14 days Uganda wildlife experience

14 days Uganda wildlife experience : This 14-day wildlife adventure takes you to Uganda’s Savannah National Park for a wildlife experience of all kinds of animals, including the big five game such as the lions, leopards, Cape Buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos. Each of these Savannah national parks has a unique attraction that makes visiting all of them worth it. Kidepo National Park and Murchison Falls National Park are located in the north-west of Uganda, and they offer the best experiences in the Big Five. Despite the absence of rhinos in any savannah national parks, President Amin Dada’s reign led to the establishment of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park are located in the western part of Uganda, and they offer great experiences for different antelope species. You will also enjoy the water experience from some of the many water lakes and rivers in Uganda. This trip starts and ends in Entebbe, Uganda, even though there are quite distances among the national parks. Other things to consider on this trip include accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.

Highlight

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport—Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo National Park
Day 3: Narus Valley morning game drive and cultural village tour
Day 4: Kidepo Valley Tour and Visit Kanangorok Hot Springs
Day 5: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 6: Game drive and River Nile boat cruise
Day 7: Top of the Falls visit and rhino tracking
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 9: Walking safari and boat cruise
Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 11: Lion tracking and boat cruise
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 13: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
Day 14: Drive back to Kampala—Departure

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport—Hotel

On arriving at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our company representative, who will also be your safari guide for the 12; the driver will pick you up and transfer you to Kampala. From the airport, it is about an hour’s drive to Kampala city. On locating your hotel, proceed to check-in for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Luxury option: Protea Skyz Hotel
Mid-range option: Fairway Hotel and Spa
Budget option: Forest Cottages

Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo National Park

Early morning, after breakfast, embark on your long journey to Kidepo Valley National Park, located in the far north-eastern part of Uganda in the semi-arid area of the Karamojong region. It’s an 8-hour’ drive through the beautiful scenery of that particular region. Upon arrival in Kidepo National Park late afternoon, proceed to check-in your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at

Luxury option: Apoka Safari Lodge/Adere Safari Lodge
Mid-range option: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Budget option: Apoka Rest Camps

Day 3: Narus Valley morning game drive and cultural village tour

After breakfast, rendezvous with your guide and embark on a game drive through the Narus valley. Here, you’ll encounter a variety of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and leopards, and on a fortunate day, you might even spot elands. This will take about 2–3 hours, depending on the availability of the animals.

After relaxing in the afternoon, visit one of the Karamojong communities, such as the Karenna or Kidepo communities, for a cultural village tour. During this tour, you will learn more about the local community in the park, including their nomadic lifestyle, by visiting homesteads, kraals of cattle, and traditional spears, headdresses, bows and arrows, jewellery, stools, and utensils made by the local natives. Later in the evening, take a sunset game drive to explore more of Kidepo National Park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Kidepo Valley Tour and Visit Kanangorok Hot Springs

After breakfast, drive to Kidepo Valley, which is closer to the Uganda and Sudan border, where we find the Kanangorok hot springs. The wild ostriches can also be spotted in this area of the park with other animals while on a game drive. You will have your lunch and spend the rest of your evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge as above

Luxury option: Apoka Safari Lodge/Adere Safari Lodge
Mid-range option: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Budget option: Apoka Rest Camps

Day 5: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After your breakfast, check-out and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This park is situated in the northwest region of Uganda, approximately 7 hours’ drive from Kidepo National Park to Murchison Falls National Park, which is home to the most powerful falls in Africa, via Karuma Forest. Enter the park Tangi gate and connect to your booked accommodation in the park. The drive to the lodge will get you to see some of the residents of the park, like the elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Upon arrival at your lodge, check, and as you wait for your dinner and overnight at;

Luxury option: Nile Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-range option: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge, or Murray River Lodge
Budget option: Heritage Safari Lodge/Red Chilly Rest Camp

Day 6: Game drive and River Nile boat cruise

After breakfast, embark on a game drive in the delta area, where you will find most of the animals. Murchison Falls National Park is the only park where you will be able to see most of the animals in the park. This will take about 2–3 hours, depending on the availability of the animals, including elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, oribis, and waterbucks.

Thereafter, return to the lodge for lunch and later, at 2 pm, you will set off for the boat cruise along the Nile, which will give you an exciting panoramic view at the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the cruise, you will encounter crocodiles, hippos, and birds on the river banks, like kingfisher, cormorants, and bee-eaters. Drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay as above.

Day 7: Top of the Falls visit and rhino tracking

After your breakfast, connect to the top of the Murchison Falls to be able to vividly view the falls. The park’s name is derived from the mighty falls within its boundaries, which are incredibly fascinating to witness as the narrow gorge forces water through, creating a powerful force of water flow and sound that forms a rainbow. This is a must-visit area in Murchison Falls National Park. After exploring the top of the falls, drive out of the park and connect to Nakasongola, where we find the only existing rhinos in Uganda.

Upon arrival at Ziwa rhino sanctuary, have lunch and prepare for your rhino trekking experience. You will be briefed before you connect to see the rhinos. This will take 2-3 hours, depending on the location of the rhinos. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at

Luxury/mid-range accommodation option: Amuka Safari Lodge
Budget accommodation option: Ziwa Rhino Guesthouse

Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After your early morning breakfast, meet your guide and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park. It is a 6-7-hour’ drive with a stop at the Uganda Equator for an Equator experience and unch before you proceed to the western part of Uganda. Upon arrival, connect to your booked lodge with an en-route game drive for some animals. Dinner and overnight stay at

Luxury option: Mihingo Lodge
Mid-range option: Arcadia Safari Cottages
Budget option: Eagles Nest Lodge

14 days Uganda wildlife experience — zebras

Day 9: Walking safari and boat cruise

Early morning, after your breakfast, meet your ranger guides for your walking safari. This tour is no different from a game drive except that here you will walk on foot to find the animals. Return to the lodge for refreshments and lunch and in the afternoon go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo, which will get you quite close to crocodiles and hippos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 5 hours’ from Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, connect to your lodge, check-in, and have lunch. Relax a bit before you connect to the Kasenyi area for an evening game drive and also visit the crater lakes. Dinner and overnight stay at

Luxury option: Mweya Safari Lodge/Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Mid-range option: Parkview Safari Lodge
Budget option: Pumba Safari Cottages

Day 11: Lion tracking and boat cruise

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 3 hours’ from Kibale National Park. Connect to the Kasenyi area for a lion experience that will last for about 2 hours. Given the difficulties encountered during game drives, the lion experience guarantees visitors a chance to see the lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This activity is only available in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will also enjoy an en-route game drive for animals like elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, Uganda kobs, and leopards on a lucky day, among others, as you drive back for lunch at your lodge.

Later in the afternoon, go for a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel, where you will spot various water animals like hippos and crocodiles. The cruise will also enrich you with various water birds. After the boat experience, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above.

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, make your way to Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa with over 20 islands, and one of the most beautiful and relaxing sites in the south-western part of Uganda. It is also considered safe to swim since it is Bilharzia-free. Driving from Kisoro town to Lake Bunyonyi, which offers stunning views of the Kigezi hilly region, takes approximately 2-3 hours. Connect to your booked accommodation for lunch and spend your afternoon relaxing at the lodge with great sights of the lake and several islands and other attractions surrounding the lake. Dinner and overnight stay

Luxury lodge option: Bunyonyi BirdNest Lodge
Mid-range lodge option: Bunyonyi Eco-Resort/Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Budget lodge option: Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Day 13: Relaxation and Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi

On this day, you will spend most of your time relaxing from the long Uganda safari to avoid getting so tired the next day when you will be returning to your home country. Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “place of little birds,” boasts steep hills adorned with lush green vegetation that peeks out from the water’s edge. You will connect for a canoe ride to visit some of the islands on the lake and also sight different bird species. Alternatively, hike to the view point on the hills, go swimming, or return to relax at the lodge as booked above.

Day 14: Drive back to Kampala—Departure

On this day as you end your Uganda safari, have your breakfast and transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe depending on your travel arrangements. It is a 6-7 hour’ drive back to Entebbe. Your safari guide will drop you off at a location you advise or drop you off at Entebbe International Airport for your onwards flight back home.

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