11-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

• Have breakfast and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, passing through the Luwero Triangle and Budongo Forest in the western arm of the Rift Valley while enjoying splendid countryside views.
• Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and proceed for an afternoon sunset game drive with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, and possibly lions and leopards.
• Visit Delta Point, where the Nile flows north out of Lake Albert, and enjoy views of water birds and distant hippos.
• After the game drive, check in to Fort Murchison Lodge, Red Chilli Hideaway Camp, or Hornbill Bush Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Optional activity: White Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Sanctuary at an additional cost.
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• Enjoy an early safari breakfast before sunrise and head out for a morning game drive, when wildlife is most active during the golden hours.
• Spot elephants, buffaloes, several species of antelope, and, if lucky, lions or leopards in the savannah.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and later proceed for a three-hour boat safari upstream on the Victoria Nile towards the falls.
• Pass through breathtaking scenery while spotting crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, water birds, and other animals along the riverbanks.
• Disembark near the waterfall and hike for approximately one to one and a half hours to the top of the falls.
• Enjoy a short sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• Enjoy your last sunrise and breakfast in the park before taking a walk to the top of Murchison Falls for approximately 30 minutes to one hour.
• Marvel at the powerful Nile as it forces through a narrow gorge and drops dramatically, creating a roaring waterfall, mist, and rainbows.
• Begin your journey to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal, passing through scenic landscapes, mountains, and tea plantations with several photo stops.
• Arrive in Fort Portal and have lunch before continuing your afternoon activities.
• Choose between a guided Crater Lakes and plantation walk, exploring scenic lakes, villages, and tea estates, or a guided nature walk at Amabere Caves to observe unique rock formations, crater lakes, and birdlife.
• After the activity, check in to Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite, Kibale Forest Camp, or Kibale Forest Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• After breakfast, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided swamp walk, home to eight primate species, over 200 bird species, butterflies, reptiles, and diverse vegetation including papyrus, fig trees, and wild palms.
• Alternatively, opt for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park at an additional cost.
• Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Semuliki National Park for a guided nature walk.
• Observe wildlife including baboons, red-tailed colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bird species, butterflies, and visit the Sempaya Hot Springs.
• After the experience, return to Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve and Community Campsite, Kibale Forest Camp, or Kibale Forest Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, travelling along the Rwenzori Mountain range and enjoying scenic landscapes with stopovers for an Equator experience and photography.
• Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and proceed for an afternoon sunset game drive across the savannah.
• Spot wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, lions, bush pigs, and various antelope species in their natural habitat.
• After the game drive, check in to The Bush Lodge, Pumba Safari Lodge, or Tembo Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• Wake up early, have breakfast, and proceed to Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park or Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee tracking with an experienced guide.
• Walk through the forest to observe chimpanzees at close range as they interact, groom, play, and forage in their natural habitat.
• Learn about primates, forest flora, and fauna from your guide during this informative experience, noting that sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
• Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Kazinga Channel for a boat safari.
• Spot large numbers of hippos, along with elephants, buffaloes, and various wildlife gathering along the shoreline.
• After the boat safari, enjoy a sunset game drive before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• Wake up early, have breakfast, and proceed for a morning sunrise game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

• Look out for the famous tree-climbing lions resting in sycamore fig trees instead of scanning only the savannah plains.
• After the game drive, transfer to the Kigezi Highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa," with its terraced hillsides and winding roads.
• Enjoy spectacular views of the mountainous countryside with several opportunities for photography.
• Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to Gorilla Bluff Lodge, Ride 4 a Woman, or Buhoma Community Rest Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• After breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing by UWA guides before transferring to the starting point for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Trek through dense rainforest, navigating mossy rocks and thick undergrowth in search of Mountain Gorillas.
• Observe Gorillas in their natural habitat and learn about their history and behaviour from experienced ranger guides, with the permit included in the tour.
• After the trekking experience, visit the Batwa Community and learn about their traditions, including traditional dances, beer making, and fire setting.
• Check in to Travellers Rest Hotel in Kisoro or Golden Monkeys Guest House for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• After breakfast, proceed for Golden Monkey trekking with a pre-tracking briefing at the park headquarters.
• Hike through the forest to locate Golden Monkeys, a less strenuous trek as they inhabit lower areas, usually lasting up to three hours.
• Spend one hour observing and photographing the Golden Monkey family while learning about their behaviour.
• After lunch, enjoy a canoe ride on the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its islands including the floating island and the historical punishment island.
• Check in to Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope, or Bunyonyi Overland Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• After an early breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kabale Town.
• Enter the park and observe herds of zebras, buffaloes, elands, and antelopes grazing across the savannah.
• Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and proceed for an afternoon game drive.
• Spot wildlife including zebras, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and waterbucks.
• Observe bird species such as malachite kingfishers, African fish eagles, blue-headed weavers, rufous long-tailed starlings, herons, pelicans, shoebills, and cormorants.
• After the game drive, check in to Hyena Hill Lodge or Eagles Nest Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and bottled drinking water.

• Enjoy your last sunrise in Uganda with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Spot wildlife at close range including zebras, giraffes, elands, topi, antelopes, and Cape buffaloes.
• Take a trail to higher viewpoints and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mburo and the surrounding landscapes, including several of the twelve lakes in the area.
• After the walking safari, transfer to Kampala or Entebbe with scenic views along the way.
• Stop at the Equator for a unique experience and memorable photo opportunities.
• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport at least three hours before your departure.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and bottled drinking water.