Urban Jay Exclusive: Luxury
This ten day grand Uganda explorer is the most expansive of the ultra luxury helicopter supported journeys in the uploaded collection. It begins with Entebbe and Mabamba Swamp before flying to the remote savannah wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park for game viewing and a visit to the local Ik community. The route then continues to Murchison Falls National Park for the Nile, bush breakfast, Nile Delta boat cruise, and game viewing, then to Ndali Lodge for chimpanzee trekking in western Uganda. The safari also includes the Queen Elizabeth region from River Station Lodge, where guests enjoy game drives and a scenic boat cruise, before concluding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Clouds Lodge, Batwa community interaction, and gorilla trekking. This itinerary is built for guests seeking maximum variety, high comfort, private aviation flexibility, and Uganda’s strongest wildlife and cultural contrasts in one seamless journey.
Day 1
Entebbe and Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Experience
Meet your private vehicle in Entebbe for transfer to Mabamba Swamp, where the grand journey begins with a boat excursion in search of the iconic shoebill stork. This first day introduces Uganda through wetland scenery, specialist birding, and a guided forest walk before the more remote national park sections begin. Overnight at Entebbe Forest Lodge, allowing guests to rest after arrival while still enjoying a meaningful nature experience close to Lake Victoria and the international gateway.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 2
Fly to Kidepo Valley National Park and Apoka Lodge
Fly to Kidepo Valley National Park and arrive at Apoka Lodge, one of Uganda’s most remote and exclusive wilderness bases. The helicopter or private air transfer creates a dramatic sense of distance and scale, taking guests from the Entebbe region into the open northeastern savannah. After arrival, begin exploring the park with your private pilot and guide, with game viewing arranged according to timing and wildlife movement.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 3
Kidepo Valley Game Viewing and Ik Community Visit
Spend a full day exploring Kidepo Valley National Park with your private pilot and guide. The park’s open plains, mountain backdrops, and remote atmosphere give this section a distinctive wilderness quality. Activities include game viewing with all park fees included and a visit to the local Ik community, adding a cultural encounter to the wildlife experience. The day is designed for guests who want exclusivity, landscape drama, and a deeper understanding of a less visited region of Uganda.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4
Fly or Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Continue from Kidepo toward Murchison Falls National Park by air or road according to the final operational plan. On arrival, enter the Nile landscape and settle into Nile Safari Lodge. The Murchison Falls section introduces a new environment of river systems, savannah, waterfalls, and boat safari opportunities. With private guiding, the transition is comfortable and flexible, allowing guests to enjoy the park without the pressure of mass tourism schedules.
Nile Safari Lodge
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 5
Murchison Falls Bush Breakfast, Nile Delta Cruise and Game Viewing
Explore Murchison Falls National Park with a full day of premium activities. Experiences may include a bush breakfast at the falls, a Nile Delta boat cruise, and game viewing by vehicle with your private guide. The combination of river, waterfall, savannah, and wildlife gives this day major variety, with chances to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, hippopotamus, crocodiles, and birdlife along the Nile. All listed park fees are included in the itinerary structure.
Nile Safari Lodge
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6
Ndali Lodge and Chimpanzee Trekking
Transfer to Ndali Lodge in western Uganda for a chimpanzee trekking experience and lodge relaxation. This day introduces the forest and crater lake landscape after the remote savannah of Kidepo and the Nile environment of Murchison Falls. Guided chimpanzee trekking allows guests to encounter one of Uganda’s most important primate experiences, while the lodge provides a calm and scenic place to rest before the next wildlife region.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 7
Fly to Queen Elizabeth Region and River Station Lodge
Fly to River Station Lodge in the Queen Elizabeth region. The day moves the safari into one of Uganda’s most varied wildlife landscapes, where savannah, water channels, and crater lake scenery create a strong contrast with previous destinations. Arrive, relax, and begin preparing for game drives and scenic boat cruising with your private pilot and guide.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth Game Drives and Scenic Boat Cruise
Explore the Queen Elizabeth region with game drives and a scenic boat cruise. The private guide structure allows guests to focus on wildlife, photography, and comfort while moving through habitats that support elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, hippopotamus, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds. The boat cruise adds a relaxed water based perspective to the game drive experience and makes this day a balanced combination of movement and stillness.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 9
Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Clouds Lodge
Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and arrive at Clouds Lodge, perched on Nteko Ridge above the afro montane forest. The final destination of the grand explorer route is dedicated to mountain rainforest, cultural heritage, and gorilla trekking. On arrival, meet the Batwa community and settle into the lodge, enjoying the highland views and the exclusivity of one of Uganda’s most celebrated forest lodges.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 10
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Return to Entebbe
Complete the grand Uganda explorer with mountain gorilla trekking from the Bwindi region. After briefing, guests enter the forest with ranger guides and trackers to locate a habituated gorilla family. The encounter is the natural climax of the itinerary, bringing together conservation, remoteness, and emotional wildlife connection. After the trek and lodge arrangements, return to Entebbe for the departure flight according to the final aviation schedule.
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Safari Pricing Guide
Prices are per person depending on group size.
| Group Size | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person (Solo Traveler) | $115,400 |
| 2 People (Per Person) | $115,400 |
| 4 People (Per Person) | $230,800 |
| 5 People (Per Person) | $261,100 |
| 6+ People (Per Person) | $291,300 |
Included
- Private helicopter with a professional pilot
- Dedicated safari guide for personalised service
- Handpicked luxury lodge accommodation
- Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, game drives, boat cruises, park fees, and cultural visits as listed in the itinerary
- All meals and a selection of house beverages as included by the lodge or itinerary
Excluded
- International flights to and from Uganda
- Comprehensive travel insurance, which is strongly recommended
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Any activity, service, drink, permit, or transfer not specifically listed as included
