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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison with a trek of the White Rhinos

Transfer to Murchison with a trek of the White Rhinos

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe. Enjoy a scenic drive north through Uganda’s countryside toward Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a thrilling on-foot rhino tracking experience—an up-close encounter with Uganda’s only wild rhinos. After lunch, continue the journey to Murchison Falls, arriving in the evening. Check in, relax, and prepare for the days of adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game drive and Boat ride on the Nile River and Hike on top of the Falls

Game drive and Boat ride on the Nile River and Hike on top of the Falls

After breakfast Start your day with a sunrise game drive across Murchison’s northern plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and more. Disembark for a guided hike to the top of the falls, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge—an awe-inspiring sight there you will have your lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls—spot hippos, crocodiles, and riverbank wildlife.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale

Transfer to Kibale

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey south through Uganda’s lush countryside, traditional villages, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy the changing views as you travel along the Albertine Rift, with glimpses of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Arrive in Kibale Forest National Park—home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Settle into your lodge, relax, and prepare for the exciting chimpanzee trek ahead.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Trek Chimps and a tour of Bigodi Swamp

Trek Chimps and a tour of Bigodi Swamp

Begin the day with an early morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park. Led by expert guides, venture into the forest to track and observe man’s closest relatives in their natural habitat—watch them feed, play, and swing through the trees. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run eco-tourism project known for its rich birdlife, primates, and lush vegetation. A perfect blend of wildlife and culture!

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

After a relaxed breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and journey south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife reserves. Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes, rolling hills, and the Rwenzori Mountains along the way. Arrive in time for a leisurely lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, Relax at the lodge till in the evening.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Game Drive and Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

Game Drive and Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, and a variety of antelope species roaming the open savannah. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. Watch as hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless birds gather at the water’s edge—an unforgettable wildlife spectacle.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Bwindi

Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and head south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, banana plantations, and traditional homesteads before arriving at your lodge in Bwindi. Settle in and prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla trek and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trek and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After a briefing from your ranger guide, hike through dense jungle to track a family of mountain gorillas—spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before transferring to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning views and peaceful islands. Arrive in the evening you will have dinner and relax.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Game drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Game drive

After a relaxing morning by the lake, depart Lake Bunyonyi and journey eastward to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park but rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Enjoy a leisurely drive through rolling hills and local villages. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. If time allows, head out for a short evening game drive to spot zebras, impalas, elands, and more as the sun sets over the acacia-dotted landscape.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Entebbe

Transfer to Entebbe

Arise in the morning, after breakfast you will check out and then we embark our journey to Entebbe. This will mark our end of Adventure and we wish you a safe trip back home.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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