25-Day Uganda Grand Safari

This 25-day ultimate Uganda expedition covers the country from east to west, combining culture, adventure, and wildlife. From the Source of the Nile and Sipi Falls to the remote Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo — this journey offers a complete discovery of Uganda’s landscapes, wildlife, and people.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, transfer to your hotel, and relax after the flight. Optional visit to Botanical Gardens or Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Day 2: Jinja – Source of the Nile Adventure

Drive through Kampala to Jinja, stopping at Mabira Forest and sugar plantations. Visit the Source of the Nile, take a boat cruise, or try optional activities like rafting or kayaking.

Day 3: Sipi Falls (Mount Elgon Region)

Drive east to Mbale and proceed to Sipi Falls for breathtaking scenery, coffee tours, and cultural interaction with the Bagisu people.

Day 4: Sipi Falls Hike

Hike through coffee plantations and villages to explore all three Sipi waterfalls, with views over valleys and plains. Afternoon relaxation at the lodge.

Day 5: Moroto – Karamojong Cultural Experience

Travel north via Pian Upe Game Reserve with chances to see antelopes and ostriches. Arrive in Moroto for lunch and rest.

Day 6: Karamojong Experience

Participate in Karamojong cultural activities, traditional dances, herding, and homestead visits. Visit the Karamojong Museum and local markets.

Day 7: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

Scenic drive through Karamoja’s semi-arid plains to Kidepo Valley NP. Stop en route for photos, arrive in the afternoon and rest.

Day 8: Game Drives in Kidepo Valley NP

Morning and evening game drives in Narus Valley to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and birds.

Day 9: Kidepo River Valley and Manyatta Visit

Visit Kanangorok Hot Springs and Kidepo River Valley, followed by a cultural visit to a Manyatta homestead.

Day 10: Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Depart Kidepo, drive through Gulu, cross Karuma Falls, and reach Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for overnight stay.

Day 11: Rhino Tracking and Drive to Murchison Falls NP

Track rhinos in the sanctuary, then continue to Murchison Falls NP. Visit the top of the falls and enjoy an evening game drive.

Day 12: Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Morning game drive on the savanna followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

Day 13: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Drive southwest through Hoima and Fort Portal with scenic stops at tea plantations before arriving near Kibale Forest.

Day 14: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Morning chimp tracking in Kibale Forest followed by an afternoon Bigodi Wetland walk for primates and birds.

Day 15: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive through crater lakes region and Rwenzori foothills to Queen Elizabeth NP. Optional evening game drive.

Day 16: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Morning game drive for elephants, lions, and antelopes, followed by afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for hippos and crocodiles.

Day 17: Drive to Ishasha Sector

Game drive en route to Ishasha in southern Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon search for tree-climbing lions.

Day 18: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Morning drive through Ishasha sector, spotting wildlife, then continue through scenic highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Day 19: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

Track a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Forest. Afternoon at leisure or visit Batwa community for a cultural experience.

Day 20: Drive to Kisoro – Mgahinga NP

Travel to Kisoro with views of the Virunga ranges. Relax at lodge and enjoy optional short walks or village tours.

Day 21: Golden Monkey Tracking

Track golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla NP bamboo forests. Afternoon relaxation or cultural visit in Kisoro.

Day 22: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Afternoon boat ride, birding, or zip-lining. Relax in the peaceful lakeside atmosphere.

Day 23: Drive to Lake Mburo NP

Drive north to Lake Mburo NP. Evening night game drive for nocturnal animals like leopards and hyenas.

Day 24: Nature Walk and Sundowner – Lake Mburo

Morning guided nature walk with ranger, then evening sundowner overlooking the savanna. Dinner under the stars.

Day 25: Drive Back to Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, return to Entebbe via the Equator for photos, lunch, and souvenir shopping. End of safari.

Tour Highlights
  • Source of the Nile experience in Jinja
  • Sipi Falls hike and coffee tour
  • Authentic Karamojong cultural encounters
  • Wildlife safaris in Kidepo Valley National Park
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Murchison Falls boat cruise and game drive
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
  • Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
  • Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga
  • Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo
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Included
  • Accommodation (Luxury, Midrange, or Budget)
  • All park entry fees and activity permits
  • Gorilla, chimpanzee, and golden monkey tracking permits
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Boat cruises, guided walks, and cultural visits where mentioned