Itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Continue to Murchison Falls

   • Meet your guide for a detailed safari briefing.

   • Depart Kampala or Entebbe for a 6-hour scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

   • Pass through lush villages, swamps, forests, and plantations.

   • Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an on-foot rhino tracking experience.

   • Observe Uganda's only wild rhinos in their natural habitat.

   • Have lunch at Kabalega Diner en route.

   • Continue the journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

   • Check in to your lodge and relax for the evening.

   Accommodation Options:
   Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge
   Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge
   Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge

   Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2. Day 2: Explore Murchison Falls – Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

   • Begin the day with an early morning game drive on the northern banks.

   • Search for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes.

   • Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.

   • In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls.

   • Spot hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and bathing elephants.

   • View the thunderous falls from below before returning to your lodge.

   Accommodation: Same as Day 1
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3. Day 3: Visit Top of Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale Forest

   • Drive to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through an 8-meter gorge.

   • Take photos from multiple viewpoints and, if time allows, hike down for panoramic views.

   • Continue with a 6-hour drive to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal.

   • Admire views of tea plantations, crater lakes, and Rwenzori Mountains en route.

   • Arrive in the late afternoon and check into your lodge.

   Accommodation Options:
   Budget: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
   Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
   Luxury: Primate Lodge / Crater Safari Lodge / Kyaninga Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4. Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

   • Enter Kibale National Park for a chimpanzee trekking experience.

   • Spot chimp families and other primates like red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.

   • Enjoy lunch after the trek.

   • Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and primate walk.

   • Explore this community-run reserve, known for over 200 bird species and numerous monkey species.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

   Accommodation: Same as Day 3
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

5. Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

   • Depart Kibale after breakfast and head south to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

   • Stop at the Equator for photos and brief sightseeing.

   • Spot wildlife such as elephants and Uganda kobs upon entering the park.

   • Enjoy a scenic drive through the park as a warm-up game drive.

   • Check into your lodge and relax.

   Accommodation Options:
   Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
   Midrange: Bush Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge
   Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Camp / Kambura Gorge Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

6. Day 6: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

   • Embark on a sunrise game drive in Kasenyi Plains.

   • Spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and topis.

   • Return to the lodge for breakfast and a short rest.

   • After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for high concentrations of hippos and birds.

   • Observe crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and aquatic birds along the banks.

   • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation: Same as Day 5
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

7. Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

   • Depart Queen Elizabeth and drive through the Ishasha Sector, known for tree-climbing lions.

   • Enjoy a game drive through this unique area of the park.

   • Continue your journey through beautiful hills and terraced farmland to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

   • Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge.

   Accommodation Options:
   Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / CTPH Camp
   Midrange: Haven Lodge Buhoma / Gorilla Mist Camp
   Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Forest Camp

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

8. Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

   • Begin the day with a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Forest.

   • Follow experienced trackers into dense jungle and encounter a gorilla family.

   • Spend up to one hour with these endangered primates, observing their interactions.

   • Receive a “gorilla trekking certificate” upon completing your trek.

   • Enjoy a packed lunch before departing for Lake Bunyonyi, a 90-minute drive away.

   • Arrive by late afternoon and unwind by the lake.

   Accommodation Options:
   Midrange: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
   Luxury: Birdnest Resort

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

9. Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo via Igongo Cultural Centre

   • Depart Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast and drive northeast toward Lake Mburo.

   • Stop for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre, where you can also visit the museum.

   • Continue to Lake Mburo National Park, encountering Ankole long-horned cattle on the way.

   • Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge.

   • Choose to relax or join a night game drive in search of leopards and nocturnal animals.

   Accommodation Options:
   Budget: Eagles Nest Lodge
   Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
   Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

10. Day 10: Walking or Cycling Safari and Return to Entebbe

    • Start the day with either a guided walking safari or a mountain bike ride through Lake Mburo National Park.

    • Spot zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and warthogs.

    • If staying at Mihingo Lodge, opt for a horseback safari (requires advance booking).

    • Have a late breakfast before beginning your return journey to Entebbe.

    • Cross the Equator for photos and final souvenir shopping.

    • Arrive in Entebbe by early evening and proceed to the airport for your flight home.

    Accommodation: Not Included
    Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch