22 days · Uganda
22 Days the Best of Uganda
A 22-day tour across Uganda combining wildlife, landscapes and culture, from Kampala and Jinja to Sipi Falls, Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. Includes gorilla trekking and time with the Karamojong and Batwa communities.
- Length
- 22 days
- Country
- Uganda
- Experiences
- Nature Walk · Boat Cruise · Hiking
Along this route
The world this journey moves through
Representative photography of the landscapes and wildlife on this route — tap any photo to view it full screen.
The route
How this journey unfolds, 12 stops in 22 days
Day by day
The journey, morning by morning
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe, where your driver-guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel for a briefing.
EntebbeKampala to Jinja
Drive towards Jinja with a stop at Ssezibwa Falls and a nature walk through Mabira Forest.
JinjaJinja tour and transfer to Sipi Falls
A Jinja town tour and a boat cruise to the Source of the Nile, then a drive east to Sipi Falls.
Sipi FallsSipi Falls
A guided hike around Sipi Falls, with a choice of a three-hour walk or a longer trek.
Sipi FallsSipi Falls to Kidepo Valley
A coffee-farming experience at Sipi, then a drive through traditional homesteads to Kidepo Valley.
Kidepo Valley National ParkKidepo Valley National Park
An early game drive in Kidepo's Narus Valley for lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, and a second drive at sunset.
Kidepo Valley National ParkKaramojong cultural tour
A scenic hike up Mount Morungole to meet the Ik people, Uganda's smallest ethnic group.
Kidepo Valley National ParkKidepo to Murchison Falls
A long, scenic drive through Kitgum and Gulu to Murchison Falls.
Murchison Falls National ParkMurchison Falls National Park
A morning game drive, then a boat safari up the Nile to the base of the falls.
Murchison Falls National ParkMurchison Falls to Kibale National Park
A long, scenic drive south to Kibale through villages, forests and tea hills.
Kibale National ParkKibale National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, followed by a swamp walk where you may see other primates.
Kibale National ParkKibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth, with an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.
Queen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
A long morning game drive, an afternoon visit to the salt community near Katwe, and an evening game drive.
Queen Elizabeth National ParkIshasha
A drive to the Ishasha sector, with a chance to see the tree-climbing lions.
Queen Elizabeth National ParkIshasha to Bwindi
A scenic drive from Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkGorilla trekking in Bwindi
Gorilla trekking after a ranger briefing, with an hour spent with a gorilla family.
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkBatwa Heritage Trail
A full-day cultural trail through the Mgahinga forest with Batwa guides.
Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkBwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
A drive from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi, with options for birding, cycling and canoeing.
Lake BunyonyiLake Bunyonyi leisure
A day at leisure at Lake Bunyonyi, with optional activities or time to relax.
Lake BunyonyiLake Bunyonyi to Kampala
A drive back to Kampala with photo stops, including a visit to the Equator.
KampalaKampala city tour
A city tour of Kampala taking in craft markets, landmarks and religious sites.
KampalaDeparture
Transfer to Entebbe airport for your departure flight.
Entebbe
What the price covers
Included and not included
Included
- Your gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking permits — arranged and secured as soon as your booking is confirmed, because daily numbers are strictly limited; we confirm in writing whether they sit inside your package price or are quoted separately
- All ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide and an experienced birding guide
- All park entrance fees
- Game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
Provisional — this list is being confirmed with the operator and may change before booking.
Good to know
Questions travellers ask about this trip
- How long is the 22 Days the Best of Uganda and where does it start and end?
- 22 days across Uganda, beginning and ending in Entebbe.
- 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.
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