16-Day Honeymoon Safari in Uganda

16-Day Honeymoon Safari in Uganda

16-Day Honeymoon Safari in Uganda. Combine adventure, romance, and wildlife on this 16-day Honeymoon Safari in Uganda with Wild Planet. This itinerary takes you through Uganda’s highlights—thrilling wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and tranquil lakeside moments—creating the perfect honeymoon safari.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Accommodation

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your Wild Planet guide welcomes you. Transfer to your hotel or lodge in Entebbe or Kampala. Relax after your journey and enjoy a romantic dinner or explore local dining options.

Accommodation Options:

• Forest Cottages (budget)
• Cassia Lodge (mid-range)
• Sheraton Hotel, Serena Hotel (luxury)

Destination: Entebbe

Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and join a guided walking safari to track white rhinos. Continue to Murchison Falls, check into your lodge, and enjoy lunch overlooking the Nile.

In the evening, embark on a sunset game drive to spot elephants, lions, zebras, buffalos, and more.

Accommodation Options:

• Red Chili Rest Camp, Heritage Safari Lodge (budget)
• Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range)
• Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury)

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park

Start early with a morning game drive along the northern Nile bank to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and more. Return for breakfast and relaxation at the lodge.

After lunch, board a boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls and witness the power of the world’s strongest waterfall. Enjoy wildlife along the riverbanks, including hippos, elephants, and crocodiles.

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 4: Murchison Falls – Hoima

Depart after breakfast for Hoima. Visit the Bunyoro Kingdom Palace and learn about the kingdom’s history. Check into your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the Bunyoro Kitara Heritage Trail, featuring 50 cultural sites, including royal palaces and burial sites. Alternatively, relax at your lodge or explore Hoima town and meet the locals.

Accommodation Options:

• Murchison Falls Bamboo Village
• Zebi Ecolodge
• Hoima Cultural Lodges

Destination: Hoima

Day 5: Hoima – Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park and check into your lodge. After lunch, enjoy a 4.5 km guided walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Spot bird species like the grand blue turaco and wildlife including white colobus monkeys, bush pigs, and bushbucks.

Accommodation Options:

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (budget/mid-range)
• Primates Lodge, Papaya Lodge, Crater Lodge (luxury)

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park

Start with a morning chimpanzee trek, observing habituated chimp families in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, visit a nearby community to learn traditional customs, music, and dance.

Destination: Kibale Forest

Day 7: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive 3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check into your lodge overlooking the park. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and various birds.

Accommodation Options:

• Simba Safari Camp (budget)
• Park View Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, Twin Lakes Lodge (mid-range)
• Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Rise early for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains to track lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. After lunch, visit the Ishasha sector for a chance to see tree-climbing lions. Picnic in the park and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Drive to Bwindi, stopping at the Bunyoro Kingdom Palace for cultural insights. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon on the Bunyoro Kitara Heritage Trail or relax at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Broad Bill Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp (budget)
• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Nkuringo Gorilla Safari Lodge (mid-range)
• Chameleon Hill Lodge, Mahogany Springs (luxury)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Embark on gorilla trekking through Bwindi’s dense forest, observing mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community to experience traditional forest life.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 11: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Drive 3 hours to Lake Bunyonyi. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring nearby islands via canoe.

Accommodation Options:

• Crater Bay (budget)
• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, Bunyonyi Eco Resort (mid-range)
• Arcadia Lodge, Birdnest Lodge (luxury)

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 12: Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy a boat ride around Lake Bunyonyi and visit islands while birdwatching. Spot over 200 bird species and soak in the serene scenery. Relax by the lake in the afternoon before dinner at your lodge.

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Drive 5 hours to Lake Mburo National Park. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take a guided nature walk or game drive to spot zebras, buffaloes, and more.

Accommodation Options:

• Mihingo Lodge (budget)
• Lake Mburo Safari Lodge (mid-range)
• Eagles Nest Camp (luxury)

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park

Begin with a morning game drive or walking safari. Return for lunch, then enjoy a boat safari on Lake Mburo to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 15: Lake Mburo – Entebbe

After breakfast, drive 5 hours to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to see rescued animals and learn about conservation efforts. Check into your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Accommodation Options:

• Papyrus Guest House (budget)
• Victoria Rock Resort (mid-range)
• Protea by Marriott, Hotel Number 5 (luxury)

Destination: Entebbe

Day 16: Departure

Relax or explore Entebbe before your transfer to Entebbe International Airport. Depart Uganda with memories of an unforgettable honeymoon safari with Wild Planet.