21-Day Budget Uganda Wildlife Safari, Gorillas and Chimpanzees

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Embark on a 21-Day Budget Uganda Wildlife Safari, Gorillas and Chimpanzees with Trek Africa Expeditions to delve into the wonders of Uganda. This comprehensive package offers an authentic blend of adventure, cultural experiences, wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, and boat cruises, providing an unparalleled safari experience.

Safari Highlights:

• White water rafting
• Sipi Falls hike
• Karamojong Nomads cultural experience
• Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park
• Boat cruise and game drives in Murchison Falls
• Chimpanzee trekking
• Boat cruise and game drives in Queen Elizabeth
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
• Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
• Game drives and walking safari in Lake Mburo NP

Detailed Safari Itinerary:

Day 1 – Drive to Jinja

Commence your 21-day adventure with a drive through Kampala for a short city tour. Head to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, where the Nile River originates. Check-in at Adrift River Camp for a thrilling start to your journey.

Day 2 – Full Day White Water Rafting

Experience the excitement of full-day white water rafting on the Nile River, one of Uganda’s top adventures. Return to Adrift River Camp for relaxation after this exhilarating activity.

Day 3 – Drive to Sipi Falls

Depart from Jinja after breakfast for Sipi Falls, a natural wonder in the Mount Elgon region. Enjoy a leisurely hike to the falls and check into Rafiki Lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Day 4 – Rafting and Drive to Moroto

Hike to Sipi Falls in the morning before driving to Moroto via Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Experience breathtaking views of the Nakapiripiriti Mountain ranges. Check into Karatunga Safari Lodge for relaxation.

Day 5 – Morning Museum Visit and Evening Cultural Experience

Visit the National Museum of Karamoja in the morning. Later, experience the Karamojong Nomads’ culture at the Karamojong Kraal in the evening. Overnight at Karatunga Safari Lodge.

Day 6 – Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

Embark on a drive through the arid plains of the Karamoja region, passing through Matheniko and Bokora Wildlife Reserve. Check into Kidepo Savannah Lodge for an evening game drive.

Day 7 – Game Drives in Kidepo Valley National Park

Start your day with an early morning safari game drive along the vast plains and Kopjes of Kidepo Valley National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy an evening sundowner game drive.

Day 8 – Game Drives in Kidepo Valley National Park

Another day of adventure with morning and evening game drives in search of diverse wildlife and bird species. Relax and overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge.

Day 9 – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

Drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park via Gulu town. Check into Fort Murchison for a chance to enjoy an evening game drive.

Day 10 – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Embark on a morning game drive in search of wildlife, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Witness the magnificent Murchison Falls and encounter hippos, crocodiles, and an array of waterbirds.

Day 11 – Visit Top of Falls and Drive to Hoima for Overnight

Explore the top of the falls and drive through the escarpment of Lake Albert and Albertine Rift Valley. Overnight in Hoima at Hoima Cultural Lodge.

Day 12 – Drive to Kibale and Bigodi Primate Walk

Start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy a hot lunch in Fort Portal and take a short tour of the town. Later, embark on a primate walk in Bigodi in the afternoon.

Day 13 – Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Semuliki National Park

Visit Kanyanchu for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking, trek into the forest to observe chimpanzees, and then drive to Semuliki National Park for an evening hot spring walk.

Day 14 – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ruwenzori’s and Toro Semuliki Wildlife Reserve. Check into Bush Lodge for relaxation and an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

Day 15 – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Embark on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Witness diverse wildlife and an abundance of waterbirds.

Day 16 – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi Forest via the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for tree-climbing lions. Check into Ride 4 Women Cottages in Bwindi for a night of preparation before gorilla trekking.

Day 17 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Experience the highlight of your safari with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest. Spend one hour with the majestic mountain gorillas before returning to Ride 4 Women Cottages for relaxation.

Day 18 – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake. Engage in adventurous activities like swimming, canoeing, and island hopping. Enjoy a guided canoe adventure in the evening at Crater Bay Cottages.

Day 19 – Relaxation and Optional Activities

A leisure day with optional activities arranged with your guide. Relax and explore the surroundings at Crater Bay Cottages.

Day 20 – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a classic game safari. Enjoy game drives in search of wildlife before returning to Eagles Nest Lake Mburo for relaxation and overnight.

Day 21 – Drive to Entebbe

Embark on a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park with a park ranger. After the walk, drive to Entebbe via the Equator line. Conclude your 21-day budget Uganda wildlife safari with a transfer to your booked lodge or the airport.

Includes:

• Accommodation
• Vehicle, guide, and fuel for the entire trip
• Free airport transfers
• All game drives, park entrances, and boat cruises as indicated on the itinerary
• Walking safari in Lake Mburo
• Chimpanzee and gorilla permits
• Lake Bunyonyi boat cruise
• Top of the falls visit
• Bigodi primate walk

Excludes:

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Uganda tourist Visa
• Pre and post-safari accommodation
• Tips
• Personal expenses like alcoholic drinks
• Activities not included in the itinerary