Embark on a two-week adventure that unveils Uganda’s most iconic destinations, from the misty highlands of Sipi to the diverse ecosystems of Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. This immersive safari blends thrilling outdoor activities with authentic cultural encounters, offering a rich tapestry of hiking trails, primate tracking, game drives, and serene nature walks.
Highlights to Look Forward To:
This journey is designed to awaken your senses, deepen your connection to nature, and leave you with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s wild beauty and vibrant culture.
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, which earns its nickname, the “Pearl of Africa,” from its scenery. Transfer to your hotel for resting and leisure.
Optional: Visit the stunning Entebbe Botanical Gardens
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you'll meet your safari guide and begin your scenic journey to Kapchorwa. The drive, lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours, winds through the vibrant and historically rich town of Jinja. Upon arrival at your reserved lodge, settle in, savor a delicious lunch, and take time to unwind.
As evening approaches, embark on a refreshing hike to the stunning Sipi Falls, then return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
Included: Sipi Falls Hike
Begin your morning with a serene sunrise walk, capturing unforgettable memories and stunning photographs as the landscape comes alive with vibrant hues. The colorful vistas cast a magical glow over the region, making every moment feel extraordinary.
After soaking in the beauty, visit a nearby local home for an authentic coffee tasting experience, an intimate glimpse into the region’s rich culture. Later, return to the lodge and unwind at your leisure.
Included: Sunrise Walk, Coffee Tour Experience
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before checking out and beginning your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Arrive in the afternoon, settle into your lodge, and take time to unwind amidst the tranquil surroundings.
Later in the day, venture out on an evening game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, with exciting opportunities to spot elephants, antelopes, lions, and a variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Included: Game drive
Enjoy unlimited game drives through the vast Murchison Falls National Park landscape, observing the park's timeless circle of life. Your explorations may reveal giraffe, elephant, buffalo, lion, Uganda kob, leopard, and far more.
Take a 3-hour boat trip on the mighty Nile River to the bottom of the majestic Murchison Falls. The trip gives perfect opportunities and a platform to see and take great photos of several animals, including the permanent residents such as the hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds.
Included: Game drives, Boat trip
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the lodge. Journey to the dramatic top of Murchison Falls, where you will soak in panoramic views and the thunderous roar of the Nile as it crashes through the narrow gorge, a moment of pure awe and solitude.
From there, continue your scenic drive toward Kibale Forest, pausing en route for a relaxed lunch. You will arrive at your lodge in the evening, ready to unwind and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Included: Visit the top of the falls
This morning, go for a chimpanzee trek, listening to the forest's silence as you meet man’s closest cousins. Kibale Forest is also home to 300 species of birds. Spend 1 uninterrupted hour taking photos and videos as you also learn their behavior.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. This afternoon, we will go on a nature walk in the Bigodi community.
Included: Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi Nature Walk
Optional: Community visit, Bird watching around Bigodi
Today, you will check out and head out to explore the crater lakes around Kibale and Fort Portal. One of the highlights will be a hike to the “Top of the World” viewpoint, where you will enjoy sweeping views of Uganda’s stunning landscape.
Afterward, proceed to your booked accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Included: Crater Lake exploration
Embark on a morning game drive through the vast landscape, observing the timeless circle of life in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your explorations may reveal buffalo, elephant, lion, Uganda kob, leopard, and far more. Return to the lodge for lunch.
This afternoon, embark on a 2-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which is known for its high concentration of hippos in the whole world. Expect to see several water birds, crocodiles, buffalo, warthog, elephant, kob, and far more. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included: Game drive, Boat cruise
Your exploration of Queen Elizabeth National Park continues with a cultural immersion in Bunyaruguru, where you will engage with the local community and gain insight into their daily life, traditions, and stories. After this enriching experience, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch and some relaxation.
In the evening, set out on a scenic crater drive, an unforgettable journey through dramatic landscapes shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Beyond the breathtaking views, keep an eye out for wildlife, as several craters serve as natural watering holes that attract animals.
Included: Coffee testing, Community tour, Crater drive
After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha Sector to spot the tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, proceed to the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Check into your accommodation and have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the park headquarters for a short but important briefing from the park rangers and guides, after which you will be allocated the gorilla family to visit. Enter the forest and start your trek (please note that a drive to the starting point of your trek may be required).
Coming up close to endangered Mountain Gorillas in the forests of Uganda is a thrilling lifetime experience that surely ranks on most people’s travel bucket lists. Trekking at a high altitude through dense forests and up steep terrain can be challenging, especially in the African heat, but the hour you get to spend with these gentle giants is worth every step.
Only 8 guests may visit one gorilla family at a time. One trek per day/ family.
Gorilla Tracking is managed fully by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, with a head ranger, security personnel (who are armed as a precaution against wildlife, among others), and trackers, with optional porters, who walk with the guests until a family is located. Once the gorillas are found, the rangers only take the guests closer to the gorillas, and your viewing time commences, which is one hour.
Porters – they are from the local communities, rotated for revenue sharing, which goes directly to them. Recommended at least 1 per person for trekking. Fees are usually additional to your tour and paid directly.
Included: Gorilla trekking
This safari experience is designed to highlight the very best of nature and wildlife for passionate explorers. Your day begins with a drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offices, where you will meet your ranger guide who will lead you on an immersive trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Starting from Nkuringo, located on the southern edge of the park, the nature walk takes you through pristine forest landscapes all the way to Buhoma in the north. Upon arrival in Buhoma, your safari driver will be waiting to transfer you to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.
Included: Forest Walk
It’s time to hit the road again! After checking out of the lodge, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views along the way and stop for lunch en route. Your driver guide shall drop you at the airport for your outbound flight back home.
Read stories from our very happy and satisfied clients.
EXCELLENT Based on 8 reviews Posted on Emmanuel S10 November 2024Verified We liked the time keeping drivers, adorable client liaison, great fresh food, wildlife and nature perfect, memories... Awesome arrangement, customer liason out of this world, great food, on time drivers, the ultimate natural beauty and wildlife on show and the humour made the whole experience adorable....Posted on Svetlana R11 October 2024Verified Safari in Kenya and Lake Naivasha I would like to express my gratitude for organizing a beautiful safri tour (3 days+ Lake Naivasha) in Kenya from tour operator Dolphin Tours & Travel. It was an unforgettable vacation with my friends. The organization is level. Samantha from tour operator Dolphin Tours & Travel was always in touch and patiently answered all our many questions.Posted on Maria Luisa T15 May 2023Verified Arafat best guide We were three friend traveling with Arafat. He had so much knowledge to share. We had a wonderful experience in our 1-day tour to the Murchison Falls National Park. He told us about the places, the history, the communities, the animals, and much more. 100% recommended.Posted on Lillian A15 May 2023Verified Memorable Tour and Guide We arranged a 1-day tour to the Murchison Falls National Park. I found the service and response of this travel agency to be excellent. Easily 5-stars. The Travel guide, who doubled as a driver too, was time conscious and a great advisor when it came to planning and managing our time, since we were travelling from Gulu through the parkThis tour was over-the-top fantastic, Our guide/Driver-Arafat, spoke fluent English that was clear, this made the tour "standard." He was also very knowledgeable about the different animal species, and explained in detail, that was excellent Arafat was friendly and courteous, and he consistently slowed down just to explain and give more information about the animals and giving us enough time to take pictures and videos! making it a very enjoyable tour And, I'd do it again "for the experience."Date of experience: March 2023Posted on Franziska73211 October 2022Verified Amazing Experience with a great team! My friend and I had a great time and Winnie organized everything to our complete satisfaction. The national Park, the boat trip and the accomodation were exceptional and after a long and exciting day, we even had time to had some genuin talks over dinner. I would definitely recommend the tour and the team. Thank you for the experience! :)Posted on ramilkiway8 October 2022Verified Nice experience It was my 1st safari and it was really nice. Organization is flexible and always online. Only good memories left after it.Posted on marksmith20225 October 2022Verified Wonderful experience I was expertly guided around Kampala on a comprehensive walking tour. My guide Winnie was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Among other things, we took in the National Theatre, Parliament Buildings, Independence Monument, The square and even ventured down town to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life and the taxi park before concluding at the National Mosque.Always attentive, Winnie made sure that we saw everything with plenty of time for photos and enough information to paint a picture of life in Kampala. At the craft market she helped me select some amazing gifts to take home to the UK and provided invaluable support in choosing items that my wife absolutely loves.Thanks for a wonderful experience. I certainly won't forget my walk around Kampala.Posted on Ssewanyana J13 June 2022Verified 2 days jinja tour We enjoyed our 2 days trip to jinja. We enjoyed the zipline experience in mabira forest, waterslide along the Nile, nature walk and a visit to the source of the Nile
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