13-Day “In Search of the Pearl” Uganda Adventure

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Kampala hotel around 7:00 AM. Depart for Lake Nabugabo, a serene and scenic lake separated from Lake Victoria by a narrow sand strip. En route, enjoy views of Uganda’s rolling hills, rural villages, and tropical vegetation.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, explore the lake surroundings with a guided walk, spotting local birds and other wildlife. Relax by the lake in the evening before dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Nabugabo

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nabugabo and drive west via Mbarara toward either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, depending on permit availability. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops, photography opportunities, and a chance to observe rural Ugandan life.

Arrive at your lodge by late afternoon, check-in, and enjoy dinner. On Day 3, begin your gorilla trekking experience early in the morning (around 6:30–7:00 AM). Trek through dense rainforest for approximately 2–6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla families. Once you locate the gorillas, spend one hour observing and photographing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. Later in the afternoon, optional guided walks in the surrounding forest can be arranged. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or eco-camp in Bwindi or Mgahinga

In the afternoon, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its rich primate biodiversity. Upon arrival, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. This area is ideal for evening relaxation and preparing for the gorilla trekking experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Kibale Forest

Dedicate this day to either a second gorilla trekking experience (if you have multiple permits) or guided nature walks in the surrounding forests. Morning departures start early (6:30–7:00 AM), with trekking lasting 2–6 hours, depending on gorilla movements.

Explore the forest trails with your guide, observing other primates such as monkeys, duikers, and diverse bird species. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and relax in the afternoon, taking in the tranquil surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi or Mgahinga

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, traveling north along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The drive passes scenic landscapes, small villages, and farmlands. Stop along the way for refreshments and photos.

Arrive at the Ishasha sector in the afternoon, famous for tree-climbing lions. Take a late afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Ishasha / Queen Elizabeth NP

Continue exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park. After breakfast, enjoy morning game drives in the savannah and forested areas. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, observing hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. On clear days, enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance.

Spend two nights at Mweiya Lodge, with evenings at leisure to relax and enjoy the park’s scenic beauty. Guided walks or optional village visits can also be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mweiya Lodge / Kazinga Channel

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s premier primate destination. Check into your lodge upon arrival and enjoy lunch.

On Day 9, participate in a full-day chimpanzee tracking excursion, starting early (6:30–7:00 AM). Trek through the lush tropical rainforest for 3–5 hours, observing chimpanzees, baboons, red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and other primates. A picnic lunch is served during the trek. In the evening, optional nocturnal primate walks are available to spot night-active species such as galagos and pottos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest

Depart early after breakfast for Murchison Falls National Park, driving north across Uganda’s varied landscapes. Stop en route for photography and refreshments. Arrive at your lodge near the River Nile in the late afternoon, where you can enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Murchison Falls

Explore Murchison Falls National Park with morning and afternoon game drives, observing elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and bird species. Take a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, witnessing the powerful cascade and enjoying wildlife sightings along the riverbanks. Each day begins early with breakfast around 6:30 AM, followed by 3–4 hours of game drives in the morning and 2–3 hours of boating in the afternoon. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Murchison Falls

After an early breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive back to Kampala, stopping along the way for photos and refreshments. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, marking the end of your 13-day Uganda adventure with Ventaria African Tour and Safaris.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch