Experience the best of Uganda on this exciting 10 Days Uganda Adventure Safari. Combining thrilling outdoor activities with unforgettable wildlife encounters, this itinerary takes you from the roaring rapids of the River Nile to the mist-covered Rwenzori Mountains before ending with the incredible experience of Mountain Gorilla trekking.
Begin your adventure with a day of white-water rafting in Jinja before hiking through the beautiful landscapes of the Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon.” Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. Finally, step into the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.
This Uganda adventure safari is perfect for active travellers looking to combine adventure, spectacular scenery and iconic wildlife experiences into one unforgettable journey.
We are happy to adjust the 10 days Uganda adventure tour to fit your wishes.
Itinerary ref: MS31
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This UGANDA ADVENTURE SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Rafting in Jinja
- Rwenzori Mountains
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Lake Bunyonyi
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Why choose this 10 Days Uganda Adventure Safari?
Experience Uganda’s incredible diversity on one unforgettable journey. This safari combines thrilling white-water rafting on the Nile, hiking in the breathtaking Rwenzori Mountains, classic wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Perfect for active travellers, this itinerary blends adventure, wildlife and stunning scenery while taking you through some of Uganda’s most beautiful landscapes. As with all our safaris, the itinerary can be tailored to match your interests, travel style and budget.
Day-by-Day 10 day Uganda adventure Safari Itinerary:
Follow this 10-day Uganda adventure through the country’s diverse landscapes, from the thrilling rapids of the Nile and the rugged Rwenzori Mountains to the wildlife-rich savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the misty forests of Bwindi. Each day brings a new experience as you discover why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE AIRPORT
We meet our tour guide and transfer to Kampala to relax after the flight and be ready to start our Uganda adventure safari the next day.
Overnight Speke Hotel
DAY 2: WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE NILE
Leave Kampala in the early morning to head to the town of Jinja. Here you go white water rafting on the mighty river Nile. Have a day of adventure as you go down the rapids of the Nile. In the afternoon after the rafting you are taken back to Kampala to spend the night.
Overnight Speke Hotel
DAY 3: TRANSFER TO THE AREA OF RWENZORI MOUNTAINS
We continue our Uganda adventure safari by leaving Kampala in the morning to get out of the bustling city before traffic gets bad. Our target is to have lunch in Fort Portal as we enjoy the landscape with villages and tea-plantations passing by the windows. The night is spent by the Rwenzori mountains as we get ready for the next highlight on our Uganda adventure safari.
Overnight in Trekkers hostel
DAY 4: RWENZORI HIKING THROUGH MONTANE FOREST ZONE
Get to the briefing and start the hike inthe Rwenzori mountains in the morning. This day’s hike goes through the Afro montane forest zone with a steady climb for about 6 kilometers. You then continue along a steep ridge towards Sine hut. Close to the hut the beautiful Enock waterfalls are found.
Overnight Sine Hut (2596 meters)
DAY 5: RWENZORI HIKING THROUGH BAMBOO ZONE TO SMALL LOBELIA GARDEN
This day you enter the Bamboo zone and head to Kalalama camp. At the camp you stop for a short rest then climb high before crossing a thick forest covered with hanging mosses to a small lobelia garden. You then descend through a mossy ridge to Samalira camp where the night is spent.
Overnight Samalira camp (3174 meters)
DAY 6: RWENZORI HIKE DOWN & TRANSFER TO LODGE BY QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
We have reached the last day of the Rwenzori mountains hike and descend down through the Bamboo zone on to a heavily forest ridge. Here we can find many primates such as black-and-white Colubus monkeys if we are lucky. Continue down to the base camp as we have finished this part of the Uganda adventure safari. Your guide picks you at the base camp and you make the journey to the lodge at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Overnight Pumba Safari Cottages
DAY 7: RELAXED MORNING AND BOAT-CRUISE ON KAZINGA CHANNEL (OPTIONAL MORNING CHIMPS TREKKING)
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge taking in the view over Queen Elizabeth NP as you rest from the Rwenzori hike. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel is one of the best places in Uganda to see wildlife from the water, with large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and an impressive variety of birdlife often gathering along the shoreline. It is a relaxing way to experience the park after your Rwenzori hike.
– Chimps trekking option: After breakfast head over to Kalinzu forest to trek chimps and enjoy the jungle. After the trekking drive back to the lodge for lunch. Inform us when booking if you wish to add this option.
Overnight in Pumba safari cottages
DAY 8: TRANSFER TO BWINDI MOUNTAINS VIA ISHASHA’S TREE-CLIMBING LIONS
In the morning we make the journey through the park to the southern Ishasha sector known for tree-climbing lions. Here we will drive off for a game-drive in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis, and the southern version of elephants to hopefully get the lions high in the fig tree branches. After the game-drive transfer through to Bwindi Impenetrable forest. It is a beautiful drive as we journey from savannah, through villages, cultivated hills and on to the forest covered mountains of Bwindi where you next day will have the final highlight of this Uganda adventure safari.
Overnight in Gorilla Mist Camp
DAY 9: GORILLA TREKKING DAY- BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. You head in to the jungle with a specialized guide in a small group to trek to the point where the gorillas are and spend one unforgettable hour around them. This Impenetrable Forest is full of birds, butterfly and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and dikers. After the trek you guide picks you up to transfer to Lake Bunyonyi through cultivated hills. After this afternoon we check in to a lake 1840m above sea level, in beautiful surroundings and safe to take a swim in.
Overnight Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort
DAY 10: TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE & EVENING/NIGHT FLIGHT
We leave Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast and start the journey to Entebbe. It is a long day in the car made easier by a lunch stop in Mbarara and a stop by the Equator for some photo poses where the northern- and southern hemispheres meet. Continue on to Entebbe where your guide drops you off at the airport as we have reached the end of your Uganda adventure safari. Plan for a evening or night flight or add an extra night to fly the next day.
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Map showing the route
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Tailor-made safaris: We work with private safaris that can be tailor-made to fit your wishes. Contact us and we adjust the itinerary to your preferences.
Price: The price depends on number of people and accommodation level. Contact us with your inquiry to get the best price for your safari.
Included: Accommodation, meals, safari car, fuel, guide, park entries, gorilla permits (if applicable) and activities mentioned in the itinerary. Plus water in the car and a couple of fruits along the way.
Excluded: International flights, visas, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
Accommodation: In general accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is good places on budget to mid-range level (with the exception of luxury safaris). The accommodation can be adapted to your price range of budget, mid-range or luxury. Of-course a mix is also possible. Take a look on the website’s of the lodges we regularly work with: Good accommodation in Uganda.
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FAQ’S ABOUT 10 day Uganda adventure tour
Is this Uganda adventure safari suitable for beginners?
Yes. No previous rafting or hiking experience is required. However, you should be reasonably fit and comfortable with active days. The rafting is guided by professionals, while the Rwenzori hike follows a manageable lower mountain route.
How difficult is the Rwenzori Mountains hike?
The Rwenzori hike in this itinerary is moderate. You will walk for several hours each day, with steady climbs and descents. Therefore, some basic fitness and good hiking shoes are recommended.
Is gorilla trekking included?
Yes. This safari includes one mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. For many travellers, this becomes the unforgettable highlight of the journey.
Can I add chimpanzee trekking?
Absolutely. In addition, you can add chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest on Day 7 before returning to the lodge for lunch.
When is the best time for this safari?
This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. However, the dry seasons from June to August and December to February are especially popular for hiking and wildlife viewing. Meanwhile, the low season months bring greener landscapes and fewer visitors.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Since every safari we arrange is tailor-made, we can adjust the duration, accommodation, activities or route to match your interests, budget and travel plans.
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