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15-Day Ultimate Uganda: Nile to Gorillas

Tour Overview

From the Source of the Nile at Jinja to the gorillas of Bwindi in fifteen days: rhinos at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Semuliki's hot springs, chimps, lions, lakes and more. The ultimate Uganda journey. This 15-day private safari visits Jinja & the Source of the Nile, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki National Park.

The Nile bursting through the narrow gorge at Murchison Falls, Uganda

Highlights: Nile sunset cruise; Ziwa Rhino Ranch entry incl. rhino trek on foot; Murchison launch cruise to the falls; Top of the Falls hike; Sempaya hot springs walk; Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk.

Best time to go: Best Jun-Sep and Dec-Feb.

Accommodation Options (Budget, Midrange, Luxury):

Choose the comfort level that suits you; the vehicle, guide and activities stay the same. Price per person (2 people sharing, 2027): Budget $5,435 · Midrange $7,715 · Luxury $13,801.

  • Entebbe (1 night): Budget – Airport Guesthouse Entebbe; Midrange – Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel; Luxury – Lake Victoria Serena or Protea Entebbe
  • Jinja (1 night): Budget – Riverside backpacker camp; Midrange – Jinja Nile Resort; Luxury – Wildwaters Lodge
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (1 night): Budget – Ziwa Rhino Ranch guest rooms; Midrange – Amuka Safari Lodge; Luxury – Amuka Safari Lodge
  • Murchison Falls NP (2 nights): Budget – Fort Murchison; Midrange – Pakuba Safari Lodge; Luxury – Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Kibale / Fort Portal (3 nights): Budget – Isunga Lodge; Midrange – Turaco Treetops; Luxury – Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Queen Elizabeth NP (1 night): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (explorer tent); Midrange – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda); Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
  • Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth) (1 night): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge; Midrange – Ishasha Wilderness Camp; Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp (premium season)
  • Bwindi – Buhoma (2 nights): Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp; Midrange – Buhoma Community Haven Lodge; Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
  • Lake Bunyonyi (1 night): Budget – Simple lakeside lodge or camp; Midrange – Mid-range lakeside lodge (e.g. BirdNest or Arcadia); Luxury – Best available luxury lakeside lodge
  • Lake Mburo NP (1 night): Budget – Eagle's Nest; Midrange – Rwakobo Rock; Luxury – Mihingo Lodge

Lodges shown are examples, or similar, subject to availability. Gorilla and chimp permits are included at cost.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe

Airport pick-up; overnight Entebbe. Overnight: Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel (midrange) or similar.

Day 2: Jinja & the Source of the Nile

Drive to Jinja; Source of the Nile and a sunset cruise (rafting optional). Overnight: Jinja Nile Resort (midrange) or similar.

Day 3: Jinja to Ziwa

Drive to Ziwa; afternoon rhino trek on foot. Overnight: Amuka Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 4: Ziwa to Murchison

Morning drive to Murchison; afternoon launch to the falls. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 5: Murchison game drive

North-bank game drive; Top of the Falls hike. Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 6: To Fort Portal

Drive via Hoima to the Kibale/Fort Portal area. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 7: Semuliki day

Sempaya hot springs and Semuliki's Congo-basin forest, then back to Fort Portal. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 8: Chimps & Bigodi

Chimp tracking and Bigodi swamp walk. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 9: To Queen Elizabeth

Drive south; Kazinga Channel launch. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda) (midrange) or similar.

Day 10: To Ishasha

Kasenyi morning drive, then Ishasha. Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (midrange) or similar.

Day 11: To Buhoma

Through Ishasha to Bwindi. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 12: Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trek. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 13: To Lake Bunyonyi

Drive to the lake; dugout canoe. Overnight: Mid-range lakeside lodge (e.g. BirdNest or Arcadia) (midrange) or similar.

Day 14: To Lake Mburo

Drive east; boat trip on the lake. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock (midrange) or similar.

Day 15: Lake Mburo to Entebbe

Morning game drive, then Entebbe.

Inclusions:

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, English-speaking driver-guide and fuel
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
  • Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room; full board on safari
  • Nile sunset cruise
  • Ziwa Rhino Ranch entry incl. rhino trek on foot
  • Murchison Falls park entry (2 days)
  • Murchison launch cruise to the falls
  • Top of the Falls hike
  • Nile ferry crossings at Paraa
  • Semuliki park entry (1 day)
  • Sempaya hot springs walk
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk
  • Queen Elizabeth park entry (3 days)
  • Kazinga Channel launch cruise
  • Gorilla trekking permit and a guided trek with UWA rangers
  • Dugout canoe and island walk on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Lake Mburo park entry (1 day)
  • Boat trip on Lake Mburo
  • UWA ranger-guides on game drives
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • All government taxes

Exclusions:

  • International flights and Uganda visa (single-entry e-visa about $50, or the East Africa Tourist Visa at $100)
  • Travel and medical insurance; a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry
  • Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff
  • Drinks unless the lodge includes them, laundry and personal items
  • Optional activities and anything not listed
  • Single room supplement (on request)

How to Get There:

Book an international flight to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes from Kampala. Your Mwema Safaris driver-guide meets you at arrivals or at your hotel. About 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Entebbe or Kampala.

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