Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

   • Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a guide will transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or relax at the shores of Lake Victoria.
   • Accommodation:
   • Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
   • Luxury: Serena Lake Victoria Resort

2. Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

   • Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. After lunch, continue to the park and visit the top of the falls for stunning views.
   • Accommodation:
   • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
   • Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

3. Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Safari on the Nile

   • Enjoy a morning game drive in the park’s northern section, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, and leopards. In the afternoon, take a boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through an 8-meter gorge.
   • Accommodation:
   • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
   • Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

4. Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

   After breakfast, drive south to Kibale Forest National Park, famous for chimpanzee trekking. The journey offers scenic views of the Albertine Rift Valley.

   Accommodation:

   • Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

   • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

5. Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

   • Embark on an early morning chimpanzee trekking adventure, followed by a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birdlife and primates.
   • Accommodation:
   • Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
   • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

6. Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

   • Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying a game drive en route. Relax at your lodge before an evening game drive.
   • Accommodation:

   • Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge

   • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

7. Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

   Start with a game drive in Kasenyi Plains, home to predators and antelope species. Later, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

   Accommodation:

   • Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge

   • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

8. Day 8: Transfer to Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions

   • Drive to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
   • Accommodation:

   • Midrange: Enjojo Lodge

   • Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

9. Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

   • Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
   • Accommodation:

   • Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

   • Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

10. Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Experience

    • Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure. Spend an hour observing a habituated gorilla family before returning to the lodge.
    • Accommodation:
    • Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
    • Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

11. Day 11: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – The Switzerland of Africa

    • Travel to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its scenic islands and rich birdlife. Enjoy canoeing or relaxing at your lodge.
    • Accommodation:

    • Midrange: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi

    • Luxury: Arcadia Lodge

12. Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

    • Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a sunset game drive and a night game walk.
    • Accommodation:
    • Midrange: Rwakobo Rock
    • Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

13. Day 13: Game Drive and Boat Safari on Lake Mburo

    • Enjoy a morning game drive, followed by a boat safari on Lake Mburo. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
    • Accommodation:
    • Midrange: Rwakobo Rock
    • Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

14. Day 14: Return to Entebbe

    • Drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping.
    • Accommodation:

    • Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel

    • Luxury: Serena Lake Victoria Resort

15. Day 15: Departure

    • Depending on your flight schedule, visit local craft markets before your airport transfer.

    This 15-day Uganda safari offers an immersive experience in diverse landscapes, with encounters ranging from gorilla trekking to Nile safaris. Enjoy top-tier accommodations and expert-guided excursions in the heart of East Africa.