Overview
The 17 Days Best of Uganda Safari is an epic end-to-end journey – the Source of the Nile in Jinja, the dramatic Sipi Falls, the Karamoja wilderness and remote Kidepo Valley, the mighty Murchison Falls, rhino tracking at Ziwa, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth’s Kazinga Channel, mountain gorillas in Bwindi, the lakes of Bunyonyi, Mburo and Nabugabo, and a finale at Ngamba Island.
Explore more of our gorilla trekking safaris or see the related 17 Days Virunga Circuit Safari.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Entebbe to Jinja
Drive to Jinja at the Source of the Nile.
Jinja to Sipi Falls
Travel to Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
Sipi to Moroto
Drive into the Karamoja region to Moroto.
Moroto to Kidepo Valley National Park
Continue to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Full day of game drives among Kidepo’s wildlife.
Kidepo to Gulu
Drive south to Gulu.
Gulu to Murchison Falls National Park
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
Murchison Falls & Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Murchison activities and rhino tracking at Ziwa.
Ziwa to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale Forest.
Chimpanzee Trekking & Community Visit
Track chimpanzees and enjoy a community visit.
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth with a game drive.
Queen Elizabeth to Lake Bunyonyi
Kazinga cruise and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi or transfer with a Lake Mburo game drive.
Lake Mburo to Lake Nabugabo
Transfer to relaxing Lake Nabugabo.
Lake Nabugabo
A day of relaxation by the lake.
Lake Nabugabo to Entebbe / Ngamba Island
Transfer to Entebbe and Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary.
Ngamba Island & Departure
Final Ngamba Island visit and transfer to Entebbe for departure.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ Game drives, boat cruises and chimpanzee tracking
- ✓ English-speaking driver guide
- ✓ Park entrance fees
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Gorilla permit
- ✗ Chimpanzee permit
- ✗ International flights & visas
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Personal expenses



