Day 1
Arrive Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed from the aircraft by our representative, helped with immigration and luggage, before you meet your private guide for a transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
Shoebill Quest Mabamba
Mabamba Wetland
After breakfast, transfer to Mabamba Wetland for a canoe excursion through the papyrus channels in search of the Shoebill and other wetland birds. Return to Entebbe later in the day for a relaxed afternoon at your hotel.
Day 3
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking. Continue to the park, visit the Top of the Falls if time allows, then proceed to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at leisure.
Day 4
Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Murchison Falls National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the northern sector, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, and abundant birdlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds.
Day 5
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Kibale Forest
Depart Murchison and drive southwest through Hoima and Fort Portal, passing rolling hills, tea estates, crater lakes, and views of the Rwenzori Mountains on clear days. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to Kibale Forest. Evening briefing for the next day's chimpanzee tracking.
Day 6
Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Swamp
Kibale National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before heading into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Trek through the rainforest to observe and photograph these remarkable primates. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife and several primate species.
Day 7
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Afternoon Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel
Your guide drives you south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the scenic crater lakes region with views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and local villages. In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise — an incredible opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife along the water's edge.
Day 8
Morning & Evening Game Drives
Queen Elizabeth National Park — Kasenyi Plains
Head out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for elephants, buffalo, antelope, and the possibility of lions or leopards. Your private guide will position you in the most wildlife-rich areas. Return to the lodge for a midday break, then enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight.
Day 9
Queen Elizabeth NP to Bwindi
Via Ishasha Sector
Following a relaxed breakfast, drive to Bwindi via the remote Ishasha Sector, with a chance to spot its famed tree-climbing lions in sycamore figs. Continue into the highland rainforest and arrive at your eco-lodge to settle in and prepare for tomorrow's gorilla trek — the cool mist and jungle sounds setting the scene.
Day 10
Gorilla Tracking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting out on your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Hike through the rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend a memorable hour observing them in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, visit the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center.
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic countryside and rolling hills along the way. Check in and enjoy lunch before some time to relax. In the evening, head out for a game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, topis, giraffes, and possibly leopards as the sun sets over the savannah.
Day 12
Morning Walking Safari
Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, set out on a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Accompanied by a ranger, explore the bush on foot, observing wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and antelope while learning about tracks, plants, and the park's ecosystems. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at leisure.
Day 13
Return to Entebbe & Departure
Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive back to Entebbe, passing rural villages, rolling hills, and roadside markets — a final glimpse into daily life across the country. Depending on your international flight, a lunch stop or short visit to a local craft market can be arranged. This marks the end of an unforgettable journey through Uganda, a land of wildlife, warm hospitality, and truly unique experiences.
