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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Touch down at Entebbe International Airport, where the warmth of Uganda greets you. After clearing customs, meet your safari guide and transfer to Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital. The drive takes you along the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, through palm-fringed roads. Check into your comfortable hotel, then spend the evening at leisure. You may choose to explore local craft markets, dine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city’s twinkling lights, or simply rest after your flight. Overnight in Kampala.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Depart Kampala early and drive north through Luwero’s rural landscapes and Masindi’s lush greenery. Your first major stop: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track wild white rhinos on foot. Accompanied by an armed ranger, trek through dense bush to stand just metres from these prehistoric behemoths – a guaranteed encounter. After a picnic lunch beneath acacia trees, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area. The road climbs over the Nile’s escarpment, offering a breathtaking first view of the park’s sprawling savannah and the distant thunder of the falls. Arrive at your lodge near the park boundary as the sun sets over the Nile.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Entikko Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Victoria Nile Boat Safari
Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Victoria Nile Boat Safari
Wake before dawn for a sunrise game drive on the northern plains of the Nile Delta. Here, lions laze on rocky kopjes, elephants march in ghostly herds through morning mist, and buffalo stare from muddy wallows. Watch for leopards draped in fig trees, giraffes gliding across golden grasslands, and hartebeest grazing. After a hearty brunch, prepare for a 2–3 hour boat safari along the Victoria Nile. Cruise upstream toward the thundering Murchison Falls – where the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gap and explodes into a rainbowed abyss. Hippos grunt beside your boat, Nile crocodiles sunbathe on sandbars, and fish eagles call overhead. Disembark near the falls’ base to feel the spray and roar. Cap the day with a short evening game drive back to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Entikko Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hike to the Top of Falls, transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Hike to the Top of Falls, transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive throught the park and head to the falls, enjoy the challenging but interesting hike to the top of the falls as you experience the strongest falls in the whole world. Depart south toward the fabled Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s primate capital. The journey is long but scenic – passing through tea plantations, crater lakes, and the town of Fort Portal with its looming Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon). Arrive in the late afternoon and check into your eco-lodge set on the edge of the rainforest. As night falls, the forest comes alive with the calls of bush babies and tree hyraxes. Enjoy a relaxed dinner while preparing for tomorrow’s chimpanzee trek.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking and Then Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking and Then Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enter Kibale’s misty rainforest at dawn for a chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers and trackers, hike through towering fig trees and vine-draped trails. When you locate a habituated chimp troop – watch in awe as they swing through the canopy, drum on buttress roots, and share intense, human-like gazes. Kibale is home to over 13 primate species, including red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys. After the trek, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a sunset game drive along the channel track – where elephants often cross at dusk. Check into your lodge overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Rise before sunrise for a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for its high density of lions, hyenas, and Uganda kobs. Watch predators claim the last hours of darkness. After breakfast, head to the Kazinga Channel – a 32-kilometre natural waterway linking Lake George and Lake Edward. Board a 2-hour boat safari for one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife cruises. Hippos wallow by the hundreds, elephants and buffalo drink at the water’s edge, and Nile crocodiles lie in wait. Birders delight in African skimmers, saddle-billed storks, and pink-backed pelicans. Late afternoon offers another optional game drive or relaxation at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha – Tree-Climbing Lions
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha – Tree-Climbing Lions
Depart after breakfast and head south toward the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famous for its tree-climbing lions. Unlike savannah lions elsewhere, these prides lounge in the branches of giant fig and acacia trees, draped like golden fruit. With luck, you’ll witness them sprawled above the grass, tails flicking. Continue through rolling hills and terraced farms into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape becomes steep, green, and mystical – home to nearly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Check into your lodge, perched above dense forest, with evening briefings about tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
This is the day you’ve been waiting for. After an early breakfast, gather at the park headquarters for a gorilla family allocation. Your ranger guide leads you into the Impenetrable Forest – a tangle of bamboo, vines, and ancient trees. The trek can last 2 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas nested. When you find them, you’ll share one unforgettable hour: watching silverbacks beat their chests, mothers groom sleepy infants, and juveniles tumble through undergrowth. The eye-to-eye connection with a mountain gorilla is humbling, profound, and life-changing. Return to your lodge for a well-earned rest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Relaxation and Optional Activities or Second Gorilla Trek
Relaxation and Optional Activities or Second Gorilla Trek
Option 1 – Second Gorilla Trek: For the truly dedicated, purchase an additional permit and trek a different gorilla family. Each group behaves uniquely – some are boisterous, others serene.
Option 2 – Relax & Explore Locally: Sleep in, then take a guided village walk to meet the Batwa (pygmy) community, learn their forest survival skills, or visit a local banana beer brewery. You can also enjoy a simple forest nature walk, birding, or a visit to a nearby waterfall. This day is yours to rest your legs and absorb the magic of Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Depart To Entebbe Airport
Depart To Entebbe Airport
After a final breakfast in the misty Bwindi hills, begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe. The journey takes you through the Kigezi Highlands – called the “Switzerland of Africa” – with winding roads, terraced hills, and stunning vistas. Stop for lunch en route in Mbarara, famous for Ankole long-horned cattle and fresh roasted goat. Continue through the equatorial forest of Mpambire Drum Makers (a quick cultural stop). Arrive at Entebbe Airport in the late afternoon for your international flight home. Your safari ends, but the roar of gorillas, the chatter of chimps, and the thunder of Murchison Falls will echo in your heart forever.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
