15 Days Birthday Celebration Safari in Uganda
Overview
Celebrate your birthday across Uganda’s diverse landscapes—from the roaring Nile and coffee-covered slopes of Mount Elgon, to the remote savannahs of Kidepo and the misty jungles of Bwindi. This 15-day journey blends bucket-list wildlife experiences, off-the-beaten-path treasures, and memorable celebration moments including a special birthday dinner, cultural dances, and surprises in nature.
Destinations: Entebbe – Jinja – Sipi Falls – Pian Upe – Kidepo Valley – Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Perfect For: Travelers who want to mark a birthday in style—with adventure, comfort, culture, and nature.
Safari Highlights
- Whitewater rafting or Nile cruise in Jinja
- Waterfall hikes and coffee experience in Sipi
- Wildlife drives in Pian Upe and Kidepo Valley
- Game drives and boat cruise at Murchison Falls
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Kazinga Channel cruise and crater lakes in Queen Elizabeth
- Sunset canoe ride and lakeside retreat at Lake Bunyonyi
- Birthday dinner with cake, music, and private celebration setup
- Optional spa treatments, cultural workshops, or photography tour
Included/Exclude
- All accommodation (luxury, midrange, or budget)
- Ground transport with private 4x4 safari vehicle and guide
- All meals during safari, bottled water, and birthday extras
- All park fees, permits (including gorilla and chimp trekking)
- Game drives, boat cruises, nature hikes, cultural visits
- Birthday celebration dinner with cake and music (customizable)
Tour Plan
Welcome to Uganda! Your guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to a comfortable hotel. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and prepare for your journey.
- Luxury: Hotel No.5 | Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel | Budget: ViaVia Entebbe
Head east to Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. Choose a relaxing Nile boat cruise, or go bold with whitewater rafting or horseback riding.
- Luxury: Wildwaters Lodge | Midrange: Nile Porch | Budget: Explorers Backpackers
Visit local markets or art cooperatives. Enjoy a waterfall nature walk or sip coffee by the Nile. Sunset dinner by the river.
Ascend to the Sipi region, known for its waterfalls and Arabica coffee. Settle into your lodge with stunning views.
- Luxury: Sipi River Lodge | Midrange: Rafiki Lodge Sipi | Budget: Lacam Lodge
Hike to the 3 famous waterfalls, visit a coffee farmer for a hands-on experience, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the cliffs.
Explore Uganda’s lesser-known savannah, home to cheetahs, ostriches, and zebras. Sunset game drive and stargazing.
- Accommodation: Karamoja Overland Camp (all tiers)
Journey north to Kidepo, one of Africa’s most remote and scenic parks. Settle into a lodge surrounded by vast wilderness.
- Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge | Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge | Budget: UWA Bandas
Spot lions, giraffes, and elephants with stunning backdrops of the Morungole Mountains. Visit a Karimojong homestead in the afternoon.
Take a domestic flight (optional) or drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a sunset dinner by the Nile.
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge | Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Morning game drive in the savannah plains. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls. Optional hike to the top.
Travel southwest to Kibale, home of wild chimpanzees. Stop at tea plantations and crater lakes along the way.
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge | Midrange: Turaco Treetops | Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Track chimpanzees in the morning. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, settling near the plains or crater lakes.
- Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Midrange: Elephant Plains Lodge | Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Track chimpanzees in the morning. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, settling near the plains or crater lakes.
- Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Midrange: Elephant Plains Lodge | Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Take the scenic route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions.
- Luxury: Clouds Mountain Lodge | Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge | Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Embark on a life-changing gorilla trek, then begin your journey back via Entebbe or extend one more night at Lake Bunyonyi for rest.