Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
You’ll be welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by a professional driver-guide who will take you to your hotel. You’ll relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5
Day 2: Shoebill Birding at Mabamba Swamp
After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride through Mabamba Swamp to look for the rare shoebill stork. It’s a great spot for birdwatchers, with many bird species to see. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5
Day 3: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa & Transfer to Murchison Falls
Head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk to see rhinos up close. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the powerful falls.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 4: Game Drive & Nile River Boat Cruise
Start the day with a game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. After lunch, enjoy a boat trip on the Nile to see hippos, crocodiles, and the waterfall from below.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park. In the afternoon, take a guided walk in Bigodi Swamp, where you may spot monkeys and birds.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale
Day 6: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Spend the day with researchers and guides following chimpanzees in the forest. This special experience lets you observe their full-day behavior, from morning to evening.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & Kazinga Channel Boat Ride
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, elephants, and many birds up close.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 8: Lion & Leopard Tracking + Sundowner
Join expert trackers for a special experience following lions and leopards in the wild. In the evening, enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the savannah.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 9: Game Drive & Transfer to Ishasha Sector
Take a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, then transfer to the Ishasha sector—famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 10: Tree-Climbing Lions & Drive to Bwindi
Go on a game drive to spot the unique lions that rest in trees. Then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking
Hike through the forest to spend time with a gorilla family. You’ll have one hour to observe them up close—an unforgettable moment. Afterward, return to your lodge to relax.
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to the peaceful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by rolling green hills. You can relax or take a boat ride to explore the lake’s beautiful islands.
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
Day 13: Drive to Lake Mburo & Afternoon Game Drive
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park. After checking in, go on a game drive to look for zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and possibly leopards.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Day 14: Walking Safari & Return to Entebbe
Start the day with a guided walking safari to see wildlife up close. After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe. On the way, stop at the Equator for photos and a fun geography lesson.