This 14-day Uganda safari is a meticulously crafted journey through the heart of the “Pearl of Africa,” designed for the discerning traveler seeking ultimate comfort and exclusive experiences. This luxury itinerary seamlessly blends private air transfers with exceptional ground services, allowing you to explore the country’s most spectacular and remote landscapes, from the untamed wilderness of Kidepo to the dense, primate-filled forests of Kibale and Bwindi. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that promises authentic wildlife encounters, thrilling gorilla treks, and the unparalleled hospitality of Uganda’s finest lodges.
Tour Highlights
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a private vehicle for a seamless transfer to your luxury hotel. This serene lakeside town is the perfect place to unwind and acclimate to your surroundings. Take the afternoon to relax by the pool or stroll through the hotel’s lush gardens, preparing for the incredible adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After a relaxed breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to the airstrip for your private flight to Kidepo Valley National Park. This exclusive fly-in experience takes you over vast landscapes, offering spectacular aerial views before landing in one of Africa’s most remote and beautiful parks. After your transfer to the lodge, you will embark on your first afternoon game drive, exploring the Narus Valley to spot resident wildlife gathering at the watering holes.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is dedicated to exploring the hidden gems of Kidepo. You will enjoy a morning game drive in the Narus Valley, a prime area for spotting lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and giraffe. The park’s remote location means fewer vehicles and a truly intimate safari experience. In the afternoon, another game drive awaits, taking you deeper into the savannah to discover the park’s diverse birdlife and unique wildlife, including the elusive striped hyena and caracal.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Your final full day in Kidepo offers another chance to immerse yourself in its wild beauty. The morning game drive is an opportunity to revisit favorite spots and search for any animals you may have missed. The afternoon can be tailored to your preferences—either another game drive or a cultural experience with the local Karamojong people, learning about their traditional pastoralist way of life.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After a final breakfast and a last look at the stunning Kidepo landscape, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to the bustling city of Kampala. You will check into your luxurious city hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s cultural tour.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today, you will embark on a private, guided cultural tour of Kampala. Your expert guide will take you through the city’s key sites, including the Kasubi Tombs, the Royal Palace, and the Uganda Museum, giving you deep insights into Uganda’s rich history and diverse culture. You will also have the opportunity to visit a vibrant local market and interact with local artisans. The tour provides a fascinating contrast to the wilderness you have experienced, offering a different perspective of the “Pearl of Africa.”
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After breakfast, you will begin a private transfer to Kibale National Park. The scenic journey takes you through beautiful rural landscapes, past lush tea plantations and charming villages. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, you will have lunch and the afternoon will be at your leisure. You may choose to take a guided walk in the area surrounding the lodge, getting a feel for the unique forest environment.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
The highlight of your time in Kibale is today’s chimpanzee tracking experience. After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by park rangers before entering the forest to search for a habituated community of chimpanzees. The trek lasts approximately 2-3 hours, and once the chimps are located, you will spend a magical hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Lunch and dinner are included at your lodge, allowing for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
This morning, you will enjoy a private transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive is a safari in itself, offering panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. After arriving at your luxury lodge and having lunch, you will head to the Kazinga Channel for a shared boat trip. This two-hour cruise is a spectacular experience, with the banks of the channel teeming with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a huge variety of water birds.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is dedicated to classic safari activities. You will begin the day with a morning game drive in the park’s Kasenyi plains, a prime hunting ground for lions and other predators. Keep your eyes peeled for herds of elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kobs. You will return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon of leisure before heading out for a thrilling evening game drive as the sun begins to set.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Your final day in Queen Elizabeth offers more opportunities for unforgettable wildlife sightings. A morning game drive will take you to a different area of the park, ensuring you get to see a wide variety of habitats and animals. After lunch back at the lodge, another game drive awaits in the afternoon. This is also an opportunity to visit the Ishasha sector of the park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After breakfast, you will embark on a private transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic Ishasha sector and into the lush, terraced hillsides of the Kigezi Highlands. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, you will have lunch and some time to relax before a guided forest trek. This provides a great opportunity to explore the local area and prepare for your gorilla trek.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is the absolute highlight of your adventure: a gorilla trekking experience. After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by park rangers before setting out into the dense, misty forest. The trek can be challenging, but the reward of spending a full hour with a family of mountain gorillas is an unparalleled, humbling, and emotional experience. After your trek, you will return to your lodge for a celebratory lunch and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Enjoy a final breakfast in the heart of the forest before a private transfer to the airstrip. From there, you will take a scenic flight back to Entebbe, offering one last aerial view of Uganda’s stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international airport for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable luxury safari.
This 14-day Uganda safari is a meticulously crafted journey through the heart of the “Pearl of Africa,” designed for the discerning traveler seeking ultimate comfort and exclusive experiences. This luxury itinerary seamlessly blends private air transfers with exceptional ground services, allowing you to explore the country’s most spectacular and remote landscapes, from the untamed wilderness of Kidepo to the dense, primate-filled forests of Kibale and Bwindi. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that promises authentic wildlife encounters, thrilling gorilla treks, and the unparalleled hospitality of Uganda’s finest lodges.
Tour Highlights
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a private vehicle for a seamless transfer to your luxury hotel. This serene lakeside town is the perfect place to unwind and acclimate to your surroundings. Take the afternoon to relax by the pool or stroll through the hotel’s lush gardens, preparing for the incredible adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After a relaxed breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to the airstrip for your private flight to Kidepo Valley National Park. This exclusive fly-in experience takes you over vast landscapes, offering spectacular aerial views before landing in one of Africa’s most remote and beautiful parks. After your transfer to the lodge, you will embark on your first afternoon game drive, exploring the Narus Valley to spot resident wildlife gathering at the watering holes.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is dedicated to exploring the hidden gems of Kidepo. You will enjoy a morning game drive in the Narus Valley, a prime area for spotting lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and giraffe. The park’s remote location means fewer vehicles and a truly intimate safari experience. In the afternoon, another game drive awaits, taking you deeper into the savannah to discover the park’s diverse birdlife and unique wildlife, including the elusive striped hyena and caracal.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Your final full day in Kidepo offers another chance to immerse yourself in its wild beauty. The morning game drive is an opportunity to revisit favorite spots and search for any animals you may have missed. The afternoon can be tailored to your preferences—either another game drive or a cultural experience with the local Karamojong people, learning about their traditional pastoralist way of life.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After a final breakfast and a last look at the stunning Kidepo landscape, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to the bustling city of Kampala. You will check into your luxurious city hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s cultural tour.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today, you will embark on a private, guided cultural tour of Kampala. Your expert guide will take you through the city’s key sites, including the Kasubi Tombs, the Royal Palace, and the Uganda Museum, giving you deep insights into Uganda’s rich history and diverse culture. You will also have the opportunity to visit a vibrant local market and interact with local artisans. The tour provides a fascinating contrast to the wilderness you have experienced, offering a different perspective of the “Pearl of Africa.”
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After breakfast, you will begin a private transfer to Kibale National Park. The scenic journey takes you through beautiful rural landscapes, past lush tea plantations and charming villages. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, you will have lunch and the afternoon will be at your leisure. You may choose to take a guided walk in the area surrounding the lodge, getting a feel for the unique forest environment.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
The highlight of your time in Kibale is today’s chimpanzee tracking experience. After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by park rangers before entering the forest to search for a habituated community of chimpanzees. The trek lasts approximately 2-3 hours, and once the chimps are located, you will spend a magical hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Lunch and dinner are included at your lodge, allowing for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
This morning, you will enjoy a private transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive is a safari in itself, offering panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. After arriving at your luxury lodge and having lunch, you will head to the Kazinga Channel for a shared boat trip. This two-hour cruise is a spectacular experience, with the banks of the channel teeming with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a huge variety of water birds.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is dedicated to classic safari activities. You will begin the day with a morning game drive in the park’s Kasenyi plains, a prime hunting ground for lions and other predators. Keep your eyes peeled for herds of elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kobs. You will return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon of leisure before heading out for a thrilling evening game drive as the sun begins to set.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Your final day in Queen Elizabeth offers more opportunities for unforgettable wildlife sightings. A morning game drive will take you to a different area of the park, ensuring you get to see a wide variety of habitats and animals. After lunch back at the lodge, another game drive awaits in the afternoon. This is also an opportunity to visit the Ishasha sector of the park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
After breakfast, you will embark on a private transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic Ishasha sector and into the lush, terraced hillsides of the Kigezi Highlands. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, you will have lunch and some time to relax before a guided forest trek. This provides a great opportunity to explore the local area and prepare for your gorilla trek.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Today is the absolute highlight of your adventure: a gorilla trekking experience. After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by park rangers before setting out into the dense, misty forest. The trek can be challenging, but the reward of spending a full hour with a family of mountain gorillas is an unparalleled, humbling, and emotional experience. After your trek, you will return to your lodge for a celebratory lunch and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation Options (Luxury):
Enjoy a final breakfast in the heart of the forest before a private transfer to the airstrip. From there, you will take a scenic flight back to Entebbe, offering one last aerial view of Uganda’s stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international airport for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable luxury safari.
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