Day 1: Arrive & Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala, followed by a scenic drive through lush countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes as you head toward Kibale Forest. The drive offers beautiful views and photo opportunities along the way. Arrive at your lodge on the edge of the forest and check in. Depending on your arrival time, you may take an optional nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area known for primates and birdlife. Enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.
After an early breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre in Kibale Forest National Park for a briefing before your chimpanzee trek. Accompanied by a trained ranger-guide, you’ll venture into the forest in search of one of the habituated chimpanzee families. The trek may take between 2–4 hours depending on where the chimps are located. Once found, you’ll have one hour to observe and photograph them as they interact in their natural environment. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation area known for its biodiversity and birdlife. The guided walk through the swamp and forest fringes offers chances to spot more primates and learn about local conservation efforts.
Depart after breakfast for the scenic drive south to Bwindi, approximately 6–8 hours depending on your overnight sector (Buhoma or Rushaga). The route winds through the foothills of the Rwenzori’s, tea estates, crater lakes, and local communities before entering the highland regions of southwestern Uganda. You’ll have lunch enroute and continue to your lodge near Bwindi, arriving in the afternoon or early evening. Settle into your room and prepare for the next day’s gorilla adventure.
Accommodation options:
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Moderate)
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Midrange)
Four gorilla lodge, Gorilla Leisure lodge (Luxury)
Wake up early for a hearty breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You’ll be assigned to a gorilla group and guided into the forest by armed rangers and trackers. The trek can range from 2 to 6 hours depending on the group’s location and terrain. Once you locate the gorillas, spend one hour in their presence, observing their movements, feeding habits, and family interactions. This intimate encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and rest. The afternoon is free to relax, enjoy the forest atmosphere, or take an optional community visit or guided walk, depending on your energy level.
Accommodation options:
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Moderate)
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Midrange)
Four gorilla lodge, Gorilla Leisure lodge (Luxury)
Day 5: Transfer to Mgahinga for Golden Monkey Tracking / Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located within the stunning Virunga mountain range. Upon arrival, proceed to the park offices for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. The trek leads you through bamboo forests and gentle volcanic foothills until you find the lively golden monkeys, known for their playful behavior and striking colors. Spend time observing and photographing them before returning to your lodge for lunch, after the journey contiues towards lake bunyonyi. the drive is one hour and half. Often described as one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, Bunyonyi offers a perfect setting to unwind after days of trekking. Check in at your lakeside lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may take a dugout canoe ride between the islands, stroll along the hillsides, swim in the bilharzia-free waters, or simply relax with panoramic views of the lake and terraced slopes.
Accommodation options:
Birdnest Resort (Midrange)
Arcadia cottages (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Destination: lake Bunyonyi
Day 6: Return to Entebbe for Departure
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe. Enroute, you will stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and souvenir shopping. Continue to Entebbe, arriving in time for your evening flight or overnight arrangements depending on your travel plans.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Kisoro (Approx. 8–9hrs by road)
You will depart early in the morning from Entebbe or Kampala for a full-day road journey to Uganda’s far southwest, driving through diverse landscapes including rolling hills, savannah plains, and lush highland farms. This route offers an immersive window into rural Uganda, with scenic stops along the way for refreshments, photography, and lunch in Mbarara or Kabale town. As you ascend into the Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic. Upon reaching Kisoro, you’ll check in to your lodge, located either in the volcanic foothills or by the shores of Lake Mutanda. The evening is free to relax by the fireplace or enjoy a peaceful sundowner as you acclimate to the cool mountain air.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the Ntebeko Park Headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette and safety protocols. The trek begins soon after, with experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers guiding you through dense bamboo forest, moss-draped trees, and steep volcanic terrain in search of one of Mgahinga’s habituated mountain gorilla families. The duration of the trek varies, depending on the gorillas’ movements, and can range from 2 to 6 hours. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend a full hour in their presence, observing their interactions, behaviors, and powerful yet gentle nature. After the trek, return to the lodge for a hot lunch and well-deserved rest. The rest of the day is free to unwind, or you may opt for a short walk around the area or a community visit in Kisoro.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Optional Activities
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading back into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your second primate adventure—golden monkey tracking. These rare, lively monkeys are endemic to the Virunga volcanic region and live in the park’s bamboo zone. The trek is moderate and often shorter than gorilla trekking, with plenty of opportunities to see the monkeys leaping through trees, feeding, and socializing in the canopy. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, optional activities are available depending on your energy and interests. These may include a peaceful canoe ride on Lake Mutanda, a visit to the Batwa pygmy community for a cultural experience, or simply enjoying the quiet mountain scenery from the comfort of your lodge.
After breakfast, begin the return journey by road to Kampala or Entebbe, with lunch enroute and several scenic and cultural stopovers to break up the trip. Expect to arrive in the early evening. Depending on your departure plans, optional accommodation or airport drop-off can be arranged upon arrival.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
End of 4-Days Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a professional representative and transferred to your luxurious boutique hotel in Entebbe. Settle in, relax by the pool or lakefront, and enjoy the serene ambiance. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the nearby botanical gardens or take a private sunset cruise on Lake Victoria. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner as your guide briefs you on the journey ahead.
Accommodation options:
Airport link guest house (Midrange)
Papyrus guest house (Midrange)
Hotel No.5 (Luxury)
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Destination: Entebbe
Day 2: Flight to Kasese – Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
After an early breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to Kasese, located near Kibale Forest. On arrival, a driver-guide will meet you for a short transfer to your lodge nestled in the forested hills. In the afternoon, head into Kibale National Park for your chimpanzee tracking experience. Led by expert trackers, you will follow the calls and movements of a wild chimpanzee troop. Spend up to one hour observing their fascinating social behavior in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge to unwind.
This morning, enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area rich in birdlife and primates. The walk offers a slower-paced, immersive experience of Uganda’s biodiversity and local culture. After an early lunch at the lodge, you’ll transfer to Kasese airstrip and board a scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Upon landing, a private driver will transfer you through the beautiful highlands to your forest lodge. Settle in for the night with the sounds of the jungle around you.
After an early breakfast, depart with your packed lunch to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You’ll then embark on your unforgettable gorilla trek, accompanied by professional rangers and trackers. Trekking may take between 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family. Once found, you’ll spend one extraordinary hour in the presence of these gentle giants—watching, photographing, and simply being with them in the misty forest. Return to the lodge for a warm shower, massage, and relaxed evening around the fireplace.
Day 5: Leisure Day or Optional Cultural Visit / Forest Walk
Today is a day to rest and reflect, or to enjoy optional activities depending on your interests. You can opt for a gentle forest walk with a local guide, birdwatching near the lodge, or visit a nearby community to learn about the traditions of the Batwa pygmies. Many lodges also offer wellness options like massage or yoga. Enjoy a private bush breakfast or sundowner overlooking the Virunga volcanoes.
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a driver who will assist with lunch (if time allows) and a dayroom for refreshment before your international flight. If your flight departs later in the day, a visit to the craft market or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre can be arranged.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (depending on flight time)
End of 6-Days Luxury Flying Safari (Primates)
Pick-up fromHotel / Entebbe or Kampala
Your professional birding guide will meet you at your accommodation with a pair of binoculars and field guides in hand. After a brief briefing, you’ll set off towards Mabamba Wetlands via Entebbe or the ferry crossing (depending on your location and route choice).
Arrival at Mabamba Wetlands & Birding in Mabamba Swamp
Upon arrival, meet your local canoe captain who will expertly navigate the channels of the swamp in a traditional wooden canoe. This area is a designated Ramsar site and is a birder’s paradise. You’ll spend the morning gliding silently through narrow papyrus-lined channels in search of the Shoebill Stork. Sightings are common in the early morning when these elusive birds are hunting lungfish in shallow waters. More Key Species to Look out for include Shoebill Stork (main target), African Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, African Pygmy Goose, Malachite Kingfisher, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Lesser Jacana, Swamp Flycatcher, Goliath Heron, Black Crake. Your guide will help identify bird calls and assist with photography or eBird checklists.
Depart Mabamba and Head for Lunch in Entebbe
After the canoe trip, enjoy a short refreshment stop before beginning the scenic drive back to Entebbe. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a recommended lakeside restaurant. You can take in views of Lake Victoria while discussing your morning bird list with your guide.
Entebbe Botanical Gardens Bird Walk
In the afternoon, enter the Entebbe Botanical Gardens for a guided birding walk. Established in 1898, these gardens offer a mix of indigenous forest, cultivated lawns, and lakeshore habitat, making it a perfect spot to expand your bird checklist. The Target Species at Botanical will include the Great Blue Turaco, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, African Paradise Flycatcher, Red-chested Sunbird, Palm-nut Vulture, African Grey Parrot, Ross’s Turaco, Orange Weaver, Klaas’s Cuckoo, Little Greenbul. You may also spot vervet monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and enjoy views of the lake shore, all while walking under the cool shade of ancient trees.
Wrap up the Bird List & Return Transfer
Find a peaceful spot in the gardens to sit with your guide and review your full day’s sightings. Compare notes, fill in your checklists, and enjoy the satisfaction of a rewarding day in nature. Begin your transfer back to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Your guide will make sure you’re safely dropped off, with plenty of memories, photos, and species to add to your life list.
End of 1-Day Birding Mabamba Swamp & Botanical
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Entebbe’s attractions, such as the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or the Botanical Gardens. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options:
Airport link guest house, Papyrus Guest house (mid-range)
Hotel No 5, Hotel Horizon (luxury)
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Evening Fishing
After an early breakfast, set off for Murchison Falls National Park, a journey of approximately six hours through scenic countryside. Enroute, stop at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided trek to see rhinos in their natural habitat. Continue to Murchison Falls, where you will check in at your lodge and later enjoy an evening fishing session along the Nile River, targeting Nile perch and tiger fish.
Accommodation options:
Fort Murchison (budget)
Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Day 3: Full-Day Fishing in Murchison Falls National Park
Spend the entire day fishing in the Nile’s powerful waters near the base of Murchison Falls. This area is known for record-breaking Nile perch and other species such as catfish and tiger fish. Enjoy the thrill of battling these strong fish while taking in the breathtaking surroundings. Between fishing sessions, you may spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles along the riverbanks.
Accommodation options:
Fort Murchison (budget)
Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Day 4: Morning Fishing & Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale National Park
10-Day Fishing & Primate Safari
Begin the day with another morning fishing session to maximize your chances of landing a big catch. Afterward, enjoy a short game drive through the park, where you may spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and antelopes. Later, embark on a scenic drive to Kibale National Park, known for its incredible primate diversity. The journey takes about six to seven hours, passing through lush countryside and tea plantations.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by a ranger guide, track these intelligent primates and observe their behavior in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, take a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for birdlife and other primates such as colobus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat Safari
Depart Kibale and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey of about three hours. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on a relaxing boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This boat cruise offers a chance to see large pods of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an array of bird species along the water’s edge.
Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kasenyi Plains, known for lion sightings and large herds of Uganda kob. After the game drive, embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge, nestled in the misty rainforest.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. After a briefing at the park headquarters, venture into the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from one to five hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Evening Game Drive
Leave Bwindi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s smallest but most scenic parks. Arrive in time for an evening game drive, where you can spot zebras, elands, impalas, and buffalo. Lake Mburo is also home to leopards and a variety of bird species.
Day 10: Morning Walking Safari & Return to Entebbe
Enjoy a morning walking safari in Lake Mburo, where you can come closure with nature and these include the giraffe, zebras , various hippos ponds. Afterward, start your journey back to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive in Entebbe in the evening for your departure flight or an overnight stay, depending on your schedule.
End of 10-day Fishing & Primate Safari
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2-Day Fishing in Murchison Falls National Park: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and game drive
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by our guide driver who will brief you on how your trip will go. You will thereafter hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. At Ziwa you will encounter the endangered rhinos of the southern white species. You will embark on an hour-guided nature walk to their habitat and spot them as they feed, rest, and roam around. After that precious hour, you will head back onto the road to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge will have lunch and prepare for an evening game drive. Our driver guide will then take you on a game drive adventure experience in the park. You will spot several wildlife species like the remaining 4 of the Big 5 lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards. Giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks, hippos, and antelopes to mention but a few can be encountered. To finish off your game drive, you will visit the top of Murchison Falls and witness its power. As the night crawls in, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
The final date of your trip will begin with a delicious breakfast before you head out. Our driver will be on time to take you to the riverside for a fishing experience. You will be welcomed by an experienced fisherman to take you through the adventure. After laying your fishing rods in the river, expect to catch several fish species like the tilapia, Nile perch, catfish, and lungfish to mention but a few. After your fishing adventure, you will head to the lodge for lunch and check out. Our driver guide will then transfer you back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure after your meal.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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What to pack
The packing list for a fishing safari adventure experience in Murchison Falls National Park is exclusive to the essential personal materials, independent of the fishing equipment. These items include the following.
First aid box
Waterproof shoes
Waterproof trousers
Short-sleeved shirt
Reusable water bottle
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Sun hat
Extra money
A camera with enough batteries
Plastic bags to cover your luggage, etc.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
By the time you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our guide driver will be there to welcome you into the country. You will receive a short briefing on how your safari tour will go. You will then head out on a 4-5-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. As you anticipate the Big 5 encounters in the park, you will share moments with the rhinos and other wildlife species like antelopes, zebras, and warthogs at Zziwa and lunch will be enroute. By evening you will have checked in your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.Accommodation options:
Fort Murchison (budget)
Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
At dawn, you will be woken up by the sweet melodies of nature and the mouthwatering aroma of your delicious breakfast. After you devour your breakfast, you will receive your packed lunch and head out. Our drive guide will timely transfer you to the Victoria Nile banks on the boat for a full-day fishing adventure. An experienced professional angler and fisherman will usher you in and prepare you for the adventure. He will take you through the best fishing spots and tell you all you need to know about the different fish species in the river. In the afternoon after devouring your packed lunch, you will row your boat downstream. You will throw your fishing rods and silently catch the different fish species such as the tilapia, Nile perch, and tiger fish to mention but a few. As the evening sets in our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you back to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation options:
Fort Murchison (budget)
Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Early in the morning of the last day of your 3 days fishing safari in Murchison Falls National Park, you will have breakfast. Our driver guide will then transfer you to the park for an early morning game drive or you can opt for chimpanzee trekking in budongo Eco forest. This is probably the best time for a game drive where the early risers will entertain you as they graze.
You will spot several species like antelopes, warthogs, giraffes, hyenas, and waterbuck among others. You will also complete your Big 5 encounter as you spot the other 4 of the Big 5 lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants. To finalize your game drive in the park, you will visit the iconic Murchison Falls. This is the main highlight of the game drive experience. As you bid farewell to your 3 day trip, you will take pictures and our driver guide will transfer you back to the lodge for lunch and check out. You will arrive in Entebbe in the evening in time for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3-Day fishing safari in Murchison
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will be picked up and ushered into the country by our driver guide upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. He will brief you entirely about your 4 days sport fishing and chimpanzee trekking in Murchison Falls National Park. You will then embark on a journey to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary and lunch will be enroute. Upon arrival at Zziwa, you will be welcomed by the ranger guides who will take you through the nature walk in the sanctuary. You will meet and interact with the rhinos in a close encounter as you watch them feed, rest, and roam across the sanctuary. You will then head back on the road to Murchison Falls National Park and by evening you will be at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
In the morning as you wake up to your delicious breakfast, you will receive your packed lunch before heading out. Our driver guide will then transfer you to the bottom of the falls for a full-day sport fishing exhibition. You will be met by a professional and experienced angler and fisherman who will be your assistant for the day. He will guide you to the best fishing spots and take you through the different fish species in the river. You will have your delicious packed lunch as you fish not miss any moment and fully exhaust your adventure experience. In the evening you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
As the day breaks in the early morning scenes, you will enjoy a delightful breakfast before you are picked up by our driver guide. He will then transfer you to the park for an early morning game drive. You will experience the active morning in the savannah plains as the game feeds and the predators head back to their territories after a long night of feasting. Expect to meet various wildlife species including 4 of the Big 5 animals, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and leopards. Other species to encounter include giraffes, waterbucks, reedbucks, antelopes, and warthogs to mention but a few. You will be driven through to the mighty Murchison Falls for sightseeing of the breathtaking power of the falls. You will have lunch at the lodge where our guide will transfer you. In the afternoon after devouring your delicious meal, you will head south for a boat cruise. Hippos and crocodiles are some of the animals to spot while on the boat cruise experience. As the sun fades to give way for the night you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
The last day of your 4 days trip will kick off with an early breakfast before the sun bursts its cover. Our guide drive right on time will transfer you to Budongo forest the biggest mahogany forest in Uganda. You will be welcomed by a guide ranger who will take you through a pre-trekking briefing. This briefing prepares you on what to expect from the trekking experience. After this exercise, you will be grouped into groups of 6 people and assigned a ranger guide and chimpanzee troupe to trek. The trekking activity will then begin led by a range guide who will help to track down the primates in the habitat. You will spend an hour in the presence of the chimps watching them feed, play, and roam around with their daily chores. The trekking experience will take about 4 hours including the hour spent with the chimps. You will then head back to the lodge for lunch and depart back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 4 days sport fishing Murchison falls
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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Center for a brief introduction to Uganda’s diverse ecosystems. In the evening, you will receive a safari briefing before enjoying dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation options:
Hotel No. 5 (Luxury)
Airport link Guest House (Midrange) Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Flight from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to Entebbe Airport for a scenic charter flight to Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and untouched wildlife reserves. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a lodge representative and transferred to your accommodation, offering stunning views of the vast savannah. In the afternoon, you will embark on your first game drive in the Narus Valley, where large herds of buffalo, elephants, zebras, and giraffes roam. The valley is also home to predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. After an exciting wildlife experience, you will return to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
An early morning game drive will take you deeper into the park’s wilderness, increasing your chances of spotting rare species like cheetahs and the bat-eared fox. You will visit the Kanangorok Hot Springs, located near the South Sudan border, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit a Karimojong Manyatta (traditional homestead) to experience the unique culture of the Karamojong people. You will learn about their warrior traditions, cattle-keeping lifestyle, and enjoy traditional dances before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation options:
Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Moderate)
Adhere safari lodge (Midrange)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Flight from Kidepo to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, you will take a scheduled flight to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile. This cruise takes you to the base of the Murchison Falls, where the river is forced through a narrow gorge, creating a spectacular sight. Along the way, you will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species. If time allows, you can take a short hike to the top of the falls for a stunning panoramic view of the powerful water cascades.
Accommodation Options:
Nile Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Pakuba safari lodge (Midrange)
Fort Murchison (Moderate) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Game Drive & Afternoon Flight to Kibale Forest
The day begins with an early game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, where you will have the chance to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and hyenas. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
After an early breakfast, you will head to the Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a chimpanzee trekking experience. Led by expert guides, you will follow forest trails in search of these intelligent primates. Once you locate them, you will spend an hour observing their behavior and interactions. In the afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project that supports conservation and local livelihoods. This swamp walk offers a chance to see rare primates, birds, and butterflies in their natural habitat.
Accommodation options:
Primate Lodge Kibale (Luxury)
Isunga lodge (Midrange)
Kibale Forest Camp (Moderate)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will take 3hours drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge before heading out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where large herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope roam.
Accommodation options:
Elephant Plains (Luxury)
Aardvark Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Bush Lodge (Moderate) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
The day begins with a morning game drive in the park, offering excellent chances to see lions, hyenas, and the elusive leopard. After lunch, you will take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. This waterway is home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Accommodation options:
Elephant Plains (Luxury)
Aardvark Safari Lodge (Midrange)
Bush Lodge (Moderate) Meal Plan: Brea
Day 9: Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will take a short flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
This is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your gorilla trekking experience. The trek can take between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once you find them, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to your lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
After a leisurely morning, you will take a final scenic flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxation or optional sightseeing around Entebbe town. Optional activity ,Shoebill tracking in the afternoon, or Botanical garden
Accommodation:
Hotel No. 5 (Luxury)
Airport Link Guest House (Midrange) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Departure from Entebbe
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a visit to a craft market before being transferred to the airport for your departure.
Today is a day to rest and reflect, or to enjoy optional activities depending on your interests. You can opt for a gentle forest walk with a local guide, birdwatching near the lodge, or visit a nearby community to learn about the traditions of the Batwa pygmies. Many lodges also offer wellness options like massage or yoga. Enjoy a private bush breakfast or sundowner overlooking the Virunga volcanoes.
By the time you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our guide driver will be there to welcome you into the country. You will receive a short briefing on how your safari tour will go. You will then head out on a 4-5-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the 
