17 Days Nature, Wildlife Gorillas and Primates

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Discover Uganda’s most beautiful national parks on this long Uganda safari. Spend 17 Days on a Safari in Uganda and get an opportunity to visit all different sites and places that make Uganda the Pearl of Africa. This safari takes you to all the most exciting safari destinations in Uganda including; Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Queen Eliz...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Gorilla and chimps

What's this trip about?

    Discover Uganda’s most beautiful national parks on this long Uganda safari. Spend 17 Days on a Safari in Uganda and get an opportunity to visit all different sites and places that make Uganda the Pearl of Africa. This safari takes you to all the most exciting safari destinations in Uganda including; Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semliki National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley national park, Matheniko, Pian Upe Game Reserve, Sipi Falls ( MT Elgon) and Jinja.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kibale National Park
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Trekking
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • Dedicated Guide

Itinerary

Travel Map
Arrival:
Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost

Day 1: Arrive – Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Ganyana safari driver/guide will meet and great then transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Entebbe. You will be briefed about your 15 days Uganda safari.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 2: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Boat cruise

You will start on a long journey to Lake Bunyonyi. As we drive along Mpigi- Masaka highway, we shall make a stopover at the Equator, take pictures and buy some souvenirs. You shall have a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch and then proceed to Lake Bunyonyi a magically...

Day 3: Nature walk and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Breakfast will be served early and after head out for nature walk, guide will be with you so that you do not get lost and tell you the amazing history of Lake Bunyonyi and how they live around Lake Bunyonyi. Lunch on the way as you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Nati...

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

The long-awaited day is here when we shall encounter the Gorilla forest to meet and greet with the world’s most gentle primates in one of the dense tropical rainforests of the world that will reward you with once in a lifetime unending smiles and memories after settin...

Day 5: Game drive and Boat Safari on the Kanziga Channel

Enjoy the game drive and view different species of birds and variety of wildlife such as, Uganda Kob, Defassa Waterbuck, Buffaloes, Elephants, zebras, Giant forest hog, Oribi and when lucky a leopard and Lion among others. After lunch embark on a boat safari along the...

Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

You continue driving through the undulating highlands of Southwestern Uganda on our way to the greener and beautiful Fort Portal area. Have lunch in fort portal. Head to the Lodge and relax, later have dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Primate Lodge Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp Meal plan: Full board  

Day 7: Chimp trekking and transfer to Semliki National Park

Our day starts with an early breakfast before meeting our tour guide on a briefing of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest. We then head off on foot to track the chimpanzees of Kibale national park, home of an impressive 500 chimpanzees. The dense jungles are consider...

Day 8: Explore Sempaya Hot Springs and transfer to Murchison Falls NP

After breakfast, we will transfer to the northern part Semliki National park. Get a chance to visit the amazing and wonderful Sempaya hot springs the most attention-grabbing attraction in in this park, at the springs, you will witness water boiling it’s self-using the...

Day 9: Morning cruise and Game drive in Murchison Falls

Early breakfast and enjoy a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile to the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls where the Nile plunges through a narrow crevice. You will be able to see the Nile crocodile, bloat of hippos and a variety of bird species. Visit the t...

Day 10: Drive to Kidepo valley national park.

Wake up to a hot cup of Coffee / tea and embark on a drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. You will have lunch enroute, then head to the lodge check in and spend the evening at leisure admiring the wilderness. Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Adere Safari Lodge Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meal plan: Full board  

Day 11: Full day Kidepo Valley National Park

On this day, we shall do a Game drive and a cultural walk. You will enjoy breakfast as you admire the true wilderness and an out of the world experience! When breakfast is done, you will set out for another rewarding game drive through the open savannah, rocky outcrop...

Day 12: Game drive and Cultural Visit in Matheniko

After an early morning game drive, head to Matheniko Game reserve which is a home to a respectable collection of wildlife including large cats and antelopes. Have lunch, then you will visit the community and the rock paintings. Later head to the lodge in Moroto distri...

Day 13: Game drive in Pian Upe and Transfer to Sipi falls

Rise early in the morning have breakfast, transfer to Pian Upe Game Reserve and enjoy a game drive which presents an opportunity to spot rare animals like cheetahs, ostriches and roan antelopes and other animals. You will also come across different bird species. Later...

Day 14: Explore the Sipi falls

You will encounter the Sipi falls – a series of three raging waterfalls. After exploring the falls, you will go for a hike up Mount Elgon. The most common route starts in Budadiri and continues via the Sasa trail to the summit, and then descends down the Sipi trail ba...

Day 15:Transfer to Jinja

You will drive to Jinja located in southern Uganda. At the source of the Nile enjoy a boat ride also get a chance to see the mighty River Nile (longest river in Africa) starting its journey all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Jinja Nile Resort Midrange: 2Friends Jinja Meal plan: Full board  

Day 16: Explore the Source of the Nile and Transfer to Entebbe

You shall visit the source of the Nile. At the source of the Nile enjoy a boat ride also get a chance to see the mighty River Nile (longest river in Africa) starting its journey all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Later have lunch and enjoy a city tour in Jinja and head to Entebbe.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 17: Departure

After an early morning breakfast, you later transfer back to the Entebbe in time for your flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$432
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Goran Durovic

Dec 2022

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A day to remember

We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities t...

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OLIVIER GEURDEN

Dec 2022

Provided byGanyana Safaris

A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

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Very responsive and professional service

We used Ganyana safaris for a last minute trip to Jinja. The tour operator Juma has been very quick, responsive and professional in making our trip possible. Their v...

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
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Taking special care of the details that make for a smooth, comfortable trip, including the meals, transport, permits, and accommodation.

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What's excluded

    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks and International flights

Accommodation

,Lake Victoria Hotel Admas Grand Hotel Bunyonyi Safari Resort Mahogany Springs Lodge Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge Kyangabi Crater Resort Chimpundu Lodge Kibale Forest Camp Semliki Safari Lodge Nyaika Hotel Paraa Safari Lodge Fort Murchison Lodge Adere Safari Lodge Kidepo Savannah Lodge Mount Moroto Hotel Sipi River Lodge Rafiki Safari Lodge Jinja Nile Resort 2Friends Jinja Lake Victoria Hotel Admas Grand Hotel
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information
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