Duration
15-Day
Accra, Uganda
15-Day All Round Primates, Culture and Wildlife Safari
Overview
This 15-day Around Uganda safari and staycation offers a perfect mix of wildlife, culture, adventure, and relaxation for families. Explore national parks, the Nile, Sipi Falls, Karamoja, Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Bunyonyi, with kid-friendly activities, scenic drives, cultural visits, and comfortable family lodges throughout the journey.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
Via Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Jinja (Town), Mt Elgon
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe - Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$6,600 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$6,688 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Entebbe Airport (Entebbe)
Day 2
Jinja (Town)
Day 3
Mt Elgon
Day 4
Moroto (Karamoja)
Day 5
Kidepo Valley NP
Day 6-7
Murchison Falls NP
Day 8-9
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 10-11
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 12-13
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 14
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 15)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Mid-range lodge at Sipi Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Adere Safari Lodges
Mid-range lodge just outside Kidepo Valley NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Tilenga Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-11
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12-13
Burunga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 15
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to a hotel
Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by Cycads African Safaris guide at Entebbe International Airport from where you will transfer to your booked accommodation for the night. Depending on your time of arrival at the airport, you will have lunch before transferring to your hotel in Entebbe for some rest as you prepare for the ultimate Uganda Safari experience the following day. Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Sipi Falls with a visit to the source of the Nile
After your morning breakfast, you will check out of the hotel in Entebbe and transfer to Sipi falls in Eastern Uganda. On your journey to the Sipi falls, you will have a stop over at Jinja where you will visit the source of River Nile (the longest river in the world). After this visit, you will have lunch and continue your journey to the Sipi falls in Kapchorwa. You will arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Jinja (Town) Stay: Rafiki Lodge Sipi Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Sipi falls Hike and Afternoon Coffee tour
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on the tour of the Sipi falls in Kapchorwa. The Sipi falls is a series of 3 water falls and you will visit all the falls with a nature walk doing the hike. This visit takes about 3 hours and after that you will return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will have a visit to the coffee plantations in Kapchorwa and you will learn the steps coffee goes through to be served to people. After this experience, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Elgon Stay: Rafiki Lodge Sipi Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After your morning breakfast in Sipi falls, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park in Kaabong district. This journey will take approximately 8 hours but it will be a fun-filled journey with many scenic views. You will have an en-route lunch on your way to Kidepo Valley National Park. after yoy will visit the ik people for a cultural experience. The Ik tribe are former hunters gatherers who today live on the extreme northeastern corner of the country. They currently successfully practice farming and bee-keeping and are known for their love for the environment and their cultural heritage. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Moroto (Karamoja) Stay: Adere Safari Lodges Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Game drive and cultural experirnces
After your early morning breakfast, you will depart for an early morning game drive as early as 6am in the rolling plains of Kidepo valley and look out for different mammal species such as lions, leopards, elephants, elands, zebras, ostriches, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, which can be spotted at the Narus valley when they drinking water. You will then return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a community visit to the Karamajongs where you will be able to learn about their ways of life. You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Stay: Adere Safari Lodges Mid-range lodge located just outside Kidepo Valley NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Transfer to murchison falls national park
After an early morning breakfast, your will set off to Murchison Falls National Park. Then have lunch en-route and then proceed to Murchison. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45M over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison falls, the centerpiece of the park and final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Tilenga Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise
Have your breakfast very early in the morning, depart for an early morning game drive as early as 6am and head into the park and look out for view the different mammals such as elephants, lions, leopards, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes like Uganda kob, Jackson Hartebeest, bushbucks. You will have time to relax for lunch. After lunch you will join the boat cruise to take you to the bottom of Murchison falls as you spot aquatic wildlife such as hippos, Nile crocodiles, and water birds. On return Catch up with sunset view before dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Tilenga Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Transfer to kibale national park
Today you’ll enjoy a scenic journey through the verdant plantations and rugged mountains characteristic of the Ugandan countryside. By afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge in Fort Portal, beautifully situated at the base of the Kibale Forest and the foot of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, providing a tranquil setting for the next stage of your adventure. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Turaco Treetops Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Chimpanzee trekking, bigodi swamp walk and community tour
Your day begins with an 8:00 AM briefing before you venture into the Kibale Forest for an immersive chimpanzee trekking adventure. As the jungle comes alive with their calls, you’ll track these primates through the dense canopy, enjoying a magical hour observing them interact, play, and nest in their natural habitat. The forest also hosts Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vibrant giant butterflies, adding to the rich biodiversity of the trek. For further exploration, we recommend a two-hour swamp walk, which offers stunning scenery, rare wildlife sightings, and a unique opportunity to meet a local community thriving in this unique environment. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Turaco Treetops Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Transfer to queen elizabeth national park
Following breakfast in Kibale, you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a spectacular wilderness situated at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains between Lakes Edward and George. Renowned for its abundant wildlife and particularly its vast elephant population, the park provides the perfect setting for your afternoon game drive. After checking into your lodge, you’ll head out onto the plains to explore the rich landscape before enjoying a classic safari sun downer as evening approaches. Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Kikorongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 11
Game drive and boat cruise
Spend a full day exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park through morning and afternoon game drives designed to showcase its rich biodiversity. Enhance your safari experience with a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos and crocodiles, or choose a guided nature walk through the lush Maramagambo Forest. For a truly unforgettable perspective, you can also opt for an early morning hot air balloon flight, drifting over the vast Savannah as the wilderness awakens below. Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Kikorongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 12
Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park
Have breakfast, then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas (roughly half of the world’s population). It includes several habituated groups which you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in at your accommodation, and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla-trekking experience the following day. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Burunga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 13
Gorilla trekking and batwa experiences
Have breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. And later you will go for a batwa trails. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Burunga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 14
Transfer to lake mburo national park and boat cruise in the evening
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on a guided game drive in Lake Mburo National Park as early as 7am with the guide and you will see many animals such as Giraffes, zebras, impalas, among others. After the game drive you will return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo and you will be able to spot mammals like crocodiles, hippos and many bird species. After the boat cruise you will return to the lodge and relax as you wait for dinner. Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 15
Game drive and transfer to entebbe
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. You will get a chance to see various wildlife such as zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and a variety of tropical birds. You will check out of the hotel and be transferred to Entebbe International Airport as you bid farewell to Africa's Pearl. Along the route, you will make a stopover at the equator. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Cycads African Safaris
5.0 operator rating
5 reviews
Cycads African Safaris specializes in organizing off beaten track Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Great deals on Uganda Rwanda Gorilla trekking tours, Big five trips, Private safaris, Car hire and short excursions.......
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
Member Of
NU, AUTO, USAGA & UWA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5All our expectations were more than fullfilled
In January/February 2020 we travelled 3 weeks through Uganda with Cycads African Safaris. Our driver/guide was Aschad and he cared for us in every way: He drove us safe, he bought and served fresh fruits like bananas, mangos and pineapples for us and with his sharp eyes he found every wild animal we wished to see - thank you so much for that! We liked to drive through the little villages because of the insights of the life of the residents and we enjoyed the impressive mountainous regions, the green fruitful landscapes and the rainforest areas, we learned that Uganda is a very originelly country and how nice the people are. The 13 lodges during our trip were all very individual, every place has its own special point, we really liked all of these places. Due to a perfect organisation, luck during the game drives and Aschad we expierenced a really great holiday.
Rolf and Birgit · Germany
If possible I would rate 10 stars
For 2,5 weeks we travelled through Uganda and Rwanda. Our guide was Ashadu, who really took care of us in an unbelievable way. Everything worked without any complications. Beside the fact, that Uganda and Rwanda with its very beautiful landscapes are really worth a trip, Ashadu never got tired to tell us about the countries, the people and the culture. He drove very safely, answered all of our questions and this made this trip unforgettable. The accomodation and the food were excellent during the journey and especially the trackings to the Chimpanzees, the Gorillas and the golden monkeys have been a unique experience. Thanks again to Cycads and especially to Ashadu.
Karl-Heinz (Charly) · Germany
Cycads and especially the tour guide ASHADU are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On our 2 weeks tour all our expectations were exceedet, because Ashad was an excellent guide and safe driver and he took care of us like a father! He was always in time, friendly and he never got tired of informing us about everything we wanted to know and making game drives several times a day and he always made the best places on our boat trips! (Steven, the guide on our very last day was also very nice!) All of the lodges were great, the food was excellent and everybody spoiled us! So thumbs up for Cycad/Thürmer Tours (Germany) and ASHAD!
Sabine · Austria
Excellent trip
My girlfriend and I booked a gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth Park game trip with Cycads. Everything was handled flawlessly. Our knowledgable and friendly guide Ashadu was a very safe driver and always on time. We booked the deluxe accommodations - which only cost a little more than the budget places - and were rewarded with the most spectacular views either one of us have ever seen from a hotel we were staying at. Halfway through the trip we decided to add chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge in QENP (highly recommended) and this change in the itinerary, which added an extra day, was handled without issue. Overall great company, definitely check them out.
Denny · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe - Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Cycads African Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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