14 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
14 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari takes you Gorilla, Chimpanzee trek and Wildlife Safari. 14 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari is ideal for travelers interested in trekking the Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees as well as watching wildlife animals in their natural vegetation habitat.
Uganda referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is one of Africa’s most diverse safari destinations to explore. This 14 Days Uganda safari offers an extraordinary safari including wildlife encounters, breathtaking terrain landscapes, Gorilla Trekking experiences, Chimpanzee Tracking and thrilling adventure experiences.
This 14-day Uganda safari is ideal for travelers seeking a perfect combination of wildlife, primates, nature, and adventure. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Africa or an experienced explorer, the 14 Days Uganda Safari gives you a chance to explore Uganda for a period of 2 weeks as you trek the Gorillas, Chimpanzees and watch wildlife animals in their natural vegetation habitat. The 2 weeks safari on self drive starts at the Entebbe International Airport to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Jinja.
Trip Overview of the 14 Days Uganda Safari
Day 1: Arrival and transfer your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa rhino sanctuary
Day 3: Early morning Game drive and a boat cruise along the river Nile
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park
Day 6: Game drive and launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth Park
Day 7: Game drive in the Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 8: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for bird watching, sightseeing and a boat ride
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 11: Game Drive & Boat Cruise at Lake Mburo National Park
Day 12: Transfer to Jinja
Day 13: White Water Rafting & Boat Cruise at the Source of the Nile
Day 14: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of the 14 Days Uganda Safari
Day 1: Arrival and transfer your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
On the 14 Days Uganda Safari, you shall meet our driver guide from the company who picks you up at the airport then transfer you to Kampala depending on arrival time. If you arrive earlier, the driver will take you for a tour of Entebbe or Kampala city then to your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at 2 friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa rhino sanctuary
Wake up early in the morning, take breakfast and set off for the Murchison Falls National Park. On your way, you will pass via the stunning countryside of Uganda including the Luwero triangle. Briefly, you shall stop at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to engage in precise Rhino Trekking.
Lunch will be at Amuka lodge before getting to Murchison falls national park where you reach and proceed on a hike to the top of the Murchison falls which squeeze through an 8 meter wide gorge before dropping with a thunderous roar. After the guided nature walk to the top of the falls, you continue to lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 3: Early morning Game drive and a boat cruise along the river Nile
Early morning breakfast then transfer for a morning Game Drive in the Park. You shall traverse from one track to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. You shall watch animals like leopards, buffaloes, lions and elephants. After the Game Drive, you shall break off for lunch then later proceed to the Victoria Nile where you enjoy a Boat Cruise to the bottom of the Falls for a period of 3 hours as you watch hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters. Take many photos to keep then later continue to the shores were you leave from to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
You will wake up at your own time and take breakfast then proceed to the vast famous Kibale national park. The journey is quite long taking a period of 6 to 7 hours viewing Uganda’s stunning countryside, many landmarks and locals going about with their lives. Lunch is en-route at Fort Portal. Afterwards, you shall visit the headquarters of the Tooro Kingdom then later get to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park
After a breakfast, the driver takes you to the Kibale national park offices for precise briefing on chimpanzee tracking conduct in the presence of the Chimpanzees. The guides/Rangers will let you know all information regarding tracking the chimpanzees in the forest. Kibale National Park is the best place to track chimpanzees in the world.
The chances of spotting the Chimpanzees are very high and there are 4 communities that are habituated to be trekked by the trekkers. Chimps are fond of staying on top of trees compared to mountain gorillas. They are also more vocal hence allowing them to be located from kilometers away. Chimpanzee trekking takes between 3 to 5 hours after which, you will head back to your lodge for lunch and rest. Our driver will then transfer you to Queen Elizabeth national park in the evening. The journey takes only 2 hours.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 6: Game drive and launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth Park
Wake up very early have breakfast then transfer to the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth national park in Uganda. On the Game Drive in the morning, you shall get to traverse one track to another watching nocturnal animals retreating back to their dens and also the early risers. The animals you watch include; leopards, hippos, lions, buffaloes, hartebeests and migratory birds. After your game drive, you will return to have lunch then at at 2:00 pm, you will proceed to the Kazinga Channel for a launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel. The cruise takes a period of 3 hours watching many schools of hippo, crocodiles and bird species. After the cruise, you shall return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 7: Game drive in the Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Early breakfast then prepare for your second game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park. This time, transfer to the Ishasha sector of the park known for the Tree Climbing Lions. Proceed on Game Drive watching other park mammals that you might not have sighted during your visit to other sections of the park. After spotting the tree climbing lions of Ishasha, leave the park and embark on the journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest park. Lunch is en-route then later embark on journey to the Bwindi impenetrable forest park where you reach in the late afternoon. ON reaching the Park, proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation at Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 8: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
Wake up early and take breakfast before heading for the briefing about gorilla trekking which takes place at the park office at 7:00 am. The head guide will peruse through the requirements and rules for gorilla trekking, what to expect, the gorilla groups and what to see in the park. Bwindi impenetrable forest park has 11 gorilla families with some living near the park offices while others deeper in the forest.
Once the one hour with the gorillas is done, you will head back to the starting point where you will find our driver waiting for you. The driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Later in the afternoon, you will go and visit the Batwa pygmy community who live close to the park. They were relocated by the government after the forest reserve was turned into a park.
Accommodation at Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for bird watching, sightseeing and a boat ride
Wake up to have breakfast at your own time and get ready to be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is a famous spot for birding tours in Uganda and sightseeing. It is a small lake with over 40 islands and is ideal for honeymooners and those who want a quiet, serene and romantic place. You will go for a boat ride and island hopping as you watch the local fishermen carrying out their activities. You could also visit the punishment island. This is where young girls who had conceived before wedlock were abandoned to die. Most were rescued by men who couldn’t afford bride price.
Accommodation at Acardia Cottages Bunyonyi
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Depart for Lake Mburo National Park after Mbarara Town known to be one of Uganda’s most accessible savannah parks inhabiting many wildlife animals i.e zebras, impalas, buffaloes, beautiful acacia landscapes. Enjoy scenic countryside views and optional stopovers along the way till you reach the park after a period of 6 to 7 hours. On reaching the Park, you shall enjoy relaxation then Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.
Day 11: Game Drive & Boat Cruise at Lake Mburo National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive which offers you a chance to watch many early morning riser animals as they hunt for prey. These include; lions, leopard, hyenas etc. After, proceed on Game Drive watching animals like giraffes, zebras, elands, warthogs, and various bird species. Break off for lunch then in the afternoon, proceed on a boat cruise along Lake Mburo where you watch many hippos, crocodiles and aquatic birdlife along the shores. After the Boat Cruise, you shall continue back to lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.
Day 12: Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast in the Morning you shall depart for Jinja located in the Eastern Part of Uganda. En-route enjoy views of the green terrain, bord species as well as lunch. You shall pass via the green Mabira Forest where you can engage in Zip lining or guided nature walks then after continue to the Town. On reaching Jinja, you shall continue to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Haven Lodge Jinja.
Day 13: White Water Rafting & Boat Cruise at the Source of the Nile
Morning Breakfast then continue to the source of River Nile to enjoy white water rafting. You shall be briefed on conduct as you beat the rapids then later, you are located into groups and later embark on adventure choosing from Grade 1 to Grade 5 for a period of 3 hours. After the adventure, you can have some lunch or refreshments then later prefer to go to the source of the Nile in Jinja. After the adventure, you shall transfer to the lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Haven Lodge Jinja.
Day 14: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, embark on departure to Kampala or Entebbe depending on your flight schedule and board your flight back home
