Day 1: Travel to Kisoro
Depart at 7:30 a.m. with stops at the Equator, Eclipse Monument in Biharwe, and an aerial view of Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre and scenic views of Mt. Muhavura before arriving in Kisoro.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel – Kisoro
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga
After breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga National Park for your gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the forest (1–4 hours) to find a gorilla family and spend an hour observing them. You’ll receive a trekking certificate after the experience. Relax in the evening with access to the hotel’s health club, steam bath, or sauna.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel – Kisoro
Day 3: Lake Mutanda Boat Cruise & Coffee Experience
Start your day with a boat cruise on Lake Mutanda, visiting birding sites, Volcanoes viewpoints, and the legendary Punishment Island. Later, take part in a local coffee tour, where you’ll learn the process from bean to cup and taste various roast levels. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel – Kisoro
Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early breakfast, then travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, enjoy lunch, and head out for an evening game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, and more.
Accommodation: Kingfisher Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
After breakfast, drive to Kalinzu Forest for a chimpanzee trek (2–3 hours). Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Kingfisher Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Travel north through Kyenjojo to Murchison Falls National Park. After check-in and lunch, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile dramatically squeezes through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Sambiya River Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Start with a morning game drive to spot lions, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife near the base of the falls.
Accommodation: Sambiya River Lodge
Day 8: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Jinja
Begin your journey to Jinja, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see white rhinos in the wild. After the 1–2 hour walking tour, continue to Jinja and check in at your riverside lodge. Enjoy views of the River Nile as you rest.
Accommodation: Explorers River Camp
Day 9: White Water Rafting on the Nile
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed Grade 5 white water rafting adventure! This full-day guided rafting tour on the Nile includes lunch, safety gear, and free photos of your thrilling experience.
Accommodation: Explorers River Camp
Day 10: Return to Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and depart Jinja around 9:00 a.m. for your return to Entebbe. You’ll be dropped off at the airport or your accommodation.
