15 Day Wildlife & Adventure Safari

15 Day Wildlife & Adventure Safari

15 Day Wildlife & Adventure Safari, This 15 Day Wildlife & Adventure Safari in Uganda is a perfectly crafted journey that combines primate encounters, classic game drives, scenic landscapes, and thrilling adventure activities. Your experience begins in Kibale National Park, renowned for its rich primate population and unforgettable chimpanzee tracking, complemented by a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

You will then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations. Here, enjoy exciting game drives, a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and a visit to the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.

The adventure deepens as you head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking. Coming face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Afterward, unwind at the serene Lake Bunyonyi before exploring the wildlife-rich Lake Mburo National Park. Your journey concludes in Jinja, where adrenaline meets nature with thrilling white-water rafting on the Nile.

This safari offers the ultimate blend of wildlife, culture, and adventure—creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Detailed itinerary for 15 Days Wildlife Adventure

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

You will be picked up by your guide from the airport /Hotel in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Murchison falls passing through the Luwero triangle with sight to different home steads along the way. Before reaching the park, you will branch to and visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary where you will track the black and white rhinos and after have lunch at the restaurant or in Masindi.

Afterwards, we will proceed to the park, visit the falls at the top where you will see the magnificent falls passing through the 7 m gap with rocks and form the Victoria Nile. From here we will head to the lodge. Lastly, you will have relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation options:

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge
• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge  | Hornbill Safari Lodge| Red Chilli Rest Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park – Game drives & Boat cruises

On this day of 15 Days Wildlife Adventure, have an early breakfast at the lodge, then set out for a 2 hours game drive in the park Murchison falls Uganda’s largest park  having  a wide variety of wildlife such as leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, giraffes, waterbucks plus  different species of bird just to mention but a few

After this two hours fantastic experience, drive back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch, then after have a 3 hours boat cruise on the Nile where you will see a number of animals along the banks such as elephants, hippos, crocodile, antelopes, you will also have a chance to see monkeys and birds if lucky will see the rare shoebills along the shores. Thereafter, sail to the bottom of the falls where you will hike for about 1hour and 30 minutes after which you will return to your lodge for supper and Overnight stay.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation options:

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge
• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge  | Hornbill Safari Lodge| Red Chilli Rest Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Meal Plan; Full Board

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest national park

On this 15 Days Wildlife Adventure, you will have to Wake up early and have breakfast, checkout from your lodge and have a game drive out of the park as you drive to Kibale Forest national park via Fort Portal. While driving to this park you will have a great scenic views along the way.

Kibale Forest national park  is one of Africa’s beautiful rain forests hosting over 13 primate species most commonly known in the park is our closest relative the Chimpanzees. Also, other primate species in the park include the colobus monkey, red-trailed monkey, black and white Colobus monkey, baboons just to mention but a few. The park is also a great place for birders since it harbors over 325 bird species. In the evening, you will have an evening walk in the park, dinner and an overnight at your booked accommodation.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Papaya Lake Lodge| Ndali lodge
• Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp
• Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Rweteera Safari Park
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:  Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest -Uganda safari

Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge before heading to the park headquarters in Kibale National Park for a detailed briefing. Experienced rangers will guide you through the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee tracking and prepare you for this exciting primate encounter.

After the briefing, set off into the forest for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale National Park is renowned as the primate capital of the world, offering one of the best chimpanzee tracking experiences in Africa. As you trek through the lush forest, you have a high chance of encountering not only chimpanzees but also other primate species such as red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, blue monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. The forest is also home to various bird species, forest elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom, play, care for their young, and even build nests for the night—an incredible insight into their daily lives.

After this memorable experience, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, head out for a guided nature walk in the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-run sanctuary is rich in biodiversity and offers excellent opportunities for bird watching and spotting primates such as baboons and bush babies, along with other wildlife species.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination :Kibale National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Papaya Lake Lodge | Ndali Lodge
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp
Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Rweteera Safari Park

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Transfer Queen Elizabeth National Park

Immediately after an early breakfast at the lodge on this 15 Days Wildlife Adventure, set off to Queen Elizabeth national park taking a proximately 4 hours to the park. Queen Elizabeth is regarded as one of Uganda’s outstanding wildlife National parks with abundant wildlife species.

The park hosts over 600 bird species, mammals like elephants, buffaloes among others. On your drive to the park, you will enjoy great views including the Rwenzori ranges and may other scenic views. Relax at your booked accommodation and lunch, then in the evening, go for a game drive where you will see a number of animals inhabited in this park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| Katara Lodge
• Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinking Water throughout

Day 6: Game drive & Boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park

After an early breakfast at your lodge, set out for an exciting morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is the best time to catch the park coming to life, with early risers such as hyenas and lions still active from the night’s hunt. As you explore the vast savannah, keep an eye out for a wide range of wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, antelopes, and, if lucky, elusive leopards. The park is also a haven for bird lovers, offering sightings of numerous bird species. Along the way, you will enjoy scenic views of the park’s beautiful crater lakes, adding a unique touch to your safari experience.

After approximately 3 hours of game viewing, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, head out for a memorable 2-hour boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward, and is one of the best places in Uganda to see wildlife up close. The channel is home to one of the largest concentrations of hippos in Africa, along with Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species that gather along the shores. Birdlife is equally spectacular, making this cruise a highlight for both wildlife and photography enthusiasts.

After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge | Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinking Water: Provided throughout the day

Day 7: Game drive & Transfer to Ishasha sector

After an early breakfast, head out for another rewarding morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This time, explore the famous Kasenyi Plains, a wildlife-rich area known for its open savannah and high concentration of animals. Here, you will have excellent chances of spotting elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and possibly elusive predators such as leopards. The plains are also a paradise for bird lovers, with a variety of colorful bird species adding life to the landscape.

After the game drive, proceed on a scenic 2-hour drive to the Ishasha sector, located in the southern part of the park. Ishasha Sector is famously known for its rare tree-climbing lions—one of the few places in Africa where this unique behavior can be observed.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided game drive with the help of an experienced ranger as you search for these remarkable lions. Watching lions resting or lounging in fig tree branches is a truly breathtaking and unforgettable experience, offering a unique perspective of wildlife behavior.

After your exploration, head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector)

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Mid-range: Topi Lodge
Budget: Enjojo Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park

After a heavy breakfast, you begin your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park the habitat the rare gentle giants Mountain gorillas. The journey to the park will take you through Kigezi highlands and its various terraced hills. Upon your arrival at the lodge, however it will dependent on your arrival time. In the evening you can take a Batwa cultural experience as wait for tomorrow memorable gorilla trekking experience in the park. Lastly, dinner and an overnight at the lodge.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge | Buhoma Lodge
• Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp | Silverback Lodge Bwindi
• Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma Community Camp/Bwindi view bandas
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla trekking safari

After an early breakfast and a refreshing cup of tea or coffee, your guide will transfer you to the park headquarters at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a pre-trekking briefing. During this session, experienced park rangers will take you through the important guidelines, safety measures, and expectations while interacting with the mountain gorillas. You will then be assigned to a specific gorilla family group to begin your trek.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making it one of the most important conservation areas in Africa. Beyond gorillas, the park is a biodiversity hotspot, hosting a wide range of wildlife including primates, forest elephants, over 350 bird species, butterflies, amphibians, and a rich variety of plant life.

The gorilla trekking experience is both thrilling and unpredictable, lasting anywhere between 1 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family and where they nested the previous night. Once you encounter the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend a strictly regulated and unforgettable one hour observing them in their natural habitat—watching their interactions, behaviors, and gentle nature up close.

For those who may not wish to participate in gorilla trekking, alternative activities can be arranged. These include a guided forest walk within the park or a cultural visit to the Batwa community, where you can learn about the traditions and history of the indigenous forest people.

After the day’s adventure, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge | Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp | Silverback Lodge Bwindi
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma Community Rest Camp | Bwindi View Bandas

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi 

Wake up leisurely for a hearty breakfast while still in the mood of reminiscing about the previous day’s gorilla experiences. Afterwards, you will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake and a birders spot in Africa. During your transferto Bunyonyi, you will be Enjoying the eye-catching landscapes such as the locally terraced interlocking hills where most locals carryout their farming, you will also enjoy the terraced hills which named by the British grate diplomat Churchill as the Switzerland of Africa.

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort, bird Nest
• Mid-range: Bunyonyi Overland Camp
• Budget: Crater Bay cottages
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Full day Lake Bunyonyi

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast at the lodge as you take in the breathtaking scenery of Lake Bunyonyi. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with numerous islands, the lake offers a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere, especially in the soft glow of the morning sun.

After breakfast, set out for a guided canoe ride across the lake. As you glide through the calm waters, you will visit several islands, each with its own unique history and cultural significance. One of the most notable is Punishment Island, known for its historical role in local traditions. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the islands and point out any birdlife and other species you may encounter along the way.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, you can choose from a variety of optional activities. Enjoy a guided nature walk or hike up the surrounding hills for panoramic views of the lake and lush landscapes. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the area’s rich birdlife, while those seeking relaxation may prefer to unwind at the lodge—perhaps reading a book by the lakeshore or simply soaking in the tranquil environment.

For those interested, the lake is safe for swimming as it is free from bilharzia, making it one of the few lakes in the region where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.

Later in the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Mid-range: Bunyonyi Overland Camp
Budget: Crater Bay Cottages

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park- Home of Zebras and Impalas

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lake Mburo national park Uganda’s smallest park and Closet Park to the capital city Kampala. The park is home to a big number of Zebras, also impalas, oribis, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and also over
332 bird species made it their home. Note that the drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo will take about 4- 5 hours with lunch en-route. Additionally, the drive will enable you passing through stunning sceneries, farms, and plantations. If you still have energy you will go for an afternoon boat cruise along Lake Mburo, take enough photographs.

Destination: Lake Mburo National park

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Mantana tented camp/ Mihingo lodge/
• Mid-range: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge/Arcadia cottages
• Budget: Rwonyo camp/Eagles Nest
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Drive back to Kampala and then proceed to Jinja

on this 15 days Uganda safari, you will still have a chance to visit Jinja and explore the source of Nile. rafting is one of the most adventurous experience one should not love to miss After breakfast, take an en-route game drive as you make a transfer to Kampala Uganda’s capital and its largest city with a stopover at the Equator line; take photos and also buy some souvenirs from craft shop.

Depending on the time you arrive here, you can decide to enjoy lunch at the Equator or in Kampala.  Drive to Jinja in the Eastern part of Uganda gifted for its source of the Nile River. Arrive in the evening and have dinner and take a rest at the lodge/hotel of your choice.

Destination: Jinja

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Wild waters lodge
• Mid-range: Haven Lodge/ Kingfisher
• Budget: Nile cottages
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: White water rafting & discovering the Nile

In the morning after breakfast, head out for today’s activities on the Nile River. The Nile River finds its source in Jinja where it starts the 4000 km through different African countries.

You will be driven to where the beginning point is as you go for discovering the Source of the Nile; you will go for a guided

boat cruise on the Nile. After the successful boat cruise on the Nile, go for half day rafting on the waterfalls which is an adventure and a memorable experience.

Then, have lunch and after you could choose to rest at the lodge on the swimming pool or go for optional activities for instance, bungee jumping or kayaking or quad biking or Horse riding, water sliding etc. All these activities are breathtaking.

Destination: Jinja

Accommodation Option:

• Luxury: Wild waters lodge
• Mid-range: Haven Lodge/ Kingfisher
• Budget: Nile cottages
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Return to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

After a hearty breakfast, depart from Jinja and begin your journey back to Kampala. Along the way, you may choose to stop for some last-minute shopping and pick up souvenirs as a reminder of your unforgettable Uganda safari experience.

If your departure flight is scheduled for the same day, you will proceed directly to Entebbe International Airport in time to catch your flight back home, marking the end of your incredible wildlife and adventure journey.

Important Note

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost USD 800 per person, while chimpanzee tracking permits are priced at USD 300 per person. Due to high demand and limited availability, we strongly recommend booking these permits well in advance to avoid last-minute disappointments.

End of 15 Days Wildlife Adventure with Mum and Dad Uganda Tours

Safari Price included in the  15 Days Wildlife Adventure: 

• Accommodations on full board basis,
• Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits,
• Park Entrance Fees
• Game drives
• English Speaking Driver/guide,
• 4wheel Drive Safari Vehicle,
• Ranger guide during game drives and Ranger for trekking
• White water rafting at the Nile River,
• Bottled Drinking Water, Boat trips, Transport and all mentioned activities apart from the extra/optional ones.

Excluded in the  15 Days Wildlife Adventure

• Air Travel fare
• Uganda Visa charges
• Alcoholic drinks
• Laundry and Tips given to staff and guides
• Insurance
• Extra activities.