12 Days Uganda Honeymoon – The Sky is the Limit, Happiness and Love in the Jungle
A 12 Days Uganda Honeymoon typically includes wildlife viewing, primate trekking that is gorilla, golden and chimpanzee trekking plus cultural experiences. The key highlights of the 12 Days Best of Uganda Honeymoon often include gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Boat cruises, game drives, and visits to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary are also common.
White water rafting, Rhino tracking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, boat cruise, hike to the top of Murchison Falls, and a nature walk safari are the activities of this trip. For Primate Lovers, you have two options. Kibale Forest National Park is the best Uganda chimpanzee trekking safari destination with the highest population of chimps therefore the best tracking experience vs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the leading Gorilla Hub in the region.
This customized honeymoon safari in Uganda is tailored for the best rafting and wildlife safari experiences. The tour is private, customizable, can be undertaken any time of the year, and can be taken up by any kind of traveler.
Tour Summary
- Transfers by chartered flights and 4×4 luxury land cruisers
- Activities include Gorilla trekking, game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking and nature walk.
- Accommodation before and after trip can be arranged on request at an extra cost
- Private tour with a safari guide.
What you need to know
- Pack the right trekking & safari clothes
- Tour can start any time of the year
- Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800 Per Permit)
- Chimpanzee Permit ($250 Per Permit)
- Minimum age for Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking is 15 years
- All activity fees are included in the cost
Photo Gallery: 12 Days Best of Uganda Honeymoon
Highlights of the 12 Days Uganda Honeymoon
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Jinja
Day 2: White Water Rafting and Horse Riding
Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 4: Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Boat Cruise and Visit to the Top of the Falls
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 10: Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer to Lake Mburo
Day 11: Morning Walking Safari and Afternoon Game Drive
Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe and Departure
Honeymoon Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Entebbe International Airport & Transfer to Jinja
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative before beginning a scenic road transfer to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge along the Nile River, enjoying a relaxed evening by the water.
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2 – White Water Rafting & Horse Riding in Jinja
Today is dedicated to adventure and fun. Enjoy a thrilling white-water rafting experience on the Nile, one of the world’s best rafting sections, followed by a leisurely horse-riding experience through scenic countryside and riverside landscapes. The rest of the day is spent relaxing and enjoying Jinja’s laid-back atmosphere.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, depart Jinja and travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park, stopping en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, completing Uganda’s Big Five story. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and check into your lodge near the Nile.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 – Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Top of the Falls Visit
After breakfast at your lodge, you will proceed for a morning game drive at Murchison Falls National Park. During the game drive, you explore an array of wildlife and these may include Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, warthogs, lions, baboons, and several bird species.
The game drive lasts about 2-4 hours with several chances to spot and photograph wildlife in the wilderness. After the game drive, you are driven back to the hotel for relaxation and lunch.
In the evening at about 2:00 pm, you will undertake a boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls. The falls are so powerful and mesmerizing to watch as they form a great fall 23 feet below after squeezing through a 7-meter gorge. The boat takes you a few feet below the powerful falls.
From the bottom, you get off the boat for an adventurous hike to the top of the falls. It lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour to see one of the greatest falls. From the top of the falls, you meet your driver guide for an evening drive back to the hotel for dinner and the night.
Accommodation will be as of the previous night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Murchison Falls National Park and journey south toward Kibale Forest National Park, traveling through scenic countryside and tea plantations. Arrive at your forest lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by rainforest sounds.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will start the day with a guided chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, tracking these intelligent primates in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving at your safari lodge in time to relax and enjoy sunset views over the savannah.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Morning game drive and evening boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have desired breakfast at the hotel then proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the game drive, you explore an array of wildlife and these may include Elephants, Buffaloes, warthogs, Hyenas, lions, and several bird species.
The game drive lasts about 2-4 hours with several chances to spot and photograph wildlife in the wilderness. After the game drive, you are driven back to the hotel for relaxation and lunch.
In the evening at about 3:00 pm, you will undertake a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel famed to attract a lot of wildlife and bird species. Here you will enjoy a launch cruise on the 40km long channel that connects lakes, Albert, and George. Take as many photos as you can here as wildlife will be up-close.
Later on, you are driven back to the hotel at sunset for dinner and stay for the night. Accommodation will be as of the previous night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the Ishasha Sector, well known for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your forest lodge nestled deep within the rainforest.
Day 9: Mountain Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters. You are expected to be at the park headquarters by 8:00 am local time for a briefing on the gorilla trekking etiquette from the park rangers.
It is at this time when the allocation of a gorilla family for every 8 members to trek is allocated. If you have any specific needs or are unable to hike for further distances communicate during briefing such that you are allocated a close family.
After the briefing, you receive your trekking stick and start the walk to the forest for the experience. Trekking to and from is dependent on where the gorillas spent their previous night, the nearer they are the faster you see them and vice versa. However, when you meet the family, you are allowed to spend only 1 hour seeing them go along with their daily lifestyle.
Take this time to enjoy the experience and record memories using your non-flash photography camera. After one hour you trek back to the park headquarters where you receive a congratulatory certificate and be driven to your hotel by the driver for lunch.
After the lunch, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in the evening to relax by the tranquil lakeshore.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10 – Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Lake Mburo
Enjoy a peaceful canoeing experience on Lake Bunyonyi, gliding between mist-covered islands and enjoying the calm atmosphere. Later, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the afternoon and checking into your lodge overlooking the park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11 – Walking Safari & Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Mburo
After breakfast, you will start the day with a guided walking safari, offering a unique opportunity to explore the park on foot and observe zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and birdlife at close range. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park, known for its rolling savannah and scenic lakes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12 – Transfer to Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe, arriving at Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward international flight, bringing your 12-day Uganda adventure to a close with lasting memories of wildlife, primates, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Cost Inclusions
- Park entrance and all activities fees
- Activity Permits
- Accommodation & meals as indicated
- Flights and 4×4 safari vehicle costs
- A professional English speaking knowledgeable driver guide.
- Bottled drinking water on board
Cost Exclusions
- International flights & Visas
- Tips
- Alcoholic / soft Drinks
- Any changes to the itinerary
- Laundry
Transport
- Chartered flights
- 4×4 safari land cruiser for luxury travelers
- 4×4 safari van for budget travelers
