Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe/Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Depart early morning (6:30 AM) from Entebbe or Kampala.
Drive Time: -6 hrs total. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy a guided rhino trekking experience on foot (1.5–2 hrs).
Lunch at Kabalega Diner or Ziwa Restaurant.
Continue to Murchison Falls NP via Kichumbanyobo Gate.
Late afternoon visit to the Top of Murchison Falls for stunning views and photo ops.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Morning: Sunrise game drive on the northern sector (Buligi track), expect lions, elephants, giraffes, Uganda kob, hyenas, leopards (if lucky). Return for breakfast and rest. Afternoon (2:00 PM): Boat safari on the Nile River to the base of the falls, see hippos, crocodiles, African fish eagles, and more. After the long days, you shall return back for refreshing at the accommodation for dinner or chill out.
Optional hike to the top of the falls (approx. 45 minutes, moderately steep).
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison – Hoima – Fort Portal (Scenic Transit Day)
Murchison – Hoima – Fort Portal (Scenic Transit Day)
Murchison – Hoima – Fort Portal (Scenic Transit Day)
Depart after breakfast for Fort Portal. Drive Time: 7–8 hrs through the beautiful Albertine Rift Valley.
En route: Pass rural villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills.
Lunch stop: In Hoima or Kagadi (local restaurants).
Arrive in Fort Portal by late afternoon/evening, check into your accommodation, refresh and wait for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Nyaika Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Early breakfast and drive (40 min) to Kibale National Park HQ. 8:00 AM: Start chimpanzee trekking – guided walk in the forest to observe chimps in their natural habitat (2–4 hours).
After lunch, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – a community-led eco-walk known for monkeys, birds, and cultural immersion.
Return to the lodge and relax, dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Fort Portal Crater Lakes – Queen Elizabeth NP (Game Drive)
Fort Portal Crater Lakes – Queen Elizabeth NP (Game Drive)
Fort Portal Crater Lakes – Queen Elizabeth NP (Game Drive)
Breakfast, then crater lake exploration near Fort Portal: Lake Nkuruba, Amabere Caves, and “Top of the World” view.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 hrs).
Lunch en route or at the lodge.
Evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains- lions, elephants, warthogs, buffalo, hyenas. After the game drive, return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Lake Bunyonyi
Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Lake Bunyonyi
Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Lake Bunyonyi
Early breakfast and drive to the Ishasha Sector (2.5 hrs). Game drive looking for tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees.
Continue south to Lake Bunyonyi (3–4 hrs), Uganda’s most scenic lake with 29 islands.
Late afternoon: Relax, swim, or take a canoe ride and later prepare for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala/Entebbe (Return Day)
Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala/Entebbe (Return Day)
Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala/Entebbe (Return Day)
Early breakfast and scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Drive Time: 8–9 hrs with a stop at the Equator Line for lunch and souvenirs. Drop-off at a hotel in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, or your preferred drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
