Wilderness and Wonders 15Days of Uganda’s Finest Luxury Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly received by your private Upcountry Safaris guide and transferred in comfort to your hotel. Unwind in lush tropical surroundings after your international flight.
Optional: Sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria or a spa treatment.

Luxury Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Road Trip to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart for Uganda’s largest and oldest park. En route, enjoy a guided trek to see the endangered white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Stop for lunch at Kabalega Diner before continuing to Murchison Falls.
Check-in at your riverside lodge with sweeping Nile views.

Luxury Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe Room
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Big Game Safari & Nile Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

Set out for a sunrise game drive on the Buligi Circuit. Watch elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, and lions roam the savannah. Return for brunch. In the afternoon, cruise the Nile to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls — a dramatic display of power and beauty.
Optional: Hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.

Luxury Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe Room
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, journey southwest through Albertine Rift landscapes, past tea plantations and crater lakes. Arrive at Kibale Forest – home to the highest density of primates in Africa.
Relax at your luxury forest lodge overlooking a crater lake.

Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Enter Kibale Forest with expert trackers for an intimate encounter with wild chimpanzees. Observe their behavior up close for an unforgettable hour. After lunch, explore Bigodi Swamp, rich with birdlife, monkeys, and village life.

Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Crater Lakes Exploration & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After a leisurely breakfast, visit the scenic crater lakes near Fort Portal. Then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a golden-hour wildlife drive.

Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, famous for lions, leopards, elephants, and Uganda kobs. After lunch, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel — teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and over 600 bird species.

Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Explore Ishasha – Home of Tree-Climbing Lions

Head to the southern Ishasha sector, renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions. Spend the afternoon on a game drive searching for these rare predators resting in fig trees.

Luxury Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After a relaxed breakfast and morning game drive, travel through rolling hills to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gorilla sanctuary.

Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking – An Encounter of a Lifetime

Rise early and join your expert guide for a trek into Bwindi’s misty jungle. After locating your gorilla family, spend a magical hour with these gentle giants. The trek can range from 1–6 hours depending on gorilla location.
Enjoy a massage or fireside relaxation in the evening.

Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11: Scenic Drive to Lake Bunyonyi – Uganda’s Most Beautiful Lake

Transfer to the “Lake of a Thousand Islands” – Lake Bunyonyi. Take in its tranquil, terraced hills and emerald waters. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Luxury Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort / Arcadia Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 12: Full Day at Lake Bunyonyi – Canoe, Zipline or Rest

Enjoy a day of optional activities: guided canoeing, bird watching, zip-lining over the lake, island-hopping or simply relaxing at your resort.

Luxury Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort / Arcadia Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, head to Lake Mburo — a compact park known for its zebras, elands, and walking safaris. Enjoy a sunset game drive or boat ride on the lake.

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 14: Walking Safari – Return to Entebbe

Start your day with a walking safari guided by an armed ranger — a unique chance to see wildlife on foot. Exit the park and return to Entebbe. Optional stop at the equator for photos and souvenirs.

Luxury Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / The Boma Entebbe
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 15: Mabamba Swamp – Shoebill Search & Departure

Early morning canoe ride in Mabamba Swamp to spot the iconic shoebill stork. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast