Overview
A 21-day Uganda budget safari through wildlife, primates, lakes and the Nile
This 21-day Uganda budget safari begins in Entebbe with a meet-and-greet and day tour before travelling to Kidepo Valley National Park for game drives, bush breakfast and culture. Continue to Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi for wildlife, chimpanzees, gorillas and community experiences, then finish with Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo, Jinja white-water rafting and the return to Entebbe.
Route map
See the journey at a glance
Entebbe → Kidepo Valley National Park → Murchison Falls National Park → Kibale National Park → Queen Elizabeth National Park → Ishasha → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo National Park → Jinja → Entebbe
Illustrative route preview. Exact routing is confirmed during quote planning.
Pricing guide
Price varies by season, group size and comfort level
| Season | Guests | Comfort | Price from | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide price | Per person | Uganda long budget safari | USD 11500 | Subject to travel dates, lodge availability, permit availability, park fees and group size. |
Prices vary by travel season, lodge availability, permits and group size.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route
Day 1Entebbe
Meet and greet on arrival, hotel drop-off, day tour and dinner.
Entebbe hotel as quoted · DinnerDay 2Kidepo Valley National Park
Transfer by road to Kidepo Valley National Park, check in at the hotel and have dinner.
Kidepo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 3Kidepo Valley National Park
Start with an early morning game drive and bush breakfast, relax, then take an evening game drive.
Kidepo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 4Kidepo Valley National Park
Enjoy a bush breakfast, cultural visit, lunch and dinner.
Kidepo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 5Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer by road to Murchison Falls National Park, check in at the hotel, have lunch and dinner.
Murchison Falls lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 6Murchison Falls National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive, bush breakfast, relaxation, lunch and an evening game drive.
Murchison Falls lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 7Murchison Falls National Park
Take a boat cruise, visit the Top of the Falls, swim or relax, then have dinner.
Murchison Falls lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 8Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park, check in at the hotel, enjoy a cultural visit and dinner.
Kibale lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 9Kibale National Park
Go chimpanzee trekking, then enjoy lunch, relaxation and dinner.
Kibale lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 10Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, check in at the hotel, have lunch and take an evening game drive.
Queen Elizabeth lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 11Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start with an early morning game drive, then have lunch and take a boat cruise.
Queen Elizabeth lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 12Ishasha Sector
Transfer to the Ishasha sector and enjoy lion and leopard tracking.
Ishasha / Queen Elizabeth lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 13Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi, check in at the lodge, relax and take a community tour.
Bwindi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 14Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Visit the Batwa community, trek mountain gorillas and relax afterwards.
Bwindi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 15Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, enjoy a nature walk and dinner.
Lake Bunyonyi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 16Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a scenic boat trip, nature walk, relaxation and dinner.
Lake Bunyonyi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 17Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, check in at the hotel, take a nature walk and have dinner.
Lake Mburo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 18Lake Mburo National Park
Take a boat trip, have lunch, relax and enjoy an evening game drive.
Lake Mburo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 19Jinja
Transfer to Jinja, check in at the hotel, enjoy sightseeing and dinner.
Jinja hotel as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 20Jinja
Enjoy white-water rafting and a Jinja day tour.
Jinja hotel as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 21Entebbe
Transfer by road to Entebbe and proceed to the airport for departure.
Departure day · BreakfastIncluded
Airport transfers as indicated
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
Accommodation and meals as quoted
Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking arrangements, subject to permit availability
Scheduled game drives, boat cruises, nature walks, cultural visits and Jinja activities listed in the itinerary
Park entry fees for included parks
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Excluded
International flights
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips, laundry and premium drinks
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Permit, park-fee or lodge supplements caused by late booking, rate changes or peak-season availability