This 14 day signature Uganda Savannah tour is designed for an immersive wildlife and adventure experience, looping through the country's premier savannah parks before presenting you adrenaline fueled activities in Jinja. The routing prioritizes scenic drives on mostly tarmac and graded dirt roads, minimizing fatigue while maximizing game viewing opportunities. Total distance: approximately 1,200-1,500 km round-trip. All ground transport uses private 4x4 safari vehicles with AC, an experienced professional driver guide, bottled water, snacks, and Wi-Fi hotspots. Pickups and drop-offs are at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), with flexible timing for international flights, your guide will meet you at arrivals with a sign (e.g., "Welcome Enock - Makubo Adventures"). We recommend arriving by morning on Day 1 and departing afternoon/evening on Day 14.
Route description:
Day 1: Entebbe → Lake Mburo National Park (3-4 hours, 240 km southwest via Masaka highway, with equator crossing stop).
Days 1-3: Base in Lake Mburo (minimal drives, <50 km for activities).
Day 4: Lake Mburo → Queen Elizabeth National Park (3-4 hours, 180 km west via Ishasha sector for potential tree-climbing lions).
Days 4-7: Queen Elizabeth explorations (<100 km daily for game drives and cruises).
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth → Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (7-9 hours, 400 km north via Fort Portal, Hoima, and Masindi—stop at Ziwa en route).
Days 8-11: Murchison activities (<100 km daily, including Nile ferry crossings).
Day 12: Murchison → Jinja (5-6 hours, 300 km east via Kampala, with optional lunch stop).
Days 12-14: Jinja adventures (<50 km daily for Nile activities).
Day 14: Jinja → Entebbe (1-2 hours, 120 km west) for drop-off.
Your savannah tour kicks off with a private pickup at Entebbe International Airport. After customs, meet your driver-guide for a 3-4 hour drive (240 km) southwest via the Masaka highway, stop at the equator monument for photos and a coffee break. Arrive in Lake Mburo, Uganda's smallest savannah park, known for its acacia-dotted plains and lakes. Check into your lodge by afternoon. Relax with a welcome drink and a short debrief from the guide. Evening dinner features local Ugandan cuisine like matooke and grilled meats.
After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive (3-4 hours) through the park's open grasslands, expect zebras, elands, topis, and over 300 bird species like the African finfoot. Return for lunch at the lodge. An afternoon 2 hour boat safari on Lake Mburo, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds up close. Evening free for veranda relaxation or a guided night walk (extra). Dinner at the lodge.
Start with breakfast, then a 2-3 hour horseback safari (suitable for beginners, guided), trot alongside wildlife for unique views. Lunch back at the lodge. Afternoon: Guided nature walk (1-2 hours) to spot giraffes and learn about acacia ecosystems. Evening sundowners overlooking the lake. Dinner later on.
After breakfast, drive 3-4 hours (180 km) west to Queen Elizabeth, entering via the Ishasha sector, keep eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions. Arrive by midday and check into your lodge. Afternoon game drive (3 hours) in the Kasenyi plains for Uganda kob, elephants, and buffalo. Dinner with park views and hippo sightings.
Early breakfast, then a 2-3 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spot massive hippo schools, Nile crocodiles, elephants bathing, and over 600 bird species like African skimmers for bird lovers. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon free for relaxation or optional chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge (extra $50/permit). Short evening game drive. Followed by relaxation then dinner at the lodge.
After breakfast, full-day drive to Ishasha (1-2 hours south) for game viewing, focus on tree climbing lions lounging in fig trees, plus topi and monkeys. Picnic lunch in the bush. Return north for sundowners and dinner.
Morning game drive (3-4 hours) in Kasenyi for predators like leopards and hyenas. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon: Optional lion tracking with researchers (extra) or crater lake visit for flamingos. Evening cultural performance with Queen Elizabeth farewell dinner or relaxation at the lodge.
Breakfast, then 7-9 hour drive (400 km) north, we will make a stop for picnic lunch. Continue to Murchison, crossing the Nile. Arrival will be in the evening followed by check in. Relaxation at the lodge, then dinner.
Early breakfast, then morning game drive (3-4 hours) in the northern delta for giraffes, leopards, and lions. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon drive for elephants and buffalo. Evening relaxation by the pool followed by dinner.
After breakfast, 3-hour boat cruise upstream on the Victoria Nile, spot crocs, hippos, and birds en route to the falls' base comprised of a narrow. Hike 45 minutes to the top for views. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon free or optional fishing (extra). Dinner in the evening.
Breakfast, followed by morning delta game drive. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon relaxation poolside with an option of live music. Murchison Park farewell dinner poolside.
Breakfast, then 5-6 hours (300 km) east to Jinja via Kampala. A stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (midway) for a 1-2 hour guided foot trek tracking white rhinos, learn about conservation efforts. Arrival in the evening followed by check in. Optional easy walk to explore first modern town of the country.
After breakfast, choose activities: white-water rafting (full/half-day, Grade 5 rapids), then bungee jumping (44m drop). Lunch will be at the adventures sites. Afternoon Quad biking (1-2 hours through villages) and ziplining (over forests). Evening relaxation at the hotel with short swimming session for relaxation. Dinner later on in the evening.
Morning breakfast, then 1-2 hour boat cruise to the Nile's source, spot birds (for bird lovers) and learn history of the region post colonisation error. Lunch will be on the go. Transfer for 2-3 hours to Entebbe for drop-off.
