12 Days Adventure Safaris Uganda Tour | Mountain Climbing to Rwenzori Mountains | Gorilla Trekking | WIldlife Tours
12 Days Adventure Safaris Uganda Tour takes you to the most visited and explored Uganda Safari parks which include Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Uganda wildlife safari while on a game drive in Isasha sector and boat cruise at Kazinga Channel.
You will go to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park for Mountain gorilla tracking tour, Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and bird watching trip, and Rwenzori Mountains for a Hiking tour for a Uganda wildlife tour
12 Days Adventure Safaris Uganda Tour Details
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala for overnight. Dinner and overnight at Imperial Royale (C) or Metropole Hotel (M) or The Lodge (B)
After meeting our representative in the morning, you will be guided to explore the treasures of Kampala and Buganda Kingdom.
Visit Bulange and Royal Palace in Mengo, proceed to the Kasubi Tombs the burial grounds for the Kabakas (kings) of Buganda kingdom. This original, traditional Ugandan hut is perhaps the biggest found in Africa.
See Namirembe Saint Paul Cathedral for a panoramic overview of Kampala city center. Have lunch in Kampala. The Bahai Temple is the only one in Africa of this recent, universal religion and philosophy.
In the late afternoon transfer to Jinja for dinner and overnight at Jinja. Dinner and overnight at Jinja Nile resort (C) or 2 Friends Guesthouse (M) or Sunset International (B)
In the morning optional: try out the wonderful experience of the white water rafting along river Nile a few kilometers from the Source from Lake Victoria.
This water and its rapids make the rafting amongst the best in the world and a very safe one. The team of professionals will organize you with proper equipment and you will have packed lunch.
Visit the Source of the Nile and Jinja town as well, with its colorful gardens and Asian colonial style. Afternoon drive to Mbale. Dinner and overnight Mbale resort (C) or Mt. Elgon hotel (M) or Lacam lodge (B).
Go for a nature walk to the Sipi Falls there are four spectacular waterfalls on the river Sipi, which originates from Mount Elgon.
The starting point is from Crow’s Nest, a camping and lodging site which organizes community projects and training of local guides.
You will see the caves and the plantations of coffee, matooke, and sugar cane. We ensure that you have packed lunch for the day.
In the afternoon return to Jinja, for dinner and overnight at Jinja Nile resort (C) or 2 Friends guesthouse (M) or Sunset international (B)
From Jinja, the visitors reach Rwenzori late in the evening. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Margherita hotel or Sandton hotel.
The trek starts at 8:30 am from Kyanjiki 12 kilometers from Kasese town. It’s from here that you will meet your guides for a briefing.
You will walk up the Nsuranja Valley towards Kalalama Camp to a rock shelter called Musenge Rock Shelter at 2,240 meters a distance of 6,2 kilometers from the Rangers post.
This walk is a steady climb through pristine forest with a multitude of birds and maybe the chance of seeing a wild chimpanzee scampering off through the forest.
For sure you will see their nests high up in the trees made of branches interwoven to form a nest, The chimps will use these nests for several weeks then move on when the season for fruiting trees is over.
Occasionally you may see a blue monkey, however, it is the forest and the wide variety of plant species which is the main attraction. This hike ends at 3 pm, from where you will return to your hotel for refreshment. Dinner and overnight as above.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast. Have a game drive en –route to the lodge. After lunch, enjoy the two hours launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing birdlife and a variety of wildlife.
An evening drive to the crater lakes region is rewarding. Dinner & overnight at Mweya safari lodge (C) or Ihamba safari lodge (M) or Bush Lodge (B).
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds.
Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates.
This gorge is 16 km long in the Rift Valley and 100 meters deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Dinner & overnight as above.
Early breakfast and drive to the Ishasha sector of the park for a game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions. Today you will have packed lunch.
After the game drive proceeds to Bwindi for dinner and overnight Mahogany Springs/ Chameleon hill Lake Mutanda Lodge (C) or Silverback Lodge (M) or Buhooma community lodge (B). FB
Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before you enter into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists.
This park is best known for the fascinating mountain gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates.
The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight as above.
Take breakfast before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with the terraced landscape. An area referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa”.
Stopover at the Bakiga Museum(optional) in Kabale to discover the culture of the people living in the area. Lunch at Birdnest, with a unique and amazing panoramic view of the Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest in Uganda.
Afternoon boats ride inside the lake to various islands for bird viewing and sightseeing. Return to Birdnest for dinner and overnight, or Heritage lodge or Bunyonyi overland resort.
Reserved for departure.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Kampala city tour
Day 3: Jinja activities
Day 4: Trekking Sipi falls
Day 5: Transfer to Mt. Rwenzori
Day 6: Rwenzori hike
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Day 8: Chimp tracking in Kyambura
Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest
Day 10: Gorilla tracking
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 12: Departure
Safari Inclusions & Exclusions
Services included
- Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation excluding drinks
- Ground transportation by 4×4 Land Cruiser or minibus
- Gorilla and chimp permits
- English speaking Driver/Guide
- Hiking fees, Sipi falls and Rwenzori
- Entrance fees, taxes
- All activities that have been mentioned directly on the itinerary
Services not included
- International flights
- Visas (visa for Uganda 100$).
- Tips for hotels, drivers, guides, etc.
- Drinks in general, extras in hotels, personal expenses.
- Other optional activities that can be made during the tour and not included in the itinerary.
VISA: A visa is needed for Uganda. Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months is needed. The price is $50 (valid for one month and a unique entrance). The visa is issued at the airport on arrival.
TRANSPORT: We use 4×4 land cruisers or minibus vehicles. The vehicles have a pop–up roof and each client will have window access.
DRINKS: The meals will be provided with mineral water for the clients. Other drinks taken are at the expense of the client.