12 Days Holiday Safari Culture and Wildlife Tours

This 12 Days Holiday Safari, Culture and Wildlife Tours is one of Uganda’s most famous trips that brings all your travel dreams to reality. This Trip will give you many memories you will live to tell your friends and family. The Trip connects you with nature and brings you into touch with the African culture. You will learn a lot more from your Trip than just the sights of flora and fauna.

We expect to visit the most famous savanna parks and rainforests. They will reward us with many sightings, including plants, primates, birds, butterflies, and a wide range of savanna wildlife.

Day 1 – Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Your driver or tour guide will pick you up at the airport, depending on your arrival time. If you arrive at night, you will check into Lake Victoria View Guesthouse or Papyrus Guest House in Entebbe for a relaxing moment after your long flight. Consequently, this restful start will help you prepare for your 12-day Holiday Safari, Culture, and Wildlife tour.

Day 2 – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

After a cup of tea/coffee, we shall drive to Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda’s biggest Park, covering over 5000 square kilometres. The drive will take us through the Luwero Triangle, famous for Uganda’s 1980 civil war, and along Nakasongola’s long stretch to Masindi town.

Expect a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short walk to see the white Rhinos, then proceed to Murchison Falls Park.

Dinner and overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge/Murchison River Lodge/ Heritage Lodge/Pakuba Lodge

Day 3 – Exploring the Murchison Falls.

After an early cup of tea/coffee at around 6:00 am, we shall head for a Ferry crossing. Start a Game drive on the southern bank of the Park. All covered with broad savannah that is inhabited by big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, buffalo, plus more, the checklist of mammals reaches 76.

We shall continue browsing through circuits to the Delta point for a cocktail of Birds and mammals. If you are a keen birder, this might be your magnet to catch them.

Between 2:00 and 5:00 pm, you will go for a boat ride to the base of the Falls. During this cruise, you will see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephants, alongside a variety of beautiful bird species. Furthermore, you can observe elephants in the showers as they quench their thirst in the afternoon heat.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Murchison River Lodge/Heritage Lodge/Pakuba Lodge

Day 4 – Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park.

After the early morning breakfast, we shall check out of the Park and drive along Lake Albert to the escarpment area for a great view of the Great Rift Valley. On a good day, like no rain! We shall be able to view the Blue Mountains in Congo across Lake Albert.

Continue to Hoima town for a short visit to the local market and, through Mabale, Magadi towns. Viewing the local community, thatched houses, and school kids till we reach Fort Portal town. One of the ancient colonialist towns that will reward you with amazing views of tea plantations, the Rwenzori mountains, and many more Rift Valley views.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge/Kibale Forest camp/ Primates Lodge/Ndali Lodge

Day 5 – Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi walk

You will enjoy a morning breakfast before heading to the Kibale Park headquarters for a briefing. Afterwards, you will begin your chimpanzee tracking adventure. This activity brings you face-to-face with our closest relatives surviving in the jungle.

Kibale Forest is dense and regarded as the Primate capital of East Africa due to its large numbers of primates and other wildlife. Expect loads of monkeys, birds, and lots of tree species that will give u a touch of jungle enjoyment.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a local lunch featuring several traditional African dishes. A family living in the forest prepares this meal as part of a community-based initiative.

Day 6 – Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After having breakfast, we will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Great views of Rwenzori Mountain, through Kasese town to the Kiwa hot springs. You will experience the natural healing of the underground warm-water pool and play traditional musical instruments while enjoying storytelling by local guides. We shall then return to Kasese town for lunch.

Right after lunch, we will take you on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. While you sit in comfort, you will see many bird species, hippos, elephants, and crocodiles. Furthermore, you will encounter much more interesting wildlife as you navigate the water.

Overnight at Kasenyi safari camp/Mweya safari Lodge/ Parkview Lodge

Day 7 – Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Starting the day, as usual, with breakfast. Then head out for a morning game drive in the Park, with lots of wildlife like Uganda kobs, lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, giant forest hogs, and abundant birdlife.

We know you love nature, and that’s why we shall take a scenic crater to drive through the volcanic plains down to the Katwe explosion salt lakes. Since it’s a salt lake, local mining is common here.

We shall then drive to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This part is famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Overnight: Enjojo Lodge

Day 8 – Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park

After an early breakfast, check out and continue to Bwindi via the Ishasha plains, with a chance to see the tree-climbing lions along the way. Lunch en route and continue to the home of the massive and gentle mountain gorillas, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 9 – Gorilla Trekking Experience and transfer to Lake Mutanda

Early in the morning, we shall hit the forest for the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla trekking experience. The trek goes through a thick forest, where you find your way until you come face to face with the gentle giants in their natural habitat.

The hike through the forest can be short, medium, or longer, depending on the gorillas’ movements. It’s good to set yourself up for the jungle.

After the trek, we shall transfer to Lake Mutanda for an awesome resting session that will reward us with amazing views of the Virunga volcanoes and beautiful scenery en route.

Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort/ Chameleon Hill

Day 10- Transfer to Nshenyi Cultural Village

Start with a morning canoe trip on the lava-dammed lake before driving to Nshenyi Cultural Village for a homestay. During your visit, you will learn about the culture of the Bahima and their eye-catching, long-horned cows. Since these traditions are so unique, I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy the experience.

We shall participate in the milking sessions and learn about the daily life of an African family. Expand your knowledge of Uganda and its diverse cultures. We shall also participate in the local food preparations and enjoy a local lunch made by the family and us.

Day 11 – Nshenyi Cultural Village – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, we shall drive from Lake Bunyonyi and continue to Lake Mburo National Park. While following the game trails, expect to see zebras, elands, Topis, waterbucks, and lots of impalas. After a lunch break, we get ourselves on the way to the Park for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo.

Overnight: Rwakobo Rock/ Mihingo Lodge/ Eagles Nest Lodge

Day 12 – Drive to Kampala

First, you will embark on an early morning nature walk before returning to the Lodge for breakfast. Once you finish breakfast, you will check out of the Park and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Finally, you will arrive at the airport in time for your flight home.