20 days in Uganda Itinerary

Nestled on Lake Victoria Peninsula, the laid-back town of Entebbe once served as seat of the colonial government, yet remains widely known as the scene of the 1976 Israeli rescue of hostages kidnapped by Palestinian and German plane hijackers.

Spend the 1st (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Entebbe Botanic Gardens, meet the residents at Reptile village in Entebbe, play a few rounds at Entebbe Golf Club, and buy something for everyone on your list at Victoria Mall.

To see ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Entebbe route planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Entebbe. October in Entebbe sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Masindi.

Masindi is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Murchison Falls National Park.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Masindi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Entebbe to Masindi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of flight and car. In November, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Jinja.

Travelers looking for an adrenaline boost flock to Jinja, a bustling town on the shores of Lake Victoria, known as the source of the White Nile.

When in Jinja, make a side trip to see Sezibwa Falls in Mukono, approximately Mukono away. And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Itanda Falls, browse the exhibits of Cuupa Arts Gallery, and soothe aching muscles at The Woody Option Club.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Jinja vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Masindi to Jinja takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In November in Jinja, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

On the 9th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Queen's Pavillon, contemplate the waterfront views at Kazinga Channel, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Katwe Tourism Information Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Kyambura Game Reserve (Kyambura Gorge) and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Katic Safaris.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Queen Elizabeth National Park online road trip planner.

You can fly from Jinja to Queen Elizabeth National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or drive. November in Queen Elizabeth National Park sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Fort Portal.

A handful of natural parks and reserves, caves, and lakes, welcome you to Fort Portal.

On the 11th (Fri), stroll through Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and then stroll through Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kibale Forest National Park and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Fort Portal trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and bus from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Fort Portal takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in November, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight, bus, and car from Fort Portal to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Fort Portal in November; daily highs in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park reach 28°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Kampala.

Kampala enjoys the reputation of a modern city with a buzzing atmosphere--it also serves as a good base point for exploring the surrounding area.

Spend the 15th (Tue) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. On the 18th (Fri), spend a day ambling around Gorilla Bookings. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gaddafi National Mosque, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and view the masterpieces at Gallery Antique.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Kampala trip planner.

Getting from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala by combination of car and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kampala, with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.