Your tour will start From Kampala to Murchison falls National Park the must-see national park in Uganda due to the variety of attractions offered, it is Uganda’s largest national park and therefore its one place where you can find the feral African savannah Flora and fauna which is very common alongside river Nile and the park was named after magnificent Murchison Falls, where the world’s longest river plunges through a narrow gorge in the Rift Valley escarpment. Wildlife populations have largely recovered from the poaching of the 1980s and therefore you will be able to see a variety of animals including the big 5, chimps and other rainforest creatures together with birds, tree climbing lions .This super safaris will take you from the ancient culture to the mountain gorillas in Africa`s inspiration. 

 

WHY THIS 12-DAY SAFARI IS A BEST SELLER

Ideal duration for first-time East Africa travellers

Combines Uganda’s top 4 national parks

Balanced driving distances

Mix of savannah, rainforest & lakes

High wildlife density

Strong cultural immersion

Gorillas • Big Five • Chimpanzees • Tree-Climbing Lions • Lakes • Culture

Start: Kampala / Entebbe
End: Entebbe International Airport
Style: Mid-Range Comfort | Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle | Expert Local Guide

A perfectly balanced 12-day best-selling safari circuit combining Uganda’s legendary savannah parks with rainforest primates and the iconic mountain gorillas. Designed in a modern, easy-to-read website format.

 Safari Route at a Glance

Kampala → Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest → Queen Elizabeth NP → Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo → Entebbe

 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls NP

Drive: ~305 km | 5–6 hrs

Begin your journey north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided on-foot rhino tracking — Uganda’s only wild rhino experience.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park.

Visit the dramatic Top of the Falls, where the Nile forces through a narrow gorge.

Overnight: Lodge inside/near the park.

DAY 2 – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Early morning game drive on the northern savannah plains:

  • Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo
  • Hartebeest, oribi, hyenas
  • Rich savannah birdlife

Afternoon boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls

  • Hippos and crocodiles
  • Elephants along the riverbanks
  • Possible shoebill sightings

DAY 3 – Murchison → Kibale National Park

Drive: ~460 km | 7–8 hrs

Scenic transfer to Kibale National Park, known as the “Primate Capital of East Africa.”

Optional crater lake walks on arrival.

DAY 4 – Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland

Morning chimp trekking in Kibale’s tropical rainforest.

Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

  • Colobus monkeys
  • Rich birdlife
  • Community tourism experience

DAY 5 – Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive: ~120 km | 2–3 hrs

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel

  • Massive hippo pods
  • Buffalo and elephants
  • Exceptional bird photography

DAY 6 – Game Drive & Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

Morning safari in Kasenyi plains for:

  • Lions & leopards
  • Uganda kob
  • Hyenas & antelope

Transfer to Ishasha sector (~110 km | 3 hrs)
Search for the famous tree-climbing lions.

DAY 7 – Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Drive: ~70–120 km | 2–4 hrs (depending on sector)

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas.

Evening optional village visit to meet the Bakiga community.

DAY 8 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Early morning park briefing and guided gorilla trek.

Spend one magical hour with a mountain gorilla family — an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Afternoon optional Batwa cultural experience.

DAY 9 – Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi

Drive: ~90 km | 3 hrs

Transfer to scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “Place of Many Little Birds.”

Afternoon relaxation or canoe ride among the islands.

DAY 10 – Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo National Park

Drive: ~240 km | 5 hrs

Continue to Lake Mburo National Park.

Afternoon game drive:

  • Zebras
  • Eland
  • Buffalo
  • Topi

DAY 11 – Walking Safari & Boat Cruise

Morning guided walking safari (unique to Lake Mburo).

Afternoon boat cruise for hippos and water birds.

Relaxed sunset at the lodge.

DAY 12 – Lake Mburo → Entebbe

Drive: ~240 km | 4–5 hrs

Stop at:

  • The Uganda Equator line for photos
  • Local craft markets

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

✔ Rhino tracking at Ziwa
✔ Murchison Falls Nile boat safari
✔ Big Five wildlife viewing
✔ Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
✔ Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
✔ Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
✔ Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
✔ Walking safari in Lake Mburo
✔ Cultural community encounters

WHAT’S INCLUDED (Typical Mid-Range Package)

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All park entry fees
  • Game drives & boat cruises
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers

WHY THIS 12-DAY SAFARI IS A BEST SELLER

  • Combines Uganda’s top 4 national parks
  • Balanced driving distances
  • Mix of savannah, rainforest & lakes
  • High wildlife density
  • Strong cultural immersion
  • Ideal duration for first-time East Africa travellers