Have a relaxing boat trip on Lake Mburo and look for the elusive African finfoot and wonder yourself about the large numbers of African fish eagle.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Depart from Kampala or Entebbe and travel north to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most scenic park. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience (optional). Arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy leisure time.
Overnight: Lodge near Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, with opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Overnight: Lodge near Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Top of the Falls & Nile Exploration
Start the day with an early boat safari or game drive, followed by a visit to the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile narrows dramatically. Afternoon at leisure or optional photography session and forest walk.
Overnight: Lodge near Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls NP and travel south to Kibale Forest, passing scenic countryside and Lake Albert. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax in preparation for the next day’s primate activities.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk
Begin with an early morning chimpanzee tracking excursion in Kibale Forest, guided by expert rangers. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed area known for birds, monkeys, and rich wetland biodiversity.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kibale Forest after breakfast and travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through scenic crater lakes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth NP
Spend the day exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park with early morning and late afternoon game drives, seeking lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Enjoy optional activities such as guided nature walks or cultural village visits.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Full-Day Exploration in Queen Elizabeth NP
Enjoy another full day in the park for additional game drives, photography, or optional excursions to the Ishasha sector to view tree-climbing lions (subject to sightings).
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth NP and travel south to Lake Bunyonyi, a stunning crater lake known for its tranquility and scenic islands. Check in at your lodge and enjoy leisure activities such as a boat ride, canoeing, or birdwatching.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in at your lodge in the afternoon and prepare for gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Gorilla Tracking Experience
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing. Embark on a guided gorilla trekking expedition through the dense rainforest, spending up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family. Return to the lodge for relaxation and optional community visits in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Leisure Day in Bwindi / Optional Activities
Spend the day exploring Bwindi’s forest with optional nature walks, birdwatching, or photography sessions. This day provides flexibility to rest or engage in additional wildlife experiences.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Second Day in Bwindi / Community Experience
Another day in Bwindi allows for a second gorilla trek (optional, permit required) or extended forest activities. Afternoon may include visits to nearby Batwa communities to learn about local culture and traditions.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Depart Bwindi after breakfast and travel east to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy an evening game drive or guided nature walk, spotting zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Full-Day Exploration of Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, embark on a morning and afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s rolling savannah and woodland. Optional activities include nature walks, birdwatching, and boat cruises on Lake Mburo.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
Following breakfast, depart Lake Mburo NP and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Transfer to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari
What has this trip to offer?
- Spend the night in simple but good accommodation (standard tour) or stay in the best accommodation available (luxury tour).
- Stay in the famous Travellers Rest Hotel in Kisoro.
- Transport in our own Toyota Hiace with pop up roof, adapted for optimal visibility during game drives.
- Travel in small groups (6-12 people) with a window seat for everyone in the Land Cruiser.
- Guaranteed to visit the mountain gorillas in Uganda and / or Rwanda (gorilla permit not included).
- Chimp tracking in Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge.
- Looking for white rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Visit the savannah parks Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
- Game drives in the aforementioned parks and a memorable cruise on the Nile and the Kazinga Channel.
- Chance of 13 primate species in the tropical rainforests of Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
- Optional climbing of the famous Virunga volcanoes.
- Hundreds of species of birds, a true bird paradise.
- Transfer to and from the airport.
- Single-Friendly! Singles pay the same price as those who travel in pairs; singles always have their own room or tent. Through our unique partnership with Nature Lodges and our own accommodation we can make this offer.
Not included in Pricing
- Drinks
- Tips
- Porters
- Laundry services
- Gorilla permit (we organise it for you)
- All activities in Kisoro
- Visa (Uganda/Rwanda)
- Any other personal interests
- The first and last night in Uganda
- Optional – Chimp Habituation Experience (USD $50 extra per person)