11-Day Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari

11-Day Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari

The 11-Day Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari offers an extraordinary journey through one of Africa’s most diverse safari destinations. This carefully designed adventure combines thrilling wildlife encounters, exciting outdoor activities, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences into one remarkable holiday. Jackal Adventures Africa created this safari for travelers seeking unforgettable memories across Uganda’s most spectacular national parks and tourism destinations.

Detailed: 11- Day Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari

Day 1Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Land at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel to rest after your long flight.

• Meal Plan: D
• Accommodation: K-Hotel

 

Day 2White-Water Rafting Adventure in Jinja

After breakfast, you travel through scenic countryside toward Jinja while passing local villages, plantations, roadside markets, and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, experienced rafting professionals prepare you for an unforgettable white-water rafting adventure. The powerful Nile River delivers thrilling rapids suitable for both experienced rafters and adventurous beginners under professional supervision.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: K. Hotel

 

Day 3Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

This day enters Uganda’s remarkable wilderness as you travel towards Murchison Falls National Park. This scenic journey introduces changing landscapes, lush countryside, rolling hills, and traditional rural communities before reaching Uganda’s largest protected conservation area.

A major highlight along the route includes tracking endangered white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D 
• Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge 

 

Day 4Wildlife Safari and Nile Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning game drives across the northern savannah provide outstanding opportunities to observe Uganda’s remarkable wildlife in their natural environment.

Later, an unforgettable boat cruise along the River Nile introduces another perspective of this exceptional ecosystem. Hippos gather in large pods while Nile crocodiles rest peacefully along the riverbanks. Numerous bird species, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and the iconic shoebill, delight bird enthusiasts throughout the cruise.

• Meal plan: B, L, D 
• Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge 

 

Day 5Scenic Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

This day continues with a scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s finest tropical rainforests. This remarkable destination protects the highest concentration of primates in East Africa and serves as Uganda’s premier chimpanzee tracking destination.

The journey passes through beautiful countryside, rolling tea plantations, fertile farmlands, and charming rural communities. Every kilometer reveals another impressive landscape that enriches your Uganda safari experience.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D 
• Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge

 

Day 6Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

After spending an unforgettable hour with the chimpanzees, return to the lodge for lunch before continuing to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

This internationally recognized community conservation project protects remarkable biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods. Guided walks reveal numerous monkey species, colorful butterflies, beautiful wetland vegetation, and hundreds of bird species.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge 

 

Day 7Explore Amabere Caves and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, visit the famous Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru caves near Fort Portal. These fascinating limestone formations feature unique stalactites and stalagmites while preserving one of western Uganda’s most celebrated cultural legends.

The afternoon drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park showcases changing landscapes as volcanic hills gradually transform into expansive savannah plains.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

 

Day 8Lion tracking and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where wildlife activity reaches its peak during the cool morning hours. Vast grasslands provide excellent visibility, allowing you to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, leopards, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and numerous antelope species.

After lunch, continue with a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

 

Day 9Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The scenic drive passes through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands and breathtaking mountain scenery. Every viewpoint presents unforgettable landscapes that rank among East Africa’s most beautiful.

Upon arrival at your lodge, your guide explains gorilla trekking procedures, fitness expectations, photography guidelines, and conservation rules to ensure a successful experience.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge 

 

Day 10Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, you travel to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You then join a small trekking group before entering one of Africa’s oldest tropical rainforests.

The trek follows narrow forest trails through dense vegetation, towering trees, and mist-covered valleys. With every step, excitement grows as expert trackers locate one of Bwindi’s habituated mountain gorilla families.

After your trek, continue your cultural discovery by visiting nearby Batwa communities. The Batwa Cultural Experience introduces traditional forest survival skills, hunting techniques, herbal medicine, storytelling, music, and dance.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge 

 

Day 11Transfer to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and cross into Rwanda before continuing to Kigali. Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s rolling hills with a lunch stop en route, depending on your flight schedule, before proceeding to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

• Meal Plan: B, L

 

11-Day Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

 

Included

• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• Chimpanzee Permits
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)
• AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Safari Quotation

No. Of People	2 People	4 People	6 People
Rate Per Person	6,575	5,570	5,235

Rates are per person sharing, in USD. Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, lodge selection, and group size.