Looking for a once in a lifetime experience? A life time experience to Kidepo Valley National Park, besides the expected wild game drive across the park where you shall see lions and other animals. You can enjoy activities include hiking trips, sightseeing tours, bird watching, and the rich culture of the Karimajongs.
Have game drives on the large savannah at Murchison Falls National Park and boat trips to the Murchison Falls and the Victoria Nile delta. Look for lions, leopards and the unique Uganda kobs during game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. See lots of African buffalos, hippos and other mammals when sailing the Kazinga Channel, but don’t forget to look for birds and large Nile crocodiles.
Enjoy one of the highlights of this tour: gorilla tracking. Have an extra day to explore Kisoro and surroundings. Have to complete this great tour several game drives in Lake Mburo and watch for impala, plains zebra, eland antelope and topi, but don’t forget the wide variety of birds. Have a relaxing boat trip on Lake Mburo and look for the elusive African finfoot and wander yourself about the large numbers of African fish eagle.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be met by our representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, rest, and an optional briefing on your upcoming safari.
Overnight: Entebbe / Kampala
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, take a domestic flight or drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, located in northeastern Uganda. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the stunning savannah and mountain scenery. Optional evening walk or relaxation at the lodge.
Overnight: Lodge near Kidepo Valley NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Kidepo Valley NP
Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, exploring one of Uganda’s most remote and pristine parks. Look out for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, and a variety of antelopes. The park is also home to over 470 bird species.
Overnight: Lodge near Kidepo Valley NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Game Drive & Hot Springs Excursion
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by a visit to the Kidepo Hot Springs, a natural attraction where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Afternoon at leisure or optional walking safari with a local guide.
Overnight: Lodge near Kidepo Valley NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Depart Kidepo and travel to Murchison Falls National Park, passing through scenic northern Ugandan landscapes. Arrive at the lodge, check in, and relax. Optional evening game drive depending on arrival time.
Overnight: Lodge near Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive & Nile Cruise in Murchison Falls NP
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 7: Top of the Falls & Optional Activities
Visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the Nile as it narrows into a gorge. Optional activities include nature walks, cultural visits, or a second boat safari along the Nile.
Overnight: Lodge near Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel south to Kibale Forest National Park, passing Lake Albert and scenic farmlands. Check in at your lodge and relax in the rainforest environment.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Set out early for chimpanzee tracking, guided by expert rangers in Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed wetland renowned for primates, birds, and plant diversity.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kibale after breakfast and travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Optional boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth NP
Full day of game drives to spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and antelopes. Optional cultural visits to nearby communities or a guided forest walk.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Full-Day in Queen Elizabeth NP
Another day to explore the park, including optional visits to the Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions (subject to sightings). Opportunity for photography and wildlife observation.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Depart Queen Elizabeth NP and travel south to Lake Bunyonyi, a stunning crater lake surrounded by terraced hills. 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 14: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Gorilla Tracking Experience
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing. Embark on a guided gorilla trekking expedition, spending up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Leisure Day in Bwindi / Optional Activities
Spend a day in Bwindi for optional activities, including a second gorilla trek (permit required), birdwatching, forest walks, or visits to Batwa communities.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Depart Bwindi after breakfast and travel east to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s savannah park with rich wildlife. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive or guided nature walk.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18: Full-Day Exploration of Lake Mburo National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives, exploring the park’s rolling hills, woodlands, and savannah. Optional activities include nature walks, boat rides on Lake Mburo, and birdwatching.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 19: Return to Kampala / Entebbe & Departure
Following breakfast, depart Lake Mburo NP and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Transfer to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
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 Travelers 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