How many days is the 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari?

The 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari is 20 days and 19 nights, operating year-round from Uganda.

How much does the 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari cost?

The 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari is priced on request depending on your group size, dates, and accommodation preferences. Contact Orika Africa Tours for a free tailor-made quote: hi@orikaafrica.com or +256 707 916 185.

What is included in the 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari?

The 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari in Uganda includes all accommodation, meals, park fees, private safari vehicle with an experienced guide-driver, and 24/7 support from Orika Africa Tours. Uganda's UTB-licensed Tour Operator & DMC. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups.

Is the 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari suitable for first-time safari visitors?

Yes. Orika Africa Tours designs every itinerary from scratch around your group's fitness, interests, and budget. The 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari is available as a private safari, no shared vehicles, no fixed groups, ever.

What is the best time to go on the 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari in Uganda?

The 20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari in Uganda runs year-round. The dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer the best conditions for game drives and trekking. Contact Orika Africa Tours for month-by-month advice.

20 Days Best of Uganda Luxury Safari

20 days that draw together Uganda's finest experiences into one seamless, exclusive journey, from the country's most remote wilderness to its great rivers, primate forests and savannah parks. You travel by scheduled domestic flights between handpicked luxury lodges, encountering the Big Five, trekking endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, cruising Africa's largest lake and unwinding on a private island retreat.

It opens in the wild north at Kidepo Valley, turns to the thunder of Murchison Falls, then moves through the primate-rich forests of Kibale and the wildlife-filled plains of Queen Elizabeth before the journey's centrepiece in Bwindi, with both a gorilla trek and the rare gorilla habituation experience. It closes in tranquillity on the source of the Nile at Jinja. For the timing that suits you best, see our guide to gorilla trekking, and read more in the Uganda destination guide.

Trip Highlights

Remote game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park
The thunder of Murchison Falls and northern savannah game drives
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and the Kyambura Gorge
Big Five game viewing and a private game reserve in Queen Elizabeth
Mountain gorilla trekking and the gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi
Shoebill tracking at Mabamba and a Lake Victoria sunset cruise
A private island retreat on the source of the Nile at Jinja

Day-by-Day Itinerary

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you are welcomed by our concierge team, assisted through arrival formalities and transferred to your luxury hotel. Relax after your journey and enjoy a fine dinner as you prepare for your safari.

Begin with a guided birding excursion to the renowned Mabamba wetlands, home to the elusive shoebill stork and hundreds of other species. Later in the afternoon you unwind on a private sunset cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria, enjoying spectacular scenery and refreshments.

After breakfast you take a scheduled flight to spectacular Kidepo Valley, one of Africa's most remote and untouched wildernesses. Your private guide transfers you to your lodge before an evening game drive in search of lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and cheetah against the park's dramatic mountain backdrop.

Spend the day exploring one of Africa's last true wildernesses on morning and afternoon game drives. Kidepo rewards with large herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra and ostrich, along with its many predators, all set within breathtaking scenery.

After breakfast you fly to Murchison Falls, pausing on arrival at the top of the falls where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. You then continue to your luxury lodge in a private wildlife conservancy, with an evening game drive hosted by the lodge.

Experience the rich wildlife of Uganda's largest national park on morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannah. Look out for elephant, lion, giraffe, buffalo, antelope and an abundance of birdlife along the way.

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax at the lodge, take in the surrounding wilderness or simply savour the exceptional hospitality before continuing your safari.

After breakfast you transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight via Kasese to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa. On arrival you transfer to your luxury forest lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing amid the lush rainforest.

Following an early breakfast you head into Kibale Forest for one of Africa's finest chimpanzee tracking experiences, observing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. Afterwards you visit the nearby Bigodi Community, known for its rich culture and conservation initiatives.

After a leisurely breakfast you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, pausing at the Uganda Equator for photographs. You continue to the jetty for a scenic boat transfer to your luxury lodge set within an exclusive private game reserve.

Spend the day discovering the diverse wildlife of the Kyambura Game Reserve through morning and afternoon shared game drives and lodge activities. The reserve offers excellent opportunities to encounter elephant, buffalo, antelope and numerous bird species.

After breakfast and a briefing, descend into the spectacular Kyambura Gorge in search of its habituated chimpanzees, an atmospheric trek through a forest-filled valley. You return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon.

You transfer to Kasese airstrip for your scheduled flight to Bwindi, where your private guide transfers you to your luxury lodge on the edge of the ancient rainforest. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing in preparation for tomorrow's extraordinary adventure.

Today marks the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast and a briefing, you trek through Bwindi's ancient rainforest in search of an endangered mountain gorilla family, and an hour spent in their company ranks among the world's most profound wildlife experiences.

Enjoy the rare opportunity to take part in the gorilla habituation experience, spending up to four unforgettable hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers and conservationists. You return to the lodge for a well-earned afternoon of relaxation.

After breakfast you fly back to Entebbe and meet your driver for the scenic journey to Jinja. You check into your luxury lodge on a private island in the River Nile, where the pace slows and relaxation begins.

A blissful day enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Nile. Simply unwind at the lodge or choose from optional activities including a sunset Nile cruise, white-water rafting, kayaking, horse riding, quad biking or a spa treatment.

Another unhurried day in your private island sanctuary on the river, the perfect counterpoint to the wildlife of the safari. Fill it with adventure on the water or with quiet relaxation, exactly as you please.

After breakfast you depart Jinja and return to Entebbe, where you enjoy your final evening in Uganda with a farewell dinner at your luxury hotel.

After breakfast you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward international flight, bringing your luxury journey through Uganda to a close.