Ugandan Odyssey - 16 - $13,350
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Trip Summary
Day 1-2: Karibu Entebbe, Entebbe
Day 2-5: Murchison River Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park
Day 5-7: Primate Lodge, Kibale National Park
Day 7-9: Elephant Plains Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 9-11: Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 11-13: Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 13-15: Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo National Park
Day 15-16: Karibu Entebbe, Entebbe
Itinerary
The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.
Day 1-2: Entebbe
Arrival into Entebbe International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner who can help find and book the best international flights for you.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, relaxing after your flights.
Overnight: Karibu Entebbe (1 night)
Day 2-5: Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, you'll begin your safari, driving to the Murchison Falls National Park. Stop for lunch and a guided walk at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route, arriving at your lodge late afternoon.
Overnight: Murchison River Lodge (3 nights)
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Enjoy game driving in the park, followed by an afternoon boat cruise and sundowner.
Day 4; Murchison Falls National Park
Today you will enjoy a morning boat cruise to the Nile Delta, returning to your lodge for lunch. This afternoon you will have a walk to the top of the falls followed by an afternoon game drive.
Day 5-7: Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for the Kibale National Park, arriving at your lodge this afternoon.
Overnight: Primate Lodge (2 nights)
Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park
This morning you have an early start with a short briefing at the park HQ. You then set off into the forest in search of your allocated chimp family. Spend an hour with them before heading back to your lodge for lunch. This afternoon you'll have the chance for a guided walk in the Bigodi Swamp.
Day 7-9: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in the park.
Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge (2 nights)
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to Kyambura Gorge. Here you will undertake your second chimpanzee trek, this time in a very different yet equally captivating environment. Head back to your lodge for lunch before spending your afternoon exploring the Kazinga Channel on a boat cruise, offering the chance to see an abundance of wildlife from the water.
Day 9-11: Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning you'll continue your game drive southwards through the park, heading for the southern Ishasha area, and your camp. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (2 nights)
Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Spend a full day game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 11-13: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, you will enjoy a final game drive as you head out of the park, and make your way to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge (2 nights)
Day 12: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
This morning you start early with a short briefing at the park HQ before heading out on your gorilla trek. You'll then set off with your tracker into the heart of the forest in search of your allocated gorilla family. Spend 1 magical hour with them before heading back to your lodge for the afternoon.
Day 13-15: Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the afternoon with time for an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge (2 nights)
Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park
Today you will have a bush walk and night game drive to enjoy. Both unique ways to view the wildlife on offer.
Day 15-16: Entebbe
Today you travel back to Entebbe, experiencing the equator crossing en route. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore or simply relax.
Overnight: Karibu Entebbe (1 night)
Day 16: Return Home
This morning you will have one final experience as you enjoy a canoe trip on Mbamba Swamp.
This afternoon you will be transferred back to Entebbe Airport for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving Uganda with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.
Prices and Inclusions
Price per person: $13,350 USD
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during 2025 high season (July - October).
No Price Shock Guarantee
Unlike other travel companies, we don't put misleading 'from' prices on our trips. All of the trips on our website are priced at 2025 high season rates which means the price can only go down, not up.
Simple Booking Process
- Talk to our team to discuss this trip or plan a tailor-made itinerary.
- Once you're happy, we'll take a 30% deposit to confirm your trip.
- The balance will be due 70 days before you travel.
Includes
All Brilliant trips include:
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic/internal flights
- All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
- Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Chimp & gorilla permits where required
- Fees for all activities as per the program
- Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
- Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
- AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
- Conservation charge
You'll also get...
- Brilliant Africa’s Bucket List Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa. We'll help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Highest-rated safari company on Trustpilot: so you know you'll be in safe hands with our team.
- Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip.
- Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
- Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
- Personalised Guest Portal & Mobile App: access to your individual guest portal, including video guides to common questions, and everything you need to know to prepare for your African adventure.
- WhatsApp Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.
- Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa.
- Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.
*For customers based in the US only.
'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to postpone your trip and your deposit will be applied to the postponed trip.
*T&Cs apply, enquire for details
No Price Shock Guarantee
Unlike other travel companies, we don't put misleading 'from' prices on our trips. All of the trips on our website are priced at 2024 high season rates which means the price can only go down, not up.