Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our company driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you may take an optional city tour to visit the Uganda Museum, craft markets, and historical sites.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Serena Hotel
Mid-range – Imperial Royal Hotel
Budget – Forest Cottages
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, you will depart for Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes about 5–6 hours. On the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola to track rhinos on foot with a ranger guide.
After lunch, continue to the park and visit the Top of the Falls where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge and falls with a loud roar. This is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Paraa Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Sambiya River Lodge
Budget – Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile
You will start the day with an early morning game drive. During the drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, and hyenas.
In the afternoon, enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise on the River Nile to the bottom of the falls. You will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and many bird species.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. The drive is scenic and passes through beautiful countryside. Lunch will be taken on the way.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Kyaninga Lodge
Mid-range – Primate Lodge
Budget – Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting chimpanzee tracking. You will walk in the forest with experienced guides in search of chimpanzees. You may also see monkeys, baboons, birds, butterflies, and unique plants.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching and a community walk.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.
You will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many bird species along the shores. This cruise offers great photography opportunities.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Park View Safari Lodge
Budget – Ihamba Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive and Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
Enjoy an early morning game drive on the Kasenyi Track. This area has many animals including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, and topis.
Later, visit the Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees.
Accommodation: Same as Day 6
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. This park is mountainous and covered with thick forest. It is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Mahogany Springs Lodge
Mid-range – Silverback Lodge
Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Mgahinga
After an early breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trek. The trek may take between 1–9 hours depending on where the gorillas are located.
Once you find them, you will spend one full hour observing them as they feed, play, and rest. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Later, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Nkuringo Safari Lodge
Budget – Travellers’ Rest Kisoro
Day 10: Batwa Cultural Trail Experience
Wake up early and join the Batwa cultural trail experience. The Batwa are known as the forest people. You will walk through the forest with Batwa guides who will show you how they hunted, gathered food, made fire, and used herbs for medicine.
You will also visit Garama Cave and listen to traditional stories and songs.
Accommodation: Same as Day 9
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Boat Cruise
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Mihingo Safari Lodge
Mid-range – Mburo Safari Lodge
Budget – Lake View Resort Hotel
Day 12: Game Drive – Transfer to Ssese Islands
Start the day with a morning game drive. You may see zebras, giraffes, elands, Uganda kobs, topis, and duikers.
After lunch, transfer to Bukakata Landing Site in Masaka and take a ferry to Ssese Islands.
Accommodation:
Luxury – Brovad Sands Lodge
Mid-range – Mirembe Beach Resort
Budget – Pearl Beach Resort Hotel
Day 13: Relaxation at Ssese Islands
Enjoy a relaxing day at Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria. You may take a boat ride to nearby islands. Optional activities include quad biking, nature walks, fishing, canoe rides, village visits, BBQ dinners, and evening bonfires.
Accommodation: Same as Day 12
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, depart the islands around 8:00 AM and transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for your flight.