Your Uganda long safari holiday begins at Entebbe International Airport, where a friendly Kubwa Five Safaris representative greets you with a smile and transfers you to Kibale National Park. The scenic drive passes through tea plantations, banana groves, and the beautiful town of Fort Portal beneath the Rwenzori Mountains — “The Mountains of the Moon.”

Upon arrival, check in at Isunga Lodge and have lunch before setting out for a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-run reserve teems with biodiversity — red colobus monkeys swing through the trees, sitatungas graze near the marsh, and hornbills, turacos, and kingfishers call from above.

Your guide shares fascinating insights into the local ecosystem, from medicinal plants to traditional uses of the swamp’s resources. The walk also gives a glimpse into village life, where conservation and culture meet.

Return to the lodge for dinner as the evening mist settles over the forest canopy — your first magical night on this Uganda long safari holiday.Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Rise early for breakfast, then head into Kibale Forest with your ranger guide for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking adventure — a signature highlight of your Uganda long safari holiday. Follow the forest trails alive with birdsong and rustling leaves as you search for these playful primates. When you find them, you’ll spend a full hour watching the chimps feed, groom, and communicate — a truly humbling experience.

After lunch, travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse ecosystems. On arrival, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll spot hippos wallowing in the shallows, crocodiles basking on the banks, and elephants cooling off in the water. The birdlife is extraordinary — pelicans, storks, and kingfishers dot the shoreline.

Later, enjoy an evening game drive as the sun sets over the plains. Lions may emerge to hunt, while herds of Uganda kob, buffalo, and elephants roam freely. Return to Engiri Game Lodge for dinner and rest, surrounded by the night sounds of the savannah.Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge

After breakfast, set out toward the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park — famous for its unique tree-climbing lions. These magnificent cats rest lazily in fig trees, surveying the plains below where herds of Uganda kob graze. With luck, you’ll capture amazing photographs of this rare behavior.

Continue your journey through scenic hills and banana plantations to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, take a Batwa community walk — a cultural highlight of your Uganda long safari holiday. The Batwa people share their ancestral songs, dances, and forest skills, offering insight into their traditional life before conservation transformed the region.

End your day at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite, enjoying a hot meal and the soothing sounds of the forest. The misty canopy, cool mountain air, and distant calls of nocturnal creatures create the perfect anticipation for tomorrow’s great trek.Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite

Today is the heart of your Uganda long safari holiday — the gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, attend a ranger briefing and begin your trek into the dense rainforest. The journey may take several hours, climbing steep trails and crossing streams, but the moment you encounter a gorilla family in the wild, every step feels worth it.

Watch in silence as these gentle giants feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. The young ones often beat their chests in curiosity, while silverbacks maintain a calm, watchful presence. It’s an emotional and transformative hour in nature’s purest theatre.

After the trek, return for lunch, then continue to the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi, a sparkling body of water surrounded by rolling green hills and dotted with 29 islands. Check in at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, relax by the lakeside, and take in the serenity after your forest adventure.Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

After breakfast, journey to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most diverse savannah reserve. On arrival, check in at Rangeland Mburo Lodge for lunch before heading out on a boat cruise along Lake Mburo. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and countless water birds while the golden light reflects off the calm water.

Later, embark on an evening game drive, where herds of zebra, impala, eland, and giraffe roam the open plains. The park’s charm lies in its intimacy — wildlife viewing here feels personal and undisturbed.

Return to the lodge for a fireside dinner as crickets and frogs sing through the night — another serene chapter in your Uganda long safari holiday.Accommodation: Rangeland Mburo Lodge

After breakfast, enjoy a walking or bicycle safari through Lake Mburo’s scenic trails, spotting wildlife up close on foot. Then drive back toward Kampala, stopping at the Equator line in Masaka for photos and souvenirs — a perfect midpoint memory of your Uganda long safari holiday. Overnight in Kampala before your flight to Tanzania the next morning.

Fly from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro Airport and continue to the Serengeti National Park, where endless plains stretch to the horizon. Spend two unforgettable days on game drives, witnessing lions, elephants, and if timed right, the Great Migration. Optional hot-air balloon rides offer magical sunrise views (USD 600 pp).

From Serengeti, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Descend into this vast caldera to encounter rhinos, flamingos, and grazing herds scattered across the crater floor.

Finally, drive to Arusha for last-minute shopping before your evening flight home — the perfect close to an incredible Uganda long safari holiday, blending primate encounters, classic game viewing, and cultural treasures across two remarkable countries.Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge → Outpost