Day 1

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will welcome you to Uganda, the pearl of Africa. Thereafter, he will be transfer you to your accommodation facility for your dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Acactus Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner.

Day 2

Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will drive northwards to the renowned Murchison Falls National Park, with a stopover for your lunch in Masindi and another at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the rare rhinos that are protected in this sanctuary. Later, you will arrive at Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest well-protected wildlife area covering 3,840 sq. km. Move to the top of the falls to view the natural beauty of these falls. At this place, the river squeezes itself through a 7-meter narrow gorge from a width of more than 1 km and drops below with a thunderous roar, forming a water spray that results in a stunning rainbow of the wonders of the Nile River. You will later check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Full Day In Murchison Falls National Park.

You will have an early delicious breakfast and explore the Northern part, which hosts a high number of savannah wildlife. In case you are fortunate, you may even see leopards, in addition to a big number of bird species.

After lunch, you will have a 2-hour boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, from where great volumes of water escape through the small gorge, forming an immense thunderous roar. During this boat ride, you might see several water birds plus mammals in big numbers like hippos and crocodiles. You will head back to the lodge with a short evening game drive, then have dinner and rest at your lodge.

Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Kibale National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart for Kibale National Park. You will have Lunch at Fort Portal and proceed in the view of the Rwenzori Mountains. A guided nature walk in the Bigodi wetland sanctuary to see various bird species, butterflies, and primates. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Bigodi.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Today, you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share 98% of human genes, making them our closest living relatives. They are found in 21 countries throughout Africa but are most easily sighted in Uganda due to its dense populations. Today, in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees left in the wild. The chimpanzee trekking experience here is done on several well-maintained walking trails.

After tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi. This activity will take you to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, which features 8 primate species, over 200 bird species, and many reptiles. During the walk – which takes 2 to 3 hours – you have a chance to see many animals, but the highlight is catching a glimpse of a famous bird: the Great Blue Turaco.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Scenic Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second largest park in the country and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, next to Lake Edward and Lake George, which are joined by the Kazinga channel. Few reserves in the world have such high biodiversity with landscapes including savannah, bushland, wetlands, and lush forests.

Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After an early breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive in time to catch up with the early risers and see the sunrise as well as search for all the wildlife in the park: elephant, buffalo, lion, waterbuck, leopard, Uganda kob, warthog, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon and you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can imagine), as well as a variety of other animals that come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalos, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour. After the boat safari, you will do a short evening game drive as you drive back to the lodge.

Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 8

Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions.

On this day, have an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Ishasha region in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth to see tree-climbing lions that are prevalent in this area. You will continue to where you will have lunch along the way. You will have a community walk (the Batwa -Pygmy cultural experience and entertainment) in the evening. You will enjoy dinner and rest at the lodge of your choice.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Batwa Trail Experience.

After breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters to be briefed about the gorilla tracking before going into the verdant forest led by the rangers. If you are fortunate, it may take you about 2 hours or even less to see the amazing Bwindi giants. The experience of coming face to face with these peaceful primates is very overwhelming. You will head back to the lodge, where you will have lunch after tracking the gorillas. You will relax at the lodge the whole evening.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 10

Drive Back to Kampala City or Entebbe.

You will have breakfast and later return to Kampala, having lunch along the way in Mbarara. You will then be transferred to the airport for your drop off to catch your flight home.

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast