The 12 Days Pearl of Africa Grand Journey is our most complete tailor-made Uganda safari — a five-park circuit covering Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo. It's built for travellers who've set aside proper time for Uganda and want the full range of what the country offers, from Nile boat safaris to two primate treks to a walking safari, rather than a single-park trip.
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Book This ItineraryDay-by-day itinerary
Arrive Entebbe
Met on arrival and transferred to your lodge on Lake Victoria, the Lake Victoria Serena Resort, for the night.
Murchison Falls National Park
Fly or drive north. Nile boat safari to the base of the falls, plus game drives across the park's northern plains. Stay at Nile Safari Lodge.
Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer south to Kibale for chimpanzee trekking and a look at eleven other primate species in the forest, staying at Kibale Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel boat cruise, a day trip to the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions, and chimp tracking at Kyambura Gorge if time allows, staying at Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge on the peninsula — see our Queen Elizabeth park guide.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking day, plus a buffer day for a second activity or genuine rest, staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Lake Mburo National Park
A change of pace — a walking or horseback safari at Mihingo Lodge, in the one Uganda park where this is routinely offered.
Transfer to Entebbe
Final morning at Lake Mburo before the drive back to Entebbe, with time for a last dinner near the lake.
Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport.
Your route at a glance
What’s included
What’s included
- 1 gorilla trekking permit and 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- All internal flights and/or road transfers on this itinerary
- 11 nights at named luxury lodges, full board
- Nile boat safari, Kazinga Channel cruise, Ishasha game drive, Lake Mburo walking or horseback safari
- Private driver-guide throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Porter fees for trekking days
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
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Book This ItineraryFrequently asked questions
Is 12 days too long for a first Uganda safari?
Not if you want to see the country properly rather than a single region. It's a common length for travellers who've researched Uganda specifically, rather than treating it as a quick add-on to another trip.
Could this itinerary include Rwanda instead of Lake Mburo?
Yes — see our 10 Days Uganda & Rwanda Signature Journey for how that combination works, or ask us to adapt this circuit directly.
How much does a trip of this length typically cost?
See our full cost breakdown guide for the underlying per-night, per-permit, and per-flight figures that scale into a 12-day total.
This is a genuinely bespoke Uganda safari — enquire now and we'll confirm permit and lodge availability against your preferred travel dates.
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