12 Days Uganda - Exploring the Wild West Tour

You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your gateway to the diverse beauty of Uganda! This is the country of adventurous mountain gorilla and chimp trekking, stunning wildlife safaris, amazing road trips and wilderness adventures by boat, bike, horse or foot. Experience the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people and be amazed by the cultural encounters with the different indigenous tribes. With us, you’ll experience it all! Our driver awaits you in the airport, carrying a sign with your name on it. Welcome to Uganda!

Accommodations:
Silver - Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe
Gold - Protea Hotel Entebbe
Platinum - Protea Hotel Entebbe

Activities : Boat Safari

From Entebbe you make your way to the country’s oldest national park: Murchison Falls. On the way you take a break visiting the rhinos of the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and once arrived in Murchison, you can start looking forward to a jeep safari of the unique kind.

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Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Nested in the middle of the country, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70 square kilometer wide paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and a safe haven for white rhinos. In fact, this is the only place where you can see white rhinos in Uganda. During a rhino trekking tour, you can not only meet these majestic animals in their natural habitat but also support the sanctuary’s conservation efforts. With a professional guide, you’ll head out searching for the grey giants. Once found, you only need to do the following: take a deep breath, say "wooooow", take some pictures, and savour the moment.


Drive from Entebbe / Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Today, you drive from Entebbe/Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive is a 345-kilometre journey where you see the real and rural countryside of Uganda – roughly six hours of bumpy tarmac roads, busy marketplaces, beautiful views of green hills and outstretched savannah along the way. Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest park and home to lions, zebras, Ugandan kobs, impala, leopards, over 500 bird species and many African elephants – just to mention a few. Be sure to keep your eyes open even when driving to the park – you might just spot your first monkey or zebra!


Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest national park in the country, spanning an impressive 3,840 square kilometres. The park is mostly known for its vast open savannahs, where you can go on classic game drives and spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and many other animals between the long grasses. The mighty Nile River cuts through the whole park, creating dramatic whitewater rapids, a breathtaking gorge AND areas for easy-going boat safaris to see hippos, crocodiles and birds. Last but not least, the famous Murchison Falls plunge an impressive 43 meters and are a major highlight of the park (and can be seen from the boat!).
Please note that all excursions mentioned must be booked separately.

Accommodations:
Silver - Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Gold - Paraa Safari Lodge
Platinum - Paraa Safari Lodge

Activities : Trekking

In a jeep, with a boat and on foot – this is how you discover the best Murchison Falls National Park has to offer. Get ready to be wowed by African animals, Ugandan landscapes and captivating waterfalls.

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Boat Safari to the Murchison Falls
Board a double-decker boat for an old-style River Nile cruise in Murchison Falls National Park! Sail up the river for two hours (and one hour back) while spotting hippos and crocodiles in the water, and several other animals on the shores. The boat eventually leads you to the bottom of the impressive 43-meter-high Murchison Falls, where you can feel the fresh water droplets on your face while seeing the water cascading down. The falls are so powerful that it's impossible to get very close, but trust us – you’ll be impressed nevertheless!


Top Of The Falls Hike – Murchison Falls National Park
Follow in the footsteps of famous people like Winston Churchill and climb to the top of Murchison Falls! This 45-minute hike is relatively easy as the path is paved with steps and footbridges. With some luck, you might spot baboons while enjoying the feel of the cool mist of the waterfalls on your skin during the walk. Once at the top, you marvel at the mighty, churning masses of Nile water squeeze through a narrow gorge before plunging into the depths and taking in the view over the Nile and the vast savannah landscape below you.


Jeep safari in Murchison Falls National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!

Accommodations:
Silver - Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Gold - Paraa Safari Lodge
Platinum - Paraa Safari Lodge

Activities : Boating

Today you drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park. This 6-hour drive leads you past welcoming villages, rainforests, charming tea plantations and mesmerizing crater lakes towards Fort Portal - a friendly and hospitable gateway city to Uganda's adventures. If the weather is clear, you can see the Rwenzori Mountains with their snow-capped peaks. And then, get ready for Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world with no less than 13 different species of monkeys!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kibale Forest Camp
Gold - Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Platinum - Primate Lodge Kibale

Activities : Sightseeing

In the depths of the rainforest you get to observe our closest relatives play, eat and groom each other – an experience which will make everyone’s eyes sparkle! And since the jungle holds many more treasures, you go on the hunt for them afterwards during a swamp walk (not literally!).

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Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Uganda’s Kibale National Park has the highest concentration of chimpanzees on the African continent, with approximately 1,500 chimps in several groups, offering you a high chance of seeing them in the wild. Expert guides lead you through the lush rainforest, where you can observe chimps leaping through trees, playing, eating, and grooming each other. Please note that the minimum age for this 2 to 4 hour trek is 12 years, requires proper hiking shoes, and groups are limited to 6 people. Also, since this is a very popular activity which needs both a permit and a guide, it has to be booked separately and well in advance.


Swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at Kibale National Park
The swamp walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at Kibale National Park is a must-do if you love birds, monkeys, rare animals, plants and flowers. This magical place, also called "home of the great blue turaco", is the home of over 200 bird species. During your walk, you can spot eight primate species in the trees above you, as well as other Ugandan animals such as sitatungas, bushbucks and otters (yes, otters!). Lose yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of this pristine wetland; this is a true gem which only waits to be discovered… by you!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kibale Forest Camp
Gold - Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Platinum - Primate Lodge Kibale

Activities : Trekking

The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park is like a trailer for the big movie – your safari, which happens on the very same day! The superstars of the most royal of all parks cannot wait to pose for your pictures.

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Drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
As you drive 2 hours from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park today, you can enjoy the sights while passing through the crater lake area around Kasenda and seeing the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains on your right a bit further down the road. With this amazing landscape as your 'bush-tv', you reach the most royal of Uganda's national parks before you know it. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five!


Jeep safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!


Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is not only royal by its name but also by its diversity. Celebrating the majesty of the animal kingdom, it is home to four of the Big Five, to tree-climbing lions and has the largest number of hippos in East Africa. Many more animals roam in its diverse landscape including savannah grasslands, dense forests, volcanic features and meandering rivers. Enjoy a large array of activities whilst supporting conservation efforts, all with the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains as a background.

Accommodations:
Silver - Elephant Hab Lodge
Gold - Aardvark Safari Lodge
Platinum - Buffalo Safari Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari

After discovering countless gems of Queen Elizabeth National Park on land, it's time to hop into a comfy boat and do the same on the Kazinga channel – the home of hippos, crocodiles and colourful birds.

Activities:

Jeep safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!


Boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Last call for those wishing to explore the Kazinga Channel! Go aboard a boat that can accommodate up to twenty people and explore this beautiful and biodiverse place for 2-3 hours. The Kazinga Channel in the Queen Elizabeth National Park stretches 40 kilometres long, linking Lake George to Lake Edward. Keep a keen eye out at all times, as you may spot hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and a variety of other animals. Two daily departure times are offered for this boat trip: in the morning, at 11:00 AM, and in the afternoon, at 2:00 PM.


Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is not only royal by its name but also by its diversity. Celebrating the majesty of the animal kingdom, it is home to four of the Big Five, to tree-climbing lions and has the largest number of hippos in East Africa. Many more animals roam in its diverse landscape including savannah grasslands, dense forests, volcanic features and meandering rivers. Enjoy a large array of activities whilst supporting conservation efforts, all with the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains as a background.

Accommodations:
Silver - Elephant Hab Lodge
Gold - Aardvark Safari Lodge
Platinum - Buffalo Safari Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari , Boat Safari

Enjoy the beauty of Uganda on a 5 to 6-hour drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Observe the landscape gradually transforming from open savannah plains to thick and lush green forests. A memorable drive!

Accommodations:
Silver - Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Gold - Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Platinum - Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

Activities : Trekking

The Rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to eight gorilla families, some of which are still unaccustomed to human presence. During a mountain gorilla trekking tour, you can hike along challenging trails, spending either an hour with the habituated groups or, at an extra cost, up to four hours observing the less familiar giants in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you can watch the gorillas eat, play, and be guarded by the silverback, will leave you in awe and may even bring tears of joy to your eyes. Please note that gorilla trekking is conducted in groups of up to 8 people, requires proper hiking shoes, and typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Also, since this is a very popular activity which needs both a permit and a guide, it has to be booked separately and well in advance.

Accommodations:
Silver - Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Gold - Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Platinum - Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

Activities : Trekking

After your amazing gorilla trekking experience, you drive from Bwindi Impenetrable to Lake Mburo National Park. During this 7-hour road trip, you see the forest-like landscape gradually transform into soft verdant hills and open savannah. Lake Mburo is packed with wildlife seeking green vegetation and refreshment, so grab your binoculars and be sure to stay on the lookout for zebras, giraffes and many different bird species!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Gold - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Platinum - Mihingo Lodge

Activities : Trekking

Marvel at African wildlife from up close (like really close!) during a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park and step into your private jeep to dive even deeper into the unique landscape around the glistening Lake Mburo.

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Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
Get out of the safari jeep, lace up your hiking boots and off you go on safari… literally! During your walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, you can explore this wonderful spot of land from a completely different point of view. Hike through savannahs, woodlands and lakeshores and learn more about the flora and fauna from your experienced guide. Here, you can come close to animals like zebras, impala and giraffes and watch the park’s famous hippos from a safe distance. Discovering Uganda’s untamed wilderness like this is an experience that will stay with you for many years to come.


Jeep safari in Lake Mburo National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!


Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park in southwestern Uganda is one of the smaller parks of the country, but rich in biodiversity. The park is home to animals such as zebras, elands, buffalos, impala and over 350 species of birds. The lake is an important water source and home to hippos, crocodiles, and various fish species. The park has a rocky history of poaching, encroachment and people being chased off their lands, but nowadays, its main goal is to offer visitors amazing game drives, boat trips, and walking safaris.

Accommodations:
Silver - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Gold - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Platinum - Mihingo Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari

After some exhiliarating days, the end of your adventure is near. Enjoy the ride back to where it all started, take in the stunning views once more and take off with new memories that last forever. Or simply stay a little longer.

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Drive back to Entebbe
As you drive back to Entebbe, you again pass through the villages with their lively marketplaces and the outstretched countryside with tea and coffee plantations, smooth green hills and the occasional wildlife waving you goodbye. After several days of sheer adventure, even the ride back to Entebbe is an experience to enjoy!

Flight home from Entebbe (not included in the price)
This is your last day! Unfortunately, it's time to catch your flight home from Entebbe International Airport. Sad to leave...? Not to worry! We can easily add a few days of safari to your holiday, or extend it with a few days on the shores of Lake Victoria for some whitewater rafting or other exhilarating activities!

Activities : Trekking