Your luxury Uganda safari begins at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed by your private driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a guided city tour of Kampala or Entebbe, where you can explore cultural sites, local markets, and the shores of Lake Victoria. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation: Siena Beach Hotel Entebbe or equivalent

Depart early after breakfast for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking – your first Big Five encounter. Continue through Masindi for lunch, then enter Murchison Falls National Park. Depending on your arrival, enjoy a sunset boat cruise along the Nile or a short evening game drive. The highlight of the day is a visit to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through an 8-meter gorge with immense force.

Accommodation: Gipiri & Labongo Lodge

Begin with an early morning game drive across the savannah, where you’ll spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Birdwatchers will be delighted by sightings of the shoebill stork and other rare species. Return for lunch, then embark on an afternoon boat safari along the Nile, observing hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. For an adventurous option, hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views of this natural wonder before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Gipiri & Labongo Lodge

After breakfast, set off for Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Enjoy stunning countryside views, tea plantations, and a stop for lunch in Fort Portal, with the Rwenzori Mountains as your backdrop. Arrive at your lodge and later join a guided walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, where you’ll see monkeys, birdlife, and local village life. This community-run project is a highlight of sustainable tourism in Uganda.

Accommodation: Kibale Chimpanzee Lodge

Wake up early for your chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by rangers, trek into the forest to observe these intelligent primates in their natural habitat. Spend an unforgettable hour watching their playful behaviors. After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse reserve, with over 600 bird species and large populations of elephants, lions, and antelopes. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Tembo Safari Lodge

Start the day with a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, known for its predator activity. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. Return for lunch, then take a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. This channel is famous for its hippo population, basking crocodiles, and bird colonies. Sunset over the channel is a breathtaking experience.

Accommodation: Tembo Safari Lodge

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to the unique tree-climbing lions. Continue southward to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, ready for the ultimate highlight of your luxury Uganda safari.

Accommodation: Gorilla Bluff Lodge

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. With expert rangers, trek through dense rainforest until you find a gorilla family. Spend an extraordinary hour observing their behavior, capturing photos, and experiencing one of the rarest wildlife encounters on Earth. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community, where you’ll learn about their ancient forest traditions and culture.

Accommodation: Gorilla Bluff Lodge

Depart Bwindi for the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa.” Enjoy a canoe ride across its 29 islands, birdwatching, and interaction with local communities. Relax in the serene environment, surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil waters. This is a perfect way to unwind before the end of your safari.

Accommodation: Heritage Lodge

After a relaxed breakfast, check out and begin your drive back to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator crossing for photos, souvenir shopping, and lunch. Continue to Entebbe, arriving in time for your departure flight. Your Luxury Uganda Safari concludes with incredible memories of gorillas, chimpanzees, and Big Five wildlife encounters.