{"id":2485,"date":"2026-09-01T14:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahakarosafaris.com\/?post_type=ignition-package&p=2485"},"modified":"2026-09-14T05:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:40:30","slug":"10-days-best-of-uganda-safari-copy-2","status":"publish","type":"ignition-package","link":"https:\/\/ahakarosafaris.com\/?ignition-package=10-days-best-of-uganda-safari-copy-2","title":{"rendered":"18-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari \u2013 Explore All 10 National Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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18-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari \u2013 Explore All 10 National Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entebbe \u2022 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary \u2022 Murchison Falls National Park \u2022 Kidepo Valley National Park \u2022 Mount Elgon National Park (Sipi Falls) \u2022 Kibale National Park \u2022 Semuliki National Park \u2022 Rwenzori Mountains National Park \u2022 Queen Elizabeth National Park \u2022 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park \u2022 Lake Bunyonyi \u2022 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park \u2022 Lake Mburo National Park \u2022 Uganda Equator<\/p>\n

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DAY 1: Arrival in Entebbe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax after your flight or visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.<\/p>\n

Main Destination:<\/strong> Entebbe<\/p>\n

Accommodation:<\/strong> Best Western Premier Garden Hotel mid range hotel situated in Entebbe<\/p>\n

Meals and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Lunch, dinner, breakfast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/p>\n

    DAY 2: Transfer from Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Murchison Falls National Falls <\/strong><\/p>\n

    After hearty breakfast, begin your adventure with a drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the Devil’s Cauldron.<\/p>\n

    Main destination:<\/strong> Murchison Falls National Park<\/p>\n

    Accommodation:<\/strong> \u00a0Pakuba Safari Lodge mid range lodge located inside murchison falls National Park<\/p>\n

    Meals and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • All meals included<\/li>\n
    • All water, beer and wine included (unless labeled as optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       <\/p>\n

      DAY 3: Explore Murchison Falls National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.<\/p>\n

      Wildlife commonly seen includes lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos and numerous bird species. Retire at your lodge as you prepare for the fresh journey.<\/p>\n

      Accommodation:<\/strong> Pakuba Safari Lodge<\/p>\n

      Meals and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • All meals included<\/li>\n
      • All water, beer and wine included ( unless labelled as optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         <\/p>\n

        DAY 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kidepo Valley National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Drive early morning through northern Uganda into the spectacular wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park.<\/p>\n

        Main destination:<\/strong> Kidepo Valley National Park<\/p>\n

        Accommodation:<\/strong> Kidepo Savannah Lodge<\/p>\n

        Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • All meals included<\/li>\n
        • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Day 5: Explore Kidepo Valley National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Morning and afternoon game drives across Narus Valley and Kidepo Valley. Search for cheetahs, ostriches, zebras, elephants, lions, buffaloes and giraffes. Optional Karamojong cultural experience.<\/p>\n

          Accommodation:<\/strong> Kidepo Savannah Lodge<\/p>\n

          Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • All meals included<\/li>\n
          • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Day 6: Transfer from Kidepo to Mount Elgon National Park (Sipi Falls)<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Journey south to the foothills of Mount Elgon, arriving in the scenic Sipi Falls region.<\/p>\n

            Destination:<\/strong> Mount Elgon National Park<\/p>\n

            Accommodation:<\/strong> Rafiki Lodge Sipi<\/p>\n

            Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • All meals included<\/li>\n
            • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Day 7: Mount Elgon National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Enjoy a guided hike to Sipi Falls, coffee tour, cave exploration and birdwatching around Mount Elgon National Park.<\/p>\n

              Accommodation:<\/strong> Rafiki Lodge Sipi<\/p>\n

              Meal and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • All meals included<\/li>\n
              • Drinking water, beer and wine ( other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                Day 8: Transfer from Mount Elgon to Kibale National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Travel through eastern Uganda to Fort Portal, passing tea plantations and crater lakes before arriving in Kibale Forest.<\/p>\n

                Main Destination:<\/strong> Kibale National Park<\/p>\n

                Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Mid-range:<\/strong> Turaco Treetops<\/p>\n

                Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • All meals included<\/li>\n
                • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Day 9: Kibale National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest before visiting Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n

                  Accommodation:<\/strong> Turaco Treetops.<\/p>\n

                  Meals and Drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • All meals included<\/li>\n
                  • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                     <\/p>\n

                    Day 10: Semuliki National Park & Rwenzori Mountains National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Visit Semuliki National Park to explore the rainforest and Sempaya Hot Springs before continuing to the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains for a guided nature walk.<\/p>\n

                    Main Destination:<\/strong> Kasese<\/p>\n

                    Accommodation:<\/strong> Sandton Hotel Kasese<\/p>\n

                    Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • All meals included<\/li>\n
                    • All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                       <\/p>\n

                      Day 11: Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi Plains.<\/p>\n

                      Accommodation:<\/strong> Warujojo Safari Lodge<\/p>\n

                      Meals and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • All meals included<\/li>\n
                      • All water, beer and wine included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                         <\/p>\n

                        Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Morning game drive followed by the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise.<\/p>\n

                        Accommodation:<\/strong> \u00a0Warujojo Safari Lodge<\/p>\n

                         <\/p>\n

                        Day 13: \u00a0Transfer to Ishasha Sector > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Search for the famous tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi.<\/p>\n

                        Destination:<\/strong> Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<\/p>\n

                        Accommodation:<\/strong> Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge<\/p>\n

                         <\/p>\n

                        Day 14: Gorilla Trekking \u2013 Lake Bunyonyi<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Spend the morning trekking endangered mountain gorillas before transferring to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi.<\/p>\n

                        Destination:<\/strong> Lake Bunyonyi<\/p>\n

                        Accommodation<\/strong>: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi<\/p>\n

                        Meals and drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • All meals included.<\/li>\n
                        • All water, beer and wine included (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                           <\/p>\n

                          Day 15: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking, the Batwa cultural trail or a guided volcano hike.<\/p>\n

                          Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge<\/p>\n

                           <\/p>\n

                          Day 16: Lake Mburo National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          Travel to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon walking safari and evening game drive.<\/p>\n

                          Accommodation:<\/strong> \u00a0Rwakobo Rock Lodge<\/p>\n

                          Meals and drinks: <\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • All meals included.<\/li>\n
                          • All water, beer and wine included (other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                             <\/p>\n

                            Day 17: Lake Mburo \u2013 Entebbe<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            Enjoy a morning boat cruise before driving back to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch and souvenir shopping.<\/p>\n

                            Accommodation:<\/strong> Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe<\/p>\n

                            Meals and drinks <\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • All meals included<\/li>\n
                            • All water, beer and wine included ( other drinks not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                               <\/p>\n

                              Day 18: Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 18-day journey across Uganda.<\/p>\n

                              Tour Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Visit all 10 National Parks in Uganda<\/li>\n
                              • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary<\/li>\n
                              • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi<\/li>\n
                              • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale<\/li>\n
                              • Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga<\/li>\n
                              • Search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha<\/li>\n
                              • Game drives in Murchison Falls, Kidepo, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo<\/li>\n
                              • Boat cruises on the Victoria Nile, Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo<\/li>\n
                              • Hike to Sipi Falls and explore Mount Elgon<\/li>\n
                              • Visit the Sempaya Hot Springs<\/li>\n
                              • Explore the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains<\/li>\n
                              • Relax at scenic Lake Bunyonyi<\/li>\n
                              • Authentic cultural encounters with the Batwa and Karamojong communities<\/li>\n
                              • Exceptional birdwatching and photography opportunities throughout the safari.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                18-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari \u2013 Explore All 10 National Parks Destinations Entebbe \u2022 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary \u2022 Murchison Falls National Park \u2022 Kidepo Valley National Park \u2022 Mount Elgon National Park (Sipi Falls) \u2022 Kibale National Park \u2022 Semuliki National Park \u2022 Rwenzori Mountains National Park \u2022 Queen Elizabeth National Park \u2022 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park \u2022 Lake Bunyonyi \u2022 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park \u2022 Lake Mburo National Park \u2022 Uganda Equator \u00a0 DAY 1: Arrival in Entebbe Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax after your flight or visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Main Destination: Entebbe Accommodation: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel mid range hotel situated in Entebbe Meals and drinks: Lunch, dinner, breakfast.   DAY 2: Transfer from Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Murchison Falls National Falls After hearty breakfast, begin your adventure with a drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the Devil’s Cauldron. Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park Accommodation: \u00a0Pakuba Safari Lodge mid range lodge located inside murchison falls National Park Meals and drinks: All meals included All water, beer and wine included (unless labeled as optional)   DAY 3: Explore Murchison Falls National Park Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Wildlife commonly seen includes lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos and numerous bird species. Retire at your lodge as you prepare for the fresh journey. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge Meals and drinks: All meals included All water, beer and wine included ( unless labelled as optional)   DAY 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kidepo Valley National Park Drive early morning through northern Uganda into the spectacular wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park. Main destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)   Day 5: Explore Kidepo Valley National Park Morning and afternoon game drives across Narus Valley and Kidepo Valley. Search for cheetahs, ostriches, zebras, elephants, lions, buffaloes and giraffes. Optional Karamojong cultural experience. Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included )   Day 6: Transfer from Kidepo to Mount Elgon National Park (Sipi Falls) Journey south to the foothills of Mount Elgon, arriving in the scenic Sipi Falls region. Destination: Mount Elgon National Park Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)   Day 7: Mount Elgon National Park Enjoy a guided hike to Sipi Falls, coffee tour, cave exploration and birdwatching around Mount Elgon National Park. Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi Meal and drinks: All meals included Drinking water, beer and wine ( other drinks not included)   Day 8: Transfer from Mount Elgon to Kibale National Park Travel through eastern Uganda to Fort Portal, passing tea plantations and crater lakes before arriving in Kibale Forest. Main Destination: Kibale National Park Accommodation Mid-range: Turaco Treetops Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)   Day 9: Kibale National Park Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest before visiting Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and cultural experiences. Accommodation: Turaco Treetops. Meals and Drinks: All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included).   Day 10: Semuliki National Park & Rwenzori Mountains National Park Visit Semuliki National Park to explore the rainforest and Sempaya Hot Springs before continuing to the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains for a guided nature walk. Main Destination: Kasese Accommodation: Sandton Hotel Kasese Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine (other drinks not included)   Day 11: Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Accommodation: Warujojo Safari Lodge Meals and drinks: All meals included All water, beer and wine included.   Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park Morning game drive followed by the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Accommodation: \u00a0Warujojo Safari Lodge   Day 13: \u00a0Transfer to Ishasha Sector > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Search for the famous tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi. Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge   Day 14: Gorilla Trekking \u2013 Lake Bunyonyi Spend the morning trekking endangered mountain gorillas before transferring to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi. Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi Meals and drinks: All meals included. All water, beer and wine included (other drinks not included)   Day 15: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking, the Batwa cultural trail or a guided volcano hike. Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge   Day 16: Lake Mburo National Park Travel to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon walking safari and evening game drive. Accommodation: \u00a0Rwakobo Rock Lodge Meals and drinks: All meals included. All water, beer and wine included (other drinks not included)   Day 17: Lake Mburo \u2013 Entebbe Enjoy a morning boat cruise before driving back to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch and souvenir shopping. Accommodation: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe Meals and drinks All meals included All water, beer and wine included ( other drinks not included)   Day 18: Departure After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 18-day journey across Uganda. 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