Experience Uganda on a 21-Day Grand Uganda Safari through the Pearl of Africa. Starting in central Uganda, journey through Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Semliki, and Kidepo Valley National Parks.
Encounter wildlife, including the big five and tree climbing lions, and explore cultural sites, vast caves, waterfalls, and the Nile’s source.
21-Day Grand Uganda Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Lake Mburo NP
- Day 2: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
- Day 3: Transfer from Lake Mburo to Mgahinga NP
- Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Batwa Cultural Trail
- Day 5: Visit Lake Mutanda for a Boat Cruise
- Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Leisure
- Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 9: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
- Day 10: Transfer to Semliki National Park
- Day 11: Game Drive and Sempaya Hot Springs Visit
- Day 12: Visit Amabere Ga’Nyinamwiru and Fort Portal Tour
- Day 13: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 14: Chimp Trekking in Budongo Forest and Game Drive
- Day 15: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
- Day 16: Transfer to Mount Elgon
- Day 17: Hiking to Caves
- Day 18: Transfer to Jinja
- Day 19: Whitewater Rafting and Source of the Nile
- Day 20: Transfer to Kampala via Mabira Forest (Nature Walk or Zip Lining)
- Day 21: City Tour and Departure
Detailed 21-Day Grand Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
On the first day, your guide, dressed in full company uniform, will give you a quick briefing before starting the journey to Lake Mburo. Along the way, you’ll see long-horned cattle grazing and stop at the equator for snacks and photos. On arrival, check into your booked accommodation for lunch and rest.
Day 2: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, prepare for a game drive. Begin with a briefing at the conservation center, then set off with a well-armed ranger. Spot zebras, elands, bushbucks, impalas, warthogs, buffaloes, and various birds. Later, return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon boat cruise featuring water birds, hippos, and crocodiles.
Day 3: Transfer from Lake Mburo to Mgahinga NP
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before journeying to Mgahinga NP. Stop by the Biharwe Eclipse Monument for photos and a history lesson. Check into your lodge on arrival.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Batwa Cultural Trail
Begin early with breakfast and a briefing, then trek to spot golden monkeys, varvet monkeys, black and white colobus, olive baboons, and, if lucky, gorillas. In the afternoon, the Batwa Cultural Trail offers insights into the traditional lifestyle of the Batwa people.
Day 5: Visit Lake Mutanda for a Boat Cruise
After breakfast, travel to Lake Mutanda for a boat trip. On the lake, view hippos, crocodiles, and water birds like flamingos, marabou storks, and pelicans. Spend the night in a lakeside lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Have a heavy breakfast, then transfer to Bwindi NP, taking in terraced gardens along the way. On arrival, check into your lodge, then visit a Batwa cultural community to experience local traditions.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Leisure
Following breakfast, join a trekking group with a park guide. Spot wildlife like varvet monkeys, olive baboons, elephants, and, if lucky, forest hogs. Afterward, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, journey to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at Ishasha to see tree-climbing lions. Check into your accommodation upon arrival.
Day 9: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
Enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP, spotting impalas, elephants, and tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Day 10: Transfer to Semliki National Park
Travel to Semliki NP for beautiful landscapes and the famous Sempaya hot springs. Check into your accommodation and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Day 11: Game Drive and Sempaya Hot Springs Visit
Take a morning game drive, spotting primates, antelopes, and butterflies. In the afternoon, visit Sempaya hot springs, where you can cook an egg in the hot bubbling water.
Day 12: Visit Amabere Ga’Nyinamwiru and Fort Portal Tour
After breakfast, visit Amabere Ga’Nyinamwiru and take a city tour of Fort Portal, including the King’s Palace, where you’ll learn about Tooro culture.
Day 13: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park, meeting locals along the way. Check into your accommodation on arrival.
Day 14: Chimp Trekking in Budongo Forest and Game Drive
After breakfast, trek to see chimpanzees and other wildlife. Later, enjoy a game drive to spot lions, giraffes, and birds.
Day 15: Game Drives and Boat Cruise
Begin with a game drive to see big five animals and birds. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to see water animals.
Day 16: Transfer to Mount Elgon
Travel to Mt. Elgon, where you’ll check into a lodge and enjoy nature.
Day 17: Hiking to Caves
After breakfast, embark on a hike to caves and see wildlife, birds, and beautiful views. Return to your accommodation afterward.
Day 18: Transfer to Jinja
Set off for Jinja to explore the Nile source, with an en-route stop at Iganga for lunch.
Day 19: Whitewater Rafting and Source of the Nile
After breakfast, enjoy an adventurous whitewater rafting experience.
Day 20: Transfer to Kampala via Mabira Forest (Nature Walk or Zip Lining)
Travel back to Kampala with an optional stop at Mabira Forest for a nature walk or zip lining, then check into a Kampala hotel.
Day 21: City Tour and Departure
On your last day, tour Kampala’s attractions, including the national museum, religious and cultural sites, and local markets.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before your airport transfer, marking the end of your 21-day safari in Uganda.
