Hidden Uganda: Safari to East Africa’s Untouched Destinations

Lion in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda, Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

Chimpanzees walking on two legs, wild dogs hunting down waterbucks, lions basking on the desert savannah; Uganda may be famous for gorillas, but its mystical array of national parks celebrate the unique and exotic of an African safari. This 2-week adventure connects the country’s hidden destinations, from Kidepo Valley in the northeast to the Semuliki rainforest and a deserted island in Lake Victoria, without forgetting an evocative gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Countries Visited

Uganda

Places Visited

Entebbe, Kidepo Valley National Park, Semuliki National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Bulago Island, Lake Victoria

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Entebbe – The Charms of the Colonial Capital

The broad boulevards of Entebbe are an ode to a distant era. They’re flanked by crumbling colonial townhouses, many of which stand in a redolent state of partial ruin, juxtaposing the vivacious trees that arc over the pot-holed tarmac. These boulevards run down to Lake Victoria, where a light breeze reveals why Entebbe was chosen as the colonial headquarters. It’s all a huge contrast to the modern national and commercial capital, Kampala.

Your international flight lands at Entebbe International, a short transfer away from your comfortable hotel, your base for the first day of this Ugandan adventure. Entebbe is filled with charms, and an insider’s tour opens up buildings that are usually closed to the public. You’ll explore the insides of the townhouses, where there’s a quaint sense of forgotten grandeur. It’s a leisurely tour, mostly done on foot, followed by a relaxed dinner overlooking the colors of the lake.

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Day 2

Kidepo Valley National Park – Safari in Uganda’s Northeastern Frontier

Day 3 - 4

Kidepo Valley National Park – The Big-Game Magic of East Africa’s Hidden Destination

Day 5

Semuliki National Park – Aerial Safari Across Uganda

Day 6 - 7

Semuliki National Park – On the Trail of Chimpanzees

Day 8

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Experience the Tropical Rainforest

Day 9

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Gorilla Trekking Experience

Day 10

Lake Mburo National Park – Horse Riding Safari Through Big-Game Country

Day 11

Lake Mburo National Park – Walking Safari and Nighttime Game Drive

Day 12 - 13

Bulago Island – Pure Serenity on a Deserted Island in Lake Victoria

Day 14

Entebbe – Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Discover one of Africa’s final frontiers with evocative big-game safari in Kidepo Valley National Park, a distant savannah that’s visited only by 3,000 visitors a year
  • Trek through the Semuliki Forest in search of chimpanzees walking upright, something that is almost impossible to find anywhere else in Africa
  • Feel the goosebumps rise as you spend an hour with a wild gorilla troop in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Horse ride and walk through the big-game country of Lake Mburo, a charming and intimate national park that’s all about close experiences
  • Escape into the serenity of Bulago Island, a hidden enclave in the heart of Lake Victoria
  • Savor the charms of the old colonial capital with an insider’s tour of Entebbe
  • Soar across Uganda in a light aircraft, enjoying sublime aerial views of one of Africa’s most beautiful, yet most misunderstood nations
  • Settle into the luxury of Uganda’s best lodges, each enhancing your immersion in the magic of nature

Starting Price

$11,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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