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

Loading routes...

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

Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Safari Savvy guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Settle into your room and take time to recover from your journey. If your flight arrives early, you may explore the vibrant capital city or simply relax at the hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel as you prepare for the comprehensive adventure ahead - 20 days of culture, wilderness, wildlife and primates across Uganda's most spectacular destinations.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge or similar in Kampala

Meals: Dinner included

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.

Related journeys

10 Days / 9 Nights

Uganda Uncovered

Gorillas · Chimpanzees · Rhinos · Wildlife · Murchison Falls · Bwindi · Lake Mburo

Our flagship Uganda safari linking Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls, Kibale chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Mburo: a carefully paced introduction to the country’s diversity.

From $4,500View itinerary

6 Days / 5 Nights

The Wild Elegance of Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park · Lake Mburo National Park

A refined wildlife journey combining Queen Elizabeth’s savannah and Kazinga waters with Lake Mburo’s walking and night-drive character: landscapes, boat time and classic game viewing without rushing the country.

From $2,800View itinerary

4 Days / 3 Nights

The Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Journey

Queen Elizabeth National Park

A focused Queen Elizabeth safari built around game drives, the Kazinga Channel and the park’s crater-lake scenery: elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, hippos and rich birdlife, without routing through Ishasha.

From $1,000View itinerary

Ready when you are

Start with a short note and we'll take it from there.

Plan Your Safari