Uganda Safari

Day 2: Kampala to Jinja After breakfast you’ll be driven to Jinja, the source of the River Nile. The drive takes approximately two and a half hours. This afternoon you can discover the nearby islands in a traditional African canoe, rent a mountain bike and explore the surrounding area, visit local villages and engage with the local people who live a traditional and simple life, or enjoy a sunset cruise on the River Nile. Overnight: Jinja Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Day 4: Activties around Sipi Falls Today you’ll have a full day to explore Sipi Falls and the surrounding area. If you’re looking for an adventurous challenge you can climb Mt Elgon, an extinct volcano located within Mt Elgon National Park on the Kenya-Uganda border. The caldera caused by the collapse of the volcanic cone is considered to be the world’s largest and it creates an impressive feature which can be seen from the summit of Wagagi, the highest peak in the park at 4321m. The most popular climbing route from the Ugandan side is via the Sasa trail from Budadiri. It’s a spectacular trek through farmland, forest, and heather country, before emerging onto the edge of the caldera itself and following the rim to the summit. The climb takes 4 days. If you’re interested in trekking to the summit of Mt Elgon please speak to a Wayfairer Fair Travel Specialist who can create a tailor-made Uganda itinerary for you.  Overnight: Sipi Falls Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Kidepo Valley

Day 6: Moroto to Kidepo Valley Today you’ll continue your journey well off the beaten track as you drive to Uganda’s most remote national park, Kidepo Valley. Kidepo Valley National Park is situated between the borders of Kenya and Sudan, in the Karamoja province, in northeast Uganda. With vast savannahs stretching as far as the eye can see, the landscape here is very different to the lush bamboo and swamp forests of Bwindi in southwest Uganda. This park is a fantastic place to enjoy game viewing and you can expect to see buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, hyena and jackal. Overnight: Kidepo Valley National Park Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Kidepo Valley | Murchison Falls

Day 8: Kidepo to Murchison Falls This morning you’ll leave Kidepo Valley National Park and make your way towards Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda. This is an eight hour drive, however you’ll have the opportunity for plenty of stops along the way. Overnight: Murchison Falls Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Kibale | Murchison Falls

Day 11: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest Today you’ll have another long drive through the plantations and mountains that are synonymous with Ugandan countryside. This afternoon you’ll arrive at your lovely lodge in Fort Portal, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains and the base of the Kibale Forest. Overnight: Kibale Forest Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Kibale | Queen Elizabeth

Day 13: Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast at your lodge in Kibale you’ll travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. This spectacular national park is full of game and it is known for its large elephant population.  After checking in to your lodge you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive and a sundowner before dinner.  Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Queen Elizabeth

Day 15: Queen Elizabeth to Ishasha After breakfast you’ll embark on a drive to Kyambura Gorge in the far eastern corner of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kyambura Gorge is often referred to as the “Valley of Apes” and during your guided walk you can expect to see chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, and black and white colobus monkeys. You’ll then drive on to Ishasha, where you can look out for the famous tree climbing lions. Overnight: Ishasha Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)

Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 17: Gorilla Trekking After an early breakfast you’ll drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park HQ where you’ll begin your gorilla trek. You will be allocated to one of nine habituated groups and your experienced guide and park ranger will lead you deep into the forest in search of your allocated family. Your trek could last from a few minutes to a full day, depending on the exact location of the specific gorilla family which you’re tracking. When you meet the gorillas you’ll have the chance to spend up to one magical hour quietly observing them. The gorillas are likely to be just a few metres away from you and they will continue to go about their daily lives - feeding and interacting with each other, under the watchful gaze of the silverback. In the late afternoon you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation where you can spend the evening reflecting on your incredible encounter with the wild mountain gorillas of Uganda. Overnight: Lake Mutanda Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Lake Mburo

Day 19: Lake Mutanda to Lake Mburo After breakfast this morning you’ll drive for around six hours to Lake Mburo National Park. This is a small but spectacular national park with plenty of African wildlife, including buffalos, leopards, lions, hyenas, warthogs, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles, plus over 350 bird species. On arrival at the park you’ll enjoy a game drive, plus you may also have the opportunity for a bush walk or a mountain bike or horse riding safari. Overnight: Lake Mburo Meals: (Breakfast/_/Dinner)