Journey Time: Approx. 04 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Today, you will enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and heading off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary from Entebbe or Kampala.

Planned Activity: Upon arrival at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you will receive a detailed briefing before embarking on a guided Rhino Tracking walking safari. This excursion lasts approximately four hours within the sanctuary grounds.

Thereafter, proceed to the lodge for check-in and enjoy lunch, followed by leisure time to relax at your own pace.

Overnight: Midrange: Ziwa Rhino Lodge
Luxury: Amuka Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey time: Approx. 03 Hours

Pick-up Time: 05:30AM. Enjoy a quick tea or coffee before heading out for the shoebill excursion at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Morning Excursion: Shoebill trekking and Canoe Ride –Your guided excursion runs from 6:00AM to 9:00AM, offering prime opportunities to spot the elusive shoebill and other endemic birds against a stunning sunrise. This birding adventure takes place by canoe, navigating to the best viewing spots—where a record 11 shoebills were once sighted in a single visit. Afterwards, return to the lodge for a full breakfast before departing Ziwa for Murchison Falls. Lunch will be served at a restaurant en route.

Upon entering the park, transfer to the breathtaking “Top of Murchison Falls” where you can witness a permanent rainbow forming amid the thunderous roar and mist of the Nile. Enjoy a memorable sundowner experience at this spectacular vantage point.

Overnight: Midrange: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Pickup Time: 06:00AM Sharp. Today, you will be picked up early from the lodge and transferred to your bush breakfast site within the park.

Planned Activities:

• Privately Guided Game Drive (up to five hours).
• Bush Breakfast within the park (Applies to Luxury option only)
• Boat Cruise to the base of the Waterfall – afternoon
  Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge following the day’s activities.

Overnight: Midrange: Paraa Safari Lodge – or similar
Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Journey Time: Approx. 06 Hours

Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before checking-out for your journey to Fort Portal/Kibale. Lunch will be arranged at a restaurant en route. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to your lodge, with the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar
Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Journey Time: Approx. 02 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Start your day with an early breakfast, before receiving packed lunches for your picnic within Semuliki National Park. Semuliki, often overlooked, offers a unique blend of Central African rainforest and East African savannah. Its rich biodiversity includes hot springs, geysers, the Bamba/Batwa communities, diverse wildlife, and numerous birds—most notably the shoebill stork—making it a remarkable destination.

Planned activities: Semuliki Nature/Forest Walk and Visit to Sempaya Hotsprings – Your guided nature walk offers an immersive exploration of Semuliki’s unique landscape, with a highlight visit to the Sempaya Hot Springs—Bintente and Nyasimbi—where you’ll experience geothermal activity firsthand by boiling eggs and plantain in the bubbling waters. The excursion concludes with a Batwa cultural experience before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar
Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – Luxury option
Chimpanzee Tracking Experience – Midrange Option

Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Enjoy an early breakfast, then receive your packed lunch and mineral water (Luxury option) to carry in your backpack. You will then be transferred to the park headquarters for your pre-trek briefing.

Planned Activities (Tailored to Travel Style):

Chimpanzee Habituation (Luxury) –Arrive at the park’s visitor center by 07:00AM for a briefing, after which you will join a team of researchers, armed rangers, and trackers. The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience allows for extended time in the forest—approx. 4 to 5 hours—with a semi-habituated troop, offering a deeper and more insightful encounter.

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience (Midrange) – Briefing begins at 08:00AM, followed by necessary park formalities. The chimp trek commences by 08:30AM and typically lasts 1–2 hours from the time the chimps are located. Lunch will be served at the lodge after the trek.

What to pack: For the luxury option, carry a packed lunch and bottled water. Essential items incl. hiking shoes, a face mask, gaiters, insect repellent, a rain jacket, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and binoculars.

Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar
Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Journey Time: Approx. 02 Hours

Pickup Time: 11:00AM. Enjoy a relaxed morning with breakfast served at the lodge. At 11:00AM, depart for Queen Elizabeth N. Park with a brief stop at the Queen’s Pavilion. Lunch will be served at Mweya Safari Lodge prior to your scheduled afternoon boat cruise.

Afternoon Activities: Enjoy the Kazinga Channel boat cruise during peak wildlife activity, ideal for spotting birds and animals at the water’s edge. This is followed by a visit to Lake Katwe Salt Works to meet salt miners and learn about their traditional extraction methods. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Overnight: Midrange: Mweya Safari Lodge – or similar
Luxury: The River Station – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Pick-up at 06:30AM. Early breakfast followed by a guided sunrise game drive exploring the park’s highlights. Lunch at the lodge and a sundowner later in the day.

Planned Activities: Begin with a guided morning game drive (up to 5 hours) exploring crater lakes, birds, and wildlife. At 04:00PM, enjoy a sundowner in the Crater Lakes Field (subject to change), with drinks and snacks as the sun sets.

Overnight:

Midrange: Mweya Safari Lodge – or similar
Luxury: The River Station – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Journey time: Approx. 6 Hours via Kabale

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. After an early breakfast at the lodge, check out and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Kabale or Ishasha (lunch en route). The Ishasha route, approx. 8 hours on marram roads, offers opportunities to see tree-climbing lions. Arrive at Bwindi late evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar
Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Early breakfast, followed by receiving a packed lunch and mineral water to carry in your backpack before heading to the park.

The day’s main activity: Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Experience –After completing park formalities, embark on an unforgettable trek to locate the endangered mountain gorillas. Once found, you will spend 1 to 2 hours observing and photographing the gorilla family, including the dominant silverback. During the trek, your guide will identify a safe spot for a picnic lunch before continuing or returning to the lodge (subject to change). Please wear hiking shoes, a face mask, gloves, long-sleeved clothing, and bring insect repellent and sufficient water. An optional Batwa Cultural Trail is available for $30 per person.

Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar
Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Journey time: Approx. 1 Hour

Pickup at 07:00Hrs. After early breakfast at your lodge, transfer to Lake Mutanda for a cultural immersion experience.

Today’s Excursion: Rural Uganda Experience — Canoe Ride and Cultural Immersion. Experience an authentic Ugandan culture and cuisine beginning with a dugout canoe ride across Chameleon Bay to visit a local family. Explore crop fields and harvest potatoes, pumpkins, and organic produce. Assist in preparing a traditional lunch. In the late afternoon, stroll through the village, visiting the trading center, local school, and nearby homesteads.

Overnight: Midrange: Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge – or similar
Luxury: Lake Chahafi Resort – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Journey Time: Approx. 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 07:00AM. After early breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park with snacks provided at check-out –Lunch will be served at the lodge upon arrival.

Evening Activity: Lake Mburo Walking Safari – In the evening, embark on a guided walking safari at sunset, lasting up to three hours. Accompanied by an experienced ranger guide, the walk begins at Rwonyo and proceeds to the saltlicks—a vital location where grazers gather to supplement their diet by licking mineral-rich clay soil. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Overnight: Midrange: Rwakobo Rock – or similar
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey time: Approx. 5 Hours

Pickup at 08:00AM. After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for photos and lunch. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy leisure time. Luxury option; includes a 30-minute massage at the hotel.

Overnight: Midrange: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort – or similar
Luxury: Entebbe Forest Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey Time: Less 1 Hour

Pickup time: Flexible. Breakfast served at the hotel during your leisurely morning. Check-out is by 10:00AM; dayroom rates apply thereafter. Based on your flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe Airport for check-in. Lunch at a restaurant is included for luxury guests only.

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch (Luxury option only)