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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to the Hotel
Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport—nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria—you are welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. This day is for rest and acclimatization after your international travel. Relax at the Hotel and get ready for the adventure to start.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Cassia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking walk—the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos. Track the Rhinos in their habitat while they are feeding.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Early Morning Game drive, Boat Ride and Hike to the top of the falls
Early Morning Game drive, Boat Ride and Hike to the top of the falls
Begin with a sunrise game drive on the park’s northern circuit, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and abundant birdlife. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise up the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the riverbanks. Disembark for a guided hike up to the top of the falls—a spectacular vantage point over “the world’s most powerful waterfall.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart southwest through rolling countryside toward Fort Portal and Kibale Forest National Park—renowned as East Africa’s premier chimpanzee trekking destination. The journey traverses tea plantations and scenic crater lakes. The drive is approximately 6hours of scenic drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzee Tracking
Kibale boasts one of Africa’s highest densities of primates (13 species), including over 1,500 chimpanzees. After a briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre, set out into the lush rainforest with expert trackers. Spend an hour observing habituated chimpanzees—watching them feed, play, groom—and encounter other primates like red colobus monkeys and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary—a community-run project famous for birdlife (including Great Blue Turaco) and more primates.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive south through beautiful landscapes toward Queen Elizabeth National Park—Uganda's most biodiverse reserve. Enter via Kasenyi Plains for an afternoon game drive amid the savanna dotted with acacia trees. Look for lions (notably those that hunt Ugandan kob), elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, leopards (rare), giant forest hogs, and prolific birdlife.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Kasenyi Plains early morning game drive and Evening Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Kasenyi Plains early morning game drive and Evening Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, embark on another game drive or visit Mweya Peninsula before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel—a natural waterway linking Lakes Edward & George. The channel teems with hippos (one of Africa's highest concentrations), crocodiles basking on banks, elephants drinking at water's edge, and hundreds of waterbirds, including pelicans and kingfishers.
Optional activities include lion tracking, research experience, or visits to local salt lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha
Depart south through Queen Elizabeth NP's remote Ishasha sector—famed for its tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Enjoy a final savanna game drive before continuing into Bwindi Impenetrable NP—a UNESCO World Heritage Site harboring about half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge near one of Bwindi's four trailheads.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi is celebrated globally as one of Earth’s richest biological refuges—home not only to endangered mountain gorillas but also rare birds/butterflies/plants. After registration/briefing by UWA rangers, you’ll join a small group assigned a specific gorilla family. Trekking can take from two up to eight hours, depending on location/movement; once found, you spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants—a profound wildlife experience often described as life-changing.
Return late afternoon; optional Batwa community/cultural visits.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Transfer further south-west into Mgahinga Gorilla NP—Uganda’s smallest but scenically stunning park, nestled among volcanic peaks bordering Rwanda/Congo. Here you’ll track golden monkeys—an endangered Albertine Rift endemic found only here, plus adjacent Virunga parks. These lively primates inhabit bamboo forests on lower slopes; tracking involves hiking through montane terrain with guides.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo, Night Game Drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo, Night Game Drive
Journey northeast toward Lake Mburo NP—the closest savanna park en route back toward Kampala/Entebbe. Known for its rolling hills interspersed with acacia woodland/lakes/wetlands—it harbors zebras (not seen elsewhere in SW Uganda), impalas (Uganda's only population), eland antelope, plus hippos/crocodiles/waterbirds[22][23].
Arrive mid-afternoon; after dinner, embark on a unique night game drive led by rangers using spotlights—chance sightings may include leopard/genet/hyena/bushbaby.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning walking safari among zebras/giraffes/antelopes if time permits before breakfast. Depart Lake Mburo mid-morning; stop at the Equator monument for photos/lunch en route back toward Entebbe International Airport, where your tour concludes.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
