The Ultimate Uganda Expedition

Flagship expedition

20 Days / 19 Nights

The Ultimate Uganda Expedition

Culture · Wilderness · Wildlife · Gorillas · Golden Monkeys · Chimpanzees · Rhinos · Shoebill

Quote on request

The journey

Kampala → Mbale → Karamoja → Kidepo → Murchison Falls → Ziwa → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → Mgahinga → Lake Mburo → Mabamba → Entebbe

Why this journey

A comprehensive Uganda expedition from Kampala and Mbale through Karamoja and Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Lake Mburo and Mabamba: culture and wilderness in one carefully paced journey.

Highlights

  • Bagisu cultural context around Mbale (Imbalu is seasonal and never guaranteed outside event periods)
  • Respectful Karamoja cultural experiences
  • Kidepo Valley wilderness
  • Murchison Falls game drives and Nile boat cruise
  • Ziwa rhino tracking stop (where operationally available)
  • Kibale chimpanzee trekking
  • Queen Elizabeth wildlife and Kazinga Channel (no Ishasha on the standard route)
  • Bwindi gorilla trekking
  • Mgahinga golden monkey experience
  • Lake Mburo walking and night game drive
  • Mabamba wetland / shoebill opportunity (sightings never guaranteed)

Day-by-day itinerary

What's included

  • Private safari vehicle(s) and professional guide(s)
  • Park and activity fees as listed in your confirmed quote
  • Gorilla trekking permit (1)
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit (1)
  • Golden monkey experience fees as applicable
  • Accommodation and meal plan as confirmed
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers related to the itinerary

What's excluded

  • International flights
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Porter fees
  • Tips, laundry and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not confirmed in writing
  • Alcoholic beverages

Important notes

  • Imbalu ceremonies are seasonal; we never imply they are guaranteed outside the actual event period.
  • Cultural visits in Karamoja and Mbale are presented respectfully; communities are not a tourist spectacle.
  • Standard Queen Elizabeth routing does not include Ishasha.
  • Shoebill and all wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
  • This is a long itinerary with significant road travel; pacing includes rest where needed.
  • Quote on request based on dates, group size and accommodation tier.

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