A carefully curated 15-day journey across Uganda’s finest parks – Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Lake Mburo. Operated by Miana Tours & Travel.
This 15-day itinerary showcases the very best of Uganda – from remote savannahs in the north to ancient rainforests in the south. Expect diverse wildlife (lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, giraffes), primate encounters (chimps & mountain gorillas), scenic crater country around Fort Portal, cultural immersion with the Karimojong and local communities, and excellent photographic stops.
06:00–08:00 – Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet & greet with your Miana guide.
08:30–12:00 – Transfer to your accommodation / optional half-day Entebbe city tour (Botanical Gardens, Reptile Village, Lakefront).
12:00–18:00 – Rest, lodge orientation and welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–07:00 – Early breakfast & depart north from Entebbe.
07:00–23:00 – Long scenic drive to Kidepo with comfort stops (expect a full travel day; arrival late evening). The journey crosses varied landscapes and small towns.
Accommodation: Zebra Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–17:00 — All-day game drive across Narus Valley and Kanangorok areas. Packed lunch in the field. Visit Kanangorok Hot Springs for photos & short walk.
Accommodation: Zebra Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
07:00–10:00 — Guided nature walk with armed ranger (Narus Valley or Lomej trail).
14:00–17:00 — Afternoon cultural visit to a Karimojong community (traditional homesteads, dances, beadwork).
Accommodation: Zebra Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–07:00 — Breakfast & depart Kidepo.
07:00–18:00 — Drive south via Gulu with stops at Aruu Falls and for lunch; arrive Murchison late afternoon. Short visit to Top of the Falls at sunset.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–09:00 — Early morning game drive for predators, giraffes, elephants and antelopes.
13:00–15:30 — Afternoon boat cruise upstream to the base of Murchison Falls (hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds).
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
07:00–12:30 — Scenic drive to Fort Portal with lunch en route; transfer to lodge near Kibale in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
07:30–11:30 — Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest (3–4 hours including briefing & debrief).
14:00–17:00 — Afternoon bike ride around the crater lakes with photo stops & tea plantation views.
Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
08:00–10:00 — Drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth (approx. 2 hrs).
15:30–18:30 — Evening game drive across Kasenyi Plains.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–09:00 — Morning game drive for predators & early bird activity.
14:30–16:30 — 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel (high hippo concentrations, waterbirds).
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
08:00–12:00 — Transfer to Ishasha sector; stop for lunch.
16:00–19:00 — Evening game drive focused on locating tree-climbing lions & viewing other megafauna.
Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
07:30–12:30 — Scenic drive into the Kigezi Highlands, crossing terraced hills & dramatic landscapes.
14:00–17:00 — Arrive Bwindi, check-in & optional community visit.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:00–07:00 — Early breakfast & transfer to park offices for briefing.
07:30–14:30 — Gorilla trek (2–8 hours depending on movement). Enjoy the full 1-hour encounter when gorillas are located.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
07:30–12:30 — Drive to Mbarara for lunch; short transfer to Lake Mburo.
17:00–18:30 — Evening game drive in Lake Mburo (zebra herds, elands, hippos & birdlife).
Accommodation: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge • Meals: B • L • D
06:30–08:00 — Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo with an armed ranger.
09:00–15:00 — Drive to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator Monument for photos and light refreshments.
15:00 onwards — Arrival in Entebbe & airport drop-off according to flight schedule.
Meals: B • L • End of Safari
Both Uganda and Rwanda provide electronic visa services – apply several days ahead. Best visiting months are June – September and December – February. Uganda and Rwanda are widely considered safe and welcoming for international travelers; Miana Tours & Travel provides support for any security or health-related queries.
Miana Tours & Travel is a Uganda-based DMC with years of experience crafting authentic wildlife and cultural safaris. We provide:
