Experience the ultimate adventure across Uganda with Kenlink Tours on this 25-day Uganda Lifetime Safari. This carefully crafted itinerary offers an immersive journey into Uganda’s most breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, rich cultures, and unique conservation areas. From gorilla trekking in Bwindi to wildlife safaris in Kidepo and Murchison Falls, this expedition guarantees unforgettable moments.

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Kenlink Tours representative will warmly welcome you. You will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for a briefing about your safari. If time permits, you may explore Entebbe Botanical Gardens or visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

🏨 Overnight: Kampala
🍽 Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the Nile Adventure

After breakfast, drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Stopover at Ssezibwa Falls, a cultural heritage site, before proceeding to the Source of the Nile. Engage in thrilling activities such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping, or a relaxed boat cruise on the Nile.

🏨 Overnight: Jinja Nile Resort / Lemala Wildwaters Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Mount Elgon National Park – Sipi Falls Hike

Depart for Mount Elgon National Park, with a stop at Sipi Falls for a guided hike. Experience the stunning waterfalls, coffee tours, and breathtaking views of the Karamoja plains.

🏨 Overnight: Sipi River Lodge / Rafiki Lodge Sipi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Journey north to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Uganda’s second-largest protected area. Enjoy a game drive to spot cheetahs, jackals, giraffes, and ostriches in the savannah plains.

🏨 Overnight: Karamoja Safari Camp / Moroto Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5-6: Kidepo Valley National Park – Game Drives & Karamojong Cultural Tour

Travel to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas. Enjoy game drives in Narus Valley, where lions, elephants, and buffalo roam freely. Visit the Karamojong communities for a cultural experience of warrior traditions, dances, and cattle-keeping heritage.

🏨 Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge / Kidepo Savannah Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7-8: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Boat Cruise & Game Drives

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfall. Explore Budongo Forest for chimpanzee tracking. The next day, enjoy a morning game drive and an afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.

🏨 Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Hoima

Depart Murchison for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track rhinos on foot. After this adventure, drive to Hoima for an overnight stay.

🏨 Overnight: Kontiki Hotel Hoima / Hoima Cultural Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10-11: Kibale National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Journey to Kibale National Park, renowned for its primates. Track chimpanzees in the dense rainforest and visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and cultural encounters.

🏨 Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale / Kyaninga Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12-13: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat Cruise & Game Drives

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the Ishasha Sector, home to tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise, where hippos, buffaloes, and birds thrive.

🏨 Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14-15: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking Experience

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Spend a day trekking these gentle giants, followed by a cultural visit to the Batwa pygmies.

🏨 Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation & Canoeing

Travel to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most scenic lake, dotted with 29 islands. Enjoy canoeing, swimming, or simply relaxing at the lakeside.

🏨 Overnight: Birdnest Resort / Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17-18: Mgahinga National Park – Golden Monkey Tracking & Batwa Trail

Head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey tracking and the Batwa Trail Experience, where you’ll learn about the Batwa’s ancient forest life.

🏨 Overnight: Mount Gahinga Lodge / Mucha Hotel Kisoro
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Game Drive & Walking Safari

Travel to Lake Mburo National Park for a walking safari among zebras, elands, and impalas.

🏨 Overnight: Mihingo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20: Transfer to Kampala – City Tour

Return to Kampala and explore key attractions like Kasubi Tombs, Uganda Museum, and Namugongo Martyrs Shrine.

🏨 Overnight: Mestil Hotel Kampala / Serena Hotel Kampala
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21: Visit Mabamba Swamp – Shoebill Tracking

Take a boat ride through Mabamba Swamp to search for the elusive shoebill stork, one of Africa’s most sought-after birds.

🏨 Overnight: Protea Hotel Entebbe / Papyrus Guesthouse
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22-23: Ssese Islands – Beach Relaxation & Nature Walks

Board a ferry to Ssese Islands for two days of relaxation, nature walks, and island exploration.

🏨 Overnight: Brovad Sands Lodge / Ssese Island Beach Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 24: Return to Entebbe – Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Victoria

Travel back to Entebbe and enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria, celebrating your final evening in Uganda.

🏨 Overnight: Lake Victoria Serena Hotel / Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 25: Departure – End of Safari

Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit local markets before being transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

Book Your Safari with Kenlink Tours!

Join Kenlink Tours for this 25-day unforgettable adventure across Uganda, where every day brings a new discovery. Contact us today to plan your dream safari!