15 Days Uganda Tour

Day by day

The journey, morning by morning

1. 1

   Journey to Lake Mburo National Park

   Drive west from Kampala to Lake Mburo, stopping at the Equator and the Igongo Cultural Centre.

   Lake Mburo National Park
2. 2

   Game drive at Lake Mburo

   A three-hour game drive through Lake Mburo for zebras, impalas, buffalos and giraffes.

   Lake Mburo National Park
3. 3

   Lake Bunyonyi

   Cruise among the islands of Lake Bunyonyi and meet members of the Batwa community.

   Lake Bunyonyi
4. 4

   Arrival in Bwindi

   Travel to Ruhija or Buhoma and check in, with time to rest before the gorilla trek.

   Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
5. 5

   Gorilla trekking

   A briefing at the park headquarters and a gorilla tracking safari in the forest.

   Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
6. 6

   Queen Elizabeth National Park

   Drive to Queen Elizabeth and check in at Ishasha, with an evening game drive for tree-climbing lions.

   Queen Elizabeth National Park
7. 7

   Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise

   An early morning game drive followed by an afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

   Queen Elizabeth National Park
8. 8

   Fort Portal and Semuliki National Park

   Travel to Fort Portal, then a guided nature walk in Semuliki National Park and a visit to the hot springs.

   Semuliki National Park
9. 9

   Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

   Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, with chances to see colobus and vervet monkeys.

   Kibale National Park
10. 10

    From Fort Portal to Murchison Falls

    A nature walk to the Amabere Caves, then drive via Hoima to Murchison Falls.

    Murchison Falls National Park
11. 11

    Murchison Falls boat ride

    A boat ride to the base of Murchison Falls, then a guided walk to the top for views.

    Murchison Falls National Park
12. 12

    Northern Nile game drive

    An early game drive along the northern bank of the Nile for elephants, lions and Rothschild's giraffes.

    Murchison Falls National Park
13. 13

    Rhino tracking and return to Kampala

    Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, then return to Kampala for the night.

    Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
14. 14

    Adventure in Jinja

    A boat ride to the source of the Nile, with optional white-water rafting.

    Jinja
15. 15

    Kampala city tour

    Tour Kampala's landmarks, ending with a cultural performance at the Ndere Centre.

    Kampala

Good to know

Questions travellers ask about this trip

How long is the 15 Days Uganda Tour and where does it start and end?

15 days across Uganda. The itinerary begins in Lake Mburo National Park and its last night is at Kampala; we arrange the transfers at both ends around your flights.

How fit do I need to be for this safari?

Moderate fitness is enough for most travellers. Both forest treks can last from one to several hours depending on where the family has moved to that morning, on steep and often muddy forest ground; porters are available and recommended, and the pace is set by the group. Everything else on this itinerary is done from the vehicle or on level ground.

When is the best time to take this trip?

June to August and December to February suit it best for the gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable. The two drier windows mean firmer trails and easier trekking — June–July is driest. Permits are limited daily; book well ahead, especially for these months. The route runs year round — the wetter months are greener and quieter, and only the forest walking really changes with the season.

What is the minimum age for the gorilla trek?

15, set by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and not something an operator can waive. Younger children can still travel with you — we build the rest of the itinerary around the trekking day.