13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari – Luxury Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Journey
13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari Overview
The 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari is a romantic, slow-paced, and immersive journey designed for couples seeking privacy, intimacy, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Beginning and ending in Entebbe, this carefully curated honeymoon safari blends Uganda’s most iconic landscapes with exceptional primate encounters, classic game viewing, scenic boat cruises, and hand-picked lodges with outstanding ambiance.
From the thunderous power of Murchison Falls National Park, to the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and the tranquil waters of the Nile in Jinja, this honeymoon safari is crafted to balance adventure with relaxation.
The highlight of this 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari is the deeply moving encounter with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that creates powerful shared memories. Along the way, you will enjoy elegant lodges, breathtaking scenery, intimate wildlife moments, and time to simply be together.
This 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari itinerary is ideal for honeymooners, anniversary celebrations, or couples seeking a refined yet adventurous African safari.
13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari – Key Highlights
- Romantic arrival and lakeside stay in Entebbe
- Rhino tracking and luxury safari in Murchison Falls National Park
- Nile River boat cruise to the base of the falls
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Kazinga Channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Scenic drive across Uganda with cultural encounters
- Luxury island-style lodge near the Source of the Nile in Jinja
13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari – Day by Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Airport pick-up, safari briefing & lakeside overnight
- Day 2: Entebbe → Murchison Falls National Park – Rhino tracking & scenic drive
- Day 3: Murchison Falls NP – Morning game drive & Nile boat cruise to the falls
- Day 4: Murchison Falls NP → Kibale National Park – Scenic countryside drive
- Day 5: Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi Wetland walk
- Day 6: Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Day 7: Queen Elizabeth NP – Morning game drive with Rwenzori views
- Day 8: Queen Elizabeth NP → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Day 9: Bwindi Forest – Mountain gorilla trekking experience
- Day 10: Bwindi → Jinja – Equator stop & cultural visits
- Day 11: Jinja – Source of the Nile boat trip & leisure day
- Day 12: Jinja → Entebbe – Relaxed return & sunset by Lake Victoria
- Day 13: Departure from Entebbe – End of honeymoon safari
Detailed Itinerary – 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari
Day 1: Romantic Welcome in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide. After a seamless airport transfer, settle into your lakeside hotel overlooking Lake Victoria. Enjoy a relaxed evening and a private briefing about your upcoming honeymoon journey.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Mid-range | Entebbe
Day 2: Entebbe → Murchison Falls National Park (Rhino Tracking)
After breakfast, begin your journey northwest toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, walking on foot with experienced rangers for an intimate encounter.
Continue through Masindi town (lunch stop) before arriving at your luxury lodge inside the park.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Luxury | Inside the park
Day 3: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Wake early for a private game drive along the northern bank of the Nile. With the rising sun as your backdrop, spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and antelope species roaming the savannah.
In the afternoon, enjoy a romantic boat cruise upstream to the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife before witnessing the dramatic Devil’s Cauldron.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 4: Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, journey south through Uganda’s fertile countryside toward Kibale National Park. The drive reveals tea plantations, crater lakes, and rolling hills before arriving near Fort Portal.
Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge
Mid-range | Near Kibale Forest
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetlands
This morning, experience one of Africa’s most exciting primate encounters; chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. Walk beneath towering fig trees as you track energetic chimpanzee families and other forest primates.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetlands, rich in birdlife and cultural heritage.
Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge
Day 6: Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kazinga Channel)
Travel south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, framed by the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing waterways.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Luxury | Inside the park
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Morning Game Drive
Enjoy an early morning game drive with sweeping views of savannah plains and crater lakes. Search for lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, elephants, and buffaloes before returning to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon together.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi via Ishasha
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Continue into the highlands of southwestern Uganda toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive at your lodge near the forest for a quiet evening in anticipation of tomorrow’s highlight.
Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range | Near Bwindi
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today is the emotional pinnacle of your 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari. After an early briefing, venture into the dense rainforest with expert trackers in search of mountain gorillas.
Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close, a profound and intimate wildlife experience shared only between you.
Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
Day 10: Bwindi → Jinja (Equator & Cultural Stops)
Depart Bwindi and journey east across Uganda, stopping at the Equator for a fun water demonstration and photo opportunity. Visit the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers to witness centuries-old craftsmanship before continuing to Jinja.
Accommodation: Wildwaters Lodge
Luxury | Near the Source of the Nile
Day 11: Jinja – Source of the Nile Experience
Enjoy a relaxed day in Jinja with a boat ride to the Source of the Nile and visits to historical landmarks. Optional adventure activities such as white-water rafting or horseback riding can be arranged.
Accommodation: Wildwaters Lodge
Day 12: Jinja → Entebbe
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe. Spend your final evening overlooking Lake Victoria, enjoying the sunset and reflecting on your honeymoon journey.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 13: Departure from Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari.
Accommodation on the 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari
Accommodation on this 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari – Luxury Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Journey has been carefully selected to complement the romance, privacy, and pace of a honeymoon. Each lodge is chosen for its location, comfort, atmosphere, and ability to deliver intimate safari experiences without unnecessary excess.
This journey blends luxury safari lodges inside national parks, tranquil nature retreats, and romantic riverside escapes, ensuring a perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.
Entebbe – Lakeside Comfort & Relaxed Beginnings
Your honeymoon begins and ends in Entebbe, with a peaceful lakeside stay that allows you to unwind after international travel and gently transition back home.
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
A charming boutique hotel set along the shores of Lake Victoria, offering relaxed elegance, personalized service, and beautiful sunset views — ideal for a honeymoon’s first and final nights.
Murchison Falls National Park – Classic Safari Luxury
In Uganda’s most dramatic national park, you’ll stay at a premier safari lodge positioned along the Nile River, offering wildlife sightings directly from the property.
- Paraa Safari Lodge
A timeless luxury lodge combining colonial charm with modern comfort. Spacious rooms, river-facing terraces, and attentive service make it a romantic base for game drives and boat safaris.
Kibale Forest – Nature, Crater Views & Primate Country
Near the chimpanzee-rich forests of Kibale, accommodation is surrounded by lush greenery and volcanic crater landscapes, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere.
- Crater Safari Lodge
An eco-luxury lodge perched above crater lakes, offering panoramic views, candle-lit dinners, and quiet seclusion perfect for couples seeking privacy in nature.
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Wildlife & Waterway Elegance
Inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, your lodge places you at the heart of Uganda’s most diverse ecosystem.
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Set on a peninsula between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel, this iconic lodge offers sweeping views, elegant rooms, and unforgettable sunsets ideal for honeymoon game drives and boat safaris.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Romantic Gorilla Highlands
For the highlight of your safari, you’ll stay near the misty forests of Bwindi, close to the gorilla trekking sectors.
- Mutanda Lake Resort
A peaceful lakeside retreat overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes, offering cozy cottages, serene views, and a calm atmosphere, the perfect setting before and after your gorilla trekking experience.
Jinja – Island-Style Romance on the Nile
Your honeymoon concludes with a luxurious escape near the Source of the Nile, surrounded by flowing water and tropical forest.
- Wildwaters Lodge
An exclusive island lodge offering high levels of privacy, elegant rooms, and a truly romantic setting ideal for celebrating your journey together.
Why These Accommodations Are Perfect for a Honeymoon
- Carefully balanced luxury + intimacy
- Scenic locations inside or near national parks
- Romantic settings with privacy and personalized service
- Smooth flow between safari, forest, water, and cultural regions
- Ideal for honeymooners, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations
Every lodge on this 13 Days Uganda Honeymoon Safari enhances the overall experience not just as a place to sleep, but as an integral part of your romantic African journey.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Ugandan Embassy or Consulate.
LANGUAGE:
English
TIME:
GMT +3
VOLTAGE:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
CURRENCY:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
BAGGAGE:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
HEALTH;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:
Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel
GRATUITIES:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
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