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16-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife Safari via Jinja
UGANDA-16-DAY-B-2026
$5,200 / person
Total Price
16 Days
Trek Duration
2-8 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The ultimate, unhurried Uganda journey — every major park, both major primates, savanna game, and a Nile rafting finale at Jinja.
1
Day 1: Arrival in Kampala
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe, met by your driver-guide for a welcome briefing.
- Airport welcome & briefing
Overnight: Hotel, Kampala
2
Day 2: Kampala to Lake Mburo
Drive south to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive.
- Lake Mburo game drive
Overnight: Lodge, Lake Mburo
3
Day 3: Lake Mburo Boat Ride & Transfer to Bwindi
Morning boat ride, then continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Lake Mburo boat ride
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
4
Day 4: Rest & Acclimatize
Relaxed day with an optional community walk near Bwindi.
- Optional community walk
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
5
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking
Full gorilla trekking day, spending an hour with your assigned gorilla family.
- Gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
6
Day 6: Transfer to Mgahinga
Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park beneath the Virunga volcanoes.
- Transfer to Mgahinga
Overnight: Lodge, Mgahinga
7
Day 7: Golden Monkey Trekking
Morning golden monkey tracking through bamboo forest.
- Golden monkey trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Mgahinga
8
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Drive north through Ishasha spotting tree-climbing lions.
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
9
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Cruise
Morning game drive and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
10
Day 10: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive north to Kibale Forest, arriving in the afternoon.
- Transfer to Kibale Forest
Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
11
Day 11: Chimpanzee Trekking
Morning chimp trekking with an optional Bigodi Wetland walk in the afternoon.
- Chimpanzee trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
12
Day 12: Transfer to Murchison Falls
Long scenic drive north, crossing the equator en route to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Equator crossing
Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls
13
Day 13: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Cruise
Morning game drive across the savanna, afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls.
- Savanna game drive
- Nile boat cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls
14
Day 14: Transfer to Jinja
Long drive across Uganda to Jinja, the adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
- Transfer to Jinja
Overnight: Lodge, Jinja
15
Day 15: White-Water Rafting on the Nile
A full day of grade 5 white-water rafting, tackling the Nile's famous rapids with calmer sections for recovery.
- Grade 5 Nile white-water rafting
Overnight: Lodge, Jinja
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Day 16: Departure
Morning boat trip to the Source of the Nile, then transfer to Kampala/Entebbe for your departure flight.
- Source of the Nile boat trip
Overnight: Departure
What's Included
- ✓ 1 gorilla permit
- ✓ 1 chimp permit
- ✓ Golden monkey permit
- ✓ Murchison Falls game drive & boat cruise
- ✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive & boat cruise
- ✓ Lake Mburo game drive
- ✓ White-water rafting at Jinja
- ✓ Private vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge accommodation, 15 nights
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Park fees
Not Included
- - Flights
- - Visa
- - Tips
Trip Details
DifficultyModerate
Best ForTravelers wanting the longest, most complete Uganda safari we offer
Countryuganda
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