14 DAYS UGANDA: SAVANNAH, PRIMATES TREKKING AND NILE ADVENTURES

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!

Departing from Entebbe near Lake Victoria, you journey westward for about 4.5 hours through vibrant villages, rolling landscapes, and across the equator near Kayabwe. Lake Mburo, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park, is home to five scenic lakes and offers a unique setting for boat safaris and wildlife encounters.

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

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park! A scenic 7-hour drive awaits, crossing Uganda’s breathtaking countryside, rich with flora and fauna. This road trip is the perfect preparation for all the beauty that is waiting for you in the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the majestic mountain gorillas. Get ready for some magical moments!

The Buhoma sector, located in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is the largest sector and has been the pioneer of gorilla trekking in Uganda since 1993. Trekking here is less challenging and offers some of Africa’s most spectacular forest trails, perfect for avid hikers. Please note that participants must be at least 15 years old, treks last 2–4 hours, require proper hiking shoes and are conducted in groups of up to 8 people, though gorilla sightings cannot be guaranteed. Also, gorilla trekking is an extremely popular activity, which requires both a guide and a permit. That’s why this unique experience should be planned well in advance and needs to be booked separately.

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.

You leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel north to Kibale National Park, a two-hour drive through lush hills and tropical rainforest. On the way, you might spot the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the dense forests that shelter chimpanzees and other primates.

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.

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!