Day 1: Arrival in Kampala

You will be received at the airport by our guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. Take time to rest after your flight and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will leave Kampala to avoid morning traffic. Stop briefly at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenirs. Continue through scenic countryside, passing Mbarara town, and arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening. Check in to your lodge and enjoy a short evening game drive before dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Begin the day early with a game drive to see wildlife and birds, including White Storks and Saddle-Billed Storks on the open grass plains. After lunch at the lodge, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to spot hippos, elephants, and a variety of water birds such as Grey-headed Gulls, African Skimmers, Pink-backed Pelicans, and Black Kites. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, depart for Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “Little Switzerland of Uganda.” Enjoy scenic views on the way and marvel at the lake’s beauty upon arrival. On clear days, you can see Mount Muhavura, a nearby volcano. Check in to your lodge and relax for the evening.

Day 5: Lake Islands & Nature Walk

Hire a local canoe to explore Lake Bunyonyi’s small islands, enjoying birdwatching on the water. After lunch, take a nature walk in Mukoni Village to observe up to 50 bird species, including Swamp Flycatchers, African Hobbies, Scarlet-chested Sunbirds, White-headed Saw-wings, and Red-chested Sunbirds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Return to Kampala

After breakfast, check out and begin your drive back to Kampala. Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in the afternoon. Check in at your hotel for your final night.

Day 7: Kampala City Tour & Departure

Start the day with breakfast before a brief city tour in Kampala. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Optional: You can include chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge (client pays extra). The trek involves hiking steep slopes to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will continue the transfer to Kampala.