20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours

20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours

20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours takes you for not only a truly unique but also unforgettable adventure through Uganda’s top safari destinations of the country. where you will encounter the different Cultural diversity within the Pearl of Africa, learn about their ways of life, visit the different flourishing Attractions in different regions, participate in various activities and also meet eye to eye with the unique wildlife species like the Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards, Spotted hyenas, Jackals, Mongoose, Civets, African elephants, Cape buffaloes, Antelopes, Mountain Gorillas  and primates like Chimpanzees, Baboons, Black and white colobus monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, Blue monkeys, Red colobus monkeys all in Uganda’s National Parks. This safari will take you to Eastern Uganda where you will visit the Source of the Nile, have a glance at the magnificent Sipi falls.

You will then proceed to the True African wilderness of Uganda through Pian Upe game reserve. From thereafter you will drive to Murchison falls National Park to see the World’s most powerful waterfall. You will then continue with your Safari to Kibale forest National Park for Chimpanzee trekking and also see the Tree climbing lions of Ishasha Sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will proceed with your adventure for the Ultimate Gorilla experience where you will spend 1 hour with the Gentle Giants of Bwindi Impenetrable forest and then spend the rest of your time relaxing and enjoying the climate and beautiful views of Lake Bunyonyi and end your trip with lake mburo national park.

Safari destinations

Jinja town

Visit Jinja town which is located in southeastern Uganda where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria and you will have a chance to pass via mabira forest where you will spot out some primates like the black and white colobus monkeys as well various bird species like Jameson’s wattle eye, Diedrik cuckoo, Reed cormorant, olive sunbird,  Black headed heron,  Marabou stork, Yellow-billed kite,  Black-shouldered Kite,  Hooded vulture, European Honey-Buzzard, African Harrier-Hawk,  Ayres’s Hawk Eagle, Long-crested Eagle   . You will also get to see the bujagali falls, and also experience water rafting at the source of river Nile.

Sipi falls

After visiting Jinja you will then proceed to Sipi falls which is located in Eastern Uganda at the foothills of Mount Elgon in Kapchorwa district near the border between Kenya and Uganda. Sipi is comprised of 3 falls with its main falls having an altitude of 100m hence captivating you with its Natural beauty and serenity. Expect a hike to the 3 Sipi falls, birding, a visit to the coffee plantations, boat ride on the source of the Nile, and a visit to the sezibwa falls.

Pian Upe wildlife reserve

Furthermore, on your 20 days Uganda classic safari tours and holiday you will proceed to Moroto which is located in northeastern Uganda and pass via pian Upe wildlife reserve which is one of the newly established Safari destinations with untouched Natural beauty and serenity offering the best picturesque points. Pian Upe sits on an area approximately 2043 sqkm to the North of Mount Elgon.

Kidepo valley National park

Moving forward, you will then proceed to Kidepo valley National park which nested in the extreme boarder point of Uganda and South Sudan and is a true gem with abundance of Wildlife in their Natural habitat. This virgin park was established in 1962 and it boosts of about 75 mammal species for example Cheetahs, Lions, Zebras, Kudus Buffaloes, African Elephants, hartebeests, giraffes, pygmy crocodiles, rock hyraxes, Leopards, water bucks, Oryx, Roan antelopes, elands, Uganda kobs, duikers. The park also has various bird species like the Nubian woodpecker, the Egyptian vulture, ostriches, Jackson’s hornbill, Karamoja Apalis, Red-and-yellow barbet, Dark chanting goshawk, chestnut weaver, black breasted sunbird, red throated bee eater, white-bellied go-away bird, Northern carmine bee eater among other bird species.

Murchison falls national park

After kidepo valley national park you will then proceed to Murchison falls national park which is the world’s most powerful waterfall and is located in North Western part of Uganda having four members of the big five like lions, elephants, leopards and buffaloes with other mammal species like crocodiles, bush pigs, warthogs, waterbucks alongside bird species like the great blue turaco, giant kingfisher, grey crowned cranes, black bee eater, rare shoebill stork among others.

Kibale National Park

Your next location via zziwa rhino sanctuary. Kibale national park is   located in Western Uganda in Kabarole district and it was established in 1993, the park is known for being “The primate capital of the World” having various Chimpanzees with a population of over 1500 individuals including habituated ones which are about 120 making it the park with the highest primate population. Among the primates include the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, olive baboons, Mantled guereza, Potto, Vervet monkey, White-eyelid mangabey, Galago among others.

The park is also home to about 120 mammal species including African golden cats, bush pigs, warthogs, blue and red duiker, rare sitatunga, forest hogs, African elephant, forest cape buffaloes, among others and also more than 300 species of birds including olive long tailed cuckoo, western tinker bird, grey parrot, blue breasted king fisher, blue headed sunbird, red faced woodland, yellow spotted nicator, little greenbul among other bird species.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Known for having the Tree Climbing Lions at Ishasha sector of the park,     these lions are not found in any other National park in Uganda thus being “The Medley of Wonders”, the park is home to 95 mammal species including the 4 members of the Big 5 which are Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards and also Uganda kobs, bush bucks, oribis, bush pigs, forest hogs, hippos, sitatungas and over 600 Bird species like the African skimmer, rare saddle billed stork, grey headed kingfisher, African mourning dove, African crowned eagle, Nubian woodpecker, swamp flycatcher, grey capped warbler, little bee eater among other bird species.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

One of Uganda’s oldest rainforests with more than 25000 years of age. The park is home to almost half of the World’s population of Mountain Gorillas which gives a great opportunity for Gorilla Trekking and Habituation in the park’s sectors like Nkuringo, Buhoma, Ruhija and Rushaga. The park harbors 120 mammal species like Elephants, duikers, yellow-backed duiker, buffaloes, golden cats, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, black-fronted Duiker, clawless otter, side-striped jackal, civet, numerous bats, rodents and 350 bird species like handsome francolin, purple sunbird, red headed blue bill, African blue cuckoo, regal sunbird, breasted sunbird, Rwenzori turaco, Shelley’s crimson among other bird species.

Lake Bunyonyi

Located in the extreme border between Uganda and Rwanda and it is known for offering a great rest and relaxation to travelers due to its beautiful and breathtaking views.  Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Uganda having 29 different Islands, a fresh climate to relax from and also a clear view of the Virunga Mountains.

Lake Mburo national park

Located in southern part of Uganda in kiruhura district and was established in 1993. It is home to various animal species like impalas, zebras, hyenas, topis, hippos, leopards and over 350 bird species like the black bellied bustard, bare-faced-go away bird, African wattled lapwing, pied kingfisher, Malachite kingfisher, Saddle-billed stork, Red-faced barbet, and Yellow-breasted apalis among other bird species.

 

Day 1: Arrival and Pickup from Entebbe International Airport– Drive to your Hotel

The 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday will start with a pick up from Entebbe International Airport where our professional driver guide will meet and greet you and thereafter he will transfer you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the hospitality in the Pearl of Africa.

Location: Kampala Uganda

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Latitude 0 Degrees or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 2: Drive to Jinja – Visit Sezibwa falls – Boat cruise to the source of the Nile

Wake up early in the morning for your delicious breakfast and start your day 2 of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday with a drive to Jinja to visit the source of the Nile. On your way, you will visit the stunning Sezibwa falls which is about 32 kilometers from Uganda’s capital city Kampala and thereafter you will proceed to Jinja and enjoy a mind blowing boat cruise to the source of the Nile. You will have your delicious lunch in Jinja city for relaxation, dinner and an overnight.

Location: Jinja Town

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

The Heaven Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 3: Transfer to Sipi for the Sipi Falls Exploration

Wake up early morning for a heavy breakfast and start your Day 3 of the 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday you will shortly be transferred to Sipi Falls, cross the mighty Nile in Jinja and then continue through a landscape of farmland. The aim is to reach Rafiki Lodge Sipi in Sipi Falls in order to have lunch and rest. You will then have an afternoon hike to the highest Sipi falls which may take about 3 hours, expect a beautiful scenic view of Lake Kyoga, Coffee plantations, Karamoja lowlands and the surrounding areas.

For the bird lovers, also expect to see some bird species like the black collard Apalis, the African blue flycatcher, black shouldered kite, and Jackson’s francolin among others. Participate in abseiling as you breathe in nature at its best. You will return back to your accommodation for a heavy delicious meal and coffee from the land of Arabica coffee. You will have some rest of about an hour, then proceed for yet more exciting activities like mountain biking and archery. Our guide will also take you through the local trails and introduce you to the customs of the Sabiny people around. Return back to your accommodation for Dinner and an overnight.

Location: Sipi Falls Kapchorwa

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Rafiki Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 4:  Transfer to Moroto via Pian Upe Game Reserve

After your morning breakfast, you will start your day 4 of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday with a drive to moroto via Pian Upe wildlife reserve which is about 3 hours from Sipi falls. Pian Upe wildlife reserve is situated in between Mount Elgon National park and Kidepo Valley National Park. You will have a hot lunch and thereafter you will proceed for game viewing where you will sight various wildlife like Roan Antelope, Hartebeests, Baboons, lions, leopards, cheetahs, Elands, savanna monitor lizards, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, mountain reedbuck and also various bird species like Superb sterlings, Green bitta, Secretary bird, Abyssinian ground hornbill, the rare shoebill stock and the Fox weaver bird on your way to moroto where you will reach an check in  for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 5:  Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park – Evening game drive

Day 5 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday will start with an early morning breakfast and thereafter you will drive to Kidepo Valley National Park which is located about 6 to 7 hours away from Pian Upe wildlife reserve. You will have a lunch stopover enroute to your destination and continue to the park with an evening game drive to your lodge.

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Kidepo Savannah Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 6:  Kidepo valley National Park – Morning Game drive – Hike to Mount Morungole and The IK Community Encounter

Your day 6 of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday will start with an early morning breakfast and then you will drive through the Kidepo Valley where you will see wildlife like Lions, Zebras, Kudus Buffaloes, African Elephants, hartebeests, giraffes, Leopards, water bucks, Oryx, Roan antelopes, elands, Uganda kobs, and duikers. Driving through Kidepo valley is a thrilling experience since you will be exploring the dry Kidepo with white sand bed, you wouldn’t want to miss a visit to the Kanangorok hot springs which are just at the Kidepo River.

You will return back to your accommodation for lunch and thereafter you will embark on a hike to Mount Morungole where you will visit the IK people who are believed to have been the early inhabitants of the mountain. Learn about their culture and ways of life and then you will return back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Kidepo Savannah Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 7:  Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

You will wake up on day 7 of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday and have your breakfast and then start your journey to Murchison falls National Park located in North Western region of Uganda. This drive will take about 8 to 9 hours with a lunch stopover in Gulu City. You will then proceed to the park for relaxation from the long journey, have dinner and an overnight.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Pakuba Safari Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 8: Murchison Falls National Park – Morning Game drive – Afternoon boat cruise – Hike to Top of the Falls

Morning Game drive

Day 8 of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday will start with a wakeup call from the sounds of the birds singing and the waters of the magnificent Murchison falls roaring, you will then embark on an early morning game drive with your packed breakfast through different trails of the park like Albert trail, buligi trail and the Victoria trail. While here, you will meet eye to eye with different mammal species like Bufaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, bush barks, giraffes, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeest, crocodiles, hippos, Uganda kobs among others, you will then return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch.

Afternoon boat cruise

Later in the afternoon, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise upstream to the bottom of the falls and it will take about 3 hours, while on the cruise, you will see the Nile crocodiles resting under the shade, herds of hippos while in water, elephants swimming and drinking water at the water banks and also for the bird lovers, be on the lookout for the different bird species like the shoebill, the black bee eater, grey crowned crane, marabou stork, Malachite kingfisher, Abyssinian ground hornbill, Long-tailed nightjar, Senegal thick-knee, Black-headed lapwing, Long-toed lapwing , Black-billed barbet,  and many others, you will have a view of the magnificent Murchison falls as it roars and pours its waters through an 8m narrow gorge .

Hike to Top of the Falls

After the cruise, you will hike to the top of the falls for another breathtaking moment, take as many pictures as possible to keep you connected and give you beautiful memories of the Pearl of Africa. You will later return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Pakuba Safari Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 9: Transfer to Kibale forest via Zziwa rhino sanctuary – Bigodi Wetland and Community Visit

After your morning breakfast on day 9 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday, you will drive to Kibale National park which is located in Western region of Uganda in Kabarole district. This drive will take about 5 hours and it will offer you magnificent scenic views of Uganda’s landscape as you drive to the park. Enroute to your destination, you will have a stopover at Zziwa rhino sanctuary for Rhino Trekking and you stay with rhino one hour then from there and continue the drive to Kibale Forest where you will also take pleasure in the gorgeous scenery of this countryside which makes the journey more exciting.

Enroute to your destination, you will have a lunch stopover in Fort Portal Tourism City and then you will proceed to the park’s Bigodi wetland for a swamp walk and during this walk you will spot some butterfly species and birds like the Black-crowned Waxbill, White-spotted Fluff tail, White-breasted Negrofinch, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Black Bishop, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Yellow-billed Barbet, Brown-crowned Tchagra, Black & white Shrike-flycatcher, Western Nicator, Superb Sunbird, among others. You will then proceed for a community walk where you will see and taste the Gins brewed from bananas, craft making, coffee processing, and then you will return back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 10: Kibale Forest National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking

Wake up early morning for a heavy breakfast and start Day 10 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday.  Wear appropriate clothing like long sleeved shirt, a pair of karky or jean trousers, a round cap, water proof boots and a heavy sweater to protect you from the falling tree branches and also in case of bad weather.  Also carry in your back packs some snacks and drinking water to help keep you hydrated during the trek since it may take about 1 to 7 hours to find the Chimpanzees depending on their location.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Then you will proceed to Kanyachu Visitor center for a briefing about the Do’s and the Don’ts of the park, while here, you will be assigned a Park ranger who will take you through the forest and also a chimpanzee family to look out for.

During the trek, you will spot primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, the red tailed monkeys, olive baboons, red colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, Mantled guereza, Potto, Vervet monkey, White-eyelid mangabey, Galago among others and also various bird species like olive long-tailed cuckoo, western tinker bird, blue headed sunbird, red faced woodland, grey parrot, yellow spotted nicator, little greenbul, blue breasted king fisher, among other bird species. You will also spot mammal species like the African elephants, the bush pigs, warthogs, forest hogs, forest cape buffaloes among others. Upon finding the chimpanzees, you will have a one-hour encounter with them while learning their behaviors, social life, how they feed and play, feel free to ask the park ranger as many questions as possible head back to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 11: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park – Evening Game Drive

Upon waking up, you will have a hearty breakfast and continue with the incredible adventure. Day 11 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday will start with a delicious breakfast and then you will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival you will check in your accommodation, have lunch and rest.

Later in the evening you will be picked up by your guide and head out for an evening game drive where you will see various primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, Olive baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Red colobuses, Mantled guereza and also various bird species like flycatchers, hornbills, black billed turaco, kingfisher, cuckoos, purple breasted sunbird, crowned eagle, black capped waxbill, and black collard apalis among others. You will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Twin Lake Safari Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Early Morning Game drive OR Optional Experiential lion and leopard Tracking – Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel – Crater Lake Exploration

Early Morning Game drive

Your Day 12 of the Safari will start with an early morning heavy breakfast and then you will head out to the jungle to search for the various mammal species that inhabit Queen Elizabeth National Park like Antelopes, Hippos, bush pigs, sitatungas, topis, bushbucks, cape buffaloes, elephants among others.

Optional Experiential lion and leopard Tracking

OR You can Opt for an Experiential Lion and Leopard Tracking Experience in the Northern sector of the park “Kasenyi plains” which goes for an Extra $250 per person, while here, you will have an opportunity to drive off track while tracing a pride of lions and the leopards of the park. This Experience takes you beyond the usual game drive  since you get to learn about their population, behavior, life style and also any other information concerning them. Experiential Lion and Leopard Tracking is done with Researchers who drive around the Park with Radiation trackers which help them to find lions that have radio collars around their Neck, Trackers here can drive off truck in order to find the predators whenever the signals would be directing.

Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

After a great time in the jungle, you will return back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch, later in the afternoon proceed for another ultimate experience on the Kazinga channel while cruising.  While on the cruise, you will view the herds of hippos taking in water, elephants drinking water on the banks of the Kazinga channel, Nile crocodiles resting in the shade at the shores and also various bird species like the martial eagle, grey crowned crane, African green pigeon, and handsome francolin among other bird species.

Crater Lake Exploration

You will later proceed for a Crater Lake exploration at Lake Katwe Explosion craters which is a 27km drive through the craters in Queen Elizabeth National Park, on your way you will spot some animals like the lonely male buffaloes and elephants, water bucks, Uganda kobs, sitatungas, antelopes, chimpanzees and also flamingos at Lake Munyanyange, termites, snakes among others. Upon reaching, you will see the number one salt distributor in Uganda and learn how salt is extracted, you will also see the Western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley and escarpments during the drive then you will return back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Twin Lake Safari Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 13:  Transfer to Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions

Day 13 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday will start with an early morning breakfast and then you will have an adventurous journey through the park to the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park to search for the tree climbing lions and other wildlife like Topis, Aardvark, lions, elephants, monkeys, Uganda kobs, Hippos, leopards, water buck among others which are found in this sector of the park and then head out to the accommodation for rest and overnight stay.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Twin Lake Safari Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 14: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Batwa Community Experience

Day 14 of your 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and holiday you will start with an early morning breakfast and then you will check out of your accommodation to proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which is located south of Queen Elizabeth National Park and you will have a lunch stopover in Kihihi and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Later you will visit the Batwa community who were the early inhabitants of the ancient Impenetrable forest before it became a National park and also a UNESCO World heritage site in 1992 and learn about their social ways of life, how they hunt for food in their ancient ways, visit a Batwa homestead to watch how they dance and also hear ancient legends and their folk songs and then you will return back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Engagi Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 15: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Upon waking up by the beautiful sounds of the birds singing in the sky, you will start your day 15 of the 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday with an early morning breakfast. Wear appropriate clothing for the day like a long sleeved shirt, a pair of karky or jean trousers, a round cap, water proof boots to protect you against the falling tree branches of the Impenetrable forest and also in case of bad weather, pack some snacks and water to help in keeping you hydrated during the trek.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Proceed to the park’s headquarters for a briefing on the Do’s and the Don’ts while you are with the mountain gorillas, you will also be assigned a park ranger who will guide you during the trek and also a gorilla family to look out for and then start the search for the mountain gorillas which will take about 1 to 7 hours depending on their location.

On finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend only one hour with them as you learn about their ways of life, how they feed and take care of their young ones, how they communicate among others.  Also try to relate with them so they become used to human presence, your guide will be available to answer any questions you need to know, take memorable pictures so that you may have a story to tell.  You will also stand a chance to see many forest dwellers you meet on your way during the search of gorillas including different species of birds, primates, elephants, and antelopes. If lucky you can as well see chimpanzees.

Bwindi is one of the parks where gorillas and chimpanzees coexist in the same environment.  Later return back to the park Headquarters and receive your Certificate of Participation and head to your accommodation for rest, dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Engagi Lodge or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 16: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation

Day 16 of your 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday will start with an early morning breakfast and then you will check out of your accommodation to proceed to lake Buyonyi which is a 3 hours’ drive from Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park. Located in the extreme border between Uganda and Rwanda and it is known for offering a great rest and relaxation to travelers due to its beautiful and breathtaking views. The deepest lake in Uganda having 29 different Islands, a fresh climate to relax from and also a clear view of the Virunga Mountains. Upon reaching you will have rest and relaxation, dinner and an overnight.

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Arcadia Cottage  or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 17: Lake Bunyonyi – Full day Relaxation

On Day 17 of the 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday you will wake up to a hearty breakfast and then have the Bunyonyi experience have the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is home to many different species of bird species like grey crowned crane, the white tailed blue monard, the herons, the African Harrier Hawk, the egrets, slender-billed baglafetch, levillants cuckoo, levillant cuckoo, and the cardinal woodpecker which you will get to see and the calm waters make it an ideal spot for a peaceful and relaxing outing.

Meanwhile, it is a beautiful lake in southwestern Uganda, surrounded by lush green hills and dotted with many small islands. It is a popular destination for tourists, offering a range of activities including canoe rides and community interactions.

canoe ride

During the canoe ride, you can take in the stunning scenery, explore the many small islands that dot the lake, and even take a dip in the clear, refreshing waters. The trip can be as long or short as desired, with plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the surroundings.

Community interactions

After the canoe ride, you will have the opportunity to interact with the local community around the lake. The people who live in this area are known for their traditional farming practices, and visitors can learn more about these practices by visiting local farms and engaging with the farmers. There may also be opportunities to learn about traditional crafts, such as basket weaving or pottery. Overall, the canoe rides and community interaction on the lake are a great way to immerse oneself in the local culture and take in the natural beauty of the area, head back later to your lodge for rest and overnight stay.

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Arcadia Cottage  or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 18: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Evening to Night Game drive

Day 18 of your 20 Days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday will start with a warm heavy breakfast and thereafter start the 3-4 hours’ drive to Lake Mburo National Park where you will have your lunch. You will spend your afternoon relaxing at the lodge as you await an evening to night game drive with an armed park ranger and spotlight torches to help you see nocturnals in the night like hyenas, hares, porcupine, honey badgers, white tailed mongoose, jackals, serval cats, bush pigs, civets, galagos, leopards and also hippos while grazing on short grass. You will then head back to the accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Rwakobo Rock or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 19: Lake Mburo National Park – Morning Game drive – Afternoon Boat Ride

After a heavy breakfast on your day 19 of your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday, you will have an early morning heavy breakfast and then you will proceed for a morning game drive which will enable you meet eye to eye with the early risers of the park, for example hyenas, hares, white tailed mongoose, jackals, serval cats, porcupine, honey badgers, bush pigs, civets, galagos, leopards and other mammals like zebras, impalas, topis among others. You will have lunch and in the afternoon, you will enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Mburo which will give you an opportunity to spot some of the 350 bird species of the park like Pied kingfisher, Malachite kingfisher, Red-faced barbet, Saddle-billed stork, Speckled mousebird, African finfoot among others.

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation Option:

Mid-Range

Rwakobo Rock or Similar

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

Day 20:  Morning Nature walk or Horse ride – Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight 

After a heavy breakfast on your final day of the 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday you will proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will also have the opportunity to encounter at close range Zebras, Giraffes, Eland, Topi, antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others.

This experience in Lake Mburo National Park will take you off the main paths and you will go deep into the bush trails to enjoy the park. You will also take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will then have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding the park. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight back home. Thank you for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations on your 20 days Uganda Classic Safari Tours and Holiday and we hope to see you again!!!

Location: Kampala (City)

Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch 

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

 

The Safari Package Includes:

• Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
• Private transport for 25 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
• Rhino Tracking in Ziwa rhino Sanctuary
• Flue for 25 days
• English safari driver guide for 25 days
• Mid-range accommodation for 24 night on full board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
• All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
• evening game in Lake Mburo National Park
• Bigodi sanctuary swamp and community safari
• 1 Chimpanzee Trekking permit per person (Kibale forest national park)
• 1 Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector )
• A visit to the Equator land mark
• Batwa Community Encounter
• Exploration of Sipi Falls
• Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
• Visiting Sezibwa falls – Boat cruise to the source of the Nile
• Boat ride in Lake Mburo National Park
• Nature walk or Horse Riding in lake Mburo National Park
• Game Drive in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
• Hike to Mount Morungole and the IK Community Encounter
• Game drive and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park

The Safari Package Excludes:

• Experiential Lion and Leopard Tracking at an Extra $250 per person 
• International and domestic flights
• Country entry visa
• Personal travel insurance
• Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
• Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
• Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)

Special Deals on African Safari 2024-2025 (Rates Per Person in USD)

Mid-range Safari	2 People 1 room	4 People 2 rooms	6 People 3 rooms	7 People+
Price Per Person	$8,700	$6,600	$6,000	GET A QUOTE