Journey time: Approx. 1 Hour

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, clear immigration and meet your driver-guide at the arrivals exit. Receive a brief orientation before being transferred to your hotel in Entebbe. The rest of the day is at your leisure with no scheduled activities.

Overnight: Admas Grand Hotel – or similar
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

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.

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: Amuka Lodge – or similar
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 on 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: Twiga Safari Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

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).
• Boat Cruise to the base of the Waterfall – afternoon

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge following the day’s activities.

Overnight: Twiga Safari Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Journey Time: Approx. 06 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge before checking out for your journey to Fort Portal/Kibale. Upon arrival at the lodge, lunch will be served, followed by leisure time to relax, and recuperate.

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

Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Enjoy an early breakfast, and then be transferred to the park headquarters for your pre-trek briefing.

Top activity of the day: Chimpanzee Tracking Experience – 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. What to pack: Bottled drinking water, wear hiking shoes, a face mask, gaiters, insect repellent, a rain jacket, long-sleeved shirt, trousers, and binoculars.

Lunch will be served at the lodge after the trek with the rest of the day at leisure.

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

Journey Time: Approx. 02 Hours

Pickup Time: 10:00AM. 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 your lodge prior to the 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. From the boat we visit Lake Katwe.

Overnight: Marafiki Safari Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast)

Pick-up at 06:30AM. Early breakfast followed by a guided sunrise game drive exploring the park’s highlights before departing to Bwindi.

Planned Activities: Start the day with a guided morning game drive of up to five hours through Queen Elizabeth N. Park, exploring its scenic crater lakes and diverse habitats while observing a wide variety of wildlife and bird species. Your guide will provide insights into the park’s unique ecosystems and the behavior of its animals!

Afterward, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with a stop for lunch at a restaurant. Arrive at the lodge in the evening and check in, allowing time to refresh before dinner.

Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

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: Four Gorillas 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: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro – or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

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: Kigarama Wilderness 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 with a stopover at the Equator for photos and lunch. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy your leisure time.

Overnight: Fairway Boutique Hotel – or similar
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Journey Time: Approx. 1 Hour

Pickup time: Flexible. Breakfast served at the hotel during your leisurely morning. Check-out is by 10:00AM; dayroom rates may apply thereafter. Based on your onward flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe Airport for check-in for your departure flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only