Description
Uganda’s Wildest Places
Entebbe | Kidepo Valley | Semliki | Bwindi
Your safari starts and ends in Entebbe.
Landing in Entebbe your first impression will be of complete surprise at the cleanliness of this African country. Uganda truly is a land of contrasts and colors. Spend one night at Laico Lake Victoria Hotel at this delightful venue before the action begins. The next morning a light aircraft will fly you to the far North East of Uganda and the Kidepo Valley.
The Kidepo Valley has been voted as the third best safari park in Africa and one of Uganda’s wildest places. Views stretch endlessly to the horizon and the plains are dotted with animals. The terrain of the park is only broken by the Narus Valley in the South West and the Kidepo Valley in the North East. Most of the wildlife is concentrated in the Narus Valley. elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe and many more mammals can be seen. Predators include Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena.
Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve is the oldest protected reserve in Kenya and is home to abundant predators and other game. The lodge is nestled on the Wassa River with sweeping views. A boat excursion on Lake Albert in search of Shoebills is an extraordinary experience.
From Semliki and on to Bwindi and the exceptional Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge where you will spend two days embarking on gorilla treks with experienced guides. The gorilla families move quite often but the effort is well worth the magical experience of spending time with these creatures.
While sightings are never guaranteed and are strictly controlled the chances are better than 95% that you will find them and spend time in their presence.
Read our Country Information for travel advice to Uganda.
Read all about Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
If you are looking for a tour that focuses on gorilla treks alone for your safari to Africa then have a look at our Legends of Uganda tour. If you would prefer a shorter tour that focuses on primates then Magical Bwindi is just the tour for you.
Getting There
Fly In
You can fly directly into Entebbe with KLM, Kenya Airways, Qatar, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines or South African Airways.
On your arrival in Entebbe you will be met by your safari representative who will assist you with luggage and transfer you to your first nights accommodation.
For assistance with any details please Contact Us for travel advice.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Laico Lake Victoria Hotel
On your arrival in Entebbe you will be met by your safari representative. Your first nights accommodation is at Laico Lake Victoria Hotel. Your stay includes bed and breakfast.
Day 2 – Apoka Safari Lodge
This morning you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Entebbe Airport for a light aircraft flight to the Kidepo Valley. Arriving in the Kidepo National Park you will be met by your guide and driven to Apoka Safari Lodge. You will have time to settle in and relax before your evening game drive.
Your stay includes all meals, local drinks and activities.
Day 3 – Apoka Safari Lodge
Spend the day doing game drives and take time to visit the Lorukul Village.
Day 4 – Apoka Safari Lodge
Morning and afternoon game drives in Kidepo National Park.
Day 5 – Semliki Safari Lodge
This morning your guide will drive you back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight from the Kidepo Valley to Seimliki Airstrip. You will be met at Semliki by your guide. Settle in and get ready for your afternoon game drive.
Your stay includes all meals, local drinks and activities.
Day 6 – Semliki Safari Lodge
This morning you will enjoy a sunrise boat trip on Lake Albert inn search of the very rare and endangered Shoebill. You will have an evening game drive and sundowner stop.
Day 7 – Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
This morning you will embark on a light aircraft for your flight to Kisoro. On your arrival you will be driven to Sheba’s Camp where you will board a boat for a cruise on Lake Mutanda. returning to shore your guide will transfer you to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in the Southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for the evening.
You will have time this afternoon to visit the local Nkuringo Village.
Your stay includes all meals, local drinks and activities.
Day 8 – Gorilla Trek – Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Today you will spend most of the day on your gorilla trek in the Nkuringo area.
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Your stay includes all meals, local drinks and activities.
Day 9 – Gorilla Trek – Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Today you will spend most of the day on your gorilla trek in the Rushaga area.
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Your stay includes all meals, local drinks and activities.
Day 10 – Departure
This morning you will be transferred back to Kisoro airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe and your onward travel arrangements.
