12 Day Ugandan Odyssey Safari
A 12 Day Ugandan Odyssey is a common name for a customizable safari itinerary that typically includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, and wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, often with activities like boat cruises and cultural visits to provide a comprehensive experience of Uganda’s biodiversity and culture.
Primate Encounters: The core of the safari involves trekking to see Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.
Big Five Wildlife: You’ll have opportunities to spot lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephants in parks like Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls.
Rhino Tracking: The safari often includes a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see rhinos, one of Africa’s Big Five.
Boat Cruises: Scenic boat trips on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Nile River to Murchison Falls offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing from the water.
Diverse Landscapes: The tour takes you through varied landscapes, from the dense forests of Bwindi and Kibale to the savannas of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth.
Cultural Experiences: Many itineraries include visits to local communities, offering insights into Uganda’s way of life and opportunities to buy handcrafted goods.
Day 1:Arrive at Entebbe Airport.
Meet and greet by The Uganda Safari Company Driver/Guide who will transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe (+/- 15 minutes).
Overnight at the Boma Guest House (BB)
Day 2:
Early morning pickup at 06h00 from your hotel and transfer to Entebbe Airport (+/- 15 minutes) for a scheduled flight to Kisoro (07h45/08h55). Pick up from Kisoro Airstrip and transfer by road for 2 hours to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. In the afternoon, visit the Community of Nkuringo village.
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks)
Day 3:
Full day Gorilla tracking in the Nkuringo area (area depends upon gorilla permit availability).
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks)
Day 4:
Hike through the Bwindi Forest from Clouds to the Northern part of the forest (Buhoma). Pick up from Buhoma and transfer by road to Queen Elizabeth National Park (+/- 4 hours).
Overnight at Kyambura Gorge Lodge FB + non-premium brand drinks)
Day 5:
Morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains. Afternoon boat safari at the Kazinga Channel and evening game drive.
Overnight at Kyambura Gorge Lodge -FB + non-premium brand drinks)
Day 6:
After breakfast, drive to Fort Portal (the drive will take -/+ 3 hours). Your home for the next two nights is Kyaninga Lodge, set against a backdrop of Kyaninga Lake with the legendary Mountains of the Moon in the distance. Enjoy a 3-hour walk to the “Top of the World” in the afternoon.
Overnight at Kyaninga Lodge (FB)
Day 7:
Transfer by road for 1.5 hours to Kasese Airstrip for a scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport (10h20/11h25) and then connect onto a scheduled flight to Bugungu Airstrip (12h30/13h30). Pickup by a lodge representative on arrival, who will transfer you to Bakers Lodge (+/- 30 minutes). Evening game drive.
Overnight at Bakers Lodge (FB)
Day 8:
Morning game drive to the Northern side of the park. Afternoon boat excursion in Murchison Falls National Park with a walk to the top of the falls.
Overnight at Bakers Lodge (FB)
Day 9:
Transfer by road to Bugungu Airstrip (+/- 30 minutes) for a scheduled flight to Kidepo Valley National Park (13h45/14h45). Evening game drive/walk.
Overnight at Apoka Safari Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks and activities)
Day 10:
Game activities in Kidepo and a visit to Lorukul Village.
Overnight at Apoka Safari Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks and activities)
Day 11:
Transfer to the Kidepo Airstrip for a scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport (15h00/16h30). Stay at Entebbe Airport and connect to your outbound International flight.
End of your safari and our services
