You’ll have a taste of Uganda culture, adventure, and wellness activities while on this luxury safari. This package is crafted for clients who are enthusiastic about wellness and active travel around the globe. Hence, we are urging you to have a taste of Ugandan wellness and active travel without forgetting the vast culture, and within our beautiful parks.
12 Day Fly-in Luxury, wellness and Adventure Safari.
You’ll have a taste of Uganda culture, adventure, and wellness activities while on this luxury safari. This package is crafted for clients who are enthusiastic about wellness and active travel around the globe. Hence, we are urging you to have a taste of Ugandan wellness and active travel without forgetting the vast culture, and within our beautiful parks.
12 Day Fly-in Luxury, wellness and Adventure Safari highlights.
- Game drive
- Boat cruising
- Community walk
- Batwa Experience
- Kibale National Park
- Top of the Falls Experience
- Kidepo valley National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- JM Signature Experiences (Complimentary) At JM Jungle Safaris, every journey is meant to touch your soul. Our JM Signature Experiences are heartfelt gifts - moments of beauty and connection that make your safari truly unforgettable. From the Soul set Sundowner, where the sky embraces the savannah, to the Cultural Soul Night, alive with rhythm and dance- these are the memories that linger. Soul set Sundowner A magical evening in the wilderness - as the sun dips below the horizon; enjoy chilled drinks and light bites while the sky glows in gold and crimson. It’s a moment of stillness, reflection, and celebration of your journey. Cultural Soul Night. A joyful night filled with drumming, storytelling, and traditional dance around a campfire. Guests are invited to join in the rhythm, taste local delicacies, and feel the spirit of Uganda’s warm culture. (Hosted on the first or last day of your safari, depending on your travel schedule.)
12 Day Fly-in Luxury, wellness and Adventure Safari.
You'll have a taste of Uganda culture, adventure, and wellness activities while on this luxury safari. This package is crafted for clients who are enthusiastic about wellness and active travel around the globe. Hence, we are urging you to have a taste of Ugandan wellness and active travel without forgetting the vast culture, and within our beautiful parks.
Having been received the previous day and transferred to a luxury hotel in Entebbe, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for a domestic flight to Kidepo Airstrip. You will be transferred by road to your lodge.
A short game drive will be conducted in this park. You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the following wellness and fitness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
You'll start with an early breakfast and then go for a game drive along the trails of Kidepo Valley. The park is inhabited by one of the most exciting faunas of any Ugandan park, with over 80 species of mammals, several of which are endemic to Kidepo National Park, like the cheetah, the striped hyena, the caracal, and over 465 bird species, including the ostriches.
In the afternoon, you'll visit the Karamojong village to learn more about their culture, food, music, and dance. Karamoja has a cattle culture, and the Karamojong are notorious as cattle raiders. Unlike most other Ugandans, many Karamojong shun western-style clothes and instead wear “traditional” dress of a blanket-like shawl, often in red and black. The women wear elaborate beadwork. You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the following fitness and wellness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will leave for Murchison Falls National Park through the northern sector with lunch along the way. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45M over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, the centrepiece of the park and final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. The mighty cascade drains the last of the river’s energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert.
There are a lot of animals to see on your way to the lodge through the park, such as elephants, giraffes, and buffalo, while hippos, Nile crocodiles, and aquatic birds are permanent residents.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the following fitness and wellness activities that is swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
Early morning, the boat will take you downstream to the delta. The place where the Nile enters Lake Albert. This trip of 5-6 hours will show you all the beauty of this national park, especially the delta with all the different birds. Here is a good chance to see the elusive shoebill stork.
In the afternoon is a visit to the top of the falls, a wonderful view. Also we can arrange a water raft on Victoria Nile. You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the following fitness and wellness activities that is swimming, spa, gym and massage.
Early morning departure for the journey to Kibale Forest. You will pass close to Lake Albert. On a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert rift is spectacular.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at Kibale Forest, sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest. Upon arrival, you will spend the evening relaxing and engaging in fitness and wellness activities, that as swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
At 8:00 am, you will start with the 4-hour chimp walk. Also, 10 other primates can be seen. The park is also known for all the butterflies and birds.
In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a walk through Bigodi swamp. You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the fitness and wellness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
You'll have an early morning departure for Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal. You'll reach Mweya at midday in Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stunning, beautiful view over Kazinga Channel.
Upon arrival, there is a 2-hour launch trip on the Kazinga Channel where you will see all the animals from the waterside. A late afternoon game drive will be conducted.
You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the fitness and wellness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
Our this day in this beautiful park, very early in the morning after breakfast, you'll go to Kyambura Gorge. Here, you can go for a 3-4 hour walk into the gorge to meet the chimpanzees.
After the gorge will drive to the Ishasha sector and have a late afternoon game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions.
You will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in wellness and fitness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
In the morning, you'll leave for Bwindi. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.
Upon arrival, you will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and engaging in the following fitness and wellness activities: swimming, spa, gym, and massage.
This is the day of gorilla tracking. At 7:45 am, you will be at the office of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for pre-briefing. At 8.30 am, you will start the trek after finding the gorillas you will spend with maximum of 1 hour.
All visitors are expected back at the starting point by 7 pm. The walks can take 3-9 hours, depending on where you find the gorillas. It is a real hike, and being physically fit is recommended.
You will spend the rest of the evening at the lodge relaxing and engaging in the following wellness and fitness activities that is swimming, spa, gym and massage.
On this day, you will choose what to do from the 3 options below;
1. Batwa Community experience.
2. Golden Monkey Experience in Mgahinga National Park.
3. Boat Trip on Lake Mutanda.
You will then spend the rest of the evening at the lodge relaxing and engaging in the fitness and wellness activities that is swimming, spa, gym and massage.
After breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring you back to Entebbe. We will transfer you to Kisoro Airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival in Entebbe, depending on your flight schedule. We can arrange a day room hotel in Entebbe to relax as you wait for your flight time. Or you will simply be helped to check in for your flight.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Cost Inclusions
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Gorilla permits
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- Park fees
- Meals
- Drinks
Cost Exclusions
- • International flights(From/to home)
- • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Frequently Asked Questions
This safari offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. You’ll explore Uganda’s top national parks — Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Activities include game drives, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, boat cruises, nature walks, and cultural encounters.
Both treks require moderate fitness. Gorilla trekking may last 2 to 6 hours through hilly and forested terrain, while chimp trekking is usually shorter. Porters can help carry your bags and offer support during the hike for a small fee.
We offer a range of options — budget, midrange, or luxury lodges — depending on your preference. All accommodations are comfortable, clean, and located close to major attractions, providing stunning views and a touch of African charm.
Essentials include:
- Light and breathable clothing (in neutral colors)
- Long-sleeved shirts and pants for protection
- Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket, hat, and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera and binoculars
The dry seasons (June–September and December–February) are ideal for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing. However, Uganda is a year-round destination, and even the green (wet) seasons offer lush scenery and fewer crowds.
Yes. Most travelers need a visa, which you can apply for online via the Uganda eVisa system at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/.
Yes, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. You should also consult your doctor about malaria prophylaxis and recommended vaccines such as typhoid, hepatitis A, and tetanus.
Uganda’s attractions are spread out, so drives may range between 3 to 6 hours. However, the scenery is stunning — filled with rolling hills, tea plantations, and local villages — making every journey part of the adventure. Your guide will schedule stopovers for meals and photography.
Most lodges offer Wi-Fi in public areas, though connections can be slow in remote areas. Electricity is available for charging your devices. It’s advisable to bring a power bank.
Yes. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, or allergy-specific meals throughout your trip.