habituation experience for deeper insight into primate behavior.

Later, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Lodge
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 8: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Wild Planet Safaris will take you on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Uganda kob, and waterbucks.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Expect to see large hippo pods, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.

Optional: Experience a thrilling night game drive to search for nocturnal predators using spotlights.

Accommodation: Marafiki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mutanda

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris will drive you southwest to Lake Mutanda near the borders of Rwanda and Congo.

The scenic drive passes through mountainous landscapes often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa,” offering spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains.

You will stay at Mutanda Lake Resort, perched on a peninsula with stunning panoramic views.

Journey Time: 8 hours
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Mburo

Today marks the highlight of your safari: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

After an early briefing, you will trek through dense forest to locate one of the park’s habituated gorilla families. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them.

Bwindi hosts 15 habituated gorilla groups and protects over 360 bird species, 200 butterfly species, and numerous mammals.

After your trek, Wild Planet Safaris will transfer you to Lake Mburo National Park for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 11: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala

On your final day, Wild Planet Safaris will take you on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. You may spot Burchell’s zebras, impalas, elands, bushbucks, buffaloes, and hyenas.

Afterward, you will drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos, lunch, and souvenir shopping.

Your guide will then transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

Journey Time: 7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of Your 11 Days Best of Uganda Safari

11 Days Best of Uganda Safari. Wild Planet Safaris thanks you for choosing us to explore Uganda’s breathtaking wildlife, landscapes, and cultures. This 11-day journey delivers the ultimate combination of adventure, comfort, and authentic African experiences.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable safari.