Planning a longer Uganda safari? Here you’ll find tried-and-tested itineraries ranging from 8 to 21 days. Perfect for travelers who want to explore Uganda in-depth. These journeys combine highlights like Mountain Gorilla trekking, Big 5 game drives, rich culture, scenic hikes and lakeside relaxation.
Every Uganda tour can be tailor-made to match your interests, travel dates and budget. Use these sample itineraries as inspiration and let’s craft your perfect adventure. Your safari, your way!
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8 days Culture & wildlife Northern Uganda
This tour takes us to the east of Uganda starting off with Sipi Falls. Here we visit the Sebei tribe and walk to beautiful water falls. Continuing on we transfer north through the Karamojong wilderness area, learning about the fascinating Karamojong people who live as cattle keepers. Next we transfer over to the wildlife area of the safari with stops in Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Ref: Itinerary MS27
8 days Uganda & Rwanda safari
Expereince the highlights of Uganda & Rwanda during this safari. Start in Uganda with Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat-cruise spotting elephants & hippos in the banks. Continue with chimpanzee trekking and a game-drive looking for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha. Then continue on to the beautiful Mgahinga NP for Mountain Gorilla trekking. Then cross the border to Rwanda where the highlights are golden monkey trekking, beautiful Lake Kivu and finally a city tour in the capital Kigali.
Ref: Itinerary MS101
9 days Discover Uganda
This tour lets you trek chimps in Kibale Forest National Park. We then continue with game-drive, boat-cruise and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Continuing on we head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla trekking before going to scenic Lake Bunyonyi to relax. The safari itinerary then has a game-drive and safari walk by Lake Mburo National Park. We finish the safari off with a search for the pre-historic looking Great Shoebill Stork at Mabamba Swamp.
Ref: Itinerary MS28
10 days Uganda adventure tour
This is a tour for the adventurous. We start off with white water rafting on the mighty river Nile in Jinja. From there we then continue to Rwenzori Mountains where you head for a 3-day hike in the mountains. After the hike we head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat-cruise and tree-climbing lions in Ishasha. We have then reached the great highlight of Mountain Gorilla trekking before finalizing the safari with a visit to Lake Bunyonyi.
Ref: Itinerary MS31
10 days Uganda birding safari Twitcher
Discover why Uganda is known as a birder’s paradise on this dedicated bird-watching safari. Designed with the passionate twitcher in mind, the focus is fully on maximizing bird sightings. Explore diverse habitats with an expert guide and build your Uganda bird list day by day.
Ref: Itinerary MS203
10 days Uganda tour
This itinerary lets you tick off the most popular destinations for Uganda tours in just 10 days. We visit Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park for animals of the savannah. You enter the jungle to trek chimps in Kibale Forest National Park and Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Added to these great experiences is rhino trekking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary and search for the Great Shoebill Stork at Mabamba swamp.
Ref: Itinerary MS29
10 HIKE THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS
This safari takes you on a 7-day trek through the scenic Rwenzori Mountains, aiming for the summit of Margherita Peak. Hike through ever-changing landscapes with breathtaking views around every turn. After the adventure, unwind with a relaxing boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ref: Itinerary MS40
10 days gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda safari
During this 10-days tour we focus on the primates of East Africa, with the great highlights of Mountain Gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda. Besides this you enter the jungles in Kibale Forest National Park for chimps trekking and Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. In addition you have the chance to see animals of the savanna during the Kazinga channel boat-cruise and a game-drive for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park. You fly in to Entebbe in Uganda and out from Kigali in Rwanda.
Ref: Itinerary MS103
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11 days Uganda & Tanzania highlights
Experience the highlights of East Africa during this Uganda and Tanzania tour. We start off in Uganda with Mountain Gorilla trekking. Then head for the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha and the boat-cruise on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Continuing on there is chimps trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. We then head to Entebbe where you take a flight to Tanzania. In Tanzania the days are spent with game-drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Ref: Itinerary MS102
11 days family tour of Uganda
Come discover the beautiful nature and friendly people of Uganda as a family. This itinerary is adapted to fit families with a tempo adapted to children. You discover Uganda’s busy capital Kampala and then head to the crater lakes region for monkeys and scenery. Next we explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with game-drives and a boat-cruise. Heading south we then go to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi to relax. We then finalize the safari with wildlife at Lake Mburo National Park with a game-drive and sfari walk.
Ref: Itinerary MS32
12 day Uganda birding safari
Enjoy a well-paced birding safari through Uganda’s top Important Bird Areas (IBAs), guided by a specialist. Spot sought-after species in the southwest while exploring varied habitats from wetlands to montane forest. The journey also includes the unforgettable experience of trekking Mountain Gorillas.
Ref: Itinerary MS204
12 days luxury Uganda tour
Combine amazing wildlife experiences with stays in exclusive lodges during this luxury Uganda tour. During the journey we start by visiting Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to trek rhinos on foot and Murchison Falls National Park for game-drives and a boat-cruise. We then continue on for chimps habituation in Kibale Forest National Park. Next on the itinerary is Queen Elizabeth National Park for game-drive, boat-cruise and tree-climbing lions. Finally we reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you head into the jungle for Mountain Gorilla trekking twice. After these unforgettable experiences you then fly from Bwindi to Entebbe.
Ref: Itinerary MS33
12 days Big 5 & gorillas
This is honestly one of our most popular itineraries for Uganda tours letting you explore Uganda in a nice tempo. We start the tour off with a night by Lake Victoria and if time allows a search for the Great Shoebill Stork. Next day we drive to Murchison Falls National Park via rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. We then head south to Kibale Forest for chimps trekking and one to Queen Elizabeth National Park for more animals of the savannah. Next is the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mountain Gorilla trekking. We finish the Uganda tour off with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi and wildlife at Lake Mburo National Park.
Ref: Itinerary MS34
14 days hikes & primates Uganda tour
During this tour we focus on hikes and primates. The itinerary includes a 3-days hike in Rwenzori mountains as well as a day hike of Mt. Mgahinga Volcano. You enter the jungle to trek chimps in Kiable Forest National Park, Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and golden monkey in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Besides these amazing experiences you go for a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, go for a Batwa community walk and relax by Lake Bunyonyi. The journey starts in Entebbe and finishes in Kigali, Rwanda.
Ref: Itinerary MS36
14 days Uganda Tour – Kidepo & Gorillas
This is an action pact itinerary letting you experience the remote Kidepo Valley National Park as well as the fascinating Karamojong people living in that area. This park is ranked among the top parks in Africa. The tour as well includes trekking of Mountain Gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda’s jungles. Other highlights is searching for tree-climbing lions, a boat-cruise on the mighty river Nile in Murchison Falls NP, looking for the Shoebill Stork and more!
Ref: Itinerary MS35
14 days Uganda & Tanzania tour
Here we have a tour with Mountain Gorillas and Serengeti, two of the best things East Africa has to offer. We start off in Uganda by exploring the busy capital Kampala before going to Kibale Forest National Park for chimps trekking. Next we head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game-drives and a boat-cruise. We then continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla trekking. After this we have some well needed relaxation by the scenic Lake Bunyonyi. We then head to Entebbe and you fly to Tanzania. In Tanzania you spend the days exploring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater’s abundant animal life.
Ref: Itinerary MS105
14 days Kenya & Uganda tour
This East Africa combination tour lets you explore Masai Mara’s impressive animal life as well as Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. You then cross over to Uganda where the first stop is source of the Nile in Jinja. We then continue for chimps trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. Heading south we search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and you go for Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Ref: Itinerary MS106
15 days Hardcore Uganda’s birding paradise
Dive deep into Uganda’s birding paradise on this 15-day hardcore safari with a specialized birding guide. Cover a wide range of habitats and top IBAs, from wetlands to forest and savannah. The itinerary also includes classic game viewing and the option to trek Mountain Gorillas.
Ref: Itinerary MS205
15 days Uganda tour
Discover the magic of nature in Uganda during this tour. We start from the south with Lake Mburo National Park and then continue to Lake Bunyonyi. After some relaxation by Lake Bunyonyi we head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla trekking. Next we continue on to Queen Elizabeth National Park for animals of the savannah and chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest. Driving north we pass through the crater lakes region on our way to Murchison Falls National Park. Finishing off the itinerary is a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sancturary and a visit to the source of the Nile in Jinja.
Ref: Itinerary MS37
16 days Uganda from north to south
On this Uganda tour we drive north via rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The target is to reach Kidepo Valley National Park for amazing wildlife experiences in the far north of Uganda. Then we continue south to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. We have then reached the highlight of Mountain Gorilla trekking. To finalize the journey we visit Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and Lake Mburo National Park for some last wildlife experiences.
Ref: Itinerary MS38
17 day s Uganda & Rwanda bird watching safari
This 17-day Uganda and Rwanda birding safari takes you through diverse habitats, with a strong focus on forest and woodland species. You’ll also visit key wetland and savannah areas for a well-rounded birding experience. Highlights include chances to spot the Green-breasted Pitta, Nkulengu Rail, Papyrus Gonolek, and the Great Shoebill Stork.
Ref: Itinerary MS206
21 days Uganda tour
Come for the ultimate Uganda experience where you spend three weeks exploring our beautiful country. While by Entebbe we head to Mabamba Swamp to search for the Great Shoebill Stork . We then start the journey by taking the eastern route northwards via Jinja and Sipi Falls. Continuing up through the remote Karamoja region to Kidepo Valley National Park for game-drives. Next we head to Murchison Falls National Park for more wildlife and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Driving south we go to Kibale Forest National Park for chimps trekking and Rwenzori Mountains where you make a 2-days hike. Next on the safari itinerary is Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat-cruise and game-drives in Ishasha. We then continue for the great highlight of Uganda tours; Mountain Gorilla trekking. Next we continue south to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Batwa experience and golden monkey trek. Then we go for relaxation by Lake Bunyonyi before finishing off with wildlife at Lake Mburo National Park.
Ref: Itinerary MS39
21 days GORILLAS & RWENZORI MOUNTAINS SAFARI
A safari for the truly adventurous—highlighted by a 7-day trek in the stunning Rwenzori Mountains. The journey also includes gorilla trekking, game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks, plus a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. End with well-deserved relaxation by the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi.
Ref: Itinerary MS41
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