15 Days Uganda Tour
from $7000 per person
This 15-day Uganda tour is perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive African adventure combining Uganda’s incredible wildlife, primate encounters, scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and unforgettable safari activities. Explore Uganda’s diverse national parks and natural wonders, encounter chimpanzees and endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, and enjoy exciting game drives in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, and other wildlife. Depending on the itinerary, the journey can also include boat cruises, nature walks, cultural experiences, and opportunities to discover Uganda’s remarkable birdlife. The combination of rainforest adventures, savanna wildlife, spectacular scenery, and authentic local experiences makes this 15-day Uganda tour an exceptional way to discover the Pearl of Africa.
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on travel dates, accommodation category, gorilla and chimpanzee permit availability, group size, safari route, and current UWA tariffs. Please contact us for a confirmed quotation tailored to your travel dates and preferences.
Safari Details: 15 Days Uganda Tour
Overview
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destination: Uganda (Entebbe, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and other key destinations depending on the selected route)
Safari Type: Luxury Uganda Safari, Wildlife & Primate Adventure
Start Point: Entebbe International Airport or Kampala
End Point: Entebbe International Airport or Kampala
Main Activities: Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, boat cruises, nature walks, bird watching, cultural experiences, scenic drives, and lakeside relaxation
Accommodation: Luxury safari lodges, boutique hotels, and high-end forest retreats
Best Time to Visit: June to September & December to February
The 15 Days Uganda Tour is designed for travelers seeking an immersive journey through the diverse landscapes, wildlife, primates, and cultures of the Pearl of Africa. The extended itinerary combines unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, exciting game drives in Uganda’s savannah parks, scenic boat cruises, nature experiences, and relaxing stays in some of the country’s most beautiful destinations.
This comprehensive Uganda safari allows travelers to experience more than a single region, moving from lush tropical forests and mist-covered mountains to open savannah plains, crater landscapes, rivers, and tranquil lakes. Along the way, you can encounter mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, colorful birds, and other wildlife while experiencing Uganda’s rich local culture and welcoming communities.
With 15 days available, the journey can be paced comfortably to allow time for wildlife viewing, primate encounters, scenic exploration, cultural experiences, and relaxation. From the rainforest trails of Kibale and Bwindi to the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the peaceful shores of Lake Bunyonyi, this Uganda tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the country’s natural and cultural highlights.
Detailed Itinerary: 15 Days Uganda Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy a gentle introduction to Uganda with a visit around Entebbe. You can also take a peaceful walk near Lake Victoria or simply rest after your international journey.
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park, one of Uganda’s most important rainforest destinations and a renowned primate-watching destination.
The drive takes you through Uganda’s countryside, with views of rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, rural communities, and fertile agricultural landscapes. Continue toward Fort Portal before entering the lush landscapes surrounding Kibale Forest.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful forest environment.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Experience
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest.
Accompanied by experienced trackers and guides, walk through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Along the way, you may encounter other primates, forest birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. The community-based wetland is known for its rich birdlife, monkeys, butterflies, vegetation, and local cultural experiences.
Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Kibale and travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The journey takes you through the scenic countryside and crater-lake region before reaching the park. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the savannah plains.
Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, antelopes, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also encounter lions and other predators.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth – Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The cooler hours of the morning provide an excellent opportunity to explore the Kasenyi plains and surrounding savannah.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. The waterway attracts large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha Sector – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, continue south toward the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enjoy a game drive through this remote part of the park, which is particularly known for sightings of tree-climbing lions. Other wildlife may include elephants, buffaloes, topi, Uganda kobs, and various antelope species.
Continue through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The landscape changes dramatically as you pass terraced hills, valleys, and small communities.
Arrive at your lodge and relax in preparation for your gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is one of the major highlights of your Uganda tour.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the appropriate gorilla trekking sector for briefing before entering Bwindi's ancient rainforest.
The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorilla family you are tracking and the terrain. Once the gorillas are located, you will have a permitted viewing period to observe them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge to rest and reflect on this remarkable wildlife experience.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation
After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Lake Bunyonyi, a spectacular highland lake surrounded by terraced hills and numerous small islands.
Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing boat or canoe excursion on the lake, taking in the scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
The afternoon is free for relaxation after your gorilla trekking adventure. You may enjoy the lodge facilities, scenic views, or a quiet lakeside evening.
Accommodation: Lodge at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel toward Lake Mburo National Park.
The journey takes you through the changing landscapes of southwestern Uganda before reaching the park. After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, topi, and other wildlife.
Lake Mburo is also one of Uganda's destinations where walking safaris and other nature-based experiences can complement traditional game drives.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Lake Mburo National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Lake Mburo – Game Drive & Nature Experience – Entebbe
Begin the day with an early morning game drive or guided nature experience in Lake Mburo National Park.
The park's open grasslands provide opportunities to see zebras, impalas, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of birds. After the morning activity, return for breakfast before continuing toward Entebbe.
En route, make a stop at the Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and a chance to experience the geographical landmark.
Continue to Entebbe for an evening of rest.
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart Entebbe for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park.
The journey takes you through northern Uganda's changing landscapes and rural communities. Depending on the route and timing, you may stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary or another suitable attraction before continuing toward Murchison Falls.
Upon arrival, enter the park and continue to your lodge.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Wake early for a morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.
Explore the savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. The riverbanks provide excellent opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a wide variety of water birds.
Return to the lodge after the cruise for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Murchison Falls – Top of the Falls – Kampala
After breakfast, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream.
Enjoy the dramatic scenery and powerful views of the falls before beginning your journey toward Kampala.
The drive provides another opportunity to experience Uganda's countryside and local communities.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Kampala & Entebbe – Cultural and City Experience
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day exploring Kampala and Entebbe.
Depending on your interests and available time, the day can include a cultural experience, local markets, craft centres, historical sites, or a visit to the Uganda Museum. You may also choose to enjoy a relaxed afternoon before your international departure.
This flexible day provides time to experience Uganda beyond its national parks and gives you an opportunity to purchase souvenirs and gifts.
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15: Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Uganda before your private guide transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have additional time to relax at your hotel or enjoy a final activity in Entebbe.
Your 15-day Uganda tour ends with unforgettable memories of Uganda's rainforests, mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, savannah wildlife, dramatic landscapes, waterways, and local communities.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe International Airport
- Private transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide/driver
- 14 nights' accommodation in selected safari lodges and hotels
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest National Park
- All national park entrance fees included in the itinerary
- Scheduled game drives in Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and Murchison Falls National Parks
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Murchison Falls boat cruise on the Victoria Nile
- Bigodi Wetland guided nature walk
- Lake Bunyonyi boat or canoe experience
- Visit to the Equator
- Visit to the top of Murchison Falls
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- Accommodation and meals for the safari guide
- All activities specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Trip Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and drinks
- Alcoholic beverages and other drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, lodge staff and other service providers
- Porter fees during gorilla trekking
- Personal trekking equipment and clothing
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Additional accommodation before Day 1 or after Day 15
- Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Costs arising from changes to the itinerary requested by the traveler
- Any other services or expenses not specifically listed under What's Included
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What our travelers say
Robert KVerified
Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .
Maltes TravellerHighly recommended We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!
bharti nExceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable. From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.
vjparGreat service from this local company We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.
Adam John SmithMagical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025! I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!
MadhviVerified
.gorilla trek Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired
mo-marvinSuch a wonderful experience!! My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.
Katelyn OA must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication. We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.
HoehlenhonkAnimals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.
Dilip PUGANDA SAFARI WITH ABABA We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star