Overview
This 30-day Uganda safari tour package is the ultimate way to experience the Pearl of Africa. It covers all major national parks, unique cultural encounters, primate tracking (including gorillas and chimpanzees), scenic landscapes, and immersive nature activities. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, researchers, or travelers seeking a deep dive into Uganda’s natural beauty and heritage.
Travel in comfort with a professional driver-guide in a 4×4 safari vehicle, stay in carefully selected lodges and camps, and enjoy the flexibility of a slow-paced, immersive itinerary.
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest & Budongo Forest
- Big Five Game Drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Boat Safaris on the Nile, Kazinga Channel & Lake Mburo
- Visit to Kidepo Valley National Park
- Cultural Encounters with Local Communities
- Scenic Stops at Sipi Falls, Lake Bunyonyi, and Crater Lakes
Detailed Itinerary: 30-Day Uganda Safari Tour
- Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel and safari briefing
Overnight: Hotel in Entebbe
- Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking
- Game drive, top-of-the-falls visit, and Nile boat cruise
Overnight: Lodge near the Nile
Morning game drive to spot lions, giraffes, elephants, and more.
Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Optional hike to the top of the falls.
Overnight: Same lodge
Drive to Budongo Forest within the Murchison ecosystem.
Guided chimpanzee tracking experience.
Overnight: Budongo Eco Lodge
Optional morning nature walk or birding.
Leisurely transfer to Hoima town, breaking up the long journey to the west.
Overnight: Hoima Boutique Lodge
Drive through the lush Albertine Rift Valley.
Arrive at Kibale in the evening.
Overnight: Primate Lodge / Turaco Treetops
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Afternoon walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birds and monkeys.
Overnight: Same lodge
Scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge / Park View Lodge
Sunrise game drive to spot predators and large mammals.
Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for hippos and birds.
Overnight: Same lodge
Game drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for tree-climbing lions.
Leisure evening at the lodge.
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Morning game drive in Ishasha.
Scenic transfer to Bwindi, prepare for gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge
Early morning briefing and start of the trek.
Spend up to one magical hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Return to lodge for relaxation.
Overnight: Same lodge
- Optional Batwa community visit or guided forest nature walk.
Overnight: Same lodge
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its calm waters and 29 islands.
Overnight: BirdNest Resort / Arcadia Cottages
Enjoy a canoe trip across the lake or hike up the surrounding hills.
Overnight: Same lodge
Drive to the Kisoro region for new scenic views.
Optional stop in Kabale for cultural visit.
Overnight: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Choose between golden monkey tracking or a day hike on Mount Gahinga.
Overnight: Same lodge
Day at leisure. Optional biking or community visit.
Overnight: Same lodge
- Long scenic drive with a lunch stop.
- Optional evening game drive or walking safari.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge
Morning game drive in the park.
Boat cruise on Lake Mburo for hippos and water birds.
Overnight: Same lodge
Drive east to the foothills of Mount Elgon.
Arrive in Sipi Falls, a cool and lush region.
Overnight: Sipi River Lodge
Guided hike to the three waterfalls.
Afternoon coffee tour with a local farmer.
Overnight: Same lodge
Relax with scenic views or take on an optional abseiling adventure.
Overnight: Same lodge
Long, scenic drive to northeastern Uganda, arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge / Apoka Safari Lodge
Morning and evening game drives in the Narus and Kidepo Valleys.
Spot cheetahs, lions, zebras, ostriches, and herds of buffalo.
Overnight: Same lodge
Morning and evening game drives in the Narus and Kidepo Valleys.
Spot cheetahs, lions, zebras, ostriches, and herds of buffalo.
Overnight: Same lodge
Visit a Karamojong village for an authentic cultural interaction.
Overnight: Same lodge
Relaxed drive from Kidepo to Gulu, breaking up the return journey.
Overnight: Gulu town hotel
Drive back to Kampala with optional brief city tour on arrival.
Overnight: Hotel in Kampala
Final transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.
End of 30-Day Uganda Safari Tour
Includes/Excludes
What's Included
- All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla and chimp permits
- All park entrance and activity fees
- Game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences
- Bottled water and airport transfers
What's Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional second gorilla trek
- Tips, drinks, and personal expenses
