Overview
A 17-day Uganda circuit through the Pearl of Africa
This 17-day Pearl of Africa Adventure is a wide-ranging Uganda safari from Entebbe through Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Semliki, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Matheniko Plateau, Sipi Falls and Jinja. The journey combines scenic lakes, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, savannah game drives, Nile boat trips, community experiences, waterfalls, coffee culture and white-water rafting before returning to Entebbe.
Route map
See the journey at a glance
Entebbe → Lake Bunyonyi → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Queen Elizabeth National Park → Kibale National Park → Semliki Wildlife Reserve → Murchison Falls National Park → Kidepo Valley National Park → Matheniko Plateau → Sipi Falls → 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 | Midrange / luxury options | USD 8500 | 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 your Ganyana Safaris guide on arrival, then transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest.
Entebbe hotel as quoted · DinnerDay 2Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer by road to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a scenic boat trip on one of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes.
Lake Bunyonyi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 3Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy a nature walk, then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 4Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then transfer toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 5Queen Elizabeth National Park
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy the surrounding wildlife and scenery.
Queen Elizabeth lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 6Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park and enjoy a guided walk in the forest area.
Kibale lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 7Kibale and Semliki Wildlife Reserve
Track chimpanzees in Kibale, then transfer by road to Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve.
Semliki / Fort Portal lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 8Murchison Falls National Park
Enjoy a guided walk, then transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Murchison Falls lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 9Murchison Falls National Park
Take a Nile boat trip and enjoy an evening game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
Murchison Falls lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 10Kidepo Valley National Park
Transfer by road to Kidepo Valley National Park and settle in at your lodge.
Kidepo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 11Kidepo Valley National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive, a cultural visit and an evening game drive.
Kidepo lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 12Matheniko Plateau
Transfer to Matheniko Plateau and enjoy a community tour.
Matheniko / Karamoja lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 13Sipi Falls
Transfer by road to Sipi Falls and settle into the area.
Sipi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 14Sipi Falls
Enjoy guided game viewing, explore Sipi Falls and take part in a coffee tour.
Sipi lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 15Jinja
Transfer by road to Jinja and check in at Wildwaters Lodge or the confirmed lodge for your quote.
Jinja lodge as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 16Jinja and Entebbe
Enjoy a boat trip in Jinja and white-water rafting, then transfer to Entebbe.
Entebbe hotel as quoted · Meals as quotedDay 17Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Departure day · BreakfastIncluded
Airport transfers as indicated
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
Accommodation and meals as quoted
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking arrangements, subject to permit availability
Scheduled game drives, boat trips, guided walks, community visits and listed activities
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